During a campaign, communication is key. In fact, communication is key in most instances (relationships, operations, ordering at a restaurant) but I digress. Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. […]
The Art Of Asking: 3 Tricks To Keep Donation Appeal Messaging Fresh
How many times can you ask the same supporters for help? Well the answer might come down to the specifics of how we frame donation appeal messaging. If we ask the same question ten times or use a vague call to action no different to the last, we risk sounding repetitive and unimaginative. When it comes to the art […]
How to Engage Donors Creatively After the Giving Season
The days, weeks, and months following the year-end season can be more critical to the long-term health of your organization than the holidays themselves. That’s why it’s never too early to start planning how your nonprofit will engage donors into the new year based on today’s fundraising trends and insights. Let’s cover how you can get creative […]
3 Content Creation Tips For When You’re Short On Time
It’s no secret that most of us in the nonprofit industry wear many hats throughout the day. Often, that means we’re pressed for time. That also means that we’re likely to devote less time to things that feel like they’re not directly contributing to your nonprofit’s bottom line. If that’s how you’re approaching the content […]
What Is TikTok and Should Your Nonprofit Be Using It?
TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to generate 15-second videos and host live streams. It launched in the United States in 2016 and rapidly grew to more than 680 million active users worldwide. At first, the ability for users to quickly gain fame through their videos is what made the app so appealing to […]
How To Process Focus Group Feedback In A Way That Gives Your Nonprofit Actionable Insights
Let’s say you’ve taken the important step of hosting a focus group for your nonprofit. You know how important it is to listen to your constituents, supporters, and donors, and you’re excited to dive into the results. But how do you go about analyzing their feedback once you have it? Here are some useful tips to […]
How And Why To Run A Nonprofit Focus Group
If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. It can offer a great way to gain access to invaluable information from your supporters and local community members. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one? Although there are many benefits […]
5 Post-Giving Tuesday Strategies to Boost Your Year-End Impact
Seasoned nonprofits know that strong Giving Tuesday strategies are the foundation of fundraising success. They also know that engaging supporters after this high-traffic donation day is just as critical to achieving lofty year-end goals and sustaining their missions for the long-term. Data from Classy’s State of Modern Philanthropy report tells us that nearly one-third of all giving activity on […]
Using Donation Page Infographics to Drive Monthly Giving
As you know, securing recurring donations is an excellent way to create sustainable revenue for your nonprofit. While receiving a windfall from a major donor or hosting a particularly successful campaign is a reason to celebrate, setting up something like a monthly giving program or running a recurring donation drive now will give you even more reasons […]
Ten Giving Ideas More Creative Than Cash
We’re approaching the most critical fundraising season for nonprofits. A lump sum cash donation with no designation would probably make your year-end giving dreams come true. But the reality is that the last year and a half has left many individuals and donors facing financial challenges and uncertainties. It’s important to not lose connection with […]
4 Key Ingredients to A Good Story: How to Tell Compelling Nonprofit Stories
Over centuries, storytelling has followed a similar pattern. Once you’ve cracked the code to the pattern, you’ll find that telling compelling nonprofit stories becomes less overwhelming and more manageable. You can apply the same blueprint again and again and know the stories will be well received by your audience. Below I’ll break a good story […]
Countdown to GivingTuesday: 3 Tips for GivingTuesday Success
The last quarter of 2021 and GivingTuesday are sneaking up on so many of us this year. With all the shifting to a new normal—and yet another version of normal—planning tends to fall to the bottom of the priority list. We need to remember that having something planned for GivingTuesday is better than having nothing planned. The great thing is that your […]
