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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Key Takeaway #2: Spotlight Your Mission as the ‘Hero’ In the book, Ogilvy realized in a flash of insight that taste was irrelevant for whiskey – it was brand image alone that motivated purchases. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Lean into what works.

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Donor Segmentation | Comprehensive Guide + Tips for Success

Bloomerang

Donor segmentation has been shown to help organizations increase their donor retention, which is a key metric for growing and sustainable fundraising. Stop sending the same generic gift acknowledgments or event invitations to every single person in your donor database. How segmentation impacts retention. Dear Edward, .

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