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 […]
How to show your donors they matter
You know you should thank your donors right away. With sincerity. But unless you don’t care about keeping your donors, you also need to confirm their decision to give was a wise one. How? You share with them what their giving has done. With stories, not statistics. This could be a donor newsletter. It could […]
Three steps you should take now to keep your donors this year
I hope last month was a good month for you and your organization. It is for most. According to Neon, 31% of annual giving happens in December. 12% in the last three days of the year. So, with hope, I say “Congratulations!” And then: now what will you do next? How will you keep those […]