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What to Do When Your Fundraising Methods Fall Flat

Get Fully Funded

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. or the fundraising letter you hoped would generate $7,000 barely nets $3,000…. …or or your online fundraiser barely brings in $2,500 when you were counting on at least $4,000.

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Your Guide to Year-End Fundraising Best Practices

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Understanding the Psychology of Why Donors Give to Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. The Millennial Impact Project studied why donors across generations start giving. Alter your current appeal messaging and fundraising methods to align with these giving reasons. About the Sponsor.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

sgEngage

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Run NCOA and address standardization, test email addresses, remove deceased record — this is a year-round effort, but extra important for a big end-of-year push.” During the campaign, you should aim to generate an influx of website traffic.

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Brick Fundraisers: Building Lasting Connections for Your Cause

Greater Giving

One tried-and-true method that has stood the test of time is the brick fundraiser. When it comes to fundraising, innovation and creativity are key to capturing the attention and support of your community. To generate a sense of urgency and engagement, set a clear timeline for the installation.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Apply those lessons.

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The Power of Innovative Tech in an Evolving Fundraising Landscape

Saleforce Nonprofit

You may be expanding your supporter base to new generations of donors, pivoting to livestream fundraising, or trying to understand new payment options. Whatever the future of fundraising and engaging donors looks like for you, the essential question is how will you prepare for it now?

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