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The 3 Keys to Successful Major Donor Outreach

Joe Garecht Fundraising

This means reaching out through mail, email, and social media for your low-dollar donors. Ive heard fundraisers echo arbitrary rules that they heard from a conference speaker as if they were proven facts, when the opposite was true. The rules of successful fundraising arent always intuitive.

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The Gates Foundation’s First 25 years: How It Changed Global Health and Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Seth Wenig, AP photo Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett speak to the media during a press conference in 2006 in New York. Growing into one of the most powerful institutions in global health, the foundation drew acclaim and criticism.

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Getting Around the Gatekeeper: A Guide for Fundraisers

Joe Garecht Fundraising

For example, if the assistant mentions that the donor is out of town for a conference, you could reference that the next time you call by saying, Is Mrs. Jones back from the conference? First, be sure to use multiple communication channels: send an email, make a phone call, send a snail mail letter, and reach out over social media.

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Nonprofit Radio for June 30, 2025: Tech To Amplify Youth Voices & Donor Diversity Redefining Social Fundraising

Tony Martignetti

Sam Kussin-Shoptaw, Sahil Gupta, Katelyn Gillum & Bee Lee: Tech To Amplify Youth Voices Our panel from the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference, examines how nonprofits use Artificial Intelligence, social media and other technology to uplift young people.

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Why Your Nonprofit Email List Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

Wild Apricot

After all, 88% of people check their email every day , and 58% of people check their email first , before their social media. Pick an idea from your brainstormed list, create the “ freebie, ” and advertise it on your social media or website with an opt-in landing page or email subscription form.

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Learning from peers to refine your nonprofit funding strategy

Candid

If thats not enough to fill out your list, or if you dont have contacts in those organizations, here are some ways to surface more names: scan recent conference attendee lists, look into members of coalitions your organization belongs to, or ask board members if they have connections at organizations that fit the bill.

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What megadonors miss about health-focused nonprofits 

Candid

Develop strategic narratives and presence on social media Develop a clear and compelling brand that resonates with both their traditional target audiences and potential megadonors. technology and think tank conferences on diverse topics). Visibility leads to credibility, and credibility leads to sustainability.