Resource type: webinar January 28, 2022 Beware of Bigfoot: Appreciating Donor Differences …Happy Thanksgiving. Well, thanks to everyone who joined us. Have a great rest of your day. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday and weekend. Bye now. Larry C. Johnson: Bye, bye….
Resource type: webinar June 27, 2014 A Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Planning …a final thank– you to you and thanks to everyone for joining us, for taking about a half hour to 40 minutes out of your busy day. You will be…
Resource type: webinar May 16, 2015 Project Planning to Win Grants …an interesting topic there. Thanks for being here and thanks for taking an hour out of your day. Like I said before, I will sending out the recording and the…
Resource type: Product December 1, 2025 AI Prompt Library Enhance donor thank-you emails with meaningful personalization. Role: You are a Communications & Development Manager. Context: You are currently using generic templates to send donor thank-you emails, but you want…
Resource type: webinar May 21, 2021 First Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning, Now! …great. Thank you for the . . . yes and some resistance. The board doesn’t want to work on it. Thank you for the responses in the chat. I wanted…
Resource type: webinar February 11, 2016 How Behavioural Economics Impacts Fundraising …us, my friend. Leah: Sounds good. Thanks very much, Steven. Hi, everyone. Thanks for joining us today. I’m very pleased to see we have so many people online. Given the…
Resource type: webinar February 19, 2016 Gauging The Effectiveness of Fundraising Events …the East Coast and good morning if you are on the West Coast or somewhere in between. Thanks for being here for today’s webinar: “The Party’s Over – Special Event…
Resource type: webinar September 20, 2016 Crafting Your Nonprofit Event Appeal Story …you go ahead and get us started, my friend? Kristin: Great. Thanks, Steven. Thanks for that amazing tee-up. So at Swaim Strategies, we believe that our events are beautiful, dynamic…
Resource type: webinar September 25, 2017 Digital Copywriting Tips for Fundraisers from Tom Ahern …Thank you all for joining us. Steven: Yeah. Thank you. Yeah, definitely. I want to thank all of you, almost 300 of you for taking time out of your day…
Resource type: article June 5, 2024 How to run a silent auction: 10 simple steps for success …can tie your items together and make your event more memorable. Consider theme options like Winter Wonderland, Summer Splash, or Outdoor Adventure. 4. Select an auction platform. Thanks to advancements…
Resource type: article August 12, 2025 Don’t pitch, connect: 10 smart moves for first donor meetings …on for an additional 35 minutes.” 9. Express gratitude when saying goodbye Say thank you. Shake hands. Recap next steps. Mention something you enjoyed. Example: “Oh, and thank you for…
Resource type: guide August 30, 2024 Habitat for Humanity Thank You Letter Penelope Burk’s annual donor survey reveals that 90% of donors consider the thank you letter the most important communication from nonprofits. Learn how to ensure your thank you letters leave…
Resource type: article October 9, 2025 Mastering donor objections: a simple 3-step process …say “Yes,” “No,” or you will have to take some form of “next steps.” Yes. If a donor says “Yes,” express your gratitude and thank them for the gift. Next,…
Resource type: article December 22, 2022 Consultant round up: New Year’s tips for fundraisers …Chief Marketing Officer of Mighty Citizen, and founder of Creative Suitcase Two words: give thanks! Especially as you enter a new year, giving thanks is paramount to setting your organization…
Resource type: article September 2, 2024 [ASK AN EXPERT] How To Tell A Compelling Fundraising Story …You’ll use it on a thank-you landing page, thank-you email, thank-you letter, newsletter, impact report, gratitude (annual) report, or anyplace else you honor donors and showcase the transformational power of…
Resource type: article August 31, 2022 Nonprofit storytelling: the quick and no-nonsense guide …over his head thanks to our organization’s work.” “Jim now has a roof over his head thanks to your support!” See the difference? That subtle change is an invitation to…
Resource type: article November 7, 2025 When your fundraising appeal is already good, what else can you do to increase response? …folks’ appeals? You can have a volunteer or staff person do this. Just something simple like: “Thanks for your support. It means a lot!” “You make all the difference!” “Your…
Resource type: article August 25, 2023 A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm: Thoughtful And Passionate Gifts …donor individually. Let them know with a handwritten thank you note, or a personalized email, text, or video. If you are larger, think about what these thoughtful donors, collectively, make…
Resource type: article February 18, 2025 The hidden challenges of donor retention—and how to fix them …a thank-you, yet 70% don’t expect one. Donors are 39% more likely to give again if they receive a thank-you call within 48 hours. How to fix it: Automate personal…
Resource type: article December 4, 2020 4 Ways Board Members Can Raise Money Without Making the Ask …— thanking the donor and maintaining a relationship that keeps the donor connected to the organization. Sadly, I’ve experienced too many organizations that don’t thank their donors. They take for…