By Carrie Rice, Project Donor Love Can you steward donors before their first gift? #Donorlove is frequently focused on what happens after someone makes a donation, such as thanking donors and encouraging donor retention. In fact, everyone who interacts with your organization is a potential donor. Applying a few stewardship best practices with each person […]
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How to inspire your donors with an emotional annual report
You can inspire donors with an emotional annual report Is it time to think about your annual report? Start with this question: is your annual report a humble necessity or an inspiration? Inspirational is there… you just have to be ready to jump over some common obstacles to reach it. We don’t have the money […]
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 […]
How you can make a culture of philanthropy work
Make a culture of philanthropy work? By now, you’ve probably heard about a culture of philanthropy. You’ve read about how important it is that you have one. You understand that this culture of philanthropy is a reflection of the key role fundraising plays, not just in income, but in the health of an organization. And […]
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, […]