by Mike Montalto | Dec 8, 2022 | Data + Analytics, Fundraising, Nonprofit Marketing
Have you ever come up with an amazing appeal package but didn’t get the results you were expecting? Well, your nonprofit’s ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creating communications that feel personal, tell a donor-centric story, and explain the...
by Mike Montalto | Nov 10, 2022 | Appeals, Guest Blogs, Nonprofit Marketing
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...
by Mike Montalto | Aug 18, 2022 | Appeals, Nonprofit Marketing, Personalization
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...
by Mike Montalto | Aug 4, 2022 | Branding, Donor Retention, Nonprofit Marketing
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...
by Mike Montalto | May 26, 2022 | Donor Acquisition, Donor Retention, Integrated Marketing
It’s no secret. Nonprofits raise more money when they acquire long-term donors who give again and again over time. Yet, many fundraisers still struggle with donor retention. And one of the main reasons is because they do not have a compelling new donor welcome kit....
