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3 Ways to Increase Donations At Your Next Nonprofit Event

Nonprofit events? As the holidays approach, the biggest nonprofit giving season of the whole year draws near. It begins in full force with #GivingTuesday in November. Then it continues through the end of December. The season during which most nonprofits will receive the majority of their annual donations reigns supreme. As a nonprofit professional, you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising events Tagged With: digital giving, fundraising events 4 Comments

Why aren’t you creating a donor newsletter?

If you can create a good donor newsletter, it’s donor magic. This is your opportunity to love your donors with abandon. To show them what amazing things they’ve accomplished with their gift. It’s also a chance to keep them up to date on your mission. And to offer them a chance to support you again. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor love, donor newsletter 3 Comments

How to fundraise with only volunteers

Do you have to fundraise with volunteers? I am currently chairing my church’s stewardship campaign. (Stewardship is another way to say “fundraising” of course.) I find myself switching hats often. Fundraising professional vs. volunteer. What I’ve learned vs. our situation. This is an all-volunteer effort, and we’re a small church. But as with so many […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: small organization, volunteers 2 Comments

3 Easy, Creative Ways to Reach Your Fundraising Goal

Maybe you have particularly ambitious goals for your next campaign, or maybe you just feel like you’re running out of ideas to motivate your base. Whatever the reason, it might be time to revamp your fundraising approach.  With a little imagination, you’ll see that there are plenty of inventive ways to shake up your fundraising […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising events Tagged With: Fundraising, fundraising events, peer-to-peer 1 Comment

What can you do for your donors?

Last week, I wrote about seeking feedback from your donors. One thing you might really want to learn is what you can do for your donors. Fundraisers must think about money. Your organization needs it, and you are likely being evaluated on how much you can raise. But if you put your donor hat on, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor relationships 1 Comment

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