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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. Take your time.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

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And that’s not to mention the hassle that sometimes comes with trying to get young children excited about reading. They can either collect regular donations or pledges from family and friends based on the number of pages or books they read on their personal fundraising pages at the conclusion of the read-a-thon.

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10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout

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My brain was completely fried and those around me were getting pretty fed up with the fact that I was never present, only connected… online, all the time. Breathe, exercise, and treat yourself. Making periodic small donations to nonprofits and causes you care about helps too. Don’t work through lunch. People watch.

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Fending off Burnout for Fundraisers and Social Good Leaders

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Before you can even think about what your team, constituents (when applicable), volunteers, boards, fundraisers, or donors need (feel free to extend that audience to your children, partner, family, friends, neighbors, if it feels right), you absolutely must practice putting your own oxygen mask on first. Get back to basics. Keep it simple.

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Fundraising 101: Understand the Basics of Fundraising so You Can Fund Your Dream

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Well, fundraising is about giving people the opportunity to capture that good feeling by donating money to a cause they believe in. Many people are HAPPY to give if they understand how their donation will make a difference and if you properly inspire them to give. This exercise doesn’t have to be scientific or precise.

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[VIDEO] Creative Ways People Contribute to Community

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So as folks are submitting their comments and questions, I’m going to turn to Kathleen, excuse me, who asked, “Could you touch on developing a relationship with a volunteer or donor as a person versus a relationship with them just about their volunteerism and donations?” Absolutely. Tell me your story. ” Right?

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7 Things I learned From #Beth53 Fundraiser and PoST Class

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That was the reason for the eating chocolate exercise I did in PoST class on Monday. The exercise is intended to help you slow down, be in the moment, and shift you into a reflective mindset or at least feel what it is like. The exercise is simple - take five minutes to eat a hershey's kiss and notice everything about the experience.

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