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Judy Gadiel · Fundraising 101 · Comments Off on End of Summer Stewardship
For many non-profits, summer is a time when active donor work slows down. Donors and lay leaders may not be as available or accessible. People travel, spend time with their children and families and take a break from work and volunteer responsibilities. The beginning of fall signifies a return to work and the beginning of.
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Judy Gadiel · Fundraising 101 · Comments Off on What’s in a Message?
Nearly every nonprofit organization solicits donors and prospective donors via some form of written communication – whether it’s a print direct mail letter, a newsletter or an e-blast. Many individuals receive all of these types of solicitations, from multiple organizations, on a regular basis. So what sets your communications apart from all the others? In.
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Judy Gadiel · Grant Writing · Comments Off on Third Time’s A Charm…
Last week I participated in a site visit between my client, The Cove School, and a private foundation we are pursuing for funding. It’s a great story of cultivation and relationship building. The Cove School is a private K-12 school in Northbrook, IL serving students with complex learning disabilities. I identified the foundation as a.
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Judy Gadiel · Capital/Endowment Campaign Management, Guest Bloggers · Comments Off on Wall of Founders – A Donor Wall Tale
Following completion of a capital campaign, many organizations choose to recognize their most generous contributors by including their name on a donor wall. As anyone who has designed a donor wall can attest, this can be quite a challenge. Some donors enjoy seeing their name on a wall, while others prefer to hide in the.
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Judy Gadiel · Grant Writing · Comments Off on Steps to a Successful Corporate Grant
When I begin work with a new client on strengthening their grants program, one of the first steps is to look at past funders and explore opportunities for repeat funding. Secondly, I turn to current board members to identify their corporate contacts and see if there is a match. Once a match is identified, it.
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