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...
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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...
How you could’ve raised more in December.
Congratulations, you’ve made it to January! Now you can finally put all that year-end fundraising insanity behind you! But first, do you feel like you could have raised more in December? Of course, we hope that you all reached your fundraising goals in 2023. But we...
How the nonprofit industry evolved in 2023.
If you’re like other successful fundraisers, you’re probably looking for ways to do something different and improve your fundraising outreach. But if you’ve been taking things day-by-day, you may not be caught up with the ways the nonprofit industry evolved in...
Using AI to assist your outreach this appeal season.
The pressure to hit your fundraising targets can be daunting as the year draws to a close. Trust us. We know managing day-to-day operations while keeping crucial funds flowing in is not an easy task for fundraisers! And you’re not alone if you feel like there aren’t...
Strengthening relationships without a major gifts officer.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to major donor cultivation, especially when your nonprofit doesn’t have a designated major gifts officer. After all, fundraisers, especially those at smaller organizations, wear many hats and juggle several responsibilities...
Handing off assets to your fundraising agency.
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...
Reflecting on the State of Modern Philanthropy.
Are you like thousands of other fundraising professionals? Many fundraisers are so caught up with trying to accomplish all their daily tasks that they don’t have time to think ahead about the state of modern philanthropy. We get it. Working at a nonprofit can be...
Let’s freshen up your online donation page.
There’s no doubt about it. We live in a digital world. The COVID-19 pandemic certainly accelerated the trend, but fundraisers have been emphasizing digital strategies for some time. And an optimized and effective online donation page is a key part of your fundraising...