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ASK Us? On Prospect Research

The preface to Hogan, C. 2009 Prospect Research: A Primer for Growing Nonprofits, starts with a two-worded quote by Warren Buffet which simply but powerfully says “Brace yourself”.

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Best practices for annual-giving programs

After a few years of flat or down results in both dollars and number of donors, everyone is anxious to get their annual fund growing again. This pressure to see growth and make goal can cause annual funds to react to the environment, rather than manage it. 

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Fundraising for non-profits in a time of crisis

Non-profits live and operate in extremely difficult times! And generally I don’t think the fundraising scene is going to improve for non-profits in South Africa. 

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How do you ask for support from a potential donor?

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How do you manage and store fundraising information?

A good filing system and data base is vital for managing and storing information, including information on fundraising.  Your data base is your records on your computer or in a log book that can be easily accessed and used. 

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How do you prepare for a meeting with a potential donor?

Once you have done prospect research and built the relationship with the prospect, it is time to have a more formal meeting and explore their possible financial support for your organisation. The best way to do this is through a personal meeting.

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Successful Endowment Fundraising

For many non-profits, raising money for an endowment is the ultimate dream.  To have the resources and support to be able to raise an endowment above and beyond the organization’s operating needs seems like a far-fetched yet very desirable goal.

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Sustainable Fundraising

Being able to sustain your organisation financially requires that you choose a good funding mix, so that you are not limited to one source of funding.  This diversification of funding requires careful planning, thus a strategic approach to sustainable funding is necessary for every organisation.

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The x-factor in proposal writing

Funding proposals have one commonality — problems!  Proposals illustrate the problems and needs of our beneficiaries to convince donors that our cause is worth supporting. 

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Top Tips for Sustainability

Have a look at some of some easy to remember, top tips for sustainability for your organisation.

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