It is important to express to your potential donors how their giving directly impacts your vision/ mission. Telling donors how important they are to reaching your goals reinforces how meaningful they are to you. It connects them to your goals and successes, which is why updates are also vital to preserving your donor base. 3 […]
Personalization is an essential way to build relationships with your donors to support long-term fundraising goals. People are much more likely to pay attention and feel appreciated when their needs and interests are addressed. Just think, are you more likely to read a communication that says “Dear Valued Supporter” or “Dear [Your Name]”? Using your […]
The end of the school year is fast approaching, to the delight of students and teachers as well. The curriculum is wrapping up, grades are being tallied, and vacation plans are being booked… but is there still a little more work to be done? There are many reasons to campaign at the end of the […]
Since we’ve already discussed ways to make fundraising more creative and engaging, let’s take a look at how to actively involve and engage your donors in your campaigns. Genuine connection and engagement with your donor base is a key component to helping them stay invested in the mission and needs of your school, church, or […]
Do you struggle with creative fundraising ideas? Stuck in the rut of finding the right gifts to sell or avoiding the same fundraiser that everyone has done for the past 20, 30, 40 years? Finding creative ways to ask for donations can be difficult. For years, schools and organizations across the country have relied on commerce […]