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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

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Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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Step-by-Step Plan for Activating Fundraising Ambassadors

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When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Nail Your Request for Donations During Economic Ups, Downs, and Crisis Times

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For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. Fundraising is not about you. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? Let’s look at it another way.

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7 “Must Do’s” When Thanking Donors To Win Their Heart and Set Up Future Gifts

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To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Also craft a new thank-you letter as part of any campaign or special fundraiser. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

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Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. Solid Face-to-face fundraising requires: A true understanding of your donor. Strong and effective body language. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Strong and Effective Body Language. Understanding Your Donor.

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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

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I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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How to Nail the Soft Skills of Fundraising: The Face-to-Face Ask

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Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. I recommend having your script down pat so you can focus your attention on your donor. Only 7% of communication is verbal – a whopping 55% is your body language and eye contact! Body language can betray you. Fundraising Major Gifts Planned Giving Sustained Giving'

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