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Issue 65 Good afternoon and happy Tuesday! In exactly 5 weeks, Giving Tuesday will be here— so the countdown begins! (I’m sure the countdown actually began a while ago for many of you). What tips or resources have you found to be the most helpful in your year-end fundraising strategy this year? I’ll be sure to share them, as there is still time to spread the knowledge. Feel free to respond directly to this email! Speaking of year-end fundraising, are you wondering how to leverage matching gifts this year? Trying to come up with creative and meaningful ways to thank your donors? Curious about how to leverage stories to increase your appeal? All of that is covered in this week’s newsletter! Dig in! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 64 Happy Fundraising Tuesday! Recently, my team created a new Slack channel for sharing the music that we listen to throughout the work day. It’s really been keeping me going lately! What kinds of music or artists do you like to listen to while you work? Or if you’re like me and sometimes find music distracting, you may want to check out myNoise. This site (another recommendation from one of my awesome coworkers) has seemingly endless ambient noise tracks. But enough of my tangent! We’ve got some great stuff for you in this week’s newsletter, particularly when it comes to donor relations. Read on to learn about donor renewals, secrets to keeping your donors, and those things your donors wish you would do more of. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 63 Mid October is here and I am sure you are already deep in the whirlwind that is year-end fundraising. Take a deep breath. You’re going to make it. I don’t usually point to resources that aren’t free to the nonprofit community…but I can’t in good conscience pass up the opportunity to tell you about one of our affordable solutions that can help lighten your workload through this busy season. :) The Soapbox Engage Donations app allows you to build an unlimited number of beautiful, mobile-friendly donation forms to accept online gifts. Real-time donation form integration with your database also greatly cuts down on overhead, and stores critical donor data for easy relationships down the road. If this sounds like just the kind of tool you need, learn more here or start a free trial. If it’s not in your budget? No fear! I’ll keep sending weekly fundraising content that will help you optimize your time and maximize your results! Happy fundraising! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 62 Happy October to all you fundraising superstars! I know this final quarter of the calendar year tends to be the most packed and stressful, but I hope you’re able to slow down enough to enjoy the changing seasons, personal transitions, or whatever you may be experiencing in your life right now! I do love this time of year, and I am grateful to live in a geographic location that gets so colorful around this time— it certainly helps with the shorter and shorter days! I’m excited for you to dive into this week’s newsletter. We’ve got loads of great content ready for you. Learn how to improve email deliverability, how to raise more money with less donors, or how to live a more balanced life in this high-stimulation, digital world. I hope you find something that aligns with your needs and interests. Have a wonderful week (and month)! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 61 Greetings wonderful Fundraising Weekly subscribers! I hope you have eased into your work week and are perhaps enjoying some nice weather wherever you are located. It has finally started to cool off in Washington, DC! When curating this newsletter each week, I try to select a wide range of content to appeal to fundraisers of all levels and needs. This week, we have everything from fundraising 101 to more focused content like building donor relationships through volunteering. But my question for you is: What content do you find most helpful? Are there subjects that you wish you’d see more of? Let’s make this the best newsletter for you! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 60 Happy Tuesday! Today happens to be one of my favorite days of the year, all because of an Earth, Wind & Fire song that goes, “Do you remember, 21st night of September?” I recommend giving “September” a listen to add a little groove to your day! This week’s newsletter has loads of excellent content. Check out some creative ideas for your next gala fundraiser, learn how to make your fundraising appeal stand out, or organize a virtual scavenger hunt to raise funds or awareness for your cause. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 59 One of my favorite things about the fundraising community is your endless creativity and commitment. Would I ever have personally used fishing as an allegory for fundraising? Nope! But does it make so much sense now that I’ve read Claire’s blog post? Absolutely! I guess it makes sense. To be a good fundraiser, you need to understand how to keep campaigns fresh and engaging. And you probably have a good grasp of how giving is an essential part of human relationships— and relates to just about everything (not just nonprofits and year-end fundraising campaigns). All that to say, thank you for your continued inspiration! I hope you enjoy this week’s newsletter. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 57 As we say goodbye to August and welcome September, I have my mind on all my favorite soothing fall activities— be it apple picking or gathering around a campfire with friends. Here in DC, we get a colorful display of autumn leaves, and I’m already noticing a few of them starting to change. Amidst these calming images, I know that the change of seasons also means it’s time to brace for the most hectic time of the fundraising year. If there is anything the Fundraising Weekly can do to support you in this four month dash to year-end giving, please drop me a line! I will happily take content requests or any other feedback. And remember, you’ve got this! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 56 Happy Tuesday to all the fundraising experts, newbies, and learners of all levels! As we start to wrap up the summer, I hope you have some final fun plans on your calendars. Personally, I’m looking forward to a long weekend spent in France! But for now, back to business! This week’s newsletter is complete with advice on how to source year-end stories (yes, you should already be thinking about those), ideas for how your board can fundraise, how to avoid burnout in the digital age, and more. Check it out! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 55 Happy Fundraising Weekly Tuesday! We recently picked up quite a few new subscribers, so I wanted to say, “Welcome to this community!” We are thrilled to continue growing and sharing the wealth of information around fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit success. In the spirit of sharing knowledge, I’d like to highlight this awesome, free guide to online fundraising. (It may look familiar to some of you long-time Fundraising Weekly subscribers.) Check it out to learn all about the three key elements of effective fundraising— storytelling, relationships, and optimization. