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| Page 1 of 41 | Previous | Next | NONPROFIT CONSULTANT BLOG NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Every Donor a Major Donor One question that's always likely to come up when I teach a workshop on fund development is, "How do you define a major donor?" People ask this to determine some sort of line in how to thank and care for their donors; where to set the bar in setting aside one group of donors for "special treatment." MORE >> | FUNDRAISING 123 DECEMBER 17, 2012 The 3 Things Your Donor Thank You Must Do Want to start the off on the right foot with your donors? Take the time to show your gratitude and to differentiate yourself in a way that advances your mission and deepens your relationships with donors. Try these three ways to wow your donors with your next thank you letter. That’s what the donor wants. Open the door. MORE >> | RECENT POSTS JUNE 19, 2013 | FUNDRAISING COACH
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| WILD WOMAN FUNDRAISING MAY 28, 2012  Which Donor Database is Right for YOU? And I tweeted about NTEN’s 2008 report on donor databases. Which Donor Database is Right for YOU? So hurrah! MORE >> | GET FULLY FUNDED JUNE 22, 2010 Donor relationships are like gardens… Here are some key points from this session: Donor relationships are like gardens. Good donor relationships are the key to successful fundraising. Loyal donors give again and again, keeping you from always searching for new donors. We can’t just speak AT our donors. Relationships build loyalty. MORE >> | GET FULLY FUNDED MARCH 9, 2010 Thank your donor 7 times There’s nothing more important than thanking our donors. We need to make sure donors know how much we appreciate them and their generosity. So thank your donor 7 times. Your quick response to a donor’s gift lets them know that you did in fact receive their gift and that you are glad to have it. Hand-written note card. MORE >> | GET FULLY FUNDED AUGUST 30, 2012 Help your donors feel warm and fuzzy and watch what happens Recently, I read this in one of his emails: We find that donors who give continuously for four years will continue giving if shown the proper appreciation and applause. And how do you encourage donors to increase their giving? What can you do TODAY to help your donors feel warm and fuzzy? Donor Relations General Fundraising MORE >> | | | | | | | |
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GET FULLY FUNDED | THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012 Help your donors feel warm and fuzzy and watch what happens
Recently, I read this in one of his emails: We find that donors who give continuously for four years will continue giving if shown the proper appreciation and applause. And how do you encourage donors to increase their giving? What can you do TODAY to help your donors feel warm and fuzzy? Donor Relations General Fundraising MORE >> -
NON PROFIT MARKETING 360 | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2013 Bad News: Donors Don’t Hang Around, Either
The only news that could make a 50% churn rate of development directors look good is the 73% attrition rate of first-time donors. Nonprofit Donor Retention (all donors) 41% Attrition 59%. The post Bad News: Donors Don’t Hang Around, Either appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing 360. MORE >> -
DON AKCHIN BLOG | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 What Donors Say - and What They Do
Another newly released donor study, the third annual Cygnus Donor Survey, provides fascinating statistics on what donors intend to do (give more), how they like to receive communications (online), and how much they are able to give (more than nonprofits asked for). donors research fundraising MORE >> -
KIVI'S NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS BLOG | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Making Progress on Thanking Donors
Several donors have called and said they look forward to my little personal notes of appreciation which I handwrite in the white space to the right of my signature. Six months ago I did this with a new donor and it blew her away. Our Executive Director also sends a personal letter to any donor that gives over $500. Great! MORE >> -
GET FULLY FUNDED | THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011 Make tax time easy for your donors
I’m a huge advocate of making things easy for your donors. Something you can do this month (January) is to send your donors a summary of their giving for last year. As a donor who really believes in this nonprofit, I’m excited to see what they do this year. It’s all about making it easiy for your donors. MORE >>
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- 14 Ways to Report Back to Your Donors KIVI'S NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS BLOG | TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012
- How To Retain 70% Of New Donors THE AGITATOR | THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011
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- Small to Middle Donors and Obama A SMALL CHANGE | WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010
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- Let Those You Serve Tell Their Own Stories DON AKCHIN BLOG | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
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- Why Donors Drop Out THE AGITATOR | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2013
- Your Donors Trust You, But Do You Trust Your Donors? WILD WOMAN FUNDRAISING | FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010
- Make Event Donors Your Next Organizational Donors KIVI'S NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
- When is a donor not a donor? GET FULLY FUNDED | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011
- Donor Trust THE AGITATOR | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
- Where Major Donors Are Trending (And How You Can Respond) DON AKCHIN BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013
- Whom Do You Serve: Donor or Organization? A SMALL CHANGE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
- Empathy builds deep connections with donors DONOR POWER BLOG | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2009
- 8 Tips to Strengthen Your Database to Help Build a Strong Donor Base FUNDRAISING 123 | MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009
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- Review Experts A SMALL CHANGE | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- The 4 Key Qualities of Amazing Thank You Letters FUNDRAISING 123 | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2012
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- 10 Ways To Build Donor Loyalty THE AGITATOR | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013
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- 11 Elements of Fierce Loyalty to Keep Your Donors WILD WOMAN FUNDRAISING | MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2012
- The ABCs of Relationship-Building Conversations GET FULLY FUNDED | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
- New and Improved! The Authoritative Guide to Low-Cost Donor Management Software DON AKCHIN BLOG | MONDAY, JULY 4, 2011
- How do you turn an accidental donor into an ally? Part 1 WILD WOMAN FUNDRAISING | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
- Your donor is ticked off: Now what? DONOR POWER BLOG | TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2009
- An Ask is An Ask A SMALL CHANGE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012
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- Donor Retention Survey Results THE AGITATOR | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011
- How to Get Your Donors More Engaged A SMALL CHANGE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
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- How The Everyday Donor Can Become A Major Ally In Your Nonprofit Surviving This Economy SEEKING GRANT MONEY TODAY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009
- Majority of Donors Prefer Online to Print KIVI'S NONPROFIT COMMUNICATIONS BLOG | WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011
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- How can you get 100 more donors in 90 days? WILD WOMAN FUNDRAISING | FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
- Donor gets dumped over dumb donation GET FULLY FUNDED | TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2009
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- Truths & Myths About Online Donors THE AGITATOR | SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
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- New and Improved! The Authoritative Guide to Low-Cost Donor Management Software NON PROFIT MARKETING 360 | SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
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- The Long Ask A SMALL CHANGE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
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