The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2023

Rather than the traditional donor-beneficiary paradigm, today calls for funders to provide the kind of support that extends beyond the check. The post Climate justice in the field: An interview with the Hive Fund appeared first on Candid Blog.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. But not all of these may be immediately on display when you’re interviewing someone – so you have to ask the right questions to find out! What is a Major Gifts Officer?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Story interviews (or narrative interviews) are almost always necessary in order to tell a rich, interesting story. To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. Sometimes, they also worry about what to do if the interview is not going well.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As she talked with Randy, she discussed a few reservations donors might have to set up planned giving. . She said donors tend to be hesitant when talking about planned giving because no one really wants to think about where their money will go when they’re gone. Check out the full interview with Lisa Chimola on our Facebook !

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. Despite how popular DAFs are becoming with donors, nonprofits don’t always share the same warm feelings. This makes DAFs a hot topic — and a controversial one.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

Capital campaigns are big undertakings, for both you and your donors. They’re the ultimate testing ground for your donor stewardship tactics, as you’ll be asking for quite a lot — extra-large gifts, multi-year commitments, feasibility study interviews, and more. It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Check out the short interview with Rob below and a preview of some of the functionality launched today! Interview: Rob Wu, CauseVox Founder. The donor and fundraiser experience also left something to be desired. “My donors are confused…I’m competing with other non-profits&#. Continuous Fundraising.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re looking for your donors, they’re probably on the internet. With so much time on the world wide web, bombarded by advertisements, most people have become increasingly immune to and skeptical of even the most innocent donor outreach campaign. Keep track of your online donors. . Incentivize donors to give more.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

But waiting until a feasibility interview to engage with prospective donors may be missing a critical opportunity to build donor engagement. Here are some ways you can build donor engagement before you start a campaign. . A key part of our relationships with donors is building trust.

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Roundtree

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Premier donor-marketing firm releases podcast featuring conversation from nonprofit leaders on what it takes to cultivate and grow a strong donor base. Roundtree today announced the launch of its new podcast, Next Donor. The importance of being transparent with donors . Roundtree Launches New Podcast. About Roundtree .

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Network for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Here at Network for Good, our big question has been, can subscription as a service (SAAS) tactics be used to increase recurring donors and revenue among small nonprofits? The post [Webinar Recap] Subscription Giving: The New Recurring Giving Model for Today’s Donors appeared first on Network for Good.

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Whole Whale

MAY 10, 2021

Donor Reports present a great opportunity to share organizational wins and losses throughout the year. An annual cadence of reporting is not great for keeping donors engaged throughout the year which is where donor impact reporting comes in. What should be included in a quarterly Donor Report?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

How do you build trust with donors? This could include interviews with patrons or testimonials, but the best option is often the simplest. Over time, your audience will understand that you mean business, and the consistency will help build trust and boost online retention with donors. It’s the law of large numbers.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

This means that fewer people are seeing your traditional donor recognition devices, like donor walls, donor brick pavers, donation certificates, and plaques. Here are a few donor recognition ideas and examples that, despite being virtual, will still be impactful to the recipient and your online community.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. At the start of the pandemic, donors came through for the organizations they care about in record numbers. Donor Engagement Through New Communication Channels.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

We try to identify general demographics and insights about how this might relate to a growing crypto philanthropy donor base. Crypto donors don’t wear tinfoil hats. Crypto Donors are 2X more likely to be male. Young crypto donors are more likely to be nonwhite/caucasian . How does this translate to crypto donors?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth – Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff. In today’s global philanthropy landscape, the distance between donors and fundraisers is shrinking, with strategic partnerships on the rise and competition at its fiercest.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Do they need to segment their audiences to get to the right donors? The post Interview with Lindsay Gruber: Building Corporate Resilience through Pro Bono Volunteerism appeared first on Salesforce.org. Break it down into its parts, and you start to see how different skills apply. Do they need new messaging?

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Eddie Allen from Pacific Northwest Fundraising shares the importance of developing a fundraising framework.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. In order to truly connect with a donor, organizations must incorporate text messaging into their communications. Donor Follow Up. But times are changing. Opting In & Opting Out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

They also sent out information to and got feedback from chapters, board, and relevant stakeholders. ”We were deluged with media interviews. There was one day in August where I did 30 interviews.” Says Newhouse, these donors are younger and want to engage with us differently. What are you takeaways?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Hear from Anna Larson from CCRI, as she shares how they use events to build a sense of community and connection among their donors.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I learned to step into the shoes of different types of donors to understand their expectations, to explain the needs of nonprofits clearly, about the importance of budgets, and more. Prospective donors including grant making agencies are overwhelmed with grant applications. I admit, I was a bit intimidated.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors. Personalize donor outreach.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2019

It’s your first donor meeting. Meeting donors in person is a fundamental part of the fundraising process. It can be scary, but we can help to guide you through the process to make you comfortable and confident when meeting donors face-to-face. So when you show up for the meeting, treat it like a job interview.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

I’m thrilled to have the chance to share an interview with her here and encourage you to add your questions in the comments! This interview is part of her virtual book tour; check out the full calendar of events. Tags: interview marketing best practice fundraising storytelling.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

This evolution has been driven by several factors: The need for increased engagement A more personalized approach to connecting with donors The popularity of activity trackers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch And you cannot underestimate the importance of mobile fundraising. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors?

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

While fundraising can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a challenge, especially when trying to attract new donors to your nonprofit and its mission. We sat down with one of the top fundraisers in and around Naples, Florida, Dr. Lou Traina, to get his take on donor acquisition. It is an art and a science, Lou says.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

Many organizations are locked into a traditional view of feasibility studies involving confidential interviews, but we at the Capital Campaign Toolkit argue that this isn’t always the best choice. It consists of a series of interviews with your nonprofit’s leaders, key partners, major donors, and other organization stakeholders.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2011

In the end, it raised over $120,000 from 1500+ donors. Here are some of the biggest ones: Community Branded – We used a co-branded (with the Red Cross) site to maintain credibility with our 1500+ donors. How did you co-created the campaign? Many of them were really driven by the community.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? Prioritize a streamlined user experience (UX) for donors. Nonprofits with well-designed, highly functional websites will have a definite advantage when it comes to reaching, engaging, and retaining more donors in years to come. Let’s get started.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below. It’s a sustainable solution to help create and strengthen the emotional connection between organizations and donors. Tags: interview maps data openaction opensource philanthropy socialactions. Where did the idea for OpenAction begin?

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