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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. You build it on purpose. Simple as that.

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Thursday Thoughts | Supporter habits to build this year

EveryAction

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Drink more water!

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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Practice donor segmentation.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Others will say their career, community work, or their relationships with family and friends. Building a relationship with a major donor can be intimidating.

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5 Strategies for Building Long-Term Donor Relationships

DNL OmniMedia

Donors want to see their support making a real difference, and nonprofits that want to improve donor retention will need to demonstrate impact and form long-lasting relationships with their supporters. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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Build Donor Bonds With a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

In today's competitive marketing environment, doing this can help you build bonds with donors. Showing what you do behind the scenes is one of the best approaches to marketing.

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How To Build Relationships With A Storytelling Welcome Email Series

Bloomerang

A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. You could include some information on volunteering, provide a link to your website, or share a short video they can watch (and hopefully share) about your organization. What is a welcome email series? Email #2: Demonstrate more impact.