The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. If you’re a hospital, you collect patient stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

This also helps preserve the integrity of the story and avoid exploitative storytelling. It is important to give your readers or listeners context so they can create a mental picture of what is happening. Direct mail. Hospice and homelessness can both be taboo subjects that can make people uncomfortable. Step 6: Edit.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

I may want to help end homelessness, but not have a clue how to make a difference on a scale that moves the needle. Would you consider joining your mailing list? 2) Does it have design elements that tell a story with words and pictures? (3) They want to do unto others as they would have others do unto them. If not, why not?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

For example, rather than needing to spend money printing out endless flyers for a direct mail campaign, you can easily plan and execute an email campaign instead for far less money and with a more sizeable return on your investment. John Center for Homeless Men. Wishlist drives. Holiday e-card campaign. Final thoughts.

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Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

The Local Impact Map is a rich storytelling platform that uses mapping technology to place stories in a global context as you can see in the picture below. Want to know more about how one Philadelphia-based NGO was able to use their TechSoup donation to help homeless teens develop valuable life skills? Ready to enter?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It helps the donor imagine herself being a more integral part of your work in changing the community. We house homeless women and children. per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. Electronic mail vs snail mail. Q: Are electronic newsletters as effective as hard copy–snail mail?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If your donation software and donor database are integrated, this shouldn’t be a problem, but it’s always worth double-checking! Another option is to sell branded merchandise before the campaign, then ask supporters to sport their t-shirts on Giving Tuesday and snap a picture for social media. You just need to get creative!

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