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You’ve closed out your spring campaigns and happily heave a sigh of relief. Enjoy the moment, and then get ready to gear up for fall! I’ve outlined five key areas that, when given a little love and attention during the quieter summer weeks, will send your fall season soaring.
You’ve closed out your spring campaigns and happily heave a sigh of relief. Enjoy the moment, and then get ready to gear up for fall! I’ve outlined five key areas that, when given a little love and attention during the quieter summer weeks, will send your fall season soaring.
Read MoreGrowing an organization from fully volunteer led to a professionally supported nonprofit takes more than courage and passion for mission. An experienced, executive-level guided hand is invaluable. Thanks to More Than Giving, that expert guidance is within reach! Learn how a More Than Giving fractional executive director helped one rare disease organization chart a new, ambitious path toward realizing its vision.
Read MoreFractional staffing can be envisioned, and implemented, in myriad ways to fit the specific needs of an organization. In this blog, we take you through the journey of a small, mostly volunteer-run nonprofit that raises funds to support rare disease research.
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Read MoreIn the nonprofit world, “year-end” might coincide with the close of the calendar year, or it might signify a mid-year closing point created by the board. Either way the requirement is the same: leaving no stone unturned in meeting your annual fundraising goals while building strategically for fundraising success in the future. This week’s blog gives you the planning framework to do just that.
Click here to learn about More Than Giving’s fractional fundraising professionals. We have the expertise you need to cap off a winning fiscal year!
There is a lot of wisdom in focusing most of your fundraising efforts on cultivating individual donors – after all, that’s where the lion’s share of philanthropy comes from! But that doesn’t mean leaving corporate donors by the wayside. Instead, incorporate (pun intended!) the business sector into your development program to build a more diverse and sustainable revenue stream.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you felt that you were getting what you really needed out of your organization’s information systems and technology tools? If it has been a while, know that it doesn’t have to be this way. Getting the help you need in the form of fractional expertise and support can send the ROI on your tech investments soaring.
Read MoreThe last several weeks have been a roller coaster ride. Those of you who are leading nonprofits are tasked with managing the anxieties of your board, staff and volunteers, in addition to your own concerns. Now is a good time to take a deep breath, and to give some attention to calming stormy emotions so that your team can stay focused and productive. Here are a few tips for doing just that. For additional help, click here to explore fractional staffing.
Read MoreWouldn’t it be wonderful to have someone to call on – a trusted nonprofit professional who has the wisdom of experience – when you needed to think through a problem or opportunity your organization is facing? Believe it or not, that kind of support is available, in a wide variety of formats at an even wider variety of price points. Read my rationale for engaging a “thought partner” and consider giving it a try!
Read MoreIt might sound a little old-fashioned – bringing to mind Depression-era great- grandparents stashing their spare dollar bills in cookie jars and under mattresses – but a cash reserve has never been more relevant. In this blog I lay out the case for setting aside contingency funds, along with the steps to get you started.
Read MoreIs the writing on the wall telling you that your campaign is going to fall short of its goal? Don’t despair! Embrace the opportunity to re-energize volunteers, galvanize donors, and learn what you can do better next time around. Our latest blog outlines proactive steps that you can take to mine a challenging situation for its positives.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I find it takes a few weeks to get back into full swing after the holiday season. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be productive! I have assembled a list of great ways to use the winter lull to get your nonprofit onto firm footing for a busy – and prosperous – year.
Read MoreGivingTuesday’s stellar 2024 results raised our spirits, especially on the heels of a less-than encouraging Giving USA report for 2023. Which got us wondering: how can we capitalize on this momentum in 2025? We weighed in on all the chatter about new trends and weeded out the ones that we think will matter most. Spoiler alert: in the rush to pursue what’s “new,” don’t forget the tried and the true.
Read MoreWe were excited to see our colleague, referral partner and founder of Positive Equation Dana Snyder include our unique Nonprofit Virtual Assistant (NPVA®) service on her list of productivity must-haves for 2025. Even better, we’ve partnered for a special discount – 10% off the first 3 months of your first-ever NPVA® plan – when you mention her name. It’s the perfect time to give yourself (and your team) the gift of administrative support!
Read MoreFundraising is more than annual appeals, events and thank you letters. A comprehensive advancement program requires a long-term mindset. This blog explains why, and how, to bring new donors into your organization’s orbit for more than just a one-time gift. And the perfect time to gear up is now – on the heels of the 4th quarter push!
Read MoreIt’s time to look at technology as a valuable resource for your nonprofit, rather than as a costly time consumer. In this blog Jillian Campayno, a member of the More Than Giving Co. tech team, shares her experiences providing fractional expertise to help our clients get the most out of their technology investment.
Read MoreMeaningful community engagement doesn’t have to be fancy. It does, however, need to be strategic, consistent, and sustained. This week’s blog offers step-by-step suggestions for listening to, and learning from, your stakeholders. Their participation in your nonprofit’s strategic direction will lead to efficient use of your resources as well as more effective programming.
Read MoreWondering whether or not a GivingTuesday campaign is worth the time, money and effort? This blog lays out a few good reasons for diving in and offers workable suggestions for reaping the benefits of this international philanthropy movement. Be sure to read this, before you decide to pass up a great opportunity to close the calendar year on a high note.
Read MoreStrategic planning can be more than a routine collection of goals and objectives. It is an opportunity to re-think how you are approaching your organization’s mission and vision. We’ve got five tips for turning the slog of traditional planning into an opportunity to start the new year on fresh footing.
Read MoreBudgets are more than a collection of numbers; they represent how your organization intends to reach for an ambitious vision of the future. Are your precious resources being allocated in a way that will help your organization strengthen and grow? A little creative thinking can go a long way to ensuring that your 2025 revenue and expenses add up to greater impact in the community.
Read MoreAll the old-fashioned and innovative advice in the world can’t make up for the fact that you simply do not have the hands you need to get it all done. In this blog, I show you five ways that a trained and certified Nonprofit Virtual Assistant (NPVA®) can pick up the administrative slack so that you and your fundraising team can focus on what’s most important: your donors!
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