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 54 Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope this week has been treating you kindly. It’s another travel week for me— I’ll be flying out of Lake Tahoe on Thursday! I’ve relished my time here with family and some top notch views, but I’m ready to get back to my home base, Washington, DC. I’ve got some fun celebratory actives planned for this weekend, and I hope good things await you all as well. In this week’s newsletter, dig into some great information on nonprofit event management Learn some corporate partner strategies that hold up during a pandemic. Or determine if you are a “farmer” or a “magician” when it comes to fundraising. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 53 And this week’s Fundraising Weekly is coming to you live from…Lake Tahoe! That’s right, I have found my way back to the west coast to spend some time with family. I will be here for another week and a half, so if you are familiar with the area and want to send me some great hiking or restaurant recommendations, I am always excited for new experiences! Feel free to give me a reply. As always, this newsletter has been carefully curated to ensure you have the latest and greatest on all things fundraising. There’s something for everyone, with topics like CRM systems for nonprofits, foundation grants, digital marketing, and the future of virtual events. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 52 It's incredible, but it’s true: today is the one year anniversary of the Fundraising Weekly! When I started this newsletter, I heard from fundraisers around the globe, all trying hard to stay afloat during an unprecedented global pandemic. It made sense to consolidate all the best practices I learned, all the great ideas to pivot fundraising events, and share them with the community. A year later, and with an incredible and growing community of fundraising beginners and experts, I'm continually impressed with our community's ingenuity and creativity. It's been a pleasure to highlight the great work of fantastic fundraising professionals, consultants, and leaders, and I'm rolling up my sleeves for another great year knowledge sharing ahead of us. Thank you for the opportunity to hop into your inbox every week. If there's anything I can do to make this newsletter more useful and impactful, just hit the Reply button and holler. Congratulations on joining me for this journey, let's keep up the good work! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 51 Here in the DC office, there have been hints of holiday music playing throughout the day. Though I initially struggled not to role my eyes (Christmas in July? Is this really necessary?), it did get me thinking about how this is usually around the time nonprofits start planning their big year-end fundraising campaigns. Maybe one or two songs isn’t such a bad idea to get into the season mindset. Thoughts to ponder! This week, learn how to boost your volunteer retention, check out this fundraising summer reading list, or learn about the role of emojis in donor marketing! It’s great to see how the fundraising pros are keeping content fresh and relevant. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 50 When putting together the newsletter this week, I was excited to see that we have reached the benchmark of 50 editions of the Fundraising Weekly! Soon after, I realized something even more exciting: we are a mere 2 weeks away from our first ever anniversary. Where has all the time gone? Needless to say, I’ll be doing some joyful reflecting on this community. So what’s cooking this week? A guide to making nonprofit taxes easy, warning signs that your capital campaign may be losing speed, how to utilize mobile apps in your fundraising. Oh, and don’t forget! Now is the time to start planning your year-end fundraiser. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 49 I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! And to those of you who celebrated the Fourth of July, I hope you enjoyed some tasty food while sitting back to enjoy the fireworks. Personally, I devoured a Beyond burger, and WOW, I would never have known that it wasn’t meat. But I digress! I’m happy to report that we’ve got another great haul of fundraising goodness for you this week. Learn how to rock text messaging appeals, make a plan to retain your new donors, or dive into the cryptocurrency frontier of fundraising!
You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 48 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Today I wanted to take a moment to highlight an incredible resource we recently added to our website. Did you know that the three key components of effective fundraising are storytelling, relationships, and optimization? Did you know that we have a free guide that takes a deep dive into each of these components? We're so excited to share our Guide to Online Fundraising in a fresh and more accessible way! Check it out to learn the basics, and much more. And of course, enjoy perusing the wonderful list of fundraising gems we’ve highlighted below. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 47 This morning, I came across a Socrates quote that seems to apply perfectly to the work of fundraisers (and nonprofits in general!). I wanted to share it with you all: “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” With that wisdom, I bid you Happy Tuesday! This weeks newsletter is packed with great stats, advice, and ideas. We’ve got content related to video marketing, major gifts, newsletter design, and more. Enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 46 Another Tuesday, another newsletter packed with wisdom from some of our favorite nonprofit fundraising heroes. Sometimes the weekly pace is a wonderful thing, bringing full-circle another edition of community knowledge sharing. This week, learn about how “boring” does not always equal “bad” when it comes to transforming your fundraising. Dive into the essentials of facilitating a product fundraiser. Or remind yourself to talk less when connecting with potential donors. We’ve got lots in here, so dig in and enjoy! You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! Issue 44 I can’t believe I’m saying this, but happy June, everyone! It’s so strange to already be at the 6 month mark of 2021. To those of you who enjoyed the government holiday here in the US on Monday, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend. To those of you worked, I hope your week has been off to a smooth start. Today’s Fundraising Weekly has some exciting gems. Read on for tips relating to ROI, solicitation emails, and donor incentives. Or learn why a virtual assistant may be the extra set of hands you need to launch a successful fundraising campaign. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today! |