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The Meaning of Philanthropy, Not Fundraising – Part 2

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Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word.

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Empathy: the key to better fundraising

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We’ve evolved to feel empathy because it’s useful in understanding […] The post Empathy: the key to better fundraising appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Empathy is a powerful connection to someone else.

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Improve your fundraising letters fast

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You can improve your fundraising letter today Here’s what I know about writing good fundraising letters: You can practice and study for years. But don’t let the […] The post Improve your fundraising letters fast appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. So perfection will always be out of reach.

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Nonprofit Event Fundraising: They’ll Never Forget How You Made Them Feel

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In other words, if you’re doing an event purely to raise money there are other more cost-effective fundraising strategies. The post Nonprofit Event Fundraising: They’ll Never Forget How You Made Them Feel appeared first on Clairification. In other words, this is the first step to getting event attendees to stick with you over time.

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Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower

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But arts fundraisers have an advantage. If yours […] The post Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. Their mission is an experience.

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Want better fundraising results? Rethink your team

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Fundraising results depend on the whole organization You might know that I spent a good number of years working for regional theaters. But over the years – whether in my first theater, where I managed the box office, or in subsequent […] The post Want better fundraising results? It’s where my nonprofit career began.

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12 human quirks you can use to fundraise better

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You know fundraising is never as simple as asking for donations. We’re straightforward about the need and use stories to illustrate […] The post 12 human quirks you can use to fundraise better appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Behind your ask is a world of study. We think about our language.