May 17, 2008

Fundraising mistakes we make with our boards

Veteran fundraising consultant Gail Perry explores five common mistakes that cause board members to back off when they should be pitching in.

Planned Giving

Creative uses of life insurance

"The black sheep of planned-giving vehicles" is not inherently inappropriate, says this article on charitable uses of life insurance. Rather, its traditional uses are simply overshadowed by bad press.

Basics/Annual Giving

Strengthening fiscal roots

This is the third in a three-part resource series from PJ on grassroots transitions.

Campaign Giving

Matching-gift programs

A matching-gift program can be effective even in the face of corporate scandal and a dismal economy, says this article from Blackbaud Professional Services.

Grantmaking/Major Giving

Endowments as grantmaking strategy

Many grantmakers are wary of providing general operating support, but an endowment can be an integral tool in helping strong organizations make longer-term programmatic plans.

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