Hands-On Fundraising

Donor Communications

  • About
  • Hands-On Fundraising Blog
  • Services
  • Contact

Are you doing email right?

Are you doing email right? Who remembers life without email? It’s easy to take for granted. But we have access to marvelous free or inexpensive tools that put email communications in every organization’s toolbox. The ease of use, and the proliferation of beautiful templates – ready-made! – mean even someone with little experience can create […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, email 2 Comments

Data-driven relevancy builds personal connections

Post thanks to Action Graphics Data-driven relevancy builds personal connections As you know, there’s a lot more to fundraising than simply reaching out to potential donors and soliciting donations. The most successful nonprofit organizations connect with individuals whose values align with the organization’s mission. This enables the nonprofit to reach out to prospective donors, build […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, donor data, variable data 2 Comments

Dear fundraiser: are you making these big mistakes?

This fundraiser mistakes post was originally published several years ago. I’ve updated it to include some helpful comments from colleagues. I hope you enjoy it! Dear Fundraiser, Some things you do really bug me. As your colleague, I’m cheering for your success. So in a helpful spirit, I offer you my list below. I wish […]

Filed Under: Blog, Fundraising Tagged With: donor care, donor communications, donor love, donor retention 3 Comments

Straight talk about donor love

Straight talk about donor love Is the idea of donor love just fluff? The answer depends on you. But first, let’s clear a few things up. Maybe it will make you more comfortable. Here’s what donor love isn’t: This is love in the sense of philanthropy. That is, the love of humankind. In this sense, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donors Tagged With: donor communications, donor love, donor retention 1 Comment

Who is that newsletter for anyway?

Newsletter fails make me sad. The tagline said “thanking those who make a difference”, but I don’t think that’s me. Why? Because out of maybe 15 articles in the newsletter, 10 refer to large individual or foundation gifts. Like, millions large. And while the stated purpose of this newsletter is thanks, the headlines read like […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor communications, donor newsletters, donor retention 10 Comments

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • Next Page »

Fundraising advice served fresh to your inbox

Get yours here:

Search

Recent Posts

  • You can stop listening to excuses and raise more money
  • Write a better fundraising appeal
  • So you want more active donors and more income…
  • How to help people feel connected
  • Is this any way to treat a friend?

Work with me!

Let's talk about how I can help your organization raise more money.

Contact

  • Donor communications
  • Fundraising Strategy

Copyright © 2026 · Mary Cahalane · Hands-On Fundraising · 847 S. Main Street · #183 · Plantsville, CT 06479