As a nonprofit and fundraising professional, you already know the value that comes with understanding your donors. Putting in extra effort to get to know your donors can lead to increased donations and successful fundraising events. The more you connect and get to know your supporters, the better you can communicate and engage with them. […]
Why sincere is better than clever
We have all made mistakes. That might be the most universally correct statement ever. (Or not!) Admitting to them can be embarrassing. But it can also be educational. Today, I want to use early mistakes of mine to underline why we should avoid the temptation to be clever when we can be sincere instead. At […]
Year-end tips for the beginning of the year
Can we talk about year-end fundraising now? Because maybe thinking about the crazy days while they’re still fresh will help make 2020 year-end easier. I’ve been involved in a conversation on Twitter recently with other nonprofit fundraisers and a few smart donors. The conversation veered from “My inbox is exploding!” and “I gave three months […]
Why you should share the love today
It’s the end of the year. Organizations are mailing and emailing and phoning their supporter – and those they hope will become supporters. Finance staff are hovering over fundraising staff as envelopes are opened. Everyone is a little keyed up. But where is the love? There’s been something of an ongoing conversation about donor thanks […]
How to Have Strong Social Media Presence for Your Fundraising Campaign
Guest post from DonorBox You have a fundraising campaign you want to execute. You realize you could reach a lot of people using social media. After all, having a strong presence online not only helps us reach more people, but it also helps us remain connected to our followers, letting them take part in any […]