The number one major donor solicitation rule is prepare … that’s also the second, third, fourth, and fifth rule. However, there are some key principles underlying that rule - principles that will take your preparation a long way towards acing your donor solicitation meetings. Following them will engage your donor prospect in becoming both a financial supporter and a voice for your organization among their peers and within the community.
Read MoreMajor donor fundraising is really about turning passive “suspects” (people who you think might provide financial gifts) into active “prospects” (people who will want to meet to learn about supporting your organization) – and from there into donors.
Read MoreA Case for Support is a key document that is best composed by a skilled writer who understands that it is all about succeeding with fundraising. Lund Development Solutions has staff with just those qualifications and who have written many Cases for Support – core documents that have proved essential to the fundraising success of those organizations. Please let us know if we can help you with yours.
Read MoreThere are a whole host of reasons that explain why having a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy is a non-profit best practice – and preparing your organization for fundraising success is among them.
Read MoreThere is a whole raft of organizational policies that non-profits should have, but we’re focusing on those that are necessary to running effective fundraising programs. Having the right policies in place is fundamental to putting your best foot forward with foundations and individual donors.
Read More‘Tis the season for gratitude, and that’s what your end-of-year donor letters should be about! Go beyond fundraising to provide a touch point that thanks supporters for making your work possible.
Read MoreBlack Friday, shop local Saturday and Cyber Monday have passed. That makes room for Giving Tuesday just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Most non-profits integrate Giving Tuesday into their end of year strategic planning and appeal to donors to give on this special day.
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