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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 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...
Guest Blog: How to cultivate major donors with the 5-3-1 principle. Have you ever found yourself feeling like you should be doing more to build relationships with major donors? You’re not alone! In fact, there are countless other fundraisers who find themselves in the...
The biggest day in fundraising is coming up on November 30! And if you’re like millions of other fundraisers, you’re probably looking for ways to make a real impact with your Giving Tuesday strategy this year. Giving Tuesday is a one-day event. But that doesn’t mean...
The summer is almost behind us and fundraisers like yourself are spinning their wheels and starting to think ahead about the 2021 year-end appeal season. But don’t just burn rubber! It’s always great to be proactive. But you’ve got a lot on your mind. And it’s not...
If you gather a group of nonprofit professionals and ask what their biggest fundraising challenges are, many will say they don’t retain enough of their donors. Are you one of them? Do you find yourself asking, “why is my nonprofit struggling to retain donors?” It’s no...
Our blog talks a lot about how to reach your audience with a message that feels personal and relevant. And we’ve shared a lot of advice about how to apply personalized elements in your outreach. However, you need to effectively segment your nonprofit’s audience to...
It’s no secret. Donors want to know the real impact of every donation they make. We’re talking about specific, tangible ways to help donors understand how they’ve impacted a cause that’s important to them. In fact, 80 percent of respondents feel it is important to...