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Are your major donors and other major investors worth the costs to cultivate them? The major gift team needs documented ideal-donor profiles. Without them, fundraising effectiveness suffers. You could be losing thousands of dollars an hour, and not even know it.

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THREE SIMPLE QUESTIONS THAT GET DONORS TO GIVE Conventional wisdom reminds us to listen more than we talk when we’re out there …

Accessible nonprofit web design helps you create a more enjoyable and easy experience for supporters to learn about your mission. Read on for tips and tricks.

Annual fundraisers can be a reliable source of funding for nonprofits. Explore this guide to learn how you can make your fundraisers more sustainable.

Dear nonprofit person, we’re sorry but we have to talk about taxes. Fortunately, this post is about a tax credit, not a bill. …

THREE SIMPLE QUESTIONS THAT GET DONORS TO GIVE Conventional wisdom reminds us to listen more than we talk when we’re out there …

Explore how a powerful and robust payment processor can not only improve the digital donor journey but enhance your organization's fundraising strategies!

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