by Mike Montalto | Nov 8, 2018 | Fundraising, Giving Tuesday, Strategy
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....
by Mike Montalto | Oct 25, 2018 | Giving Tuesday, Integrated Marketing, Social Media
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...
by Mike Montalto | Oct 11, 2018 | Fundraising, Social Media, Strategy
So, you’ve built an integrated strategy to promote your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. You planned months ahead, so you could reach attendees and sponsors with multiple targeted messages. Don’t throw that work away by not having a plan to captivate your...
by Mike Montalto | Oct 4, 2018 | Integrated Marketing, Personalization, Strategy
We’ve talked a lot about tailoring your message to fit specific audiences in our past blog posts. By now, you’re probably a pro at creating personalized communications for different segments of your donor base. While your donors may have several unique traits, the...
by Mike Montalto | Sep 27, 2018 | Fundraising, Integrated Marketing, Strategy
Imagine walking in the day of your fundraising event and knowing any revenue generated was icing on the cake. The idea is to pay for all of your upfront expenses, like hall rentals, food, and entertainment with contributions collected from your event sponsors well in...
