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[Case Study] First-Time Golf Tournament Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Habitat for Humanity of Chicago

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There are only so many homes that can be built, but when we’re able to help prepare people for homeownership through education, financial literacy, and sound advice, we can help even more.”. The first-year tournament surpassed its fundraising goal, taking in $13,000. The Challenge. The Solution. The Results. Golf for Good.

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How to Tell Stories that Raise Money in December

The Storytelling Non-profit

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Two Types of Stories to Tell to Raise More Money in December. Two types of stories worth telling in December to raise more money Click To Tweet. Ready to tell stories that raise money?

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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

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Although money may be the object of concern, the triggers for loss are frequently pulled by circumstances outside the finance committee’s scope. Everyone who participated was an experienced risk manager and offered advice for how association leaders could help themselves and their volunteers to become more comfortable with uncertainty.

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An Endowment Can Secure Your Small Nonprofit’s Future

Get Fully Funded

In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. There is something quite fancy about having piles of money generating income! Having a lot of money makes it easier to bring in more money. You focus on bequests or money your supporters leave your organization when they die.

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Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors

Get Fully Funded

Sounds great, right? Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere.

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7 Tips on Asking for Donations — It’s Intimidating, We Get It [Updated]

NonProfit Hub

Don’t worry, this is easier than it sounds if you follow the next six tips… 2. If your potential donor is ever surprised you’re asking them for money, something is deeply amiss. Your goal is to make your donor both catch your enthusiasm and feel understood. Ask for Advice — You’ll Usually End Up with Money.

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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Gerry’s incredible advice guided me along my entire path, and so many crucial turning points went well because of Gerry’s invaluable insight and guidance. Most importantly, he walked me through how to frame the goal of any agreement with another organization, and to think through scenarios of how it might go sour.

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