Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach, also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. Dear Charity Clairity, I was talking with
Community engagement, though at times unwieldy and time-consuming, is critical to truly propel all variables towards a common goal. Julie Ha Truong will outline best practices in community engagement in planning. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Julie. I’ve got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? Julie:
You know you have to keep accurate records for your nonprofit’s health and transparency and to be in good standing with state and local laws. Some of the tasks associated with maintaining records—like sending donation receipts—can seem tedious and unnecessary. Even so, you can’t opt out of sending them: The IRS requires donors to have
I have been a nonprofit communications professional for nearly a decade. What does my job entail? People like me are mostly behind the scenes sharing stories, information, resources, and much more about the nonprofits they serve. We can also provide support to co-workers, community partners, projects, events, and processes. Pretty straightforward, right? It is, yet
During a hectic work day where many can only squeeze in a lunch break between firing off emails, it can be hard to know if you’re making your donors feel appreciated or if you’re giving them the impression that they’re getting copy and paste interactions. This isn’t something to ignore or worry about until later;
