Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Create a standardized script. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Track and incentivize successful conversations. To illustrate our point, take a look at two possible phonathon script introductions: Phonathon Script Introduction #1: “I’m calling on behalf of University X to raise money for our annual phonathon campaign.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A stellar toolkit: to help out their fundraisers, they put together a resource that answered common questions, provided basic fundraising advice, and laid out scripts for fundraisers to use. They invited participants to track their minutes of any activity, from running to reading. Here’s what they did to hit and exceed their goal.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Your ultimate goal is to ensure that no elderly dog in your district goes without a warm and safe place while waiting for adoption. The result is fewer dogs suffering on the street, and eventually more elderly dogs placed in loving forever homes. Track your response rates and revenue, as well as retention over time.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

Your ultimate goal is to ensure that no elderly dog in your district goes without a warm and safe place while waiting for adoption. The result is fewer dogs suffering on the street, and eventually more elderly dogs placed in loving forever homes. Track your response rates and revenue, as well as retention over time.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2018

Promote matching gifts in several places on your web site. Ensure that your telefund callers have a script for verifying and asking for employer information and reminding alums and donors alike of the possibility of matching gifts; input or import matching data into phonathon software. Remind donors during your phonathons.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

Fundraising for startup nonprofits is challenging and a plan will keep you on track. Your website exists to tell the world why your organization is important, answer basic questions, and give people a place to learn more or get involved with your nonprofit. Or when you open your mailbox and find a check! Build a Basic Website.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Without a good plan in place, you’re going to spend your first month (or two) in the new system dealing with improperly formatted records that leave your nonprofit at a standstill. Set milestones and deadlines to keep the project on track and assess progress regularly. Here’s the bad news: This is not a step that can be avoided!

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