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Advocacy for everyone: 6 ways to help your supporters take action

EveryAction

Mobile optimization —M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2022 found that “users on mobile devices (including both phones and tablets) accounted for 57% of nonprofit website traffic.” You can harness this power by making it easy for them to fill out an advocacy form and contact the decision-makers who need to hear from them with targeted messages.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. In my mind, there are four different categories of stories you can and should be collecting to use in your donor communications: Client Stories – The first type of stories you should be collecting are client stories – stories told by those who your non-profit has helped.

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Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

Nonprofit Tech for Good

To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising. As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. 1) Get your auction list in check. .

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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. In this episode , Michael is getting chided (over the phone) by the corporate office for spending too much money holding office parties. But… friendraisers still have a very definite fundraising purpose.

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Is now the time for Corporate Outreach?

Greater Giving

Begin your corporate outreach to previous partners and prospects now, so you can ensure that your contacts are up-to-date, and your nonprofit is at the top of mind for corporate events. If you think it would be a good fit, find a contact on the website, through LinkedIn, or reach out to office management or administration.

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Six ways to thank new (and repeat) donors at your association

Nimble AMS

The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Contact your donors. Did you know that a three-minute phone call can boost new donor retention by 30% ? Vocalize donor impact.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. Cultivation.