Molly Schar
With more than a decade of experience in fundraising, communications and nonprofit management, Molly Schar has worked with mission-based, government and advocacy organizations at the local, regional, national and international levels.
She has worked with the national office of the American Red Cross, Women’s Funding Network, Ophthalmic Women Leaders, World Council of Credit Unions, U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council, National Credit Union Administration, Columbia Museum of Art and Midlands Woman Magazine, among others.
Molly makes her home in San Francisco, but telecommutes (and occasionally travels in person) widely to work with clients. She is the principal of the donor communications consultancy called Right for Donors.
Molly welcomes comments and story ideas from readers. Contact her through Suite101.
Latest Articles
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Are Car Donation Programs Legit?
Americans considering auto donations should look closely at the charity. Car donation programs vary. For some nonprofit donors, it can be a great option.
Jun 7, 2010
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Convert Traditional Fundraising Appeals to Email
As nonprofits are changing over from traditional mailed fundraising campaigns to more cost-effective email fundraising appeals, they should employ a different approach.
Nov 16, 2009
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Working Pro Bono for Nonprofit Organizations
3 ideas for skilled professionals seeking opportunities to help nonprofits: create a grant program, hook into an existing volunteer network or offer a pro bono marathon.
Nov 1, 2009
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Rundown of a Fundraising Feasibility Study
An important step in planning a capital campaign or endowment campaign is to undertake a fundraising feasibility study. Understand how campaign feasibility plans work.
Nov 1, 2009
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Low-Cost Fundraising Feasibility Studies
While industry wisdom holds that third-party campaign feasibility studies are best, nonprofits can save money by doing the work of expensive capital campaign consultants.
Oct 16, 2009
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How to Find Great Nonprofit Board Members
An organization looking for new people to join its nonprofit board of directors should consider people who are already engaged in the organization or community.
Oct 11, 2009
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15 Creative Ideas for Donor Thank You Letters
Nonprofit organizations can use sample copy to make donor acknowledgment letters more personal and effective. Great opening sentences make donors feel special.
Oct 9, 2009
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Considering Nonprofit Management Consulting?
Learn how consultants help nonprofits, steps to creating a successful nonprofit project and tips for conducting a nonprofit consultant search.
Oct 3, 2009
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Planning a Nonprofit Board Retreat
When simple board training is insufficient to address the more complex issues holding a board back, a board retreat may be the answer. Learn how to plan for success.
Oct 1, 2009
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Can Nonprofit Board Training Fix Board Problems?
Nonprofit organizations looking to improve the effectiveness of a new, growing or dysfunctional board should consider desired outcomes before choosing a board program.
Sep 29, 2009
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