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Major Donors: How to Attract (and Keep) Them

CauseVox

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. Put simply, major donors are individuals who make the biggest donations to your org. Who Is A Major Donor?

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#NailYourPitch: Make an Amazing First Impression

Greater Giving

Don’t assume your potential donor understands concepts or jargon that you do. This isn’t a powerpoint presentation—it’s a dialogue between you and the prospect. It’s not something you can do alone—which means your donors’ ideas and opinions matter. As you talk about your work, leave space for the donor’s thoughts and opinions.

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7 Tips on Asking for Donations — It’s Intimidating, We Get It [Updated]

NonProfit Hub

We don’t convince donors. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. You research your donor as an individual, but you also have a broad depth of general research on the kinds of people who donate to your nonprofit as a whole group.

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RESULTS: An Acronym For Nonprofit Success

Bloomerang

An acronym is a much beloved tool of English teachers and PowerPoint presenters all over the world. Whether it’s marketing or volunteer drives, donor engagement, or board recruitment, they’re all strategies to consider. They cancel down core ideas and are remarkably useful aids to recall advice. And good luck! .

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Why Continued Training Is Necessary For CRM Success

TechImpact

A CRM is not intuitive like a mobile app, and is not as familiar as Microsoft Word, Excel, or Powerpoint. Fundraising General Tech CRM data database donation donors fundraising Mobile Fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech' A CRM is a large and robust piece of software that has the potential to run an entire business off of.

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VolunteerHub Helps Holocaust Museum Houston Increase Volunteers by 478%

Volunteer Hub

To support initiatives and museum operations, Holocaust Museum Houston leverages the commitment of staff, volunteers, docents, and donors. Our volunteers, docents, and donors are instrumental in the success of the museum and its programs,” said Madelyn Strubelt, Director of Visitor and Volunteer Services for Holocaust Museum Houston.

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Elements of A Successful Fund-A-Need Appeal

Greater Giving

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. Here are some tips on how to host an effective one at your next event: A fund-a-need appeal is a perfect opportunity to get your donors engaged and excited about your mission. Same with stories and examples.

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