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10 Must-Haves For Fundraising Success www.nonprofnetwork.org

Inclusion Activity Take 20 seconds to think about the largest gift you have ever given to a nonprofit organization. What made you give that gift? Share with the group. www.nonprofnetwork.org

Agenda/Resources 10 Must-Haves For Fundraising Success Fundraising Assessment Toolkit Sample Gift Acceptance Policy System Selection Process

#1 Donor Database

#2 Prompt and Personal Gift Acknowledgement System

#3 Recruiting and Training Board Members who Agree that Fundraising is Part of Their Role What are ways that we can recruit and orient our board members with the clear expectation and communication that bringing resources into the organization is part of the job description?

#4 Case for Support – Compelling Reason Why People Should Support Your Efforts It will be very difficult to convince anyone to provide resources to your organization if your best agents - the board members - don't know what you actually do and how it benefits the community. Even further, do board members understand the product, benefits, etc. - the "marketing mix" - that meets DONOR needs? Ask about Third Sector's marketing assessment tool, which helps to identify the "offering" that makes sense for prospective donors.  Google search your organization

#5 A Plan

#6 Up-to-Date and Dynamic Website

#7 Accept Credit Cards (In-Person, Auto-Withdrawal, Recurring Gifts, Online)

#8 Budget and Resources

#9 Gift Acceptance Policy

Questions When would a gift damage an organizations reputation? What if a gift comes with recognition requirements? What if the gift intent doesn’t seem to come from a desire to improve, assist and benefit the mission?

#10 A Team Approach—and More Than One Person on the Team

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