NSF Fundraising & Donor Relations 2

Question 1

Which type of donor giving is most valuable to NSF for long-term financial planning?

Accepted Answer

Recurring monthly or annual pledged donations

Answer

Recurring pledged donations provide NSF with predictable, steady revenue that allows for long-term scholarship planning and program stability.

Question 2

What information should an NSF chapter's fundraising appeal letter always include to maximize donor response?

Accepted Answer

A specific student success story illustrating the impact of donations

Answer

Fundraising research consistently shows that specific, personal stories of impact are the most effective element in donor appeal letters because they make the mission tangible and emotionally compelling.

Question 3

How should NSF volunteers handle a donor who requests that their contribution remain anonymous?

Accepted Answer

List the donor as 'anonymous' publicly but record their name internally for auditing

Answer

The correct approach is to honor the donor's public anonymity while still recording their identity internally, which is required for accurate financial records and IRS compliance.

Question 4

Which of the following donor segments typically represents the highest giving potential for NSF?

Accepted Answer

Mid-career and senior Indian-American professionals and business owners

Answer

Mid-career and senior Indian-American professionals have the financial capacity and the cultural motivation to make major gifts, making them NSF's highest-potential donor segment.

Question 5

What is a 'matching gift' program, and why is it valuable for NSF fundraising?

Accepted Answer

A corporate program where an employer matches an employee's donation, effectively doubling the gift

Answer

In a corporate matching gift program, an employer matches an employee's charitable donation — often dollar-for-dollar — which can double NSF's income from a single donor at no extra cost to the donor.

NSF - North South Foundation Practice Test

NSF - North South Foundation Practice Test

NSF Fundraising & Donor Relations 2