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Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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How to Build Your Capital Campaign Plan

CauseVox

We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign. Some of the most common types of projects are: Building or renovating a space Buying land Starting a new program Purchasing supplies or equipment Increasing staff Upgrading technology. Don’t despair.

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Creating a Fundraising Culture in Your Nonprofit

Greater Giving

the lead up to an event or the conclusion of a major project, for example—but choosing to only be in contact with your donor community during those special moments may be undercutting your efforts to deepen relationships with contributors who might be willing to offer more. The Cultivation Phase. The Solicitation Phase.

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The Five Building Blocks of a Digital Advocacy Campaign, Part 1: Tell an Impactful Story

Media Cause

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. Seeing teachers, faculty, and parents turn a blind eye fueled my passion to be part of the community response to violence. Understand Your Audience.

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The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy

The Modern Nonprofit

Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1. Nurturing Potential Major Donors Designate a Major Gifts Champion A dedicated major gifts officer can develop and maintain close relationships with potential major donors, ensuring personalized attention and engagement.

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The Audiences of a Capital Campaign: Who to Target and When

Achieve

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. . Announcing your campaign to the broader community to celebrate and explain its purpose.

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How to Run a Capital Campaign

CauseVox

It’s incredibly common to use a capital campaign for physical spaces, whether that’s building a new building or renovating an old one, but you can also use them for equipment, starting up a new program, or to meet any one-time need in your organization. That includes: Board members Community leaders Staff members Major gift donors.