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Help us sweeten the future at Children’s Safe Stay! We are hosting a Gertrude Hawk chocolate fundraiser, and every bar sold supports our little learners by providing new classroom supplies. Don’t wait, as you only have until Tuesday, Oct. 15. Follow the simple instructions below to complete your order today! 1. Go to https://lnkd.in/eqdShcXF. 2. Select the “SEE MY OPTIONS” button under the “I AM A PARENT” block. 3. Select “START ADDING A SELLER.” 4. Login or create a Gertrude Hawk Chocolates account. 5. Select “MY SELLERS.” 6. Add & save your seller. 7. Share your Organization ID and Seller Link with family and friends!

In so many areas, nonprofits ARE and SHOULD be run like a business. Listen in as Bryan Williams, MBA, CFRE of Dogs for Better Lives narrows in on how the two business models are so much alike. LIVE HERE: https://bit.ly/48IPGTF

Are you thinking about hosting a golf fundraiser in the fall? You're in luck! There's still time to plan and hold a successful event! ⛳️ Use this guide for step-by-step instructions from start to finish➡️ https://bit.ly/3TCsuki

There's a simple joy in quoting the brilliant analogies of Eoghan Beecher. Another couple of absolute crackers from his recent session "You are not making enough money online" from last week's Fundraising Everywhere Individual Giving Conference: 1) When talking about removing friction from a donate page: "If you spend all your time advertising a shop, but you forget to open the door of the shop, then nobody is going to get into it." 2) When talking about how fundraisers need to stop viewing our donate pages like how WE would like to use them, and instead put ourselves in the shoes of our audience, first time donors, existing donors etc.: "When you go into your house and it's dark, you know where to turn on the light switch. As it's your house and you've been there thousands of times. If a stranger comes into your house, they're going to have to look for the light switch." If you haven't seen Eoghan's session, check it out.

Introductions from a trusted ally is gold for a major donor rep. Ask core supporters and board members to introduce you to people they know. Board members don’t need to be fundraising experts, leave that to the pros. Just ask for an introduction and an endorsement.

Ready to crush your year-end fundraising goals? 💸 Don't get caught in the last-minute scramble—we’ve got ALL the tools you need to finish strong. From sample schedules to tips for irresistible appeals, our year-end fundraising toolbox is here to help you hit those goals and make 2024 one for the books. Check it out here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02Pc_-m0

Introductions from a trusted ally is gold for a major donor rep. Ask core supporters and board members to introduce you to people they know. Board members don’t need to be fundraising experts, leave that to the pros. Just ask for an introduction and an endorsement.

Fundraisers and experts share their secrets for relationships with mystery donors. Here's 7 tips, including encouraging fundraisers to not assume that donors want to keep their identity from you. https://bit.ly/3Aaxkzr

Our 2024 Integrated Report is now available! Highlights from our firm’s fiscal year include revenues of $2.2 billion, a Net Promoter Score that continues to be significantly above the industry average, and donations of more than $1.78 million and thousands of volunteer hours to our communities. Read the report to learn more: https://bit.ly/4eBrnu6

Instill in your Advisory Board the need to lead by example. Participation in events as well as fundraising are essential to your organizations health and to your community's buy-in of support. Advisory Boards are Pace Setters.