Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

If you don’t have a clear goal in mind for your program and campaigns, it’s challenging to crystallize what you’ll need to do to reach your target. It may sound hokey, but SMART goals make sure everyone is clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and by when you’d like to do it. What are you trying to do, anyway? Let me explain.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

A simple script might sound like this: “ Hey, I heard from our Executive Director that our program would not be successful were it not for you, and I wanted to say thank you.” Keep privacy concerns in mind when thinking through this strategy. Gift card: A $5 or $10 gift card can be surprisingly meaningful.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Or get ideas for spot-on gifts you can give them later.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The cultivation step is truly king and if you need tools on how to get there, check out my post on cultivation steps to courting a 6 figure gift. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Stand or sit tall.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

The cultivation step is truly king and if you need tools on how to get there, check out my post on cultivation steps to courting a 6 figure gift. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Quiet your mind to become more present, sensitive and in the moment. Listening More than Talking.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Sounds too good to be true? Matching gift programs empower companies to support their employees’ philanthropic interests by matching their donations. Yet, according to Double the Donation , billions of dollars in eligible gifts go unmatched each year, mainly because donors aren’t unaware that their employers offer these programs.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

loses 70% of donors after the first gift. And to make matters worse, the probability that a donor will make five consecutive gifts is only 10-15%.These Frankly, I believe developing a robust gratitude program is the most important thing you can do if you want repeat gifts. It communicates that the gift will be used immediately.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

What’s inconvenient is that there are so darn many of them: Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Zelle are the ones that come to mind, but by the time you read this another one may have emerged. The more accounts you have, the more you have to keep track of and reconcile each month, so keep that in mind. Using other payment methods.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Appreciation Gift Ideas. It’s not a massive gift, but it’s still a substantial contribution to the cause! He found that 5% of one-time donors thought the charity didn’t need them, 9% had no memory of supporting, 13% never got thanked for donating, and 8% never had any information about how their gifts were used. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Appreciation Gift Ideas. It’s not a massive gift, but it’s still a substantial contribution to the cause! He found that 5% of one-time donors thought the charity didn’t need them, 9% had no memory of supporting, 13% never got thanked for donating, and 8% never had any information about how their gifts were used. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. And if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, you probably have some desires that you’re experiencing when it comes to major gift fundraising. There we go.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. And if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, you probably have some desires that you’re experiencing when it comes to major gift fundraising. There we go.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

They give you the gifts that keep on giving. And I’m on the upswing, so if I sound a little groggy, that’s why. I want to make sure my year-end gift is enough.” And I think the CEO at that time about passed out because they never had donors before, let alone a million-dollar gift. Steven: Yes.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

This month we’re covering building a major gifts program, but we’re going to be digging right into end-of-year through September as well as October through, you’re creating your campaigns, copywriting, how to ask, and everything in between. Maybe we segment our major gift donors. . That’s okay.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And a lot of this content that I’m talking about today is in my book called “Cloudburst” on fundraising, you’ll find scripts and things in there you haven’t ever seen before. So these are key things you want to keep in mind. They’re top-of-mind ownership. How did you make me feel?

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

Talk to each other, introduce yourself in the chat if you haven’t already because we will save some time for some Q&A once we kind of get through our scripted questions. So most of my recent experience has been in planned giving, gift planning, legacy giving, that type of work. You can also tweet us.

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