CFC Special Events & Resources There are many/various types of CFC special events that are held before and during the solicitation period of a CFC campaign. The best known are the CFC charity fairs, but other special events and resources that a CFC charity should be aware of are: Speaker’s Bureaus Loaned Executives Open Houses …
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In July, I explained why bequests are the most popular planned gift. See the Planned Giving Series. This month I’m going into detail on why most bequest donors decide not to tell you that your charity is in their will. I’ve seen estimates that between two-out-of-three and seven-out-of-eight donors will keep their charitable bequests to …
…OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT !! Most non-profit organizations have (or surely should have), standing committees for finance, investment, marketing & PR, nominating and evaluating board members, and (where needed) building & grounds. From long experience, for some unknown-to-me reason, there is not usually a fundraising steering committee in place devoted to ensuring …
I recently finished a government grant proposal that had only a two-week deadline. Of course, it required many hours, day and night, and over the final weekend to complete. And, as you may have guessed, it was submitted at 2:00 am on Monday. It would be nice if I could take sole credit for this …
Selected Unique Factors about CFC Fundraising The CFC charity itself does not make the direct solicitation. It’s the federal CFC campaign volunteers who do this, and the ones who are making the direct solicitation are called “keyworkers.” By law, every U.S. Federal agency holds a CFC campaign each fall, including at overseas facilities. More than …
Unlocking Bequests for Planned Giving Success In June I shared ideas on what to do with your direct mail letter. See the Planned Giving Series. This month we’re taking a hiatus from promotion to look at why bequests are basic to your Planned Giving program. You should expect 75 to 80 percent of your planned …
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Update on Proposed Changes to CFC Regulations: As I write this, a Congressional Hearing about the proposed CFC regulations are scheduled for July 10th. I will have a special update on the proposed CFC regulations after the hearing, and what next action steps are recommended. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Have a plan, work the plan! In my …
