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Are You Stewarding Your Donors?

The Fundraising Authority

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called Prospect. An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. What is Stewarding?

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8 Tried-and-True (Secret) Individual Donor Fundraising Action Tips

Bloomerang

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes).

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Appreciation

Qgiv

In this article, we’ll show you examples of how to demonstrate your appreciation and best practices to maintain a consistent volunteer appreciation program. Our friends at Bloomerang have some great ideas in this article that will inspire you as well. Passionate volunteers translate to successful fundraising events ! Say “Thank you!”

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Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy

Bloomerang

We’ll cover them over this 3-part article series. Would you consider joining your mailing list? I’ll also suggest specific strategies in my next two articles in this 3-part series. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Nonprofit Blog Writing 101: Best Practices, Tips & Tricks

Qgiv

Here are a few more articles to help you develop your blog and your digital storytelling: Nonprofit Storytelling Nonprofit Website Design: 13 Best Practices for Killer Sites 5 Nonprofit Writing Tips for Fundraisers (That You Can Start Now!)

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4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Bloomerang

You may know I love applying lessons from other disciplines to nonprofit fundraising and marketing; recently an article from Merkle inspired me to consider how the social benefit sector might use commercial business insights to increase donor loyalty. mailing address; phone number; tax identification number).

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Who’s Responsible for A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy?

Bloomerang

You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. Sharing articles on the topic and asking for feedback as to how we can better develop our own culture. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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