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 | 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...
by Mike Montalto | Aug 9, 2018 | Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Strategy
Donor retention risks becoming nothing more than a buzzword in fundraising circles. Everyone talks about retention – not nearly enough do something about it. If you want to join those doing something about it, welcome to the club! You’re about to raise more money and...
by Mike Montalto | Aug 2, 2018 | Fundraising, Integrated Marketing, Strategy
Have you ever sat down to write a fundraising appeal and immediately became overwhelmed by the amount of information that you wanted to tell your audience? Don’t fall into the trap! As fundraisers, our instincts will tell us to share the pressing need for...
by Mike Montalto | Jul 19, 2018 | Fundraising, Marketing, Strategy
In our last post, we introduced the concept of starting with why in your storytelling efforts. If you did not read it, we highly recommend doing so before continuing. In short, starting with your why will allow you to create clear, consistent, mission-centric...
