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Do you email donors to set up solicitation meetings? Honestly, email is a great way to connect. It's immediate. It's easy for the donor to respond. And, of course, it's convenient for the solicitor, too. But the key is to write your ...
Over the past week, there were a number of articles, stories, and posts about love (due to Valentine’s Day). One that caught my eye was about Gary Chapman’s famous book on 5 Love Languages. It got me thinking about how fundraisers show ...
I’ve always wondered at the word “stewardship.” Merriam-Webster defines stewardship as: stewardship -- management of something entrusted to one’s care. But when I think of donors, I don’t really like to think about managing them. I prefer ...
Campaign expert and Capital Campaign Pro advisor, Jeff Hensley, recently shared his thoughts on what to do when your donors start resenting being asked -- or even worse -- simply stop giving to your organization altogether. This is the ...
The timing of your campaign must take many things into consideration. Is your organization ready? Do you have the donors? Is it a propitious time in your community? Are the economic indicators positive? These and many more ...
Major donors fuel capital campaigns. And when it comes to capital campaigns, three questions always pop up, again and again: Will our capital campaign cannibalize our annual fundraising? Should we include our annual fundraising in our ...
Donors to your capital campaign are arguably the most important donors to your organization. That includes monthly and annual donors who are also likely to donate to your campaign. In this season of giving thanks, it would be remiss of us ...
It’s easier to raise money from people who have money. Did you roll your eyes when you read that? Does it make you think, “DUH! Of course it’s easier to raise money from people who have money.” Now, think about how much time and energy ...
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