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6 Surefire Tips for Asking for Donations Over the Phone

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Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Have a script when you ask for the donation…. Let’s get started!

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Let Volunteers Shine (And Inspire Gifts) On GivingTuesday

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In 2014, Meredith Niles had just taken over fundraising for Marie Curie in the UK when her phone rang. New in her role, with two new staff persons reporting to her and an already-packed end-of-year schedule—including appeals, a holiday catalog, events, and concerts—Melissa felt torn. To spend the day thanking instead of asking.

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

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There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Use This Sample Letter With Your Board To Boost Year-End Giving

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It’s long been documented that the most successful nonprofits have (1) a board that plays a critical role in their fundraising and (2) built a strong collaborative partnership between the board and leadership staff. Yet, as board members, other donors look to you to give gifts of significance. What is a gift of significance?

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Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

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Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Send a series of automated email thank yous—starting with the one sent immediately after a donor makes a gift online—expressing thanks and encouraging engagement. “

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Nonprofit Fundraising Videos Inspire More Giving

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Update video: An update video serves a critical role. By reminding them that you put their money to good use, you build trust with that donor and position your organization to receive another gift, maybe even a bigger gift or a commitment for monthly support. For a longer video, consider writing a script.

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Be Fundraising Alert! Lift Your Nonprofit and Boost Your Career

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In this article, I will talk about how you can support your organization’s charitable gift efforts. Get a clock that counts seconds, like your watch or cell phone. Then time how long it takes you to say the following words, “Can you help us with a gift of $100?” As the saying goes: no money, no mission. Try this exercise.