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How a Community of Long-Term Monthly Donors Make a Long-Term Difference

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. World-changers – They want to make a sustainable, lasting difference with their giving.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

Candid

But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. Keep in mind that it’s not easy to build a lasting friendship in a day.

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How To Build Relationships With A Storytelling Welcome Email Series

Bloomerang

A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. . A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. Turn New Supporters Into Strong Supporters.

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Pledges vs. Donations: Understanding the Difference

Pamela Grow

One way to cultivate positive donor relationships that increase retention is to choose fundraising ideas and donation methods that engage your audience. Here are simple definitions of and key differences between pledges and donations: Pledges. First, let’s get back to basics and define each donation type.

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4 Ways to Cultivate Relationships with Recurring Donors 

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Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. Building strong relationships with existing donors helps your nonprofit access reliable funding to support your programs and projects through any dips in overall giving.

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How To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Very few of us ever learned how to be present with another person, to ignore internal and external noise and distractions, and to connect and converse with others in useful or collaborative ways,” affirm the authors of the new book, Bridge The Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools To Transform Work Relationships From Challenging To Collaborative.

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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. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Start With Gratitude. Contact them and thank them again for their donation.