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End-of-year fundraising is a ton of work and a ton of writing. Here's how to write a year-end fundraising appeal that will inspire your donors to give: bit.ly/4dkGxFY

If your team is counting on #grants this year, your #proposals have to stand out. Foundations see a lot of asks. The ones that get funded are clear, thoughtful, and aligned with their mission. Make your #grantwriting better with these tips!

Every organization has a strategic plan. But is your strategic plan explicit and articulated or is it just a gut feeling? The tasks you accomplish every day are a plan. The work lies in taking that implicit plan and making it explicit. So is your plan written down?

We're excited to welcome Jeff Armstrong to the AmPhil team! Jeff has extensive experience in development and as a missionary trainer. He graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and he now works in our Denver office. Welcome Jeff!

Every donor file is leaking. Nonprofits lose about 60% of donors each year. This year-end, focus on keeping the ones you already have: ✅ Speak personally ✅ Remind them why they care ✅ Offer more touchpoints Retention > acquisition. #donorretention #yearendfundraising

How do you help an overwhelmed advancement director get everyone on the same page? Partner and Senior Vice President Jason Lloyd shares a story about the difference a thoughtful planning process can make. The result from this approach is a happier and more fulfilled team.

Year-end fundraising is here. We're sharing a few tips that every nonprofit leader should have in their back pocket. bit.ly/4yvsJRn

If you want to write great #directmail copy, then make sure you hit these three things! 1) Use direct and simple wording 2) Repeat yourself 3) Integrate interesting stories bit.ly/4y19Vsc #nonprofit #fundraising #digitalmail #directresponse

“Giving Tuesday is obsolete. It’s crowded, overdone, and basically pointless.” We know the sentiment. BUT we are here to tell you that it’s not obsolete, it’s not pointless, and your nonprofit absolutely should not sit it out. Here are four common pitfalls in & how to avoid them!

Year-end jitters? As the saying goes: There's so much to do and so little time! It's important for you to take a step back and answer these three fundraising questions. They will help lay the foundation for a solid year-end campaign. Every nonprofit leader should answer these!

There are three things you need for good board management. The first of these is clarity around a board member's role and the expectations of that role. Cecilia Diem can tell the other two in the clip below!

With Giving Tuesday around the corner, we wanted to share a few thoughts from one of our fundraising consultants, Stephanie D'Anselmi. hubs.li/Q04yCKYt0

Does your team know the difference between cultivation and stewardship? It's a pretty common and honest mistake to use the two interchangeably. However, they describe two very different moments in the donor journey. So, here's a quick run-down to get everyone on the same page!

No, it’s not a lack of passion that sinks #nonprofits. Leaders have plenty of that. Passion fuels late nights & inspires generosity. But alone, it burns out. Nonprofits grow when passion is paired with a #strategicplan. Where has planning made the biggest difference in your work?

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Even if you think you really know your donors, chances are you don't really. Ben Domingue shares a timely reminder as we head into the year-end cultivation and fundraising push. Try to find the little things that make your donors feel seen and valued.