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Dr. James explains how to harness friendship reciprocity to unlock heroic donations

iMarketSmart

6] A donor can be seen to sacrificially protect his people or values. Emits positive externalities”] Understand the donor’s values and preferences? Good at reading your mind”] Value the donor personally? Share the donor’s goals and values? A reliable friend acts emotionally. 8] (2016, June 2).

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Agitator Cliff Notes: “Hacking Marketing”

The Agitator

In the book, Scott espouses agile marketing values of: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. From my dog-eared pages: What is the template for the donor story? Last week, I talked about the jobs-to-be-done framework to look at donor motivation. Responding to change over following a plan.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] This means connecting with the donor’s Values People, or Life story. Values identity questions: Examples Here is an example of questions asking about donorsvalues.

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

Bloomerang

If you’re able to retain them for the long run, their lifetime value with your organization will rise significantly. . Donor Appreciation for Major Donors. Major donors make up the backbone of successful fundraising strategies. Books or Educational Materials. Plus, they make a great donor appreciation gift!

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

Bloomerang

If you’re able to retain them for the long run, their lifetime value with your organization will rise significantly. . Donor Appreciation for Major Donors. Major donors make up the backbone of successful fundraising strategies. Books or Educational Materials. Plus, they make a great donor appreciation gift!

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How to develop a ‘character’ in your fundraising stories in 3 steps — according to Dr. Russell James

iMarketSmart

At the heart of philanthropy is story. To be relatable, the donor must identify with the character. The donor must see things from the character’s perspective. The donor must have empathy for the character’s situation. In one experiment, people could donate to help educate six children in Africa.[14] 2015.05.011.