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 […]
Happiness is the gift you give
When your work means communicating with donors – either in person or through the mail, phone, email or even social media – you probably think about the gifts you will be given for your organization. But have you given thought to the gifts you can give? Humility When you choose to approach your donors as […]
5 ways to improve your donor communication
Are you thinking about your end of year appeal yet? If you’re planning already – congratulations! If not, you’re probably not alone. Isn’t it still summer? And if putting together that big year-end campaign makes you feel a little panicky, you might want to consider preparation. Did you know there are things you can be […]
28 ways you can show donors they matter to you
Wondering how you can engage and thank your donors? Donors aren’t like mushrooms – if you ignore them, they WILL go away. So you should be thinking about how to make their experience with your organization one that helps them feel connected and important. The good news? There are endless ways you can create great […]
Do you want fundraising success? It’s about caring.
Fundraising is a balancing act. You need both the analytical and the emotional to be successful. Your data matters – a lot. But so do your donors. It’s easy to focus more on asking for money and less attention on thanking people. The money’s in the ask, right? Not so much, really. We talk about […]