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Engaging Recurring Donors: 4 Impactful Strategies

Achieve

All of your messages should address donors by name and reference personal details where appropriate. For example, if a recurring donor lives in your local area, you might reference the community when sending them an invitation to an in-person event you’re hosting. . Reference past participation. Add personal details.

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The Ultimate Online Fundraising: Guide + 10 Top Ideas

Bloomerang

When people read stories , chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin are released in their brains. Offering suggested giving amounts gives supporters a reference to choose how much to give to your organization. These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio.

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20 Incredibly Easy Online Fundraising Ideas and Expert Tips

Bloomerang

These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio. When people read stories , their brains release chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Offering suggested giving amounts gives supporters a reference to choose how much to give to your organization.

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Podcamp Session on Social Media Metrics: Thank You Jeremiah

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" Our brains naturally migrate to scoreboards, report cards, and stock market returns For nonprofits, it isn't about making money. Here's a brain dump of some key points. What is your post to comment ratio? I was very grateful for Jeremiah's assistance in thinking about the social media metrics. What do they click on?

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

” So we have in our brains, the amygdala, the fear center, where you have flight, fright, and freeze as the emotional reactions to things that’s scare you. What do you think the ratio is of you talking versus the donor talking? This reference is what Harvey said. Third question, “Do I respect you?”

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5 Self-Care Hacks that Nonprofit Professionals Can Use in a Crisis

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Make it as long and smooth as possible (without straining) and try to make it a few counts longer than the inhale breath, working towards a 1:2 ratio (i.e. Yoga nidra is often referred to as “yoga sleep”. Then focus on lengthening the out breath. breath in for 3 counts out for 6 counts). 2: Walk Away and Bathe in Nature.