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Converting Emotional Donors to Monthly Donors

Connection Cafe

That donation they sent you gave their brains a shot of happiness chemicals. Nonprofits that build great relationships with their supporters focus on the other two, saying thanks and reporting on the results of their largess. It requires more “you” than “we/us” in the messaging (a good rule of thumb: you/us ratio in a message of 3/1).

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The Ultimate Online Fundraising: Guide + 10 Top Ideas

Bloomerang

When people read stories , chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin are released in their brains. Remember that recurring gifts shouldn’t encourage a “set it and forget it” attitude. These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio.

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

” So we have in our brains, the amygdala, the fear center, where you have flight, fright, and freeze as the emotional reactions to things that’s scare you. What do you think the ratio is of you talking versus the donor talking? It’s her attitude that’s really important. Most people think of numbers.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio. With a Google Ad campaign, your organization can bid on relevant keywords to earn ad spots at the top of search results pages. When people read stories , their brains release chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin.

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