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A Relationship Fundraising Approach to Memberships
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Relationship fundraising or transactional fundraising? Let's examine how you can utilize both approaches in your donors' journeys.
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Video Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Conversational Approach Shows Authenticity and Transparency
Animal Welfare, Nonprofits, Digital Marketing, Strategy & Planning
Discover how nonprofits can harness the power of authentic video storytelling to engage donors, boost transparency, and enhance omni-channel strategies. Learn tips for creating compelling, budget-friendly videos that build trust and deepen connections.
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Digital Fundraising: How to Make Your Efforts Successful
Nonprofits, Digital Marketing, Strategy & Planning
Digital fundraising can help your nonprofit raise more money, find new donors, and tell its story. Learn how to craft effective campaigns in our complete guide.
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12 Nonprofit Board Interview Questions You Need to Ask
Nonprofits, Professional Associations, Strategy & Planning
Looking for qualified board members who are dedicated to your mission? Use these nonprofit board interview questions to vet prospective members.
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How Dungeons and Dragons Made Me A Better Project Manager
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
I’ve always been on the lookout for ways to grow as a project manager. Quite surprisingly, I’ve found that the time I’ve spent playing Dungeons and Dragons has really helped me to grow as a technical project manager. The art of improv and live-action role-play offered through D&D has given me a unique opportunity to practice each of these skills in a fun atmosphere that has benefited my clients and team members.
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How to Foster Loyal Support with a Mid-Level Giving Program
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning, GivingDNA
Is the middle missing from your fundraising strategy? Often overlooked, mid-level donors typically fall somewhere between general and major donors. Outside of the requisite thank you, these donors often receive little or no specialized communication , which means you may be missing out on potential revenue.
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Think Like an Entrepreneur, Build a Sustainable Future
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Nonprofits operate in a world of rapid change. To keep up and, more importantly, be able to adapt, nonprofits need a new way of thinking. It’s time to take a page from an entrepreneur’s playbook. This can be challenging for some nonprofit leaders who joined this sector to make an impact, not run a business. But that’s precisely the mindset needed: charities can’t deliver on their mission without earning revenue.
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Donor-Advised Funds Demystified: 4 Secrets for DAF Success
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning, GivingDNA
In recent years, donor-advised funds have emerged as one of the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicles. Strategically leveraging DAFs can foster lasting relationships, enhance high-capacity donor engagement, and align more closely with your mission. With a clear vision of how donor-advised funds can add to your giving community, you’ll position your nonprofit to grow with DAF donors.
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Gen Z: Surprising Ways They are Transforming Fundraising
Nonprofits, Digital Marketing, Strategy & Planning
There’s one simple truth in fundraising: people will support the things they care most about. However, a single gift doesn’t necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. At a deeper level, fundraising is transactional: I give you something, and you give me something in return for my charity.
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Transcending the Transaction: Relationship Fundraising
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
There’s one simple truth in fundraising: people will support the things they care most about. However, a single gift doesn’t necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. At a deeper level, fundraising is transactional: I give you something, and you give me something in return for my charity.
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Explore Multichannel Fundraising Advice from the Experts
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Multichannel fundraising involves using several communication channels to engage your supporters. Get advice from the experts in this comprehensive guide.
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How to Grow Your Impact with Nonprofit Omni-channel Marketing
Nonprofits, Strategy & Planning
Omni-channel marketing integrates various communication channels to create unified experiences. Explore the basics of this method and how to get started.