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[author]Whether face-to-face, by email, or with trained carrier pigeons, how you ask for donations makes or breaks your fundraising campaign (note: carrier pigeons are a guaranteed attention-getter). Your message, and how it makes your potential donor feel is mission-critical. If they feel nothing, they will give nothing. But let’s face it, writing effective fundraising … [Read more...] about How to write your best fundraising emails
Nonprofits
Why organizations should tell more stories
By Jessica Scadron Social Harmony Storytelling is an ancient practice that’s been passed down the generations, from before the written word to our current digitally driven platforms. How can this ancient practice serve nonprofits whose survival depends on the actions of others, whether they be funders or volunteers? For one, it puts a face on the issue and shows that … [Read more...] about Why organizations should tell more stories
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5 ways to show progress toward your nonprofit’s mission
Photo by Daniel Funes Fuentes on Unsplash. By Nancy Ryerson Chances are, your nonprofit has a bold goal, whether it’s eradicating poverty or curing a disease. Your organization helps make progress toward that goal every day, but of course, complex problems have complicated solutions that can take a long time to achieve. Unfortunately, slow progress, even if … [Read more...] about 5 ways to show progress toward your nonprofit’s mission
How to Attract & Keep Donors Using Text Messaging
For many nonprofits, text messaging as a communications and fundraising tool can feel daunting. I've worked with nonprofits who grapple with understanding if text messaging is even right for them. Below is a graphic shared with me by TextMagic that can help you better understand what an SMS campaign could look like and if it's right for your nonprofit. … [Read more...] about How to Attract & Keep Donors Using Text Messaging
