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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

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A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

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You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

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Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. Shannon came to The Gamm as part of a life-long love of all things theatrical.

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Build Stronger Connections by Telling Your Nonprofit’s Story

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3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action. Plus, developing an emotional connection with and a deeper understanding of your nonprofit results in stronger relationships. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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The Core of Any Good Nonprofit Story – Struggle and Overcoming

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Imagine a story where someone was born, everything went perfectly from beginning to end, and then the story was over. When it comes to a good nonprofit story, struggle and overcoming are at the center. Knowing what struggle your nonprofit helps solve will help you get good at identifying which stories you should be sharing.

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Blue Fox Founder & CEO, Chantal Sheehan Shares Her Personal Story to Raise Awareness for Endometriosis Month and Women's History Month

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I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. In December 2021, I went for surgery so that my doctor could remove a life-threatening endometrial cyst from one of my ovaries in addition to performing other endo treatment. I'm risking here. Most people haven't. The result: needless suffering.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident.

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