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Partied to death: can we escape the gala trap?

Partied to death: can we escape the gala trap? Fundraising events: love ’em or leave ’em? I just read Nell Edgington’s excellent piece. (You should read it now. I’ll wait.) Nell refutes most of the usual arguments for holding these events. She points to their real costs – costs we don’t often consider. And I […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, volunteers 7 Comments

Want to know how to cure donor fatigue?

Want to know how to cure donor fatigue? Donor fatigue. Is it real? I don’t buy it. To me, it’s a cop-out. An excuse for bad fundraising. Look, I’m sure many donors are tired of the solicitations they receive. But that’s because so much of what they get is irrelevant to them. Sending fewer appeals […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, donor fatigue, fundraising appeals 2 Comments

Do you want to raise more money? Value relationships

Do you want to raise more money? Value relationships Can you put donors first AND raise more money? Yes. And in their book, It’s Not Just About The Money, Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels – Veritus Group – show you how. I’ve admired their Passionate Giving blog for years now. They’re generous with advice and information. And […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor relationships, fundraising programs, major gifts 3 Comments

September Nonprofit Blog Carnival How do you say thanks?

How do you say thanks? When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.― Maya Angelou We often focus on the end of the year as a special time to be thankful. But honestly, gratitude should be a daily practice for those of us working for great causes. How do you keep donors around? […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: gratitude, Nonprofit Blog Carnival, thank you letters 8 Comments

5 ways to rock your fall fundraising

How to rock your fall fundraising Ah, those crisp new days of fall! Back to school, falling leaves… who doesn’t love it? Me. I don’t love it. You have to pry summer from my grasping hands. But fall comes – and winter behind it – regardless. And with it, your biggest fundraising season of the […]

Filed Under: Annual Giving, Blog Tagged With: annual giving, donor communication, fundraising plans 2 Comments

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