Nonprofit organizations are always looking to get ahead on the latest fundraising technologies and trends. And personalized landing pages, or PURLs, have been around for a few years. But many nonprofits are still not using them to their advantage. Instead of asking...
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Are you keeping good data hygiene?
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 data. ...
Don’t make these fundraising communications mistakes!
Let’s be real. No one is perfect. So, when was 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,...
How to increase support from mid-level donors.
Let’s cut to the chase. Too many organizations don’t put enough thought into how they engage mid-level donors. If you’re like other fundraisers, most of your nonprofit’s strategy is probably focused on acquiring new donors and locking in high-level contributors for...
Let’s amplifi your nonprofit’s call-to-action.
You know you’re going to have a hard time raising money and achieving your goals if your nonprofit’s call-to-action leaves a lot to be desired. Building an effective communication strategy for your nonprofit takes a lot of work. You need to plan how you will tell your...
Six signs it’s time to hire a fundraising agency.
Could you use some help? Is it the right time to hire a fundraising agency? As nonprofit professionals, we often ask ourselves, “How can we make a bigger difference?” After all, you’re not in this job just for a paycheck. You work at a nonprofit because you want to...
Taking the next step with your social media appeal.
Do you have more questions than answers about engaging your audience and raising money with your social media appeal? You’ll need to determine which social networks are the right fit for your organization and what content is most likely to inspire your audience to...
Last-minute advice for improving your spring appeal strategy.
It’s March, and there’s no doubt about it… Spring is here! And that means you’re running out of time if you’re still looking for ways to improve your spring appeal strategy. We tried to warn you this day would come up fast! That’s why we published a blog with advice...
An exercise that will amplifi your next appeal letter.
Ready for an exercise? Don’t worry, you don’t need to get out of your chair! Just grab a copy of your latest appeal letter, black and red pens, and a highlighter. Then, read on when you’re ready to get started. … ready? Alright! Take the caps off or unclick your pens...
Three tips for a successful spring fundraising appeal.
Making an ask isn’t an easy task, especially when you’re working as a small team. But an effective spring fundraising appeal is a great way to get ahead and crush your goals this year.We get it – making the ask can be as tricky as finding the chocolate you like in a...