Does your organization include an ask when you send your Annual Report to donors? We are thinking of including remittance envelopes this year, but are unsure about it. On the one hand, it is a stewardship/thank you piece so maybe shouldn't include a solicitation. On the other hand, we only solicit...

Hi all, We just launched an online annual fund fundraising event ( www.ecfsgivingtree.org – live until March 19th 2010) that lets donors fund specific items that were requested by our faculty and staff. Has anyone implemented something similar using NetCommunity’s custom parts so that transactions are...

The products team is working on next generation Blackbaud software and would like to speak with Annual Fund Managers. We would like to schedule 1 hour meetings for the week of March 1st. The sessions will be conducted remotely using LiveMeeting. Please let us know if you are interested in participating...

Hello, I am new to the Everson Museum and am finding that the way they have the campaigns, funds, appeals set up is inefficient. I understand the concept these categories, I was just wondering if someone would be willing to share their general layout. For example, do you make a new appeal each time you...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone could share how they manage their membership renewals. How many notices do you send to a person before you 'drop' them? How far apart are the mailings? In addition to membership renewals, do you send any additional direct mail appeals? How do your members feel...

Hello, I am challenged with developing an annual fund program for our museum. While appeals have been sent in the past, we have not had a formal program. I have put together annual fund programs for healthcare organizations but I am struggling with the arts & cultural environment. Please share your...