Laura Diaz
- Aug 30
- 2 min
Say YES to SOPs!
The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Nonprofits often operate under the misconception that their charitable mission...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Utilizing LinkedIn for Major Gift Fundraising: Engage and Connect for Success 🌟
Looking to supercharge your fundraising efforts...
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Laura Diaz
- Jul 30
- 3 min
What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Nonprofit
A compilation from our nonprofit clients Starting a nonprofit is a noble endeavor, filled with the passion of making meaningful changes...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Jul 16
- 2 min
Common Missed Fundraising Opportunities
Thank you to the subscriber who asked us about what we are seeing as common missed fundraising opportunities. What a great question!...
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Laura Diaz
- Jun 28
- 3 min
The Importance of a Fundraising Plan for Small and New Nonprofits
In the world of nonprofit organizations, passion and purpose are foundational elements. However, to translate these elements into...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Jun 17
- 2 min
The Magic of Milestones
Nonprofits work very hard on recruiting new donors, but the fact that 50-80% first time donors do not give a second gift is an indication...
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Laura Diaz
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Setting and Implementing Smart Goals
For new and small nonprofits, establishing a system to set goals is fundamentally important to provide direction, clarity, and motivation.
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- May 15
- 2 min
Scoping Out a Gift Before Asking
Capital campaign consultants can be surprisingly expensive. Therefore, we see many small to mid-sized nonprofits do their best to run a...
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Laura Diaz
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Converting One-time Donors to Recurring Givers
One-time donors are valuable for all nonprofit organizations and a source of your overall income stream. The key to long-term...
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Laura Diaz
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Don't Forget to Reward Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization. They dedicate their time, expertise, and energy with no expectation of...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Confessions of a Development Director
“I Googled ‘How to Fundraise’” I am excited to bring you a series entitled “Confessions of a Development Director.” In this series, I...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Feb 15
- 6 min
Does Your Fundraising House Need a Remodel?
When to Hire a General Contractor vs. DIY With Google, YouTube, and the blogosphere, it’s easier than ever to DIY just about everything....
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Laura Diaz
- Feb 6
- 2 min
Searching for seed money?
Need Seed Money for Your New Nonprofit? Finding seed money for a new nonprofit can seem like a daunting task, but there are several...
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Laura Diaz
- Jan 15
- 2 min
5 Steps to Tap Into the Right Nonprofit Audience
Connecting with the right nonprofit audience is not just a matter of spreading the word far and wide. It's about reaching the people who...
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Kevin Kacvinsky
- Jan 1
- 7 min
How to Start a Nonprofit
So you are thinking of starting a nonprofit? THAT IS EXCITING! One of the things I am asked about most often is what starting a nonprofit...
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Laura Diaz
- Dec 15, 2023
- 2 min
Attracting the Right Board Members
Starting a nonprofit can be an exhilarating journey filled with excitement, purpose, and a little bit challenging. One of the most...
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Laura Diaz
- Nov 15, 2023
- 2 min
Giving Tuesday...Yay or Nay?
Giving Tuesday was born out of a desire to create an international day of giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This movement...
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Laura Diaz
- Oct 16, 2023
- 2 min
Utilizing Volunteers in Fundraising?
Volunteers are an important and vital part of fundraising for small and medium sized non-profit organizations. When resources are...
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Laura Diaz
- Sep 15, 2023
- 1 min
Give Your Fundraising a Boost
Businesses affiliated with your non-profit can be an excellent source of untapped fundraising dollars. A business like any donor will...
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Laura Diaz
- Aug 15, 2023
- 1 min
Do Planned Gifts Cannibalize Annual Givers?
The answer is NO! A donor already giving to an organization annually, or to the annual fund are more likely to become a major giver or...
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