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Viken Mikaelian February 7, 2025 No Comments

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Be Curious: The Key to Better Donor Relationships

Jay Duggan February 4, 2025 No Comments

Successful fundraising isn’t just about asking for money—it’s about building relationships. The key? Curiosity. Engaging with donors through meaningful conversations can uncover their motivations, passions, and capacity for giving. Instead of diving straight into an ask, focus on listening—understanding why they support your nonprofit and what impact matters most to them. By asking the right questions, expressing gratitude, and securing future touchpoints, you create deeper connections that lead to long-term giving. Learn how to structure effective donor discovery meetings that open doors to major and legacy gifts while strengthening donor trust.

Why a Balanced Fundraising Approach is More Important Now Than Ever

Michael Bittel January 30, 2025 No Comments

Is your strategy built to last? Relying too much on one revenue source—events, grants, or major gifts—can leave your nonprofit vulnerable when the unexpected hits. A balanced fundraising approach is the key to long-term financial stability. In this article, Michael Bittel and Viken Mikaelian break down the three essential pillars of a resilient fundraising strategy: annual giving, major gifts, and the most overlooked revenue stream—planned giving. Learn why nonprofits that diversify survive, and how a surprise $683,000 bequest saved an organization from disaster. Don’t leave your future to chance—read now and strengthen your nonprofit’s financial foundation.

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Donors Can Smell Fear

Viken Mikaelian January 21, 2025 No Comments

Fear is nonprofit kryptonite, and donors can smell it from miles away. While you’re clutching your pearls in your vanilla comfort zone, bold organizations are reinventing the game. Crisis doesn’t care about your five-year plan or your committee meetings – it’s already here, separating the leaders from the excuse-makers. Here’s the brutal truth: Your competitors aren’t waiting for permission to innovate. They’re treating their nonprofits like the businesses they are, while you’re still debating whether to rock the boat. The next crisis won’t care about your comfort zone, and neither do your donors. The choice is yours: Keep covering your back in mediocrity, or step up and lead. Just remember – no one ever changed the world by playing it safe.

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