You don’t need us to tell you how hard it can be to rise above the noise with your nonprofit’s email campaign. The average office worker in the United States receives 121 emails per day. And almost half of those are considered spam. If you want to raise more money,...
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Crafting a compelling capital campaign case for support.
Your work isn’t done once you’ve thought through your capital campaign’s strategic message and developed a brand that communicates what your capital campaign is all about. You still need to use these elements to create a compelling case for support that explains why...
Taking the next step with your social media appeal.
Do you have more questions than answers about engaging your audience and raising money with your social media appeal? You’ll need to determine which social networks are the right fit for your organization and what content is most likely to inspire your audience to...
Direct mail fundraising can help you go surround sound.
Is direct mail fundraising dead? Of course not! Yes, digital strategies dominate the conversation these days. And it’s no wonder they’re at the forefront of fundraising, considering the huge role emails, text messages, and social media play in today’s world. It wasn’t...
The next step for personalizing your school’s fundraising.
It’s not hard to address someone by their first name. Jake from State Farm can do that! Your school needs to do more than the electric company or an insurance provider when you apply the personal touch to your school’s fundraising outreach! Your appeals and other...
Three tips for a successful spring fundraising appeal.
Making an ask isn’t an easy task, especially when you’re working as a small team. But an effective spring fundraising appeal is a great way to get ahead and crush your goals this year.We get it – making the ask can be as tricky as finding the chocolate you like in a...
Structuring your school’s surround sound strategy.
If you want to reach your audience where they’re at, make an impression, and inspire them to engage, you’ll need to structure your school’s surround sound strategy effectively to rise above the noise. Remember, it's not just about increasing the number of eyeballs on...
How to solidify strong relationships with new donors.
Building and maintaining strong relationships takes work, whether we’re talking about friends, romantic interests, or between a new donor and the nonprofit they supported. But it’s usually worth it! And you can set your nonprofit up for a stronger year by focusing on...
When communications flow, relationships grow!
Feeling unappreciated is one of the most common reasons a donor will stop giving to your nonprofit. But remember - when communications flow, relationships grow! So, one of the best ways to retain more donors is to focus on what they are hearing between appeals. A...
The essential elements of every engaging email.
A donor’s inbox is a noisy place. And nonprofits raise an average of just $17 for every 1,000 fundraising emails they send, according to Nonprofits Source. We don’t think that’s good enough! Digital strategies are at the forefront of every modern fundraising plan. And...