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Thinking About Donors as Customers

Bloomerang

Donor Cultivation. Are your donors also your customers? Like philanthropy, customer service is uniquely American. Consider the American real-estate agent who recently tried to change my mind about the neighborhood I preferred just because he had an active listing somewhere else! Customer Service.

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3 Reasons Why Wealthy People Won’t Give to Your Nonprofit at a High Level

iMarketSmart

Values and mindset The values, work ethic, and decision-making skills that helped these people earn their money will continue to guide them as they think about philanthropy. How do you help wealthy people activate these outcomes? And together, these three social emotions will spur the donor to want to give a major gift.

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Acquisition: Premiums, Crack Cocaine And Nonprofit Suicide

The Agitator

Many are unaware of the ample evidence in behavioral science for why premiums not only delude fundraisers but, far more importantly, destroy donor motivation and loyalty. Scientists, in controlled experiments, have determined that extrinsic rewards activate the same part of the brain and same chemical (dopamine) as does crack cocaine.

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The Psychology Behind Giving: Motivating Members to Become Donors

Bloomerang

So, a well-placed thank you or a shout-out can make all the difference in converting members to repeat donors. Social proof is a formidable force in philanthropy. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about.

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[Guest Post] The Diagram of Ethical Storytelling Excellence

Fundraising Coach

Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. And some of our donors may share lived experiences with our clients, if we only take the time to learn this about them.There is always overlap.

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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 Appreciation for Major Donors. 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 Appreciation for Major Donors. Appreciation Gifts.

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