An important fundraising communication goal: Does your fundraising communication deepen engagement & maximize the relationships you already have?
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Continue readingThe best way to add money to the bottom line of your fundraising event is through corporate sponsors. It’s simple really: The more sponsors you have, the more money you’ll net. You’ll also gain credibility as you promote your event because of the businesses already supporting it as sponsors. Having sponsors means
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Continue readingConnecting with your supporters doesn’t have to be a huge project or take lots of time. To be effective it MUST be simple, powerful, and mission-centered.
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Continue reading“It’s like you don’t understand me at all.” I bet you’ve said that at some point in your life. Or heard it. It’s frustrating when you feel misunderstood. We tend to leave or end relationships when the other person doesn’t get us. Heck, I left a marriage years ago because my
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Continue readingIf your budget is short on money for fresh flowers for auction centerpieces, here is a colorful, creative alternative. These roses were made from paper.
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Donor stewardship is what happens in the relationship-building activity and the communication process after a gift has been received.
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Continue readingNot all funders use the same grantmaking process. Trying to figure out what they want from you, in order to apply for a grant, can be daunting. Some have applications they want you to complete. Others want you to submit proposals. Then, there are those that require a Letter of Inquiry – or
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Continue readingAn excellent question I recently received from a small fundraising shop: We now have a fundraising committee, who should they report to?
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Continue readingThe tangible benefit of planning a fundraising auction is the money raised. But let’s consider some INTANGIBLE benefits of auctions. What might they be?
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My eBook Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign is the most downloaded resource offered on Ignited Fundraising. I’m so honored that thousands of people have sought out my words of encouragement and advice to help them do their important work. That’s why I took the time to update this popular eBook with even more content and all-new stories, plus a fresh design. I’m so thrilled with the new updates and I’m sure you will be too!
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