Issue 84

Happy Tuesday! Ever wondered exactly how much your nonprofit should be spending on advertising? Or if you should consider using fundraising ambassadors? Not every org has the budget for these strategies, but they are always worth looking at. Peruse some tips in this Fundraising Weekly. Plus, keep things light and check out that blog post of different kinds of fundraising errors— you’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll learn how to keep it all in perspective.

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Issue 83

Hey wonderful fundraiser! Welcome to March, with the promises of spring just around the corner. Here in DC, we had our last sunset before 6pm for the season just days ago. On to more warmth and sunshine!

Keep reading for this week’s pick of the best fundraising content. We have great topics like 2022 economic considerations for fundraisers, how to balance your appeal messaging, and even what Wordle can teach us about fundraising! I’m certain some of you have been enjoying that trend!

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Issue 82

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Here in DC, spring seems to be right around the corner. The past few weeks, we have been teased by 60 degree weather followed by snow storms less than 24 hours later— it’s hard to keep up! But I’m looking forward to more consistent warmth.

Read on for some great fundraising content about upgrading your monthly donors, measuring your community connections, and building a prospect management system. Enjoy!

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Issue 81

I hope you all are enjoying the aftermath of Superbowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day festivities! This Fundraising Weekly is coming at you loaded with helpful tips and trends. Check out the top fundraising trends to watch in 2022, online fundraising tips you may not know about, and how to improve your donor communication. And don’t forget to take a look at that last post— yes, even fundraisers need to make time for vacation!

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Issue 80

Happy Tuesday fundraisers! I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who tuned in to the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics this weekend! I caught a bit of the women’s hockey, speed skating, and skiathlon events. Do you have a favorite Winter Olympics sport? Please share. I’m sure we can find some way to relate it back to fundraising…

Keep scrolling for some great fundraising content from the social benefit sector. Revisit some virtual fundraiser tips, learn the essential elements of a major gift program, or review the legal requirements when it comes to giving. Dig in!

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Issue 79

Happy February! And Happy Lunar New Year! If your January was busy, take this as an opportunity to check in and center yourself for the year to come. Luckily, we have new beginnings and new chances to set goals and reflect on growth all the time.

No shortage of inspiration in this edition of the Fundraising Weekly! Learn how to apply job interview skills to fundraising, measure the ROI of your nonprofit’s stories, or boost your online engagement with some digital advocacy. Enjoy!

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Issue 75

Welcome to the new year, fundraisers! It feels good to be starting fresh, even if our first big snowstorm of the season has slowed things down a bit over here in DC. But a gentle start to the year may just be the best way in.

I hope you were able to rest and enjoy the holidays, and I hope you’ve been staying healthy and safe as we navigate another wave of illness. My thoughts are with you all.

Scroll down for some awesome fundraising content to get your minds turning with ideas for 2022!

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Issue 73

Whew! Here we are, rounding the final quarter of 2021. I hope you have found some time to rest amidst holiday celebrations, year-end fundraising, and prep for 2022. We’re so close. Hoping you and your loved ones stay healthy, safe, and well-rested.

In our penultimate Fundraising Weekly of 2021, we dive into fundraising tips to end the year strong, major gift challenges for the year ahead, how to master monthly giving, and more. Dig in!

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Issue 72

Happy Tuesday! This weekend, as I was walking around the DC holiday market in Penn Quarter, churro in one hand, gifts for my family in the other, I was reflecting on some of my favorite seasonal traditions. Whether you like to take holiday light tours, make old family recipes, or simply enjoy time away from your computer, I hope you are looking forward to something in these final few weeks. They are sure to fly by!

For this week’s newsletter, we take a look at practical strategies for retaining donors after Giving Tuesday, explore why you should consider a communications calendar, and forecast fundraising trends to follow in 2022. Enjoy!

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Issue 70

Today’s the day! Giving Tuesday is here and all of your hard work, tedious plans, and strategies are about to pay off. Though today may be the single most important calendar day for fundraisers, we know that it is only the beginning of the mad dash to the end of the year. Remember to slow down, connect with loved ones, and enjoy some delicious food when you can!

If you have a spare moment in your busy day, I hope you’ll check out some of these awesome blog articles and resources— the learning never stops! Wishing you all much fundraising success!

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