The Art of the Follow-Up: Ensuring That Your Donors are Informed, Engaged, and Primed for Future Support

Mastering donor relations involves authentic communication, recognizing donors as mission partners, and nurturing lifelong bonds through mindful, genuine follow-ups.

By |2023-08-27T14:32:12-04:00August 28th, 2023|Categories: Beginner, Donor Communication, Fundraising|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on The Art of the Follow-Up: Ensuring That Your Donors are Informed, Engaged, and Primed for Future Support

25 “Wow” Moments for Donors

Discover 25 innovative ways to create unforgettable "wow" moments for your nonprofit's donors that deepen their connection and commitment to your cause. This article offers a variety of ideas to engage, inspire, and show appreciation to your supporters, ensuring they remain enthusiastic partners in your mission.

By |2023-04-17T11:16:52-04:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Donor Communication, Featured Donor Communication, Featured Intermediate, Intermediate|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on 25 “Wow” Moments for Donors

10 Tips for Nonprofit Email Marketing to Retain Donors and Encourage Recurring Gifts

As a nonprofit, retaining donors and encouraging recurring gifts is critical to achieving your goals and making a difference. Email marketing is a cost-effective and efficient way to communicate with your donors and keep them engaged with your organization. In this article, we'll share 10 tips to help you create effective nonprofit email marketing campaigns that retain donors and encourage recurring gifts.

By |2023-09-03T15:26:47-04:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Donor Communication, Email Marketing, Featured Donor Communication, Fundraising|Tags: , |Comments Off on 10 Tips for Nonprofit Email Marketing to Retain Donors and Encourage Recurring Gifts

How to Craft a Compelling Thank You Letter (with Examples!)

Are you struggling to create a donor thank you letter that truly expresses your gratitude and makes your supporters feel appreciated? Crafting a compelling thank you letter is more challenging than it seems, but don't worry, we've got you covered. In this post, we'll share some tips and examples to help you write a thank you letter that leaves a lasting impact on your donors.

By |2023-04-17T10:52:11-04:00March 13th, 2023|Categories: Beginner, Donor Communication, Featured Beginner|Tags: , |Comments Off on How to Craft a Compelling Thank You Letter (with Examples!)

5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Fundraising Letter

Are you struggling to write a persuasive and effective fundraising letter for your non-profit organization or charity? Don't worry, as we've got you covered. In this post, we'll share five common mistakes to avoid in your fundraising letter and provide helpful tips on how to create a compelling message that inspires donors and helps your organization achieve its fundraising goals.

By |2023-09-05T23:55:51-04:00February 24th, 2023|Categories: Direct Mail, Donor Communication, Intermediate|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Fundraising Letter

6 Tips to Use LinkedIn in Your Major Donor Strategy

As a fundraiser, you know that building and maintaining relationships with your donors is key to success. And in today's world, that means using social media. LinkedIn is a powerful tool that can help you connect with potential and current donors, cultivate relationships, and solicit donations. Here are 5 tips to use LinkedIn in your major donor strategy.

By |2023-09-04T10:24:52-04:00October 7th, 2022|Categories: Donor Communication, Major Gifts, Social Media|Tags: , , |Comments Off on 6 Tips to Use LinkedIn in Your Major Donor Strategy

Building a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy Part 1: Organizational Goals

The ability to build a strategy and execute it is what separates the good from the great. How to build an effective social media strategy for your nonprofit isn't always clear. In this series, I'm going to help you build a social media strategy.

By |2022-10-07T11:28:59-04:00October 7th, 2022|Categories: Donor Communication, Intermediate, Social Media|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Building a Nonprofit Social Media Strategy Part 1: Organizational Goals

Ultimate List of Nonprofit Benchmark Metrics (2022)

Every fundraiser knows that research is key to success. But with so many reports out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together a list of all the best nonprofit industry reports, so you can find the information you need to make your next fundraising campaign a success by benchmarking against industry standards.

By |2023-09-06T17:20:43-04:00October 4th, 2022|Categories: Beginner, Donor Communication, Fundraising, Guides, Leadership, Marketing, Measuring Results, Resources|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Ultimate List of Nonprofit Benchmark Metrics (2022)

How Much Fourth Quarter Email is Too Much?

As we move into the fourth quarter, many organizations ramp up their email fundraising efforts. A frequent question I'm asked about email fundraising in general and specifically the fourth quarter, "how much email is too much?"

By |2022-10-09T17:04:16-04:00October 3rd, 2022|Categories: Donor Communication, Fundraising, Intermediate|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on How Much Fourth Quarter Email is Too Much?
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