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25 Questions to Ask to Get the Story
Organizations can inspire donors by telling stories about the impact of their work. And in order to tell a rich and interesting story, the key lies in asking the right questions. Here are 25 questions that will help you prepare for your next story interview.
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Ultimate Guide to Convert Event Attendees Into Donors
Think you got a break with a stand-alone event? Think again. Plan ahead and build-in “what’s next” in your event timeline to remain connected, and build relationships with your new and existing attendees, or else you are falling short of the momentum you created.
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Monthly Giving Pop-Ups and Do-Nots
Pop-ups work, but they can also have a negative impact on your one-time donations if used incorrectly. Think of the best places to put a helpful pop-up without spamming your website visitors.
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How I Saw the Light – Change Your Fundraising Communications Now!
Using social media tools for fund raising seems to be the buzz these days, but are you wondering whether it really helps or is it just another fad? Get some practical advice from Gail Perry and her success with using twitter and .gifs
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising to Help Grow Your Year-End Giving
Thinking about how to reach new donors? If so, ask yourself, are these people responding to organizations or people? Response to peer-to-peer fundraising is about 25% while response to organizations is between 1-2%. People trust people more than they trust another
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Raising More From Your Annual Fund: 6 Donor-Centric Strategies
Annual giving is one of the most important aspects in any nonprofits fundraising efforts. Don’t see this as a one-time event to raise funds only, use it to build more meaningful and valuable relationships with your donors that will help with future efforts.
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Double the Results of Your End of Year Appeal
Direct mail fundraising can be overlooked at times, however, almost every nonprofit uses some form of it. From annual appeal letters to solicitation letters. Physical mail is still an effective way to raise money from donors – big or small.
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