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There’s a lot to be said about first impressions. We start comprehending messages before words are read or spoken based on what we see. So, in the age of highly visual storytelling and digital communications, the adage a picture is worth a thousand words has never...
Good hygiene is a must, wouldn’t you agree? No, we’re not talking about showering regularly and putting on deodorant. This is a fundraising blog! We’re talking about your nonprofit’s data hygiene. As a fundraiser, you know the importance of strong donor...
One of the biggest challenges we face as nonprofit professionals is breaking down the complex nature of our work in a digestible and straightforward way for donors. That’s why many organizations compare a donor’s dollars to their impact. Telling a donor their gift of...
Yes, it’s that time of year again! The year-end fundraising frenzy is just about behind us. And fundraisers everywhere are thinking ahead to the new year and beyond. And in fundraising, as in life, the only constant is change! So, keep these nonprofit trends for 2022...
How are you adjusting to the new normal? When the coronavirus pandemic hit, many of us were expecting things to eventually go back to the way they were. But that has not been the case in our industry. At least not in full. And the lessons fundraisers learned in 2021...
Let’s be real. No one is perfect. So, when’s the last time you did some soul searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising, or have been working at a nonprofit for decades,...
This isn’t one of those posts about the latest, greatest thing in fundraising. If you work at a nonprofit, you already know a donor survey is an important tool for gathering feedback on several aspects of your organization. But only one in four organizations recently...
If social media still isn’t an important part of your fundraising outreach, what are you waiting for? Today, digital fundraising strategies are front and center. And more and more nonprofits are engaging their audiences and finding new supporters with their social...
If your familiar with our blog, you know we often talk about how the fundraising landscape is always evolving. And nonprofit professionals need to stay on their toes and be aware of what’s coming next, whether it’s a change in donor behavior trends or a shift in...
Guest Blog by Maggie Stevens, LetsAllDoGood. Nonprofit organizations are vital in building, serving, and representing their communities. Yet, in the current climate, you must meet your community’s growing needs with shrinking resources. Your organization must do more...