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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. Honestly, this apartment would be a perfect fit for you—it’s a great area, a lovely building, and close to public transport.” “But Isn’t that often true for fundraisers too? Customer Service.

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Developing a Modern Public Relations Strategy

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Last month, Peter Panepento challenged nonprofits to Stop Approaching PR Like It’s 2007. For nonprofit public relations pros, Dylan’s statement carries a lot of meaning. Last month on this blog, I challenged nonprofit communicators to stop approaching media relations like they did in 2007. Peter Panepento.

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5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

Get Fully Funded

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Start a merchandise fundraising campaign. Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea! Marketing materials.

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Using Research to Raise More Money

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. Research conducted on effective marketing tactics and donor psychology are extremely beneficial to crafting communications that engage donors. But there is a science behind doing this well.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Or donors don’t want to meet. Or there are too many donors to meet. Socratic fundraising can still work. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] The donor can take ownership.

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Why fundraisers feel stuck in the middle between Administrators and Donors

iMarketSmart

The effective fundraiser is the donor’s guiding sage. She advances the donor’s hero story. In fundraising, this character is powerful and effective. The problem is not with the fundraiser, the donor, or even the public. It’s also attractive for those who operate the nonprofit. They enter.