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Fundraising Resources To Help You Raise More

Engaging Fundraising Event Attendees: Cultivation Guide

This Cramer Collection resource shares practical approaches to thinking more intentionally about fundraising events and the relationships that begin there. Grounded in what we see working in practice, it’s designed to help you turn event participation into meaningful, ongoing engagement.

Download the resource to explore the full guide.

 

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Eight Ways To Keep Donors Happy and Engaged

This resource outlines eight practical, proven ways to steward donors with transparency, consistency, and care. Built from what we see working every day, it’s designed to help you deepen trust and strengthen long-term support.

Giving USA 2025 At-A-Glance

According to Giving USA 2025: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2024, total giving reached record levels in 2024 at $592.50 billion. This represents a new all-time high and a 6.3% increase from the previous year (or 3.3% when adjusted for inflation). Download our snapshot to review the key insights at-a-glance.

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End-of-Year Appeal and #GivingTuesday Checklist

Whether you already have a plan in place for your end-of-year appeal and #GivingTuesday, or you need some inspiration, Cramer is here to help. This checklist will provide you with nine action steps for your end-of-year or #GivingTuesday appeal.

Campaign Readiness Checklist

We’ve identified some Campaign Readiness questions to ask yourself about your organization. These questions will guide your organization so that by the time the need for a campaign becomes clear, you can rise to the challenge.

A Nonprofit's Checklist for Meeting With a Corporate Giving Officer

Developing relationships in corporate philanthropy is crucial, and it all starts with a first meeting. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Prepare by downloading our checklist.

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