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Buckle up because you’re about to read some really important advice! In short, you need to resist the urge to take your foot off the gas when the dust settles after GivingTuesday. We know. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. And we’re not out of the weeds yet....
Buckle up because you’re about to read some really important advice! In short, you need to resist the urge to take your foot off the gas when the dust settles after GivingTuesday. We know. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. And we’re not out of the weeds yet....
You know no two donors are the same. So why would you assume your entire donor base wants to engage with your organization in the same way? Still, too many nonprofits fail to accommodate donor preferences in their outreach! If you want to build strong relationships...
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...
As you know, fundraising takes patience. It’s a lot of work to reach potential donors, engage them, and encourage them to support you long-term. But that doesn’t mean you can’t raise more money now by making sure it’s easy to give! We often don’t see the results of...
The past few weeks have been a little chaotic, haven’t they? We’re sure you’ve been busy, between developing your Giving Tuesday strategy and preparing for your year-end appeal. But you still need to engage donors when the dust settles after Giving Tuesday. So resist...
Is your nonprofit looking to get involved on Giving Tuesday for the first time? Or maybe you want to build on last year’s strategy for Giving Tuesday 2020? It’s been quite a year. And no one could have predicted the unique challenges the coronavirus pandemic would...
If you’ve worked in fundraising for any amount of time, you probably know all about Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The people behind Giving Tuesday have announced #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of giving on May 5, 2020 as...
In prior blog posts, we have stressed the importance of following up with donors with a strong stewardship program. Fundraising is really about building relationships with donors. A quick thank you message does wonders to let a donor know you appreciate their effort....
Halloween has come and gone and holiday decorations line the shelves at most retail outlets. Black Friday shopping bleeds over and starts on Thanksgiving Day. Those who want to avoid the crowds spend hours browsing Amazon on Cyber Monday. But as fundraisers, we have a...