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Heroes Define Philanthropy

Bloomerang

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money.

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How to Overcome Meddling Nonprofit Management and Boards

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My heart is equally broken when the nonprofit invests in hiring a fundraising copywriter, agency, or consultant and then does the same thing to them. According to a 2019 study by the Harris Poll, 55% of fundraisers reported feeling “unappreciated” in their work. Want to contract with a consultant or hire an agency?

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How to Drive High Donor Retention Rates with Text Messaging

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Use gamification tools: Send polls or quizzes that test supporters’ knowledge of your mission to keep them tapped into your organization and eager to learn more. This added convenience makes it simpler for supporters to send in their gifts and play an important role in your nonprofit’s mission.

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How to Solicit Corporate Sponsors for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

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To keep a pulse on what your sponsors are looking for, take a consultative approach to working together. At the end of the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions in 2020, we polled our sponsors with key questions such as: . Get Creative With In-Kind Gifts . What are the primary objectives of your sponsorship?

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Nonprofit Merchandise: How to Market Your Products

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Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. To learn more about your audience’s preferences, consider asking them through surveys and online polls.

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

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By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Consult with an attorney if you plan to do this. Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Get creative.

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[VIDEO] How to Talk about Legacy Giving Without Seeming Creepy

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But first what I want to do is just ask Steven to launch a poll to gauge where you are right now with regard to feelings about promoting legacy giving in your nonprofit. So the poll is just sticking up here. Nearly 70% of people make gifts to charity during their lifetimes but only 6% leave a bequest. Okay, there we go.

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