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5 ways to improve your donor communication

Donor communications matter – a lot. Are you thinking about your next appeal yet? If you’re planning already – congratulations! If not, you’re probably not alone. Isn’t it still summer? And if putting together that big year-end campaign makes you feel a little panicky, you might want to consider preparation. Did you know there are […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor experience, donor retention, End of year appeal

Why you need to understand oxytocin to fundraise better

Oxytocin and how – maybe – management advice can help you raise more money I read an article a while back about instilling trust in employees. It was written by Paul J. Zak, founding director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies and a professor of economics, psychology, and management at Claremont Graduate University. He wondered […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor relationships, trust

Who is your annual report working for, anyway?

Even in smaller organizations, an annual report has a way of taking up a lot of space. (Or time, but they’re the same thing, I’m told.) Day-to-day work halts. Reports are requested from all departments. Designers and writers are hired. An annual report is often seen as the one marketing piece worth investing in. After […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, donor relations, gratitude

Why Mass Texting is not a solution for Fundraising

Sending out a broadcast text to supporters, asking them to contribute to a new initiative might seem tempting. You could reach all the people in your contact list at once, and you wouldn’t need to worry about finding volunteers. The same goes for emails and social media updates. But consider this – Source: Evergage 2019 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Fundraising Tagged With: peer to peer fundraising, texting

Are you sending donors something to treasure?

What do your donors treasure? The other night, I was desperate for something to watch. But I didn’t want to bother with a movie – just something to fall asleep to. I settled on the National Geographic channel. And it reminded me of the magazines. I no longer subscribe, because I just can’t find the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, donor love

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