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...
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Getting a head start on your GivingTuesday campaign.
Don’t wait until the day before Thanksgiving to make sure you are squared away with your GivingTuesday campaign! Let’s be real. Your audience can tell the difference between a campaign thrown together at the last minute and one that was well thought out and...
A little outside help can do big things for your fundraising.
Deciding to do something different can be a challenge. And admitting that you can get better results with a little outside help is not always easy. Have you decided it’s time to do something different? And have you identified an ideal partner that can bring the...
How should fundraisers embrace ChatGPT.
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...
Important fundraising tools for your school.
No matter what you do or why you do it, you need the right tools for the job! A chef needs a knife. A carpenter needs a hammer. And you need the right fundraising tools for your school if you want to achieve your goals and advance your mission. Raising money for your...
How an A/B test keeps your fundraising on track.
You don’t need us to tell you it’s a good idea to A/B test your nonprofit’s communications. But when you’re hitting your fundraising goals, and things are good, it can become a little too tempting to maintain the status quo. But you should always be looking for ways...
Is it time for a data audit?
As a fundraiser, you know the importance of strong donor data. But you need an organized database to get your data working for you. If you’re having trouble making sense of your data, it may be time for a data audit. Feeling limited is frustrating. Yet many...
Why aren’t you using donor surveys?
This isn’t one of those articles 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. Yet, only one in four organizations...
Six strategies for securing a second gift.
When nonprofit professionals think about donor acquisition, they're often focused on securing a first-time donation. But did you know a donor’s second gift is probably the most important one they will make to your organization? Securing a second gift from new donors...
There’s always a new story to tell.
You’d be surprised how many places your nonprofit can find a new story to tell. Or how many older stories you can rediscover and tell again in a more powerful way. In fact, most nonprofits have more stories than they realize at their fingertips. They just don’t know...