Are You Ready to Start a Planned Gift Program? Taking the time to choose which kinds of planned gifts your organization should promote is a wise undertaking because it ultimately gives your staff members more confidence when they ask constituents for those gifts. Assessing your readiness will confirm your ability to compete for legacy gifts in today’s charitable market and alert you to those areas in which you need to prepare before accepting your first gift. You might also be ready to promote other gift vehicles such as gifts of securities, real estate, or charitable gift annuities. Strong planned giving programs build over time, but if your organization is ready, there’s no time like the present to begin.
Embracing Technology for Moves Management® Success Every nonprofit wants to turn prospects into donors — some are better at it than others. What makes the difference? Moves Management. Implementing an effective Moves Management strategy today will yield results for your organization for years to come. Being able to accurately forecast gift income from prospects and evaluate staff performance enhances your overall fundraising program while helping you raise more money.
Blackbaud Celebrates National Volunteer Week 4/25/08 -
FundRaising Success Charleston, S.C. — In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Blackbaud is hosting volunteer fairs and events at its Charleston and Indianapolis offices.
Sidebar: Frequently Asked Questions About Lists 3/25/08 -
FundRaising Success Advisor
Q: Can a list become tired or overused? A: Yes, in extreme circumstances. If the mailer is taking every name and every segmentation possible and results are diminishing, it might be time to rest a list and return to it in a later mailing. The list broker...