How to Write a Thank You Letter That Makes Donors Smile and Want to Give Again

According to multiple studies, the thank you letter is the first - and possibly most important - step in donor retention. It can inspire a second gift or start a lifelong relationship. Your thank you letter should be personalized. It should be authentic. And it absolutely must be donor-centered. We will show you step-by-step how to create a thank you letter that makes your donors smile and want to give again. You’ll learn the key elements that you simply must include in an effective thank you.
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How to keep your charity cyber safe

Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats that organisations face today, so cyber security needs to be high on the boardroom agenda. A well-planned incident response plan can minimise damage from hackers, which is critical for organisations that hold vast amounts of public data and have precious reputations to uphold. However, a recent survey by Third Sector and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed a lack of action, knowledge, training and confidence among not-for-profit organisations when it comes to cyber security risks and how to stay safe. Only half of respondents were fully aware of the potential consequences of a cyber attack on charities and the vast majority (70%) had no plans to deliver cyber security training in the next six months.
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Donor Stewardship at End of Year

End of year is a time for family, friends, and food. With donors getting into the holiday spirit, it’s also the most important time of year for fundraisers. With over 30% of annual charitable giving coming in in the month of December and 10% of that giving coming in in the last 3 days of the year, end of year fundraising campaigns are critical to meet your annual fundraising goals.
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Have you ever wished there was a clear blueprint for your career success? It’s hard to find useful nonprofit career advice. Many people just say “Stick with it! You’ll be rewarded!” But according to the Bridgespan Group, most nonprofit staff are NOT being groomed for leadership, and only 33% of the time do people from inside the nonprofit even attempt to fill senior leadership level positions. In this hands-on, how-to session by the author of Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide, you will get advice and materials that are easy to use and created especially for you, the busy fundraising professional. We’ll make it easy for you to succeed in your search.
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