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How To: Write Fundraising Auction Item Descriptions

Greater Giving

Incorporate Storytelling There’s no doubt that stories are powerful and evocative—we have plenty of books, movies, and TV shows as proof of that. While auction item descriptions should be concise, you can still incorporate storytelling elements to entice guests into bidding on your items. You might say something like, “Mr.

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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 238: Creating an Advocacy Agenda

sgEngage

Advocacy and Awareness: 4 Tips for Virtual Campaigning. A great grant proposal is really just exceptional storytelling that matches a need for financial support.”. Quotes: “Boards decide how fast you’re going to move as an organization.”. “We

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What Hocus Pocus Can Teach You About Major Gift Fundraising

Bloomerang

Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I When preparing a major gift proposal, focus on the short-term and long-term impact their gifts would make on the trajectory of the organization. With that in mind, use storytelling techniques to draw them in, show them how they can be part of the solution, and ask them to donate. .

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Vote for TechSoup's Sessions for the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference!

Tech Soup

Conference session proposals are submitted by experts in nonprofit technology, including yours truly, TechSoup. This year the staff at TechSoup has submitted 22 session proposals inspired by our work with the many nonprofit organizations we serve and that we believe will help you fulfill your mission. Vote for TechSoup Sessions.

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Comprehensive Guide To Year-End Giving

CauseVox

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. In 2020, they set a goal of raising $40,000 for their combined #GivingTuesday/year-end fundraiser to raise funds for their virtual summer camp. Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Pandemic-Proofing: 30 Fundraising Ideas During COVID

Qgiv

Having to rely on virtual fundraising to get through some difficult times opened many people’s eyes to the convenience, ease, and accessibility of online events and fundraisers. Virtual fundraising is here to stay, so if you need some COVID-friendly fundraising ideas, check our complete list out! Virtual peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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How to Get Donations: Try These 20+ Tips!

Qgiv

Up your storytelling game. Here are two strategies to implement in your direct mail materials to help you better connect with donors: Rely on strong storytelling. Determine whether a virtual, in-person, or hybrid format will suit your event and your supporters best. Download Qgiv’s Virtual Event Planner.