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How-To Guides
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How to Thank Donors

It is important to thanks your donors for their generosity. Thanking your donors with a personalized letter or phone call is the first step in securing a second gift. Learn about the tips that we recommend by downloading our free How-to-Guide today.
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What do I need to start a mobile campaign?

All the things fundraisers need to know about mobile giving campaigns. Learn everything here.
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How to Calculate Fundraising Figures

Fundraisers use different calculations to measure and evaluate their fundraising programs. Learn the basics here.
Preparing for a Successful Fundraising Campaign
This guide on how to prepare for a successful fundraising campaign takes it one step further, and gives you the tools needed to succeed in fundraising.
General Fundraising Guidelines
Here are six simple steps to get your organization started with a fundraising plan.
Text Messaging Etiquette
Every day more than 122 million text messages are sent in Canada making text messaging etiquette extremely important. As more and more people rely solely on text messaging as their first choice of communicating it is important to be considerate of others and follow etiquette tips.
Mobile Terms & Explanations
Do you know what 3G means? How about WAP and MMS? Use our list of mobile terms and explanations to get caught up to speed with mobile lingo. After you read this article you will have all the mobile knowledge you need, even if you don't use a smartphone!
Free White Papers
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New Requirements for Pre-Authorized Debits

The Canadian Payments Association (CPA) issued new requirements for pre-authorized debits that became mandatory on February 28, 2010. Learn about what those requirements are and how you can implement them at your organization.
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Common Fundraising Terms

Every industry has unique terms and jargon. The fundraising industry is no different. Download our exclusive list and description of the most common fundraising terms used today.
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The real cost of fundraising software

If you are thinking about purchasing or replacing your existing fundraising donor management software, it is important that you fully understand the total cost of implementing a new system. As you review each software vendor, make sure that you understand what you are paying for and what you get in return. Not all software vendors offer the same services or pricing.
Product Tours
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Minerva Mobile Smartphone App
Mobile Giving Made Easy. See it for yourself.
Minerva Query Builder
Custom reporting and donor segmentation.

Tips
Charity Donation Levels
Suggest a minimum amount and use a range of options ($100, $50, $25, other)
Charity Event Calendars
Double check your community calendar when planning an event.
Charity Donation Charts
Use a Gift Chart When Asking a Donor for a Gift.
Charity Donor Benefits
Identify the benefits to your donors and keep them coming.
Product Data Sheets
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