Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2014

Of course we could talk about how to apply the science of persuasion to many different areas of our lives, but let’s stick to the topic of improving your fundraising appeal (download the ebook ). Here’s how the science of persuasion can be used to create more effective fundraising appeal letters—email or direct mail.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

In this nonprofit marketing roundup, we assembled the best of our nonprofit marketing advice, going from a broad view all the way down to the nitty-gritty details. Time spent on your website pays off, too—online donations were 7% of all fundraising last year. 7 Ingenious Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Online .

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

The weather is warm, summer camps are in full swing, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and as the sixth month of the year wraps up, some organizations are already gearing up for end-of-the-year asks and setting up holiday campaign fundraising goals. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Yes, strategies that are going to help build some long time relationships with those big time givers. You all are about to hear from one of the top higher ed fundraisers ever in my opinion. Well, everyone, welcome to this presentation on building lasting relationships with your most significant givers. Thanks for joining us.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

Couple that with the rising cost of donor acquisition and you’ve got an incredibly difficult environment for fundraisers (and their nonprofits) to succeed. “ We hope you find their advice useful as you navigate 2014! Pitman , CFCC, The Fundraising Coach. Shanon Doolittle , Fundraising Made Awesome.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

That likely means more email “asks” this year (donations, event registrants, advocacy actions) and fewer retention emails, like reporting back to donors and building relationships. Want more donor retention advice? Check out our new eBook packed with advice from 13 npExperts!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

The weather is warm, summer camps are in full swing, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and as the sixth month of the year wraps up, some organizations are already gearing up for end-of-the-year asks and setting up holiday campaign fundraising goals. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 19, 2014

In honor of the release of the newest npExperts ebook, Show the Love: Thoughtful Engagement to Retain Donors , this roundup all about retention. And it starts with the relationship that’s formed after the first gift, says Fundraising Coach Marc Pitman. Advice on handwriting and monthly giving. Donor retention.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 16, 2014

That likely means more email “asks” this year (donations, event registrants, advocacy actions) and fewer retention emails, like reporting back to donors and building relationships. Want more donor retention advice? Check out our new eBook packed with advice from 13 npExperts!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2014

The point of social media is not to talk at your supports (that’s advertising), but to talk with them (that’s relationship building). My wife and I learned early on in our relationship that we both shared empathy towards helping victims affected by modern day slavery and human rights abuse. I’ll give you an example.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 1, 2014

After all, impressions are formed and relationships spark at the turn of a head. For more advice on acquiring new donors online, check out the latest npEXPERTS eBook! Acquisition Donor Acquisition fundraising ideas fundraising tips npEXPERTS' But being a head-turner requires effort. And it’s part of our culture.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2014

The point of social media is not to talk at your supports (that’s advertising), but to talk with them (that’s relationship building). My wife and I learned early on in our relationship that we both shared empathy towards helping victims affected by modern day slavery and human rights abuse. I’ll give you an example.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2014

John Haydon said This Scientifically Proven Fundraising Technique Will Shock You , and he was right. This simple technique conflicts with the majority of fundraising advice you’ll find, but the meta-analysis of over 22,000 (42 studies) suggests that giving the option of NOT donating can actually boost your fundraising results.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. No matter what fundraising programs you currently have in place, if you’re not focusing all of them through the lens of a multi-channel effort you’re missing the boat big time. How to Achieve Integrated Marketing Success.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

85% of nonprofits run on volunteers alone, which means that it’s essential for these organizations to consistently recruit and build relationships with new supporters. You could: Showcase the impact of your volunteers: Image via Software Advice. Do you need more volunteers? Share what makes your volunteers great: Image via IEEE.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you are looking for more recommendations, check out Book Authority’s list of 52 Best Nonprofit eBooks of All Time ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit is #9). 1) Asking Styles: Revolutionize Your Fundraising by Brian Saber. The book is for any fundraising professional who needs to ask for charitable gifts face-to-face.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2020

Resilient fundraisers stand ready to take on whatever the day brings, even if it wasn’t part of the plan. We talked about the tactics that resilient fundraisers should be embracing and they offered advice on how to build new processes and define strategies differently. Shifting their fundraising balance. You leverage.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). When writing your fundraising appeals, it’s important to opt for the latter.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 27, 2014

Less fundraising, more marketing. . Then, develop a strategy to better optimize your relationship building tactics. Keeping your supporters happy is about building meaningful relationships and ensuring they understand their value to your organization. For even more expert advice, check out the latest npEXPERTS ebook!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

Like you got invited to a fundraiser or you said to your friend you’d go and sit at their table at an event. I often think of engagement as crossing over all of these areas, from fundraising to your programs to, you know, community-based advocacy, government relations. They write a check, they sign up, they advocate.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

The surge of useful and actionable advice that has surfaced in 2013 shows the value of rich content marketing—the creation of resources that provide direction and assistance, and have you, the audience, at the heart of every word and image. Frank Barry get’s right to the point – online fundraising isn’t a fad.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

So there’s actually an eBook they wrote on donor acquisition. So their friend did a campaign to promote, you know, your organization on their birthday, or their boss invited them to come to your fundraising banquet when we were having fundraising banquets or if you’re in a state where that’s still happening.

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