Fundraising

Guidelines for Endowed Funds

September 5, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. An endowment is a fund established by a donor (or donors) for a specified purpose. Endowment assets are invested. Every year the income (or a…

How to Identify Planned Gift Prospects

August 26, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. How do you identify individuals that might be interested in making a planned gift to your organization?  You need a systematic method of identifying…

Hospital Fundraising Best Practices

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. A development audit of three major hospitals culminated in a list of ‘best practices’.  These practices are: 1. Managing Relations with Hospital Administration Hospital…

Encouraging Gifts of Stock

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed.   Sample Language for Encouraging Gifts of Stock How to Give Stock Gifts of appreciated stock have significant tax advantages to the donor and…

9 Ways to Reduce Taxes and Make a Gift

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. Here are 9 ways to reduce taxes and make a gift.  This language is great for planned giving brochures. 1.  GIFTS OF CASH: If…

Fundraising Ladder of Effectiveness

August 19, 2011

by William J. Moran, J.D., M.S.Ed. What are the most productive ways to raise funds for your nonprofit?  Today, the fundraising landscape is in transition.  Are emails more effective than…

Fund Raising’s 13 Biggest and Most Costly Mistakes

August 18, 2011

by Chris Peterson Contributions, March-April 1994 Thinking your organization will attract support simply because it is a good cause. Organizations must attract support the old fashioned way – earn it.…