What if you knew going into the fall that you will exceed your annual fundraising goals? Impossible you say? Not really. Just like athletes focus for years refining their skills to be better, successful fundraisers are always working to be better. On August 3 the folks at Grant Station are…
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Continue readingYes, it’s the first week of June, and we’re talking about your year-end fundraising appeals. It’s never to early to start planning.
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Continue readingIt’s Mission Moment Monday. I’ve got a story to share to remind you why regular communication equals more money. As year-end giving season heats up ask yourself, have we done everything we could to ensure our supporters are ready to give at inspiring levels? Or do we simple expect them to give again because they’ve given […]
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Continue readingAs I mentioned a few months ago, doing your work alone IS harder. Really, it is. That’s why I’m inviting you to spend the next eight weeks with me. I know exactly what it is that will help you have the most successful fall fundraising season possible.
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Continue readingTwo days. Nearly 40 storytelling and communication experts.
Over 500 people in attendance. More inspiring nonprofit stories shared than I can ever remember!
I was honored to participate in the third annual Nonprofit Storytelling Conference last week. The conference was AMAZING.
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Continue readingYou already know sharing stories in your fall appeal is a “must do.”
But what story will you share?
Here are 6 recommendations for choosing a unique and compelling story.
These examples come from working watching organizations raise more money by sharing different types of stories during my 30+ years of helping nonprofit organizations raise $300 million from individual donors.
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Continue readingKeeping up with the tsunami of information available to help do our jobs better can be a never-ending adventure. One of the reasons I write my Fire Starters blog is to help keep a lookout for excellent resources for you. A recent post from the always wise, Sarah Durham, Principal and Founder at Big Duck is […]
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