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November 19, 2022

The complete step-by-step festival planning guide for nonprofits

…you host a festival. Consider the following ideas to thank different supporter groups: Hand-written thank you cards for volunteers Thank you emails for event attendees and donors Gift baskets and…

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February 5, 2025

Stewardship Tactics That Are Sure To Keep Donors Tied To Your Cause

Thanking creates loyalty Did you know that 53% of donors stop giving because they feel unappreciated, and 41% cite lack of acknowledgment or thanks as their reason? Conversely, loyal donors…

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June 12, 2020

Stewardship is the Strategy

…everybody all the time. “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Oh, this is done. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” And what could possibly go wrong? Here I…

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November 16, 2023

Let Volunteers Shine (And Inspire Gifts) On GivingTuesday

…both groups. Ultimately those who were thanked gave £20 (about $25 USD) MORE than those who were not thanked. To make it even more mission-friendly, Meredith explained that those results…

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January 4, 2021

How To Close Gifts Via Strategic Zoom Or Telephone Fundraising Appeals

…XYZ Charity. Do you have a moment to talk?” Use your own name and the donor’s name to make the conversation personal.) Say thank you (for whatever they do or…

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January 15, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Heartfelt Memorial Donation Notification Letter

…their loved one if they want to send their own thank-you messages to these individuals. You can show the impact of memorial gifts. Summarizing the number of gifts your organization…

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March 19, 2025

Why Donors Stop Giving—And How To Win Them Back For Good

…appeal that celebrates them for being monthly donors. Lapsed donors should get a lased donor welcome back thank-you call and thank-you letter that celebrates their return, as seen in the…

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October 17, 2025

21 Best Nonprofit CRM Solutions to Manage Supporters in 2026

…organization: Save time through automation. A robust CRM platform can automate processes such as transferring donor data from your donation page to your donor database, sending thank-you emails and donation…

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November 25, 2025

The year-end fundraising secret nobody uses

…suggested amount and jot, “Thank you for making a difference!” These micro-touches humanize your message and double your chances of it landing in a pile marked “To Do” instead of…

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February 3, 2020

3 Strategies to Find a Fundraising Role for Every Board Member

…tasks easy. Give board members sample thank you notes and thank you call scripts. Give them a tour template. Coach them through a donor meeting. Here’s a free resource on…

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April 17, 2020

[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Communicate a Fundraising Event Cancellation

…me back. I’d love to chat with you in person! Thank you so much for your ongoing support. It truly means more than words can express.” This is no time…

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July 10, 2025

Turning the Summer Slump Around: Engage Donors During the Off-Season

…2. They are never thanked for their gift. Summer is a perfect time to go above and beyond in expressing appreciation. Send handwritten notes, personal thank-you videos, or surprise thank-you…

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August 6, 2021

The Science of Philanthropic Psychology

…our blessings, and we’re so thankful.” We are so thankful. We are bending our knees, thankful. We’re taking our volunteers working overtime out, thankful. We put you before ourselves, thankful….

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May 27, 2014

7 Things You Must Do to Salvage Your Annual Fundraising

…carefully planned in advance. This means calling your donors to thank them or having your board write hand-written notes on a newsletter. It means sending an unexpected thank-you letter to…

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June 3, 2016

How to Recover When Your Nonprofit is in the Red

…session. So thanks, everyone. Rebecca, a final thanks to you. I hope you had as much as I did. Rebecca: Thanks. Thanks, Steven. Bye everyone. Steven: I just want to…

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March 7, 2017

Planning A Capital Campaign: The Essential First Steps

…time, even if they decide not to give. Of course, if they do make a donation, express your gratitude! Thank them in person, send them a handwritten thank you note,…

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August 15, 2017

How to Think Like a Donor in 1 Hour

…of crammed into thank everybody like a kitchen sink kind of thank you. So here’s a makeover. Your $100 donation will give us a cancer patient or gave if this…

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March 14, 2020

12 Questions You Can Ask Donors AFTER They Say Yes

…there. Andy, thank you. We will have you back if you are ready and willing. You always have an open invitation at our table. So thank you for doing this….

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March 5, 2018

Simple Development Systems Every Fundraiser Can Use

…Pamela. This is super fun. Pamela:Well, thank you. Thanks for having me. Steven:And thanks to all of you for taking . . . yeah. You guys took an hour out…

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July 18, 2019

Employee Turnover: The One Thing Keeping Your Nonprofit Stuck

…Mazarine: Yeah, thanks. Wow. Thank you. Really appreciate coming back here. It’s super fun, always. Steven: Oh, yeah, we always have fun. We’ve done some great sessions in the past,…