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How to Start the New Year with Cleaner Donor Data
Planning a strong year of fundraising? Start by making sure your donor list isn’t working against you. If you’re kicking off January with big goals but a contact list full of duplicates, missing info, or lapsed donors from 2017... it’s time for a cleanup. A cluttered donor database will make it harder to spot the people who are ready to give. A clean list helps you target those ideal donors, leading to more successful campaigns. You gotta make space for the stuff that m


5 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Board In January
Board service is often the most thankless volunteer role in the organization. It’s easy to forget, especially when the work feels urgent. But when board members feel seen and valued, they lean into the mission.


The Burnout Crisis: How Nonprofit Boards Can Protect Their Executive Directors
Executive Directors are burning out — fast. Here’s how your nonprofit board can offer real, meaningful support before it’s too late. Practical tips and heartfelt insight from real EDs.


After the Ask: Your 3 Step Fundraising Mailer Follow-Up Plan
Welcome to the final installment in our Mastering Your Fundraising Mailer series. If you’ve been with us from the beginning, you’ve already laid the groundwork: Part 1 helped you get clear on goals, timing, and targeting Part 2 showed you how to craft a compelling message and call to action Part 3 walked you through production and mailing like a pro Now your letters are out. The appeal is in mailboxes. Phew! Time to move on to the next project. Wrong. If you want your cam


From the Printer to the People: Fundraising Mailer Printing Tips
Whew! You’ve done the hard work of creating an amazing direct mail campaign! You’ve crafted a compelling message, nailed the design, and...


Stop Wasting Your Fundraising Mailers: Create Customized Pieces That Inspire Giving
Struggling with under-performing fundraising mailers? Learn how customizing your message and design work together to capture attention and drive donor action.


Think Before You Send: A Smarter Way to Plan A Fundraising Mailer
Strong mailers don’t start at the printer. They start with a plan. From choosing the right format to setting a realistic timeline, asking the right questions now can make the difference between a mailer that sparks giving and one that misses the mark.


The (Funding)X Effect: The $14 Million Equation
Discover the keys to nonprofit growth—how Ghost Writer helped clients raise $14M by investing in strategy, infrastructure, and relationships.


6 Ways to Simplify Social Media for Nonprofits—Straight from the Pros
In this collaborative post, experts share how to use social media for nonprofits to grow support, build community, and tell stories that truly connect.


Nonprofit Emergency Preparedness: Planning for the Unexpected While Staying Mission-Ready
Emergencies don’t wait for convenient timing. For nonprofits, even a brief disruption can put mission-critical programs at risk, affect...
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