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Year-End

3½ Things to Do Before the Ball Drops

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: December 16, 2025

The last few days of the year are seductive. We’ve made it through most of December, which is just so darn busy, and we have a little time before the New Year’s Eve sparklers or implementing those (perhaps overly) optimistic resolutions. There’s a siren call just to relax. Let the old year kind of fade away while you read your book in front of the fire and doze off. 

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Last Call for Year-End Fundraising

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

All you have left from Thanksgiving is pants that don’t fit as well as they used to, and the holidays are staring you in the face. If you haven’t hit your nonprofit’s fundraising goals, it’s too late, right? NO!

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A Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Giving

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Are you thinking of your nonprofit’s year-end campaign with dread? So much work on top of so much work, right? And much like Halloween dĂ©cor in August, it can seem like it’s right in front of you before you’re ready to deal with it.   

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A GivingTuesday Calendar for Nonprofits

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Okay, it’s time to get real. What’s your nonprofit’s plan for GivingTuesday? If you find yourself reaching for a brown paper bag, relax. We’ve got you.  

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How to Craft an Effective Year-End Appeal

By Dave Martin | Last Updated: September 26, 2025

So...have you thought about your strategy for your year-end appeals? We know how powerful fourth-quarter fundraising can be, but putting some strategy - and best practices - behind your asks can help ensure success.

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Getting Ready for Giving Tuesday with Matching Gifts: Top 3 Best Practices

By Julie Kennon | Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Giving Tuesday is right around the corner, and it’s no secret that fundraising feels a little different this year. With virtual events replacing the usual status quo, many of our original plans have been derailed - leading to a shifted landscape in the typical Giving Tuesday fundraising space. So how can your organization adapt to these changes and ensure success?

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