Issue 99

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Before you know it, you’ll be swept up in year-end fundraising prep! Take a moment to sit back and strategize. This week’s newsletter focuses on the big picture. Prioritizing storytelling over metrics. Focusing on your donor’s emotional connection to a campaign. Understanding major gifts systems. Maintaining your donor pipeline. Here’s what you should understand before you dig in to the details of that next big fundraising push!

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Issue 98

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

This newsletter is all about being PREPARED. Tax season may be over but do you need to brush up on types of Form 990s? Did you know that postage rates will increase in July but there are steps you can take now to save on direct mail fundraising? Think it’s too early too early to start thinking about Giving Tuesday? Think again!

Read on for some great tips and strategies that will keep you in your best fundraising shape year round!

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Issue 97

Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! It’s no secret that I love a good newsletter! :) One of the articles we highlight this week explores 10 ways to encourage engagement with your nonprofit newsletter. You can share an impact story, interview a donor, curate some resources for the community you serve, or leverage the content you’re already sharing on your social media platforms! You know…I just might be taking some notes!

Scroll on down for more excellent fundraising and nonprofit content. Let me know what stands out!

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Issue 96

Believe it or not, June starts tomorrow! This season has been flying by, but I’m going to credit that to a fantastic couple of busy months. I hope your spring has been as refreshing and motivating as mine has been. Fundraisers stay busy all year round, but I know this time can be restorative before the huge year-end fundraising prep begins over the summer. Wishing you all the best!

In this week’s Fundraising weekly, learn how inflation can impact giving, build a successful fiscal year-end fundraising campaign, or take charge of major donor asks!

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Issue 95

Did you know that when it comes to investing in fundraising strategies, it can be helpful to organize said strategies into three major categories? Direct marketing programs, relationship fundraising programs, and events/campaigns all require different tools/levels of investment. Once you’ve organized your strategies, there are some straightforward steps you can take to budget for your fundraising expenses. Is your interest peaked?

Scroll on down to more about investing/budgeting when it comes to fundraising— and so much more!

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Issue 94

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! I’m happy to see this community continue to grow, so I wanted to say, “Welcome!!” to our newcomers and, “Thanks for sticking around!!” to our loyal subscribers. We are thrilled to continue spreading knowledge around fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit success with you all.

In the spirit of sharing knowledge, I’d like to highlight this awesome free guide to online fundraising. This is one of our greatest guides to date. Check it out to learn all about the three key elements of effective fundraising— storytelling, relationships, and optimization. Enjoy!

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Issue 93

As a fundraiser, your life is busy! Sticking to the fundraising basics and proven strategies is never a bad idea, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed. But! It is also important to expand your fundraising horizons. Have you ever considered cryptocurrency? Are you actively deepening your conversations with donors? Do you know what sorts of questions to ask before starting your next fundraising job? Our newsletter tackles these subjects and more!

Hope you all have a wonderful week!

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Issue 92

Happy May, Fundraisers! We are now well into spring, my favorite time of the year, and Washington, DC has been absolutely vibrant with new life. I’ve been doing my best to enjoy some time outdoors before DC turns into a swamp for the summer!

This week’s newsletter is packed with great fundraising content. Learn how to break out of organizational silos, test your nonprofit value proposition, or create a system for scoring donor engagement. What are your waiting for? Dig in!

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Issue 91

Does your org have a LinkedIn profile— do you know what sorts of content you should be sharing and engaging with? Have you considered finding corporate partners for your nonprofit? Are you facing barriers to connecting with your donor base? Have you lost your sense of wonder when it comes to fundraising— it is hard work after all! If you have faced any of these questions, I have great news for you! These are just a few of the topics covered in this week’s newsletter.

Scroll on down to learn something new! And have a great week!

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Issue 90

It’s that time of the week once more! Time to level up on your fundraising skills and learn from industry experts. Want to improve your online donation forms and optimize virtual gifts? Need to better engage with the Millennials and Get Zs (hint: connect with their activism)? Or if you are just getting started, we have an article on how to succeed in your first year of fundraising at a startup nonprofit. Wherever you are in your career, the Fundraising Weekly has your back!

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