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The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring.
Kindful
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!
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Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 19, 2024
Preferred donation and communication channels: Knowing donors’ preferred methods of giving (online donations, mailed checks, text-to-give) ensures a convenient donation process. Likewise, understanding how donors prefer to be contacted (email, phone, text, mail, social media) helps them see your communication.
Bloomerang
JUNE 25, 2024
Look at your recent emails and direct mail to donors. Summer’s a more relaxed time for stewardship phone calls and voicemail messages, handwritten notes, coffee meetups, and porch parties – with no asks. Now’s also a good time to tell your impact stories! Review your recurring messages, like thank-you emails and welcome series.
Kindful
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Pick up the phone and call them.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 3, 2022
Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses).
Achieve
JANUARY 6, 2021
Knowing your beneficiaries’ needs and stories will inspire your year-end creative direction. . You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”. Donors should be exposed to the solicitation story through various approaches. . Extend the narrative of the story across multiple solicitations. .
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