By Bill Tedesco Can prospect research improve your donor communications? Strong donor relationships are built on exquisite communication strategies. Crafting the best donor communication methods is easily done when your organization knows your donors inside and out. Prospect research helps your organization fundraise smarter with insights on your donors’ financial, philanthropic, and general lives. You’ll […]
Why you should care about donor retention
Your questions answered. I recently did a webinar with my friends at NeonCRM on donor retention. It was fun – and obviously, a topic close to my heart. Some of the most fun I had was answering questions at the end. Since the topic can be broad, the questions were, too. Unfortunately, even with an […]
How to reach donors with a personal touch
I’ve said it before. Good fundraising is always one-to-one. That’s true even if you’re communicating with thousands. It should always feel one-to-one. That should always be your aim, even if it takes a little more effort. But when is the last time you really made a personal effort? OK, my major gifts readers… I know […]
Advanced Donor Stewardship: How to Keep Your Donors Giving Year after Year
by Joe Garecht Advanced donor stewardship Stewardship is one of the most important components of the fundraising process. Prospecting, cultivation, and asking are certainly important… but in my experience, building a strong donor stewardship system should be your top priority if you want to strengthen your development program. For many fundraisers, this comes as a […]
Do you know what your donors want?
Do you know what your donors want? Should you find out? Fundraising is about engaging and persuading. You could even say sales. (I know, that sounds so cold. But it’s true.) I was reading a blog about arts marketing that I enjoy, Marketing the Arts to Death. In Arts Marketing Doesn’t Work Because It’s Irrational, […]
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