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How to Write the Perfect Donor Appeal Letter to Boost Individual Giving

When writing the perfect donor appeal letter, you might not know where to start. With these tips and tricks, I hope you’ll be able to write a brilliant letter that engages donors and raises more money! Write as if they are your friend, because they are! Letters to our supporters should feel like a conversation. Appeal […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: fundraising appeal, individual giving

Human. Connection.

Fundraising is emotional work We are made for it. We need it, from the most introverted to the most outgoing. There’s a reason solitary detention is such a painful punishment. We are social creatures. So, why, oh why, are so many fundraisers falling in love with the magic shortcut (said in sarcasm, a language I’m […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: appeal writing, donor relationships, donor retention

Why you should be creating a donor newsletter

You should be creating a donor newsletter. Because they’re a love letter to your donors And you do love your donors, right? You’re probably sending appeals – I hope more than one a year. And you’re working on great thank you letters. But what do you give to the donors who care enough to support […]

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

What if you can’t afford a copywriter?

It’s smart to work with an experienced copywriter. And if you can, do hire one and learn from what they do. (Yes, I’m a copywriter. But this isn’t about me… keep reading!) But I understand that hiring a good copywriter is an expense. And I’ve been on your side of things as well. Budgets aren’t […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: copywriter, copywriting, DIY

They challenge your fundraising appeal. How should you respond?

Everyone has an opinion about your fundraising appeal… I do lots of copywriting. Newsletters, email appeals, and especially fundraising appeals. I love it. But over the years, I’ve also noticed I get the same questions. You too? Maybe I can help you head a few off. 1. Does the letter really have to be two (or […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: appeal letters, copywriting, writing for donors

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