Let Your Networking Lead to Donations
If your nonprofit networking is off to a rocky start, these steps can make the process go a little smoother. It may even lead to a new set of...
Donor Retention
How to Maintain Donor Engagement Between Asks
Donor engagement is tricky. You don’t want to be too pushy, but you don’t want to give your donors nothing but radio silence either. We...
How to Bounce Back When You’re Told No
Donors are going to tell you no; it’s just a fact of fundraising. You can bounce back and turn that rejection into a positive learning...
A Beginner’s Guide to Planned Gifts
Chances are, you probably aren’t putting enough emphasis into your planned giving strategy. Let’s look at how you can ramp up your...
How to Communicate With Your Constituency
Communication is key. It unlocks every door, behind which are donor and staff retention, increased fundraising, engaged volunteers and so much...
3 Major Takeaways from CrowdRise’s Data Report
In a new data report from CrowdRise, we can make three big conclusions about participation in social media fundraising and what that means for...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Asking for Donations
As long as you avoid these common mistakes, your fundraising efforts will be just fine—even if your palms are still a little sweaty.
Step Away From the Plaque (And Get to Know Your Donors)
We need to stop spending energy brainstorming what stewardship initiatives donors might like, and first take the time to learn what each of them...
The Importance of the Thank You: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude
Developing a donor-centric gift acknowledgment policy is key to ensuring our donors feel appreciated and our board members are excited about...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Fundraising Appeal Letter
Let’s explore the most common mistakes you could make when writing your fundraising appeal letter, so you can avoid them at all costs.
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