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You don’t want to be that guy

You don’t want to be that guy Imagine someone coming to your door. You open it and hear: Hey babe! Here’s why you want to go out with me. First, I’m a great person. Just last year, I was listed as one of the 40 greatest guys under 60. In fact, I’m 24% better than […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications, Fundraising Tagged With: appeal letters, donor newsletter, donor-focused 11 Comments

The best fundraising idea I ever stole – part 3

For much of the past decade, I worked for nonprofits that are on the smaller side. We needed maximum results from minimal staff. I’m always on the look-out for great ideas that I can copy, DIY-style. So it’s fortunate that I’ve been a fan of Tom Ahern and his e-newsletter for so long. He turned me […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: donor newsletter, donor retention, Donors, Fundraising, Nonprofit, thank you 11 Comments

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