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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...
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...
Some things just make you smile. We love that organizations of all kinds are striving to be more inclusive. And many nonprofits are looking for ways to improve their ADA compliance and include more people in their activities. According to the US Department of Labor,...
The pressure to hit your fundraising targets can be daunting as the year draws to a close. Trust us. We know managing day-to-day operations while keeping crucial funds flowing in is not an easy task for fundraisers! And you’re not alone if you feel like there aren’t...
As you know, fundraising takes patience. It’s a lot of work to reach potential donors, engage them, and encourage them to support you long-term. But that doesn’t mean you can’t raise more money now by making sure it’s easy to give! We often don’t see the results of...
This isn’t your first rodeo. If you’ve worked in nonprofit development for any amount of time, you know we’re coming up on the busiest and most critical time of year. So, are you feeling prepared for the year-end fundraising season? We hope so! Because you’re almost...
So, you’ve decided to get some outside help from a fundraising agency for your next campaign. That’s great news! But there are a few things you should know about bringing in a strategic partner before you can hit the ground running. Specifically, we’re talking about...
Unless you’ve been burying your head in the ground and trying to ignore it, you’re probably aware fundraisers are having a tough time right now. But hiding from bad news doesn’t make it go away. And you’re doing your organization more harm than good if you ignore the...
You’ve probably heard about how artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT are changing how we approach copywriting. As you know, the fundraising landscape is always evolving. And many nonprofit professionals are wondering if and how they should embrace...
If you work in fundraising, you know that effective communication is all about reaching the right people, with the right message, in the right way. But no two audiences are the same. And your independent school or university’s alumni want to hear a specific message...