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Donor Stewardship: Expert Tips to Build Strong Relationships

Bloomerang

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship?

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

If a donor wants a publication, newsletter, or event details, that’s easy.[55] 55] Survey outcomes: Teach something about the donor Questions can work even without the follow up.[56] Footnotes : [1] This enhanced identity can be either private (meaning) or public (reputation). For example, (50 follow-up calls /.12

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Understanding Why People Give (hint: it’s not what you think!)

Get Fully Funded

And more importantly, what makes someone give to YOUR nonprofit? Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donor’s motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask. Donors may give out of empathy, sympathy, fear, guilt, or even anger.