Succinct presentation by Kristin Steele of Swaim Strategies on how to create more successful fundraising events.
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Nonprofit storytelling expert Jeff Brooks talk about how to get better results from donors when you shares stories about what your organization is doing.
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Building on the “I wish you could have seen it” sentiment as a means of more deeply connecting with major donors.
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$1.2M nonprofit executive director discusses using person-specific stories to increase donations.
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Write better content for appeals, thank you notes, newsletters, website or general communications.
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Fantastic article from Steven Screen of BetterFundraising.com explains why focusing your storytelling on one beneficiary leads to better results in your appeals.
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Effective, simple formula for better year-end appeals. Learn to create a 3-email series. Video details what to write and when to send your emails for best results.
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You have more volunteer resources at your disposal than you may think … already in your database!
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Some helpful food for thought from Network for Good as you begin crafting your year-end appeals.
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Some great examples from Network for Good’s website showing simple personalized cellphone videos to thank donors and deepen their connection to you.
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Fundraising expert + educator Steven Screen shares exact-day detail for your year-end donor appeal strategy. Also makes $40 offer helping you create — in just 30 minutes — a letter that will get results!
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With coronavirus cases re-surging, here are thoughts from fundraising expert Lori Jacobwith on staying connected to your donors.
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A wealth of information from Swaim Strategies on virtual events – dozens of actual examples, how to assemble a team, and many creative ideas on using the virtual space for fundraising.
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An important component of effective storytelling is making the story relatable to your viewers. Here are 5 ideas to build on from Leah Eustace, ACFRE, of Blue Canoe Philanthropy.
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Collection of ideas from Network For Good on how to improve donor stewardship as an indirect means of increasing donor loyalty and giving.
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Two nonprofit veterans and fundraising experts share their considerable expertise on what it takes to find success seeking grant funding and donor gifts.
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It’s not who cares more but what are the differences in how each audience cares. This blog post from The Agitator blog will help you be more effective appealing to conservative vs liberal audiences.
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In addition to the surprising thing to avoid on your donation page (and why), this excellent blog post from NextAfter delivers tips, strategies and formulas for writing effective headlines, intro copy, body copy, and calls-to-action.
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From Network for Good, here are a list of signs to be wary of that may indicate your donors are becoming disengaged … meaning incoming revenue may suffer.
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