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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

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Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Science says: We’re wired for negative Sadly, our brains are wired to respond to negative messages. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events.

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How to Read the Minds of Your Donors

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The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? We do things because we get enjoyment out of them—even donating to charity. But what’s more is that stories actually cause more neuron firings and stimulation in the brain , as opposed to statistics and data.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s A Good New Donor Acquisition Rate?

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CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering if you have a data point readily available in your brilliant brain? I hope this gives you some anchors to ground your acquisition strategy moving forward, — Charity Clairity. Please submit your question here.

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People Want To Belong To Your Nonprofit’s Community

Bloomerang

Why do they choose to associate with you, rather than another charity? Mostly, the donor gives money or volunteers time; the charity gives back an intangible “feel good.” This is the joy of doing meaningful work together with like-minded people, with your friends.” Yes, this means a prompt, personal, powerful thank you.

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Spring Clean Your Work Life: Tips from Your Fellow Social Good Pros

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Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session. Sharla Donohue , database manager, American Brain Foundation. Heather Butler , special events coordinator at Ronald McDonald House Charities NL. Leave work at work!

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5 Unique Ways to Thank Recurring Donors

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Haymakers for Hope’s mission is to give everyday people the chance to fight back against cancer by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness. Early access to charity races. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving. Haymakers for Hope: Haymakers Harriers. Training plans .

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Conscious Computing: 7 Apps and Tips That Help You Focus, Reduce Stress, and Get Work Done

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” ” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? Mindfulness'