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Nonprofit Storytelling: The Quick and No-Nonsense Guide

Bloomerang

Act one is where we learn what normal life looks like before the story is set in motion. Think of act one as meeting Harry Potter and learning about his dreary life before he receives that Hogwarts letter informing him he is, in fact, a wizard. Direct mail. Examples of effective nonprofit storytelling in action. Newsletters.

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

Bloomerang

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). If they can’t come into the office, send them a bunch of sticky notes to write and mail back to you; insert these into the appropriate envelopes. Enclose tribute giving envelopes in mailed newsletters and/or annual reports.

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4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Bloomerang

Providing consistent convenience fostered trust and resulted in the brand becoming a staple in the consumer’s way of life. If you want to become a staple in your donor’s life, you must provide consistent value and surprises too. mailing address; phone number; tax identification number). Isn’t that a nice business to be in?

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What does a Purpose-Driven Company Look Like?

Saleforce Nonprofit

CVS is using purpose and a strong sense of its own corporate social responsibility as a “north star” to guide its business strategy — which it brings to life through a cross-functional approach. Designed through 18 months of child-centered research with partner Sproutel, My Special Aflac Duck is the recipient of more than 20 awards.

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How to Improve On-Time Tuition Payments

sgEngage

Life happens, and the goodwill created by renegotiating tuition payment plans for extenuating circumstances can benefit the school in the long run. In some circumstances—such as a job loss or death of a care provider—the school may consider a mid-year financial aid award to ease the burden on that family.

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11 LinkedIn Profile Tips for Nonprofit Professionals

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Unless you plan on working at your current nonprofit for the rest of your life, it’s entirely possible that during your next job search, recruiters and your future boss will be browsing your LinkedIn Profile. Fill out interests, groups and associations, and honors and awards. Connections can contact you directly through LinkedIn Mail.

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Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

Ideally, mail callers stationery in advance (or send them copy they can print on their own stationery) so they can follow up with a thank you note or a letter with a remit envelope, as appropriate. Assume in your tone and language your donor simply has forgotten or has just not got around to it due to the busyness of daily life.

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