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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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How to Use Social Media to Cultivate Donor Relationships

Achieve

But what about cultivating relationships with existing donors? Follow these steps to target your social media strategy for stewarding relationships with donors: Encourage donors to follow you on social media. Encourage plenty of interaction. Photos and videos. marketing videos that illustrate your nonprofit’s mission.

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2012 SXSW Interactive – #nptech Highlights

Amy Sample Ward

Last week I was down in Austin, TX, for the 2012 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. We’ve all experienced videos, blogs, photos, or topics “going viral” online before our eyes – the number of views increases, our Facebook timeline fills with reposts of the story, or a hashtag rises up the trending charts.

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5 Strategies for Building Long-Term Donor Relationships

DNL OmniMedia

Donors want to see their support making a real difference, and nonprofits that want to improve donor retention will need to demonstrate impact and form long-lasting relationships with their supporters. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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Lessons Learned Living the Virtual Experiment

.orgSource

Lazy Communicators Got a Workout Words either make or break online relationships. Camera shy people learned that video is your best friend when you need to deliver an important message to a remote audience. Speakers are called on to deliberately choose words that accurately convey the meaning and the purpose of the interaction.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Be genuine in your interactions. Don’t fake it.

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5 Tips to Craft Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For example, you might pair a direct mail appeal letter with a follow-up email that includes a video or other interactive element. Taking a multichannel approach to your year-end fundraising campaign can help you ensure that you reach as many donors as possible.

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