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The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations

iMarketSmart

JUNE 12, 2023

Now, it’s time to get back to the “one big thing” in fundraising: Advance the donor’s hero story. It’s an extreme form of philanthropy. Heroic philanthropy A hero displays sacrificial protection.[5] 5] A heroic donation is this: a sacrificial gift that protects the donor’s people or values in a crisis.

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Donor Identity Questions – Teasing Out Values, Beliefs, and Motivations

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 25, 2023

Thus, as a fundraiser, part of your job when interacting with a major donor prospect is to help the donor explore and understand their identity. They do possess very specific values, beliefs, and motivations, but if they haven’t taken time to reflect on them, they may not realize how closely these tie in to their decision to give.

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[Guest Post] The Diagram of Ethical Storytelling Excellence

Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. And some of our donors may share lived experiences with our clients, if we only take the time to learn this about them.There is always overlap.

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Why fundraisers feel stuck in the middle between Administrators and Donors

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This worldview has no place for the donor hero. The stories are in conflict: + The guiding sage provides value to the donor. The only purpose of the donor is to provide value to the administrators. + The guiding sage matches donor desires with specific organizational projects. This begins with empathy.

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Why AI and Machine Learning Fail to Help Fundraisers Build ‘QUALIFIED’ Major Donor Portfolios (or Caseloads)

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, if you are not engaging your supporters with a donor-driven system that collects qualitative data , AI cannot know why a donor cares about your mission. It cannot know the values that drive a person to give or participate as a volunteer. These are the foundations of donor motivation.

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Acquisition: Premiums, Crack Cocaine And Nonprofit Suicide

The Agitator

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Almost every direct response fundraiser who can count eventually comes to the realization that reliance on premiums to boost short-term acquisition response rates is a long-term prescription for poor retention and lousy lifetime value. Here are Kevin’s findings on key motivators that preserve the intrinsic benefits of giving.

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

iMarketSmart

JUNE 19, 2023

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.

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Agitator Cliff Notes: “Hacking Marketing”

The Agitator

MAY 23, 2018

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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5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

A volunteer grant program is a corporate philanthropy initiative that encourages volunteerism in communities where employees reside and work. Creating an online donation page is the perfect chance to build a strong connection and relationship with your donors, motivating them to give. Raise awareness of volunteer grants.

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Developing a Modern Public Relations Strategy

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 17, 2015

To refine your approach, spend some time understanding your nonprofit’s larger goals — whether it’s to reach more wealthy donors, motivate people to take action on an important policy, or to drive more young people to raise money on your behalf. As a result, they aren’t really speaking directly to anyone. Ask questions and listen.

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How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

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 donors’ values.

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

iMarketSmart

MARCH 20, 2022

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. Motivation for giving to NCAA Division II athletics. Story starts with character. 2015.05.011.

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

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

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. Plus, they’ll think of your mission each and every time they see the gift. .

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

Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

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. Plus, they’ll think of your mission each and every time they see the gift. .

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Nonprofit Leadership Zone

The Power of Heroic Philanthropy: Understanding Donor Motivations

Donor Identity Questions – Teasing Out Values, Beliefs, and Motivations

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[Guest Post] The Diagram of Ethical Storytelling Excellence

Why fundraisers feel stuck in the middle between Administrators and Donors

Why AI and Machine Learning Fail to Help Fundraisers Build ‘QUALIFIED’ Major Donor Portfolios (or Caseloads)

Acquisition: Premiums, Crack Cocaine And Nonprofit Suicide

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

Agitator Cliff Notes: “Hacking Marketing”

5 Fundraising Ideas to Support Your Volunteer Program

Developing a Modern Public Relations Strategy

How to build deeper connections with your donors using surveys

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

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

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

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