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Get the guide: 7 rules for fundraising campaign success — and when you should break them
Get the guide to fundraising success: Learn the 7 rules for campaign success, including when to break them for an approach that suits your organization.
Heller Fundraising Group consultants share their insights for campaign success
In this consultants’ roundtable discussion, Heller Fundraising experts share how feasibility studies uncover opportunities and build a clear path to campaign success.
Optimize your fundraising feasibility study: Get our playbook for nonprofits
An effective fundraising feasibility study lays the groundwork for a transformational campaign—but that pre-planning begins well before the study. Our Feasibility Study Readiness Playbook will guide you through the early steps.
When a “Wild” Case for Support Works — Creative Fundraising in Action
Your case for support makes an irrefutable argument for why donors must support your organization and your fundraising campaign. Traditionally, it’s a polished brochure handed to donors in a formal pitch meeting. But as Kate Jaeger-Thomas explains, sometimes you need a more creative approach.
How a Transformative Synagogue Capital Campaign Led to Lasting Community Impact
As Temple Rodef Shalom prepared for a major expansion, it partnered with Heller Fundraising Group to align vision, messaging, and community engagement. The campaign strengthened relationships and helped build a lasting culture of giving.
The Secret to Smarter Capital Campaign Planning: Walk Your Halls with Purpose
A detailed walkthrough of your facilities can uncover hidden opportunities and help you shape a compelling, mission-driven capital campaign.
Going Big: 5 Lessons on Bold Asks and Fundraising Milestones from our Second Decade
The Heller Fundraising Group closes out its second decade by helping nonprofit clients mark their own milestone moments with a big vision and even bigger fundraising success.
How a Small Museum Built Year-Round Donor Momentum in a Seasonal Community
Running a multi-year comprehensive campaign in a seasonal community required a deep understanding of their audience, a clear plan and creative strategies. After partnering with the Heller Fundraising Group, Martha’s Vineyard is well on their way to reaching their $16 million goal.
5 Lessons in Transforming Nonprofits from Heller Fundraising Group’s First 5 Years
Discover how Heller Fundraising Group helped nonprofits grow, pivot, and succeed in their earliest campaigns. These five key lessons from our first five years still shape bold fundraising today.
How to Build a Case for Support That Inspires Donors to Give
Writing a case for support isn’t just about explaining your needs—it’s about helping donors see themselves in your vision. Here’s what makes a case effective (and what to avoid), based on 20 years of fundraising experience.
Supercharge Donor Support: 5 Proven Strategies
In this blog discover how to boost donor engagement with five proven strategies to strengthen relationships and grow individual giving. Learn how to connect, communicate, and make confident asks that inspire lasting support.
Expert Network for Nonprofits: Finance, Legal, Design, and Construction Support for Fundraising Success
Heller Fundraising Group connects clients with a trusted network of nonprofit experts, from finance and legal advisors to branding, architecture, and more. Our tailored approach meets nonprofit organization’s unique needs, ensuring success in fundraising, capital campaigns, and beyond.
Ten Steps to Your Major Gift Checklist
Learn how to attract passionate donors and cultivate meaningful relationships for lasting impact with the top 10 insights from our recent training session with Vistage. Prioritize quality over quantity and shift your narrative to inspire transformative giving.
Propel Your Nonprofit Forward: Expert Solutions to Common Fundraising Roadblocks
Discover crucial strategies for nonprofit success and delve into key insights, ranging from converting members into donors to maintaining a strategic balance for heightened fundraising efforts.
Craft a Compelling Fundraising Narrative with this Flowchart Tool to Tell Your Nonprofit Story
Craft an impactful fundraising narrative with our Story Flowchart Tool. Use our Free Tool to help you tell your nonprofit's story with clarity and inspire donors to make a difference.