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

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To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. There is actually never a good time to use Dear friend that I can think of, but definitely don’t do it here!

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12 Demographic & Technology Trends Changing the Nonprofit Sector Worldwide

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For NGOs to successfully inform and motivate Gen Z to take action, they must embrace a mobile-first, multi-device strategy and as the Internet of Things evolves over the next decade, the definition of “devices” will expand to include screens on everything from digital billboards to smart cars. Source: Global Web Index.

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How Many Year-End Giving Emails Should I Send?

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We can put the debate to rest and give you the definitive answer to exactly how many year-end giving emails you should send, when you should send them, and what you need to say. Donor-centric language. But what about that definitive answer we mentioned? We’ve got your back. This is a drum we’ll continue to beat.

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Customer Story: How Fiver Children’s Foundation Raised Over $50k On #GivingTuesday

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Whether you have a #GivingTuesday strategy in the works or you’re starting fresh, check out some #GivingTuesday insights gleaned from The Fiver’s Children Foundation. About The Fiver Children’s Foundation. Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond.

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

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We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Nothing is more boring than boilerplate language: “Your donation will help us bridge the gap between mental illness and health care”. Use jargon or industry-specific language.

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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

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Because it recognizes the root causes of social ills, by definition it describes a long-game issue that extends beyond solving challenges for an individual. These guidelines can apply to all sectors of the nonprofit landscape: Use “person-first” language. This encourages sustained donor loyalty over time.

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Spring Fundraisers: 5 Best Practices for Walkathons, Bikeathons, and Other Athons

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To provide some background, Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state through a wide spectrum of services including prenatal care, social-emotional learning, and in-home family therapy.