What is it? Lean Development is the practice of applying corporate waste-elimination strategies to the nonprofit development processes. When to do it: Every day, take 15 minutes and ask, “What went …
Major Gifts
What is it? Asking someone for money in person. In-Person Asks are usually Major Gift asks. That means a larger sum of money than people normally give to your organization. When to do it: All year …
Grantwriting
What is it? Grantwriting is kind of what people think of when they think of development. This is only a small part of what development professionals do. Grantwriting includes researching grants, …
10 tips for running an efficient nonprofit
We'd all like to do more with less, especially now. How can you make your nonprofit more efficient? Ask yourself and those around you these questions. 1. What does your nonprofit spend the most …
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Advanced Fundraising: Your Career
Where do you want your fundraising career to go? Do you want to become a Development Manager? Development Director? Executive Director? Director of Annual Giving? Director of Major Gifts? Dean? …
Advanced Fundraising: Managing Others
Managing Others Development is a crucial department for any nonprofit organization. Not only are development staff tasked with getting all money for the organization, but they are also the brand …
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