So whose labels are you using?

Personalized address labels can be effective vehicles to bring in new donors. But they’re only cost-effective for large organizations that can buy supplies in bulk, and programs must be closely monitored to ensure their continued effectiveness.

Working with ten-year gifts

Ten-year gifts to charities are becoming an important tool in charitable fund raising, both for charities and donors. This article explores the legalities of these gifts.

Bequest Income: working effectively with executors

How a good planned giving officer can act as a resource and guide for the executor rather than as an adversary.

“Almost impossible not to make money from these programs”

How a well-planned monthly giving program can solve your financial troubles.

Traditional fundraising structures breaking down

The differences between major gifts and planned gifts and the challenges of combining both into one job description.

Revenue generation through commercial ventures

Article on The Revenue Generation Through Commercial Ventures framework.

Measure the might of your mail

While telemarketing, direct response television, door-to-door solicitation, planned giving, special events, gaming and gifts via the Internet are important revenue sources, direct mail continues to be the mainstay for most charities.

Are you positioned for fundraising success in the 21st century?

Three major paradigm shifts traced to key overall population changes: increasing longevity and increasing diversity

Confirming How the Gift Will Be Used

The following article is an excerpt from Penelope Burk’s new book "Thanks! A Guide to Donor-Centred Fundraising".

Donors Are People

The following article is an excerpt from Penelope Burk’s new book "Thanks! A Guide to Donor-Centred Fundraising".