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We’ve shared a lot of our own advice with you over the past several months. Data-driven communications for nonprofits and fundraisers are our expertise. But we’ve also branched out to cover a wide variety of topics that can help nonprofits think differently about...
Data-driven emails are crucial for nonprofits that want to better connect with their donor base and raise more money. In fact, 65 percent of donors would give more if they felt that nonprofits better understood their preferences, according to Salesforce.But...
If donations are the fuel that gets your nonprofit’s engine going, think of donor data as the oil that keeps it running smoothly. If you’ve ever pushed off getting a much-needed oil change in your car, you probably noticed that it wasn’t running so smoothly. Your...
We recently sat down for a Q&A with our new Development Strategist, Amy Boroff. Amy shared a bit about her experience and what excites her about joining the Action team. She also offered some advice for nonprofits looking to advance their communications. During...
Fundraising is about much more than raising money. In fact, raising money wouldn’t be possible if your donor base didn’t fully understand why your organization exists and how you achieve your goals. We’ve stressed the first step is for nonprofits to build...
We’ve seen the fundraising landscape shift dramatically over the past several years. Many of the “tried and true” efforts nonprofits used in the past are becoming less effective. Fundraising in 2019 should feel a lot different than it did in 2009 or 1999! If your...
The lead up to the new year is a crazy time for nonprofits. Fundraising organizations spend a lot of time thinking about, stressing over, and executing their end-of-year appeal. So much time and effort goes into developing these appeals that fundraisers sometimes...
In prior blog posts, we have stressed the importance of following up with donors with a strong stewardship program. Fundraising is really about building relationships with donors. A quick thank you message does wonders to let a donor know you appreciate their effort....
So, you’ve built an integrated strategy to promote your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. You planned months ahead, so you could reach attendees and sponsors with multiple targeted messages. Don’t throw that work away by not having a plan to captivate your...
Imagine walking in the day of your fundraising event and knowing any revenue generated was icing on the cake. The idea is to pay for all of your upfront expenses, like hall rentals, food, and entertainment with contributions collected from your event sponsors well in...