Jessica Cloud, CFRE, MA

Fundraising Success Coach
With over 20 years of fundraising experience, Jessica has worked for the Starr King School for the Ministry, The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, The University of South Carolina, RuffaloCODY, and the Libertarian National Committee. As a consultant, Jessica provides her fundraising services to nonprofits and higher education organizations. You can find her at Real Deal Fundraising.
April 28, 2022
Fundraising strategy
Hiring and Retaining an Outstanding Fundraising Staff
Jessica Cloud, CFRE, MA, shares hiring and retention tips for nonprofits.
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January 20, 2022
Fundraising strategy
8 Tips to Avoid Monthly Donor Churn
Jessica Cloud, CFRE, MA, shares some DIY strategic planning tips to help fundraisers look ahead to the future with productivity and purpose.
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May 28, 2021
Fundraising strategy
How to Build a Recurring Gift Program from Scratch
Learn how to build a recurring gift program from scratch at your nonprofit with these 8 steps that Jessica has developed.
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April 29, 2021
Fundraising strategy
Strategic Planning for Nonprofits – Creating a DIY Informed Tactical Plan
Jessica Cloud, CFRE, MA, shares some DIY strategic planning tips to help fundraisers look ahead to the future with productivity and purpose.
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April 27, 2021
Fundraising strategy
Fundraising in a Post-Pandemic World
As more folks receive the Covid-19 vaccine, everyone is starting to wonder what fundraising in a post-pandemic world might look like.
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March 12, 2021
Fundraising strategy
7 Ideas to Engage Donors When You Cannot Meet in Person
Covid still looms and we remain largely apart from one another. Here are 7 ideas to engage donors when you cannot meet in person.
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January 12, 2021
Fundraising strategy
The 5 Pillars of Annual Giving: Effectively Advocating for Your Program
Build an effective annual giving program by implementing these 5 crucial pillars. Download a worksheet you can use to assist.
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