The “Notify First” Trick There’s one move that can turn your ho-hum year-end appeal into a home run: notify first! Before you send a single email or stuff a single envelope, reach out to donors—by phone or email—and announce your campaign is coming.   This one act can boost your response rate up to five times higher. If you actually reach a donor and they feel connected to your cause, half of them will give. Do it well, and that number can soar 70%. Incredible. Learn more now! . . .

Are local board retreat and strategic planning facilitators really worth it? Or should you go outside your region? Retreats and planning sessions are too important to skimp on. Below are seven compelling reasons why you should consider looking beyond your region or state when searching for your next retreat facilitator.

20 Simple tactics board members can do help raise money without asking for it!