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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

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And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. After you decide on your goal, think about the specific questions you want to ask.

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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

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Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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The Leadership ColLAB conference was an opportunity to bring professionals together around what we believe is a critical question. Nancy MacRae, MS, CAE, ENA, describes the relationship between trust and culture. “As The World Café is a strategy designed to deeply explore a series of topical questions.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

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A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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Why You Should Be Calling To Thank Donors For Their Support

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A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. Talk about surprising and delighting your donors!

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4 ways your site should support year-end virtual fundraising

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The answer to that last question is almost certainly your website. This means your website is one of your nonprofit’s most valuable tools for staying connected to your supporters and bringing in end-of-year donations. Think about why supporters visit your website. Prioritize a streamlined UX for donors.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

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But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. At the end of the day, supporting your nonprofit should feel like a win-win scenario for all.