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10 Year End Fundraising Mistakes to Avoid

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That means your year end fundraising plan should include lots of updates, stories, and warm touches so your donor doesn’t feel like you’re always showing up with your hand out begging for money. Underestimating donorsmotivations. The point is to make them feel valued as a partner, not just a checkbook. Lack of special thanks.

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Donor Appreciation: Creating a Strategy (And 22+ Ideas!)

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Be sure to communicate this progress clearly and consistently to your recurring donors. . Send email newsletters with updates about specific projects and post social media posts regarding the various activities your organization is involved with. Donor Luncheon or Dinners. Who doesn’t love free food? Appreciation Gifts.

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Donor Appreciation: Creating a Strategy (And 22+ Ideas!)

Bloomerang

Be sure to communicate this progress clearly and consistently to your recurring donors. . Send email newsletters with updates about specific projects and post social media posts regarding the various activities your organization is involved with. Donor Luncheon or Dinners. Who doesn’t love free food? Appreciation Gifts.

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8 Ways to Find Major Donors for Your Small Nonprofit

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When you have an urgent need, a fantastic opportunity, or a funding gap, major donors can fund that need FAST for you! Major donors are the BEST source of funding for specific projects. A donor who is moved by this particular project might fund the whole thing— yes, that’s happened to me before!