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Somebody will never save your organization

Somebody will never save your organization. This is a case for personal fundraising Somebody rarely volunteers. Somebody is easy to ask. Somebody is distant, polite, impersonal… safe. And Somebody never gives. Your organization has a mission – a problem to be solved. The solution almost always requires money. To raise that money, you turn to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor relationships, fundraising appeal, personal fundraising 1 Comment

Is your annual report a vanity piece or a hard worker?

Is your annual report a vanity piece? It’s a serious question: what purpose does your annual report serve? And what outcomes are you looking for? Too many organizations see an annual report as part required reporting and part organizational brochure. But even if yours is meant to be a sales piece, is it selling? How […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: annual report, donor relationships, Thanks 5 Comments

Beware these pitfalls if you want to raise more money

Beware these pitfalls if you want to raise more money Indulge me, will you? There are some common words or phrases that I see in too many appeals (and annual reports or even thank you letters) that set my teeth on edge. You’ll find me, almost daily, sorting my mail and shaking my head. So […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor appeals, donor care, donor focus 3 Comments

How to create a great PayPal donate link

Thinking about using PayPal? Whether you depend on PayPal or simply want to offer your donors an alternative, understanding the best ways to make PayPal work for you is smart. If you want to know how to create a great PayPal donate link, you’re in luck. This week, Eric Bryant of Gnosis Media Group brings […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: gift processing, online giving, PayPal 45 Comments

4 Ways to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Fundraising Event

Four tips to recruit and retain volunteers for your fundraising event Thinking about a fundraising event? If you run a nonprofit, you may not have the budget to pay for a huge team. As a result, pulling off a fundraising event may take a significant amount of time. You need help. So, you may be […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising events Tagged With: fundraising events, relationship building, volunteers 3 Comments

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