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Feel good or fear? How you can move donors to act

Knowing when fear and good feelings move donors to act is important. Here in the northern hemisphere, the sun is shining, the weather is warm… it’s summer. My favorite time of year. That means it’s time to start thinking about your year-end appeal. I know, it sounds nuts, right? But if you want the chance […]

Filed Under: Blog, Donor communications Tagged With: appeal writing, donor care, fear Leave a Comment

We are needed

Friends, we are needed. My usual post went out yesterday. If you’re looking for help writing an appeal, you can find it here. But after last night, I had to write to you again. First, to recommend Vu’s post from last night: Disbelief, disappointment, and fear, and why our work is more important than ever. As […]

Filed Under: Blog, Caring for yourself Tagged With: care for one another, fear, hope 8 Comments

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