Nonprofit Blog Articles

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[NPFX Ep. 24] Donor-Advised Funds: Making DAFs Work for Your Nonprofit

Welcome to The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange, a podcast from IPM Advancement. Our mission is to help you raise more money so you can make the wor

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The Secret to Keeping Your Donors Giving: Make Them Feel Special

You put a lot of time, energy, and money into acquiring new donors. So it’s frustrating when the majority of them give just once or twice and never ag...

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Inside IPM: Meet Jana Olslund

“Inside IPM” is an ongoing series featuring the talented players who comprise the IPM Advancement team! Here you’ll learn all about the people who wor...

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[NPFX Ep. 23] Breaking Down Barriers to Social Change (with Ricardo "Cobe" Williams)

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Writing a Great Thank You Letter: The First Step in Successful Donor Stewardship

So you’ve written a winning fundraising appeal. It has a compelling case for support, it makes readers feel the urgency of your cause, and it

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[NPFX Ep. 22] Engaging Women Philanthropists to Improve Donor Retention (with Linda "Mac" Perlich and Trish Stark)

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Inside IPM: Meet Elizabeth Silverstein

“Inside IPM” is an ongoing series featuring the talented players who comprise the IPM Advancement team! Here you’ll learn all about the people who wor...

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Quick Tips to Boost Response from Direct Mail Fundraising

Not every direct mail fundraising appeal is created equal. While the number of variables that can affect direct mail fundraising can be mind-n

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Inside IPM: Meet Colton Strawser

“Inside IPM” is an ongoing series featuring the talented players who comprise the IPM Advancement team! Here you’ll learn all about the people who wor...

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Best Wellness Practices for Nonprofit Fundraisers (#4 Might Surprise You)

Recently, we posted a blog article on how to improve a fundraising team’s morale. One of our suggestions was for nonprofit leadership to invest in emp...

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[NPFX Ep. 21] Next Gen Donors and the Arts (with Jaimie Mayer)

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4 Ideas for Finding Collaborations That Expand Your Nonprofit’s Reach and Impact

To make a meaningful difference in the world, we need to collaborate with others. We know this is true on a personal level: Your $50 donation matters ...

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