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July 2025 News – Asset Fundraising: DAFs, Stocks, and Bequests

Asset Fundraising: DAFs, Stocks, and Bequests Community foundations are nonprofit organizations that award grants within a specific geographical area. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area there are five that I’m aware of: Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas Foundation North Texas Community Foundation Southwest Community Foundation Texas Women’s Foundation Why do I…
vicky
July 9, 2025
Social Entrepreneurship
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April 2025 News – What Is Social Entrepreneurship?

What Is Social Entrepreneurship? A social enterprise is a business, or a nonprofit organization designed around a core altruistic mission. Instead of a single bottom line focused on earnings, social enterprises measure success based on the 3 P’s: People - the human impact of the business Planet - the contribution…
vicky
April 9, 2025
Donor Stewardship
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February 2025 News – Board Retreat: Kick-Off to 2025!

Stewardship: The End and Beginning of a New Solicitation Cycle Stewardship is the flipside of cultivation. Stewardship comes into action after a gift is received. Stewardship is how you keep your donors by letting them know that their gift is appreciated and will be put to good use. With the…
vicky
February 13, 2025
Board of Directors Annual Retreat
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January 2025 News – Board Retreat: Kick-Off to 2025!

Board Retreat: Kick-Off to 2025! A retreat for a board of directors focuses these stakeholders on why they are involved, and why they are committed to your organization. The first quarter of your fiscal year is the best time to have a board retreat. For many organizations this timeframe coincides…
vicky
January 10, 2025
End of year fundraising, wrap-up, evaluation and getting ready for the new year is so important, it needs two newsletters.
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November 2024 News – End of Year Wrap Up, Eval, Get Ready, Part 2

End of Year Wrap Up, Eval, Get Ready, Part 2 We’re Still Here, 4th Quarter End of year fundraising, wrap-up, evaluation and getting ready for the new year is so important, it needs two newsletters. Last month, October, you made your plan. You have a theme for your messaging, you…
vicky
November 13, 2024

About Fundraising: The Podcast