Issue 124

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers!

Did you know that 31% of annual giving occurs in December, and 12% in just the last three days of the year? We’re in the final stretch— and the most important one! Here are our top tips for year-end fundraising success.

Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have tips relating to year-end donors, communication calendars, and engaging board members. Enjoy!

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Issue 123

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers— and Happy December!

If you’re looking for some tips to finish the fundraising year strong (and start the new year even stronger), check out this guide! You’ll learn how to solicit end-of-year donations in the final three days of the year, tips for evaluating your software toolkit, and the best ways to share mission and fundraising updates!

Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have tips relating to year-end emails, text-to-give, and Giving Tuesday followup. Enjoy!

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Issue 122

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Here we are on the other side of Giving Tuesday. I hope your campaigns were even more successful than you dreamed.

As you’re running your year-end fundraising campaigns, remember to keep donor followup and retention on your mind. Fostering relationships with donors is important not just for funding your mission, but for creating a community! Last year, we shared 6 practical strategies for donor retention after Giving Tuesday. Give them a look!

Scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have fundraising tips relating to year-end giving, sharing impact, and nonprofit boards. Enjoy!

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Issue 121

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! This time next week, we will be upon the biggest fundraising day of the year, Giving Tuesday! I’m so excited for you all to witness the payoff of your hard work. I know your Giving Tuesday campaigns are simply fantastic!

In the meantime, scroll on down for this week’s selection of top fundraising content. We have fundraising tips relating to awareness campaigns, donor thank you letters, Google grants, and starting a nonprofit. Enjoy!

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Issue 120

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! The countdown continues. Can you believe Giving Tuesday is now two weeks away?

As we get closer and closer to the big day, don’t forget to check in with yourself. It’s a hectic time of year, which is all the more reason to take moments throughout the day to slow down. I know you all have great fundraising campaigns planned, and I hope they are even more successful than you anticipate. Take some time to sit back and admire your own work!

Scroll on down for some fundraising tips relating to virtual events, board member giving, and young donors. Here’s to another great week with this fundraising community!

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Issue 119

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! The Giving Tuesday countdown has begun, and we are exactly three weeks away from the big day.

While you’re preparing for the big donation ask, take a moment to reference this free 15-page Guide to Asking for Donations. The words you use matter even more than you’d think! Watch support for your nonprofit grow by improving your wording when asking for donations.

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to year-end fundraising, community engagement, best kept revenue secrets, and more. Enjoy!

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Issue 118

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Hopefully you’re coming back from a festive and spooky fall weekend feeling refreshed. Here we are at the start of November, just weeks away from the busiest part of the fundraising year. Take a deep breath, you got this!

To keep yourself on track, you can check out these top 10 tips for holiday fundraising success. And remember, we have a free resource to help you make the most of online fundraising year-round, not just during the “giving season.” You can download the Definitive Guide to Online Fundraising at any time.

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to hybrid galas, major donor meetings, the nonprofit SEO checklist, and more. Enjoy!

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Issue 117

With Giving Tuesday just over a month away, it’s time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. You can consider using matching gifts to make your donations go further. But whatever approach you take, remember to communicate authentically with your supporters— giving is inherently a very personal act!

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to Google Ad Grants, multichannel fundraising campaigns, and improved donor relations. Enjoy!

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Issue 116

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Have you taken some time to enjoy October? Over the weekend I had the chance to volunteer at a local community garden and prep some beds for end-of-the-season garlic planting. I even got to take a few green peppers home and make a soup to share with friends. However you choose to spend your autumn days, I hope you are able to slow down and be with loved ones!

Keeping up with the theme of Giving Tuesday prep, I wanted to share this helpful blog we wrote last year about Donor Retention After Giving Tuesday. Yes, that’s right— when planning your Giving Tuesday campaign, you should include the steps you want to engage your donors once the day has passed. It’s a lot to consider, but we break it down into some simple steps here!

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to email marketing, text to give, and donor acquisition. Enjoy!

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Issue 115

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! I hope this quarter has been off to a good start. I’m looking forward to watching you crush your year-end fundraising goals!

Here’s a pro-tip for the week. As you prepare for Giving Tuesday, consider creating a dedicated Giving Tuesday donation page. This allows you to adjust the wording/design to best appeal to online donors. It also simplifies tracking the results of your Giving Tuesday campaign, since the majority of your donations will flow through that page. Learn more about affordable fundraising tools for building donation pages.

Scroll on down for more great fundraising content relating to nonprofit boards, donor segmenting, and year-end campaigns. Cheering for you!

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