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Major Donor Insight: They Are People, Too

May 15, 2024

Your major donors are looking for relationship, understanding, and connection. You can probably relate to these too, right?

Helping Nonprofits and their Donors Unlock More Generosity

March 22, 2024

The Signatry partners with and helps nonprofits unlock more generosity by strengthening donor development plans, mastering major donor conversations, and engagingwith donor advised funds.

Four Lessons about Donor Relationships—From a Shoe Company

February 23, 2024

Nike’s talent scout pursued Michael Jordan’s partnership despite uncertainty and competition. His relationship-building strategies apply to fundraising, too.

Friendship and Other Fundraising Goals

January 5, 2024

Four steps to set the right fundraising goals for your nonprofit in 2024. What do you want your organization to be known for?

Finding an Attitude of Gratitude

December 8, 2023

Thanking donors starts with cultivating gratitude. In development work, focus on the provider rather than the provision and let gratitude flow.

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In Fundraising, Asking is an Invitation

August 25, 2023

Donors are asking where God is at work. As a fundraiser, your job is to point donors to the work God is doing—and invite them to join.

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The Sky is Not Falling

May 26, 2023

Why reports about the 2022 decline in charitable giving doesn’t signal the end of days for your fundraising success — and what to do now.

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Say Yes to Non-Cash Donations: How a Charity Fund Can Help

April 28, 2023

Your donors can expand their capacity to give through non-cash asset donations. Is your nonprofit ready to say yes to an asset gift?

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Say Something

April 12, 2023

Donors may not know they can donate noncash assets. But you can say something. Tell them how they can minimize taxes and maximize generosity.

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You Don’t Need to Recruit Major Donors

February 3, 2023

Looking for major donors to invest in your work? Don’t forget to invest in current donors, too. Read 4 ways to strengthen those relationships.