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All You Need to Know About Fundraising Scripts (Samples Included)

Donorbox

Most people would rather face a hungry tiger than ask people for money. Organizations may hold events and send mail or email appeals to ask for donations, but there will come a time when phone calls or in-person asks are the best […]. Unfortunately, it is a reality for nonprofits.

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The Secret Way To Boost Year-End Gifts

Bloomerang

Don’t talk about what YOU did with their money. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!) Your voice mail or email?

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Nonprofit Donor Retention 101: Always Do This

Bloomerang

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Donor Negative WORDS.

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

Get Fully Funded

They’re so focused on the money that they forget about the person giving that money, and don’t do a good job of thanking the donor or giving them a good experience. Your donor software should allow you to insert the donor’s name into the thank-you in either email or snail mail letters. It’s not that hard to thank a donor well.

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Ideas You Can Use To Thank Donors During the Holidays

Get Fully Funded

If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. Something about the work you do moved them to take out their credit card or their checkbook and give your nonprofit money! Just say thank you.

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Super Useful Nonprofit Fiscal Year-End Action Strategies

Bloomerang

It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. Take a look at how much money you might otherwise leave on the table, and you’ll see the merit of such a strategy. Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions.

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Why You Should Start Creating a Mid-Level Donor Program ASAP

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. When you’re asking for more money, you should be asking less frequently. For this group, make between two and eight solicitations a year, mostly via mail. Get on the Phone.

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