So you want to have a thriving fundraising program, but you don’t have a real database. Will your donors come back if they don’t think you know what you’re doing? How do you ensure you really represent your nonprofit in the best possible light? And, are you using the analytical tools you need to make the right strategic decisions to manage your fundraising program? Fractional Philanthropy Operations specialist Jenny Kleintop gives us what we need to know, including how AI fits into the picture. Listen in!

Direct Mail gets a bad rap: it's called "snail mail," junk mail, and so on. However, it's a federal crime to defraud someone through the U.S. Mail, so there's that: it's still a medium that you can trust. And, if nonprofits execute this approach well for fundraising purposes, the feel of it, the targeted messaging, the sleek look---it can all be quite compelling on the way from the mailbox to the house! Learn from top Direct Mail expert Phil Goodhart on how to take an old medium and make it feel new again---as part of a robust multi-channel marketing campaign.

Grantwriting is an essential part of attracting the kind of revenue needed to sustain and thrive as a nonprofit. However, it is a wildly competitive marketplace. How do you stand out from the rest of the applicants? Why would funders choose to make grants to YOUR organization above others? What language helps you stand out? Conversely, what should you NOT do? Learn from top grantwriting expert Jeff Andersen during our insightful chat together!

We hear the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a lot. But what does it REALLY mean? And, if a nonprofit is asked about how it shows up in this space, can it even explain any sort of intentionality around that? Or are they just empty words? If they are only words, donors will see through that and may decide to pass on funding your institution. Skip this episode at your own risk!

Is government the key to making the world a better place? Or, are nonprofits the solution? Taxes pay for government, but who pays the nonprofits? Donors do, amongst other sources. Learn how talking to donors and families regarding complex assets, including insurance and investments, is both an art and a science, and if done well, can help donors feel satisfied and nonprofits receive what they need to make the world a better place.

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