Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 30, 2024

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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Clairification

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got one month before fall fundraising season begins in earnest. The post Top 5 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising NOW appeared first on Clairification. What will you do with it? I’VE GOT 10 TOP STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU GET ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW! We’ll start with the first five today.

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

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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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

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.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. The truth is writing a compelling fundraising appeal can be tricky. We copy from our predecessors.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So everybody’s got an opinion about your fundraising appeal… I do lots of copywriting. Case statements, email appeals, and especially mail fundraising appeals. Maybe I can help you head a few […] The post They challenge your fundraising appeal. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The focus is different in fundraising This is a big difference that can cause friction in your organization. Fundraising communication is about the donor and the beneficiary. That’s why “branding” is less important in fundraising. Your organization fades into the background. You’re a means to a meaningful end.

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Clairification

APRIL 8, 2024

Donors are Love-Starved The post Two Ways Nonprofits Get Donor-Centered Fundraising Wrong appeared first on Clairification. Let’s delve into both of these misconceptions more deeply, putting them into a donor-centered context. In other words, what are your would-be donors feeling?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, and phone calls. Once is not enough. Good luck!

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Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 28, 2024

Or housed. […] The post How to prevent a fundraising crime appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Sure, there are days… and nights, when all you want is a stiff drink and a chance to relax. But there are needs to be met. People to be fed.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Yes, many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their annual fundraising goal in the last few months of the year. Even though you’re ramping up fundraising activities this month, you can’t lose sight of your donor. You may if your year-end fundraising looks mostly like this: Help us meet our fundraising campaign goal.

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fundraising is about using your heart as well as your head. And maybe fundraising isnt really about money at all. In the long run, successful fundraising focuses on relationships. And good fundraisers use their hearts as much as their heads.

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Clairification

MAY 13, 2024

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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Hands-On Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Not everyone is so fortunate.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 8, 2023

You know, the one many fundraisers get around this time of year? The post 14 Last-Minute Strategies to Boost Year-End Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. Too crowded! Too competitive! Too much noise! I’m curling into a fetal position until it’s over! Do you have that year-end feeling? Kind of frenetic?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials. Do you have a campaign plan?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! Why end-of-year fundraising? And even digital fundraising powerhouse NextAfter has conducted studies that reveal that multichannel has 212% more revenue than offline only. No opt-in is required.

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 8, 2023

Does your fundraising writing result in less than satisfying results? That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at […] The post Just for you: quick tips to boost your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. But you can do some things to help today.

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Clairification

APRIL 1, 2024

Ever have a well-meaning, yet perhaps overly controlling or risk-aversive, boss say to you: Our fundraising letter must be no longer than one page. Alas, these are common fundraising appeal fallacies that will cost you money. Money donors might have given to you, if you’d only understood some fundamental fundraising truths.

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Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

I have a dream this is the year your people will move from an attitude of taking and hitting people up (aka “fundraising”) to a mindset of giving and lifting people up (aka “philanthropy”). The post Philanthropy, Not Fundraising: I Have a Dream for the Social Benefit Sector 2024 appeared first on Clairification.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising Research You can stop relying on conventional wisdom passed on through webinars and conferences. There’s a plethora of quantitative research on how to optimize storytelling to get your best fundraising outcomes. What is social emotion, how do you evoke it and why should you?

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RBW Strategy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Unlocking Success: A Guide to Obtaining Corporate Sponsorship for Your Fundraising Campaign In the world of fundraising, securing corporate sponsorships can be a game-changer. It provides not only financial support…

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s back-to-school and prime fundraising season. Around this time of year, it’s common for me to hear one or more of the following — not just from newbies to the profession, but also from seasoned pros: The post 7 Breakthrough Annual Fundraising Appeal Strategies appeared first on Clairification.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. And thats a good thing.It

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Clairification

AUGUST 15, 2024

In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. The post 5 More Top Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising appeared first on Clairification.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Year-end fundraising season is here. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, texts, and phone calls. Here in the U.S.,

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Clairification

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organization? Reluctant fundraisers tend to think fundraising is just about money. What’s holding you back? After all, everyone benefits from increased philanthropy.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 5, 2025

Elevate Stewardship: Thanking and stewardship is foundational to a thriving fundraising program and our low retention rates are a symptom. Incorporate reminders of the lives you’re changing through fundraising - images in your workspace, messages from donors, and keep. hullabaloo.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. Do your fundraising practices look forward and actively build a foundation for long-term success? This often means investing in new forms of fundraising or making significant updates to existing practices.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 6, 2025

Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers need to keep key issues on their radar: potential changes to tax law, artificial intelligence, DAFs, and more.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

In fundraising taking advantage of every potential opportunity for cultivating relationships is essential! But it remains one of those unlikely fundraising truths the data force us to accept.” Related Posts: 5 Tips for Planning an Advocacy Campaign 5K Fundraiser Do Donors Care About Matching Gifts? Usually several.

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Learn how to create a strong donor development strategy that will improve your nonprofit's fundraising! Looking to grow your donor base?

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits inexorably approaches. Let’s get started… The post 12 Quick Strategies to Boost Year-End Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. Percolate on these ideas; choose 1 – 2 to wake up your year-end campaign! It can be stressful. You’ve got this!

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