New donors! You’ve done well. The last few months were busy ones. And the last few weeks of the year? Well, busy doesn’t begin to describe it. But you’ve welcomed new people to your cause, and that’s wonderful! Now: Keeping those new donors is critical, of course. But it also makes the question more pressing: […]
You can put more heart into your fundraising today
Fundraising is about using your heart as well as your head. And maybe fundraising isn’t really about money at all. In the long run, successful fundraising focuses on relationships. And good fundraisers use their hearts as much as their heads. Does that mean every one of your donors needs to be someone you know personally? […]
How to share the value of art
What is the value of art? Should we care? The great thing about arts donors is that they get it. They give because the art form means something important to them. You probably have many solid arguments for why arts matter. I’ll bet you can make the economic case from memory. You know about the […]
5 Donor relations tips for shy people
Does wading into a room full of strangers terrify you? Are you sure you’ll have nothing to say? Afraid you’ll embarrass yourself with your tied-up tongue? Never fear. I’m an introvert who likes people, but I find the idea of glad-handing, networking or otherwise behaving like my extroverted colleagues intimidating. And I’ve been doing this […]
You can spread a little gratitude and feel happier
If you’re a fundraiser, part of your calling is spreading gratitude. Does this sound like a familiar exchange? Thank you!” “No, thank YOU!” Saying thank you is an expected part of our social discourse. It smooths the way for simple – and more complex – conversations. Someone holds the door for you, and you say […]
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