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Fundraising is emotional work We are made for it. We need it, from the most introverted to the most outgoing. There’s a reason solitary detention is such a painful punishment. We are social creatures. So, why, oh why, are so many fundraisers falling in love with the magic shortcut (said in sarcasm, a language I’m […]

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Maximising Small Donations: How to Inspire Supporters to Give More

The largest gift I ever secured as a fundraiser was from a ‘small’ donation. In the days before Fundraising Everywhere, I worked in a small charity that received a trickle of new donations each week through our website or through the mail. We didn’t have a lot of budget initially and couldn’t afford any large-scale […]

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How to Create a Seamless Supporter Journey (and Build Loyal Donors for Life)

As fundraisers, we work hard to find and recruit new donors to our causes. But do you ever feel like your supporters are slipping away after their first gift? There could be a whole host of reasons for this. From a supporter not feeling properly thanked, to a lack of charity brand recall (“I loved […]

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Fundraising for introverts – how you can build genuine relationships

Are you an introvert? I finished the second interview of the day. I’d been gathering information to create appeals and other communications for clients. The people I spoke with were interesting and kind. I enjoyed speaking with them. And yet, I was worn out. If you understand what I mean, hello, introvert. A personality difference, […]

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It’s not about you

It’s not about you. Sorry. Quite often, I go through my mail and see appeals that disappoint me. It’s not that the cause is wrong (those I rarely even open). It’s the self-aggrandizing tone. I’ve been thinking about this for years and have held off writing anything. I don’t want to point fingers at any […]

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