Often, when I start working with organizations that are more than a decade old, I notice a familiar trend: the reliance on direct mailed appeals for fundraising. While direct mail isn't all bad, it's often an old-fashioned and EXPENSIVE way of fundraising.
Read MoreFor the first time ever, there were TWO Giving Tuesday online fundraisers last year: one in May and one in December. Some think that one event poached donations from the other... and that it resulted in less donations overall… Did it?
Read MoreIf you’ve worked at a nonprofit for more than a few weeks… you’ve probably heard a colleague complain about “donor fatigue.”
It’s an uber-common nonprofit term for “No, we shouldn’t send that email/call/text/social post etc.” because of fear that the donor has been asked to contribute to your org too often and they are going to be turned off, bigtime!
Read More"Best" And "Thank You" Are Tired. We're Tired Of Writing Them And You're Tired Of Reading Them!
Read MoreAny time you’re about to launch a new event, campaign, fundraiser, auction… READ your copy and look at your invite with fresh eyes. Like a newbie to your organization. Is it easy to understand?
Read MoreA lot of orgs have a version of this or a desire to create a program that never quite happens. It doesn't have to be boring - the same old "thank you" emails and so on. How could you inspire and engage in a bite-sized way?
Read MoreWe’re teaming up with Peach State Collective and Susannah Darrow Consulting for a FREE Webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at 10am with the scoop on how to stand out, tips for authentic storytelling, and why your organization should participate in this program.
Read MoreWhen I asked if any orgs would be interested in a quick-guide to planning #GivingTuesdayNow (May 5th), I heard a resounding, “YES!”
I’ve crafted this guide for those that are stretched thin and need a cheat sheet to get the content strategy started.
Read MoreShould your organization even try to fundraise right now? Is it tacky? Is it even possible?
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