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...
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Why do donors disconnect from your mission?
Let’s face the facts. You can keep up with all the best practices and try every new trick in the book. But donors will still disconnect from your mission if you don’t have a strong foundation in place. Are you struggling to retain donors? Or do you find supporters...
It’s not too soon to think about your next fundraising event!
You know time can move fast if you work in the nonprofit industry. Organizations that don’t come up with a proactive plan often find themselves scrambling at the last minute. So, it’s never too soon to build your outreach strategy for your next fundraising event. And...
Retaining millennial donors after the appeal season.
The days when we would talk about millennials being the future are over. Older millennials are entering their 40s. The future is now, and you should have a specific plan to retain millennial donors after the appeal season. Did you know, according to Nonprofit Source,...
Tips to include legacy giving as part of your year-end campaign.
Guest blog by Joanne Toller, The Cause Specialist.As the holiday season approaches, it is time to start thinking about our annual fundraising campaigns. The holidays are a time for giving, which includes giving to nonprofits. Many charities see the most significant...
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...
It’s time to rethink your nonprofit’s appeal letter.
True or False? An emotional story about your beneficiaries is the most effective way to approach your nonprofit’s appeal letter. It’s false! Now, we’re not saying that you should ditch your stories or how you play on the emotions of your donors. However, if you want...
Quick tips to improve your nonprofit’s message.
Let’s face the facts. It doesn’t matter if your emails are technically sound and your print pieces and website are well designed and engaging if your nonprofit’s message doesn’t resonate with donors. When’s the last time you sat down and thought about how your...
Enhancing the experience with effective event branding.
There’s probably a lot on your mind when it comes to fundraising events. After all, it takes a lot of planning and preparation to host a successful fundraiser. So, make sure you don’t skip the crucial first step of developing effective event branding! As you know,...