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Let’s face it. We all know there is no “magic bullet” to completely overhaul and improve your fundraising strategy. And of course, it’s important to think about your long-term approach. But as a development professional, you don’t always have the time or bandwidth to...
If you keep up with the latest trends in fundraising, you already know everyone is talking about monthly giving programs. Individual giving and donor retention rates are falling. And fundraisers everywhere are looking for ways to fill in the gaps. Monthly giving can...
Have you ever come up with an amazing appeal package but didn’t get the results you were expecting? Well, your nonprofit’s ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creating communications that feel personal, tell a donor-centric story, and explain the...
Let’s face the facts. You’re going to have a hard time raising money and achieving your goals if your nonprofit’s call-to-action leaves a lot to be desired. We know how much goes into building an effective communication strategy for your nonprofit. You tell a powerful...
What's on your mind? If you're like other fundraisers, you're probably thinking about multi-channel communication strategies more than ever. As you know, going surround sound with your outreach is key in modern fundraising. But many fundraisers struggle to build a...
Could you use some help? Is it the right time to hire a fundraising agency? As nonprofit professionals, we often ask ourselves, “How can we make a bigger difference?” After all, you’re not in this job just for a paycheck. You work at a nonprofit because you want to...
There is one common goal among anyone who has ever engaged with your organization. Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, it’s because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofit’s...
As you know, fundraising takes patience. It’s a lot of work to reach potential supporters, engage them, and encourage them to support you long-term. But that doesn’t mean you can’t raise more money now by making it easier to give! Yes, we often don’t see the results...
If you've read our blog before, you know a lot of our advice relies on your nonprofit's ability to collect, store, and utilize strong data. It's true, whether you are building targeted audiences, creating more personal communications, or developing data-driven ask...
There’s a lot to be said about first impressions. We start comprehending messages before words are read or spoken based on what we see. So, in the age of highly visual storytelling and digital communications, the adage a picture is worth a thousand words has never...