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How to show your donors they matter

You know you should thank your donors right away. With sincerity. But unless you don’t care about keeping your donors, you also need to confirm their decision to give was a wise one. How? You share with them what their giving has done. With stories, not statistics. This could be a donor newsletter. It could […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor newsletters, donor retention, Thanks

Is your annual report a waste of a great opportunity?

It’s a serious question: what purpose does your annual report serve? What outcomes are you looking for? Too many organizations see an annual report as part requirement and part brochure. But if yours is meant to be a sales piece, is it selling? How do you know? And if reporting is a legal requirement, couldn’t […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: annual report, donor relationships, gratitude

Align Peer-to-Peer and Mobile Fundraising: 5 Best Practices

However strong you consider your online fundraising strategy to be, it’s almost certain that the internet has allowed your nonprofit to reach more donors in more innovative ways over the past few years. Whether you’re interacting with your supporters over social media or accepting donations through your website, connecting with your donors has never been […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: mobile fundraising, peer to peer fundraising

How to raise money for your small or new organization

People often ask how to raise money for their small or brand-new organization. While no one answer is right for every organization, there are some basics that will help. But first, some hard truths: Consider carefully whether your organization is needed Before you even begin to raise money, before you even file the papers, you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: communications, Fundraising, volunteers

Social Media in Your Fundraising Efforts: 4 Expert Tips

Depending on your nonprofit’s marketing strategy, social media may play a large role in your fundraising techniques. The increasingly digital nature of ads and marketing will make social media more prevalent in the future. But, as marketing becomes more social, it’s increasingly important to stay up-to-date on social media best practices and strategies that work. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: Fundraising, Social media, social media fundraising

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