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...
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How to go surround sound with your event outreach.
Have you read our blog before? Then you already know you need to go surround sound with all your fundraising communications. So, of course, your event outreach is no different! And if you’re new to our blog, welcome! 😊 If you work in nonprofit development, you know...
How to rise above the noise.
There’s no doubt about it. We’re all subject to information overload. We’re bombarded by thousands of messages, advertisements, and calls-to-action every day. But we can’t possibly remember them all. And we will act on even fewer. This creates a problem for nonprofit...
Are you going surround sound with your communications?
Integrated messaging, cross-channel communications, multi-medium marketing. You’ve heard all 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 it...
Can you be more strategic with your mailing list?
As fundraisers, we’re often tasked to do more with less. It comes with the territory. That’s why being more strategic with your nonprofit’s mailing list is key to ensuring you’re engaging with donors effectively. Often, less is more. But many fundraisers hesitate to...
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...
Hosting a successful fundraising event in 2022.
It’s been just over two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and our world, including the nonprofit industry, is still adjusting to the new challenges we face. As fundraisers, many of us have questions about how to plan a successful fundraising event in 2022...
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...
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...