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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

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. The Four Categories of Stories You Should be Collecting.

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9 Ways To Thank Your Volunteers This Giving Season

Kindful

As you’ve likely seen, volunteers can have a tremendous impact on the work you’re able to do. . There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. Treat volunteers to a meal. Have an appreciation party.

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Super Supporters: The Volunteer Who Gave $10,000

Bloomerang

Lola’s story: Turning volunteers into super supporters When Lola Woods went into the Idaho Youth Ranch thrift store she wasn’t thinking about runaway or homeless youth. When she got home Lola went to their website to sign up to volunteer. Every week she looked forward to her volunteer shift.

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The Art Of Attraction: Engaging Volunteers In A Purpose-Driven Era

Bloomerang

In the vast landscape of nonprofit operations, volunteers are the unsung heroes who fuel the engine of change and community service. Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. Why does your mission matter?

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How To Make Summer Your Fundraising Super Season

Bloomerang

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! Dip into your most heartwarming narratives and craft a summer newsletter full of good news. Whatever you do, don’t fall silent!

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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

It’s draining when a nonprofit asks and asks and asks some more for you to give money, buy an event ticket, donate stuff, volunteer, and so on – especially when they aren’t giving you any feel-good stuff in between. This is why a well-done newsletter , updates, and warm touches are so critical. But you know what?

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Segmentation Simplified: How to Use Your Donor Data to Enhance Your Marketing

Get Fully Funded

Likewise, understanding how donors prefer to be contacted (email, phone, text, mail, social media) helps them see your communication. Engagement: Engagement metrics like event attendance, volunteering, email opens, and social media interactions highlight active and passive supporters. Ask donors directly about their preferences.

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