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Treating So-Called Small Donors Like Rockstars

Tim Sarrantonio

If the best type of fundraising is one where we create a meaningful and long-lasting relationship with our donors, how can we do that when we’re physically disconnected from each other? Furthermore, how can we do that to any type and size of gift, not just so-called major gifts?  According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor care 1 Comment

Donor CARE – and you

Donor CARE matters

We never met in person. But John Haydon was my friend. There’s a good possibility he was yours, too. That’s just how he was. On March 8th, I joined a large group of his family and friends at a memorial service. It was so well suited to John – leaving people moved and sad, but […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Fundraising Tagged With: donor care, donor retention 2 Comments

The important ways you say something without words

What are you saying without words?

What are you really telling donors? Last week, my friend Clay wrote a terrific piece about the importance of data in your fundraising program. You can – and should – read it here. (Don’t worry, I’ll wait.) Clay makes an important argument for not overlooking the “little” things. Hand data entry over to a novice, […]

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Year-end tips for the beginning of the year

Start fresh for a better 2020 year-end

Can we talk about year-end fundraising now? Because maybe thinking about the crazy days while they’re still fresh will help make 2020 year-end easier. I’ve been involved in a conversation on Twitter recently with other nonprofit fundraisers and a few smart donors. The conversation veered from “My inbox is exploding!” and “I gave three months […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Planning Tagged With: donor care, donor communications 1 Comment

Why you should care about ALL your donors

Every donor matters, whatever they give

There are no small donors We know we should care about all our donors. But fundraisers often talk in shorthand that sounds bad when exposed to the general public. “Small donors” is one of those shortcuts. When you care about donors, you know that sounds bad. It implies some donors matter, and some donors… not […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor care, stewardship 9 Comments

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