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Book Review | Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters

Pamela Grow

These words, from Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking , have always resonated with me. Instead, I preferred one-on-one conversations with donors, digging into data, connecting donors to their passions, and writing from my heart.

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Why Diversifying Your P2P Strategy is Critical to your Organization’s Health

sgEngage

In the Blackbaud Institute’s incredible npExpert free e-book, The Great Reset: Moving Into the New Normal with Intention , Dr. Una Osili opens with some key findings from the last year of fundraising data compiled by the Lilly School of Philanthropy. It’s timely, it speaks to every kind of donor, and it’s easy to manage.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Decades before the dawn of digital ads and social media, advertising legend David Ogilvy penned his seminal book “Ogilvy on Advertising” sharing hard-won lessons on how to effectively persuade consumers. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before. Remember your goal is persuading consumers.

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Concurrent Fundraising Events: 3 Ideas to Boost Revenue

Get Fully Funded

Available funds are low, and you know it will take more than one fundraiser to get your books where they need to be. By multitasking, organizations of any size can motivate donors to give and maximize their fundraising revenue. Host a sports tournament, charging donors a participation fee to compete in their favorite games.

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Event Management Software for Nonprofits: Top Tools for 2024

Qgiv

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. Donor management systems offer communication solutions and help track and monitor donor data. With simple registration pages, your supporters can easily buy tickets to your next event.

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9 Types Of Year-End Fundraising Emails That Help You Raise More + Examples

CauseVox

In our experience, it’s a good idea to send at least five emails during your year-end campaign to ensure your message makes it out to donors- remember, not everyone is going to see every email you send. Think about what will get your donors emotionally invested in your work, and then showing them how they can make a difference.

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Non-Profit Leaders as Personal Brands

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As a long time reader of Beth’s blog, I am very excited by the release of Beth’s new book, Measuring the Networked Non-Profit. In truth, however, your ability to effectively blend the two turns on how you frame your role within your non-profit organization.

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