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First Thing Tuesday: Practical Fundraising Insights for Land Trusts

Looking for actionable fundraising advice tailored to land trusts? First Thing Tuesday, a blog by fundraising expert David Allen, offers weekly insights on donor engagement, board involvement, membership growth, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just getting started, this blog provides practical tips, thought-provoking strategies, and real-world examples to help land trusts build stronger, more sustainable fundraising programs.

Some of the many topics of interest include:

Major Gift Donor Cultivation is Planned: Strategies for effectively planning and executing major gift solicitations.

The Trouble with Transactional Giving: Why giving donors something in return for their support might not be the best strategy.

Capital Campaigns – Part 1: An introduction to the what, when, why, and how behind capital campaigns.

Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just getting started, this blog provides practical tips, thought-provoking strategies, and real-world examples to help land trusts build stronger, more sustainable fundraising programs.