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Legacy starts with relationships: 5 practical steps to build a planned giving program
Planned giving begins with everyday donors who want to support your mission into the future. Learn how to identify potential legacy donors, deepen relationships, and integrate planned giving into your fundraising approach.
Trust in charities vs. connectedness: What drives individual giving?
A survey by Charity Navigator and Munity Co. found that people’s sense of “connectedness” to a cause or nonprofit was a greater driver of donations than trust in charities overall. So, how can nonprofits build both trust and connectedness?
3 Questions to ask before scaling a nonprofit program into a new community
Scaling a nonprofit program into a new community requires listening to the community, partnering with trusted local organizations, and demonstrating readiness to expand. Here’s how GreenLight Fund does it.
What does advanced grant writing look like? It looks like connecting.
Advanced grant writing isn’t just about structure—it’s about connecting with the reader. Learn three elements that make grant proposals stand out and grab funders’ attention.