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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 Sargeant maintains that “ Donors are fundraising’s customers.

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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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Why fundraisers feel stuck in the middle between Administrators and Donors

iMarketSmart

The problem is not with the fundraiser, the donor, or even the public. But not just for donors. It’s also attractive for those who operate the nonprofit. In this story, the people who run the nonprofit are the only heroes. Donors appear only for a moment. Fundraising isn’t advancing the donor’s hero story.

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Using Research to Raise More Money

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

Academia also has researchers with an interest in the nonprofit sector. Some, like me, pursued higher education and research careers because they wanted to understand and impact nonprofits’ ability to raise more money. These are helpful, but only part of what is available. Sarah Willey is a consultant at Gladiator Consulting.

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5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

Get Fully Funded

A volunteer grant program is a corporate philanthropy initiative that encourages volunteerism in communities where employees reside and work. Crowd101 defines volunteer grants as monetary donations that companies make to eligible nonprofits where their employees regularly volunteer. . Raise awareness of volunteer grants.

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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