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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

Bloomerang

The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. This is why the fundraising adage “ major gift officers have to get out from behind their desks ” has long been accepted wisdom. . Executive and development directors, as well as major gift officers, need to understand the need to get out of the office.

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Retention Strategies for Different Types of Donors from Year End

Qgiv

Equipped with a list of new and returning donors who recently made a gift, you know that these donors already have the intent to give—or they wouldn’t have given to your nonprofit in the first place! Your gift in action: What were you able to accomplish with their gift? Small or big, every gift matters.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

Get Fully Funded

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Creative Strategies and Tips for Success

The Modern Nonprofit

Matching Gifts Board members can use matching gifts to help nonprofit fundraising by either making their own donations and matching them or by soliciting donations from others and offering to match them themselves. Board members can also spearhead matching gift challenges.

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6 fun things our ads team tried at end of year

M+R

We focused on telling compelling, timely stories while also highlighting the importance of our end-of-year fundraising match, and the combination was a winning strategy.”. QR Codes: The Great Comeback Story, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Rich Storytelling Experiences, Planned Parenthood & National Geographic Society.

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What are Donor Impact Reports?

Whole Whale

Mid-year or quarterly Donor Reports are a great way to share the impact of a donor’s gift and to show donors how their gift is making an impact. An anecdote that illustrates the story of one stakeholder being helped by the organization’s work. New innovations or tests projects the organization is running. Dashboard format.

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10 Volunteer Training Ideas for Onboarding All Types of Volunteers

Qgiv

Now is also a good time to present them with a pledge card for their charitable gift. Maybe the best way to get a new volunteer engaged in your mission is to start with your hero story. A hero story ? Most importantly, the story needs to be told with enthusiasm. Yes, you read that right. Discuss what you do today.