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...
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Direct mail fundraising can help you go surround sound.
Is direct mail fundraising dead? Of course not! Yes, digital strategies often dominate the conversation. And It’s no wonder they’re at fundraising’s forefront, considering the huge role emails, text messages, and social media play in today’s world. It wasn’t too long...
What’s missing from your new donor welcome kit?
It’s no secret. Nonprofits raise more money when they acquire long-term donors who give again and again over time. Yet, many fundraisers still struggle with donor retention. And one of the main reasons is because they do not have a compelling new donor welcome kit....
Being strategic with your post-event messages.
As you know, the fundraising landscape is always evolving. And there have never been more questions around nonprofit events. But whether you’re hosting a traditional fundraiser, a digital event, or using a hybrid model, you will need to follow up with effective...
Why your capital campaign needs a compelling 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 the campaign is all about. You still need to use these elements to create a compelling case for support that explains why this...
Building a strategic plan for your capital campaign communications.
As fundraisers, we often pride ourselves on our ability to wear multiple hats, be adjustable, and pivot on the fly. But it’s better to be proactive than reactive, especially with big projects. So, it’s important to think ahead and build a strategic plan for your...
The do’s and don’ts of going surround sound.
Integrated messaging, cross-channel communications, multi-medium marketing. You’ve heard all of these before. But let’s ditch the complicated jargon. After all, effectively going surround sound and rising above the noise is a difficult task as is! We’re going to break...
How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Your Appeals
What’s on your mind? If you’re like other fundraisers, you’re probably thinking about multi-channel communication strategies more than ever. And is it really a surprise digital strategies are at the forefront of almost every fundraising campaign in today’s socially...
Four Fundraising Lessons Nonprofits Learned in 2019
In 2019 nonprofits have been forced to get creative and re-evaluate their fundraising strategy. The fundraising landscape is changing at a shocking pace. Individual giving, donor retention, and donor acquisition rates continue to trend downwards. These developments...
Take Your Personalization to the Next Level with PURLs
Nonprofit organizations are always looking to get ahead on the latest fundraising technologies and trends. Over the past few years, fundraisers have embraced multi-channel communications and integrated campaigns. Now, nonprofits are striving to bring a personal touch...