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

Bloomerang

Jimmie Alford, one of the great fundraisers in America, told me a story a few years ago, which was about this volunteer who had to raise money for mental health in a community. ” And the volunteer said, “Oh, I’m not asking for money, I just want to get your advice. Who else in the community should we talk to? .

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The Ultimate Online Fundraising: Guide + 10 Top Ideas

Bloomerang

Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. 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.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

If you host a peer-to-peer fundraiser, provide guidance for your volunteer fundraisers by sharing content and images to include on their online pages. Tell stories One of the best ways to engage supporters is to use effective storytelling strategies. When people read stories , their brains release chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin.

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112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss.

Connection Cafe

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). Speak to the part of the brain that controls action-taking. Checklists. Tell stories.

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