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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Relevant Content Marketing

Bloomerang

Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into. For example, I’m on the board of a local theater group, and the executive director’s most recent emailed newsletter was titled “ Theater Nurtures Democracy.” This is part three in a six-part series. Read part one and part two. . A meaningful opportunity.

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How to Write Compelling Text-to-Give Requests: 4 Key Tips

Fundraising Coach

Before you can dive into leading a text fundraising campaign , you need to familiarize yourself with nonprofit text messaging best practices. One of the most important components of running a successful text-to-give campaign is drafting effective, persuasive messages that will resonate with supporters and encourage them to donate.

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How to Buy Fundraising Software That Lasts: Essential Guide

Bloomerang

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. The right fundraising solution can serve your nonprofit for years to come and dramatically increase your revenue. Keep in mind that the most effective fundraising software offers multiple tools within the same platform.

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4 Strategies to Increase Donor Loyalty

Bloomerang

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Whatever you’ve done in the past or whatever you’ve learned before today, I’d like to take another tack. And only 43% of all donors remain loyal?

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

For example, don’t ask, “Should we continue our award-winning work that is transforming the lives of so many in desperate need?” For example, don’t ask, “Should we continue our award-winning work that is transforming the lives of so many in desperate need?” Effective questions must be – and appear – legitimate. We have an idea.”

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Increasing Donations: 5 Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraisers

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

This post is a guest blog by Jay Love, co-founder and current Chief Relationship Officer of Bloomerang. Your ability to boost your retention rate—the rate that measures how many one-time donors give again—relies on effective donor stewardship. Maybe you’re experiencing the summer fundraising slump. Facilitating matching gifts.

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How to Make the Ask of a Gift in a Will Less Scary

iMarketSmart

Live on after death. This is called “symbolic immortality.”) Symbolic immortality Living on after death isn’t just about a religious afterlife. It means some part of one’s identity – one’s people, values, or story – will continue on after death. Let’s look at some examples from experienced fundraisers. Simple answer.