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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money

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But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Heres how you can shift your focus from raising money to forging deeper connections in a crisis. Let donors know where the money is going and where it is still needed. Show the images.

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How to Show Donors the Impact of Their Donations to Your Nonprofit

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After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference. When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause.

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5 Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Social Good

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In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. The Guardian goes on to note that this may not feel like a huge loss in your day-to-day life, but it accumulates to 49 days per year spent on your phone. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in together.

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7 tips for managing your investments in a volatile market

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Theres no promise of fiscal unicorns and rainbows when we get to the other end of this trade warbut before you cash out your 401(k) and bury the money in your backyard, keep these important facts in mind. But investors in the 1930s saw their money lose value in the crash and then lose more value from the tariff wars.

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3 Emerging Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits

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There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status. In the last few decades, telethons were a valuable tool for raising money for nonprofit organizations. For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition.

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How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit

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But big goals cost big money. Some founders are able to contribute a chunk of money in the early days to set up the infrastructure (and that’s ok), but to bring in the consistent money needed to fund big dreams, you have to get comfortable asking others to pitch in financially. Where do you start? Then, draft a plan.

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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement 

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Then I realized that our donor engagement strategy—or lack thereof—was rooted in a “scarcity mindset”: Not only were we reaching out to donors with a sense of urgency and desperation, we felt uncomfortable asking for money; donors can sense that discomfort. Despite these difficulties, we built up our resilience and kept our culture intact.

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