Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year. One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2021

While these assumptions usually aren’t accurate, they allow someone whose time is extremely valuable—such the president of a company or a wealthy philanthropist—to make quick decisions about what deserves their limited time and attention. Making a killer first impression is key to getting that limited attention.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. Photos typically catch more attention.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? It’s easy to feel like you’re the voice of your organization, and it’s tempting to try to talk like you are that organization.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Strategically designing the donor journey can make fundraising much easier (and more fruitful!). That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. Which sounds better? Simple as that.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. Nearly half (48%) of donors cited email as their preferred giving channel ahead of social media, text messaging, direct mail, and phone calls in a study published last year by fundraising platform Neon One in Chicago.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Sometimes it’s as simple as paying attention to how she says good morning. Sometimes it’s the underlying tone of her voice. The point is that maintaining strong and healthy relationships takes time, energy and regular attention. Too often we (fundraisers) focus on the transaction. Let us know in the comments.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Maeve Strathy is a Fundraising Strategist for Blakely and the creator of her own fundraising blog, What Gives Philanthropy. Having a “put donors first” mindset will do a lot for your fundraising — they’ll put you first, too. But once you have a solid network of donors, how do you keep them? Add Some Personality.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Whose voices are you choosing to elevate? Use formatting — bold, bullets, text color, highlighting, graphics — to draw attention to the most important pieces and make the message scannable. If not, look for ways to use visual cues to draw attention to the most important content. Q: How does it sound? How does it look?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: What’s the sound of your nonprofit’s brand? With the ever declining attention span of your audience, it’s necessary that you start appealing to a broader range of senses. Have you ever thought about it? You should. I’ll catch you next week. Yours truly, MaddieT.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. Fundraising is not about you. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? Let’s look at it another way.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Also craft a new thank-you letter as part of any campaign or special fundraiser. This is really important if you know the donor because it shows them you’re paying attention and noticed their donation. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. So, write like you talk.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 13, 2017

Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. Solid Face-to-face fundraising requires: A true understanding of your donor. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. Asking is part art and part science.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. You’ll find their mission statements, creative fundraising examples , and how to connect with each of them below.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” Any of that sound familiar? These can be things like: Minutes from the last meeting Financial reports Any background information about any items you are putting up to a vote Fundraising or marketing items that need approval Your agenda should confirm the date, time, and place of the meeting. Then, they want to leave early.”

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Email marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to drive supporter engagement and boost their overall fundraising efforts. Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! To do so, be sure to mention matching gifts from the beginning!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. Fundraising Major Gifts Planned Giving Sustained Giving' by Rachel Muir. Asking is part art and part science.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what really makes a story shine is a strong, concise message, told in a way only your unique perspective and voice can. Are you telling a personal story, creating a fundraising pitch, inspiring others to care about a cause , or teaching potential customers about your business? What Am I Trying to Say in Two or Three Sentences?

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

” Guest blogger and fundraising consultant Rachel Muir can relate. Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Mind your voice inflections, speed of your speech, volume and tone. fundraising'

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

She’s an executive fundraising coach. Does that sound good? I’ve been a development director, and I’ve had over 12 years of experience being a fundraiser. You’re like, yeah, I didn’t know fundraising was a full-time thing. If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you know, your organization’s website is the heart of your online fundraising strategy. Showcase your unique brand voice. Your CRM, donation page, and other fundraising software all need to work with your website. Some plugins may sound like they’re too good to be true, and they really might be! Avoid getting scammed.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2016

You also might accuse me of sounding like a broken record because I tend to say this a lot, but it needs to be said. There is no better time to turn messages of hope into action—to giving time, money, talents, and voice. You already know that fundraising just doesn’t work that way. What it is NOT, to be clear, is magic.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

They are short and to the point: People’s attention span isn’t very high ( some reports clocks it at 8 seconds.) They can be the first thing a person sees about your nonprofit; allowing its voice and message to come through with unique combinations of visual styles, music, and narrative. Get To Know Your Target Audience.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is the most important fundraising and communications tool you have. Using the right envelope as a fundraising tool. Your goal in the first part of the letter is to get your reader’s attention. Make it sound like you sat down and wrote it to a friend. 12 point type is the minimum size for fundraising material.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 31, 2016

The following tips are from an interview with Fundraising Strategist Maeve Strathy. Maeve Strathy is a Fundraising Strategist for Blakely and the creator of her own fundraising blog, What Gives Philanthropy. Having a “put donors first” mindset will do a lot for your fundraising — they’ll put you first, too.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

Fundraising for startup nonprofits, especially during the first year, can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with no climbing gear. Fundraising for startup nonprofits is challenging and a plan will keep you on track. So, let’s look at what it takes to succeed in fundraising for startups. Start fundraising!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 17, 2014

And since email is casual, this is the time to establish your organization’s online identity and voice. Be relaxed, personable, and warm – not institutional-sounding and formal. It should sound like you’re talking to the reader. Show that you’ve been paying attention.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Recently, I was asked to conduct a social media marketing workshop at Planet Philanthropy (an annual conference for fundraising professionals by. This sounds so obvious, but not planning ahead is easily one of the most frequent mistakes I see organizations making. Is the copy using a consistent tone of voice? . AFP Florida. ).

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? Social media isn’t just about fundraising! Live videos get more attention and consequently, quite often more interaction.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. So like you said, the four-step plan to get more donors to grow your fundraising results. I’m Steven.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. There’s a new normal. Go deeper — use empathy. Creating a Legacy from Beth Singer Design.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

I will explain the use of mapping, fundraising, and crowdsourcing. Anyone in or outside of Haiti could use the tool via the web or on a mobile phone to make reports with voice, text or video; the reports were then mapped and sources verified. The same with live information, personal stories from witnesses, and so on.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

She got back to me quickly and said what we wanted to do sounded like a great fit for their Brandraising program. From the Big Duck website : Brandraising is a proprietary model developed by Big Duck to help nonprofits communicate more effectively in order to advance fundraising, programs and advocacy goals. Sounded perfect.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and the mission of their institutions through design solutions. There’s a new normal. Go deeper — use empathy. Creating a Legacy from Beth Singer Design.

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