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Arts Fundraising: Engage and Inspire Your Donors…

Arts fundraising - why donor experiences are your superpower

Art – in all its forms – is meant to move us. And it’s meant to be experienced – to create a reaction that is body-and-soul deep. Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. But arts fundraisers have an advantage. Their mission is an experience. If yours is an […]

How you can use the Benjamin Franklin effect…

benjamin franklin effect

The Benjamin Franklin effect describes how doing a favor for someone can actually make us feel more positive about that person. The phenomenon is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, who wrote about the concept in his autobiography.  From The Decision Lab: While serving in the Pennsylvania Assembly, […]

13 Quick tips for your next fundraising appeal…

13 Quick tips for your next fundraising appeal

Do you want to write a great fundraising appeal? Here are some quick tips for you! 1. Start with a great story Find a story that illustrates the “why” of your organization. Talk to your program staff. Gather several stories and see which one is best. This won’t be the story that shows off the […]

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