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I just joined my organization (6 months ago) and I don’t like the way our president treats me. I feel like I can never do anything right. And there’s no point in doing trying anyway – he’s just going to redo my work and tell me how bad a job I’m doing. Since he basically… Read More

Most donor acknowledgement messages follow this familiar template: Dear [donor name], Thank you for your generous donation of $[donation amount] to [nonprofit name]. Your donation is making a difference. Because of your $[amount] donation, we are able to [impact of donation]. [this paragraph usually gives a general des… Read More

You may know your personality type, but do you know your fundraising type?  Just answer a few questions about your fundraising experience, your biggest hurdles, and your motivations. We’ll tell you which type of fundraiser you are. Take the quiz here! Why learn your fundraising type?  Understand yourself. It&… Read More

I’m in a higher-up development position at a nonprofit that doesn’t have a social media policy. I’ve noticed the head of our marketing/communications engaging in some non-professional Facebook activity. For example, arguing over political posts and sharing problematic rants. So far this is only taking… Read More

The two words that best describe David are: Hard Worker. David goes above and beyond to continuously build and improve the Business Development Team at Network for Good. David also works cross departmentally to support various projects and initiatives to help do good faster. David is a family man and loves spending tim… Read More

Don’t think of yourself as a marketer? We beg to disagree. Any nonprofit professional, board member, or volunteer who communicates with donors and supporters is a marketer. If you’re sharing your organization’s message and mission, that’s marketing! If you start to think of donor communications,… Read More

I’m a new development director at a tiny nonprofit. I love my organization but I feel like I’m failing a little in my position because I hate, hate, hate asking people for money. What are some strategies for getting over my anxiety? I also have to meet with donors so I have to ask in-person,… Read More

The year-end clock is ticking!  50% of total annual giving happens during the last three months of the year, so it’s critical to have a plan.  At Network for Good, we believe in setting you up for success. That’s why we developed a series of interactive, custom email appeal templates to help you raise more money… Read More

Reconciling between systems can be a major pain. Network for Good is announcing a new integration with QuickBooks Online, which will allow customers to save time by effortlessly streamlining systems! Working with thousands of nonprofits from coast-to-coast, we understand fundraising challenges and constantly striv… Read More

As the Partnerships Program Manager, Onias works with Network for Good’s partners, including Facebook and Google, to ensure a seamless experience and operations. He works with partners to support donors and non-profits by offering guidance of best practices to follow. Onias has an extensive nonprofit background w… Read More