You want people to join your email list, donate to your organization, or take some other kind of specific action to support your nonprofit. But no matter how much you explain the logic and reasons for doing so, they just won’t take action. If this sounds like you, your problem is that you’re trying to appeal […]
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Editor’s Note: Brittany Richards from Software Advice reached out to me about guest posting on IG. She is the editorial coordinator for her team, and in this post, she outlines tips for nonprofits to capitalize on the giving spirit of the holidays. Check out a similar piece by Ashley Halligan. ‘Tis the season to be
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It may seem early to be talking about Halloween, but I’m not bringing it up so you can get dibs on a Batman costume. Your nonprofit should be planning a Halloween fundraiser, and you need to start now. I’ve done my share of Halloween fundraisers, but I’m no expert. So I called someone who is:
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There was interesting article in the Wall Street Journal last week about how hotels are trying harder to make a good first impression on guests. The first fifteen minutes are critical as snap judgements often drive satisfaction and future stays. Yep, first impressions are lasting impressions. Hotels are focused on two key areas we should all be
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Editor’s Note: Recently I got a request to re-post one of our most popular blog posts so far. I find this post to be one of the most informational pieces on how to thank your donors–a critical element of a successful ongoing fundraising campaign. Written by Alex Bornkessel, this post was originally published on September
Oldie But a Goodie: Thanking Your Donors Read More »
This time of year is overwhelming because of it’s the last push to get those dollars, wrap up those projects, and tie loose ends. And for many nonprofits, this is the moment they’ve worked for all year. If you haven’t strategized how you’ll make your end-of-year ask, don’t freak out. It’s ok. There are several
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