A new kind of giving day that shines the spotlight on donor advised funds (DAFs) is coming! October 10 is the first-ever DAFday. Learn more about the DAFday movement, how to participate and why you should. Plus, uncover 10 reasons why DAFs are perfect for your donors. Continue reading Get Ready for DAFday, the Ultimate 10/10 Celebration!
Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day® with highlights, updates and stories from some of the nonprofits helping to make beating cancer possible. Continue reading Celebrating Cancer Survivorship and Nonprofits Who Help Make It Possible
Learn from your nonprofit fundraising colleagues in this three-part series as they share real-world stories, address common challenges they face, and offer actionable insights.Continue reading How Trust Transforms: Heartwarming Stories from Nonprofit Leaders
Did you see the eclipse on Monday? It was a short moment in time that felt meaningful to millions across North America. The experience will likely be one many remember for years to come. What about your nonprofit? Are you creating moments like these for your donors? Are you asking your donors about their special moments? Grabbing on to those small, special moments with donors can leave an enduring impact on your donor and your nonprofit. Continue reading How to Nurture the Beauty of Small yet Special Moments With Your Donors
Steer donor conversations away from objections and towards successful gift commitments by navigating the ‘big but’ with confidence and empathy, ensuring fruitful interactions every time. Continue reading How to Avoid the Big ‘But’ When Talking to Donors About Making a Gift
Amp up your social media engagement game. Integrate your online presence seamlessly, communicate your mission authentically, and collaborate with your community for long-lasting donor relationships.Continue reading 3 Ways To Build Better Donor Relationships Using Social Media
Every nonprofit fundraiser needs it, wants it, is looking for it…any opportunity to make a meaningful connection with their donors or prospects. We have some thoughts—17 dates in 2024 (and 2 months and 1 week) that are perfect for connecting with your supporters. Continue reading Your 2024 Calendar: Important Dates for Planned Giving Fundraisers to Celebrate
How do you get your donors and prospect to believe in their worth? By redefining “worth” and “value” and employing these four strategies. Continue reading Getting Donors to Believe in Their Worth: 4 Tips and Why It’s Worth It
Show your donors love this National Philanthropy Day with five easy ways to say thanks. Get practical tips, powerful statistics to share, and free social images to show your appreciation. Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Say Thank You to Donors Today—on National Philanthropy Day!
Prevent the eye roll and irritation that comes with donor fatigue. Instead of exhausting your donors with
too much, too often—energize them with thoughtfully timed, customized appeals and by forging
genuine relationships that respect and benefit one another. Continue reading Worried Your Donors Are Tired of Hearing From You? 4 Tips to Prevent It
A topic you talk about every day gets its time to shine in a few weeks! That’s right, National Estate Planning Awareness Week is almost here. Take advantage of the attention NEPAW brings by providing your supporters with focused estate planning education and the tools they need to get started. Continue reading DON’T MISS THIS: Estate Planning Awareness Week Is October 16-22
Navigating end-of-life discussions with a diverse donor pool may require different approaches. Learn from experts who share unique insights and strategies to tackle this sensitive topic, resulting in meaningful connections and impactful legacies. Continue reading DEI in Planned Giving: Talking About Death with Donors of Diverse Backgrounds
How do you best steward donors? Successful stewardship is more than a skill—it’s a heartful journey. Discover how empathy can be your guiding light in building meaningful donor relationships. Continue reading Here’s the #1 Quality You Need for Successful Donor Stewardship. (Plus, Tips to Do It Right.)
How do you forge lasting relationships with your donors? With emotion. Discover 5 proven strategies to harness the emotional core of your mission and drive impact. Continue reading I’m Not Crying, You’re Crying! 5 Powerful Ways You Can Use Emotion to Connect With Your Donors
Our inboxes flooded with an average of 121 emails each day, presenting a steep challenge for nonprofit fundraisers: standing out amongst the overwhelming deluge of emails. Learn four strategies to get donors to read (and act on!) your emails. Continue reading 4 Strategies for Creating Emails Your Donors Will Read and Act On
