Issue 57

As we say goodbye to August and welcome September, I have my mind on all my favorite soothing fall activities— be it apple picking or gathering around a campfire with friends. Here in DC, we get a colorful display of autumn leaves, and I’m already noticing a few of them starting to change.

Amidst these calming images, I know that the change of seasons also means it’s time to brace for the most hectic time of the fundraising year. If there is anything the Fundraising Weekly can do to support you in this four month dash to year-end giving, please drop me a line! I will happily take content requests or any other feedback. And remember, you’ve got this!

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Issue 56

Happy Tuesday to all the fundraising experts, newbies, and learners of all levels! As we start to wrap up the summer, I hope you have some final fun plans on your calendars. Personally, I’m looking forward to a long weekend spent in France! But for now, back to business!

This week’s newsletter is complete with advice on how to source year-end stories (yes, you should already be thinking about those), ideas for how your board can fundraise, how to avoid burnout in the digital age, and more. Check it out!

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Issue 55

Happy Fundraising Weekly Tuesday! We recently picked up quite a few new subscribers, so I wanted to say, “Welcome to this community!” We are thrilled to continue growing and sharing the wealth of information around fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit success.

In the spirit of sharing knowledge, I’d like to highlight this awesome, free guide to online fundraising. (It may look familiar to some of you long-time Fundraising Weekly subscribers.) Check it out to learn all about the three key elements of effective fundraising— storytelling, relationships, and optimization. Enjoy!

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Issue 54

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope this week has been treating you kindly. It’s another travel week for me— I’ll be flying out of Lake Tahoe on Thursday! I’ve relished my time here with family and some top notch views, but I’m ready to get back to my home base, Washington, DC. I’ve got some fun celebratory actives planned for this weekend, and I hope good things await you all as well.

In this week’s newsletter, dig into some great information on nonprofit event management Learn some corporate partner strategies that hold up during a pandemic. Or determine if you are a “farmer” or a “magician” when it comes to fundraising. Enjoy!

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Issue 53

And this week’s Fundraising Weekly is coming to you live from…Lake Tahoe! That’s right, I have found my way back to the west coast to spend some time with family. I will be here for another week and a half, so if you are familiar with the area and want to send me some great hiking or restaurant recommendations, I am always excited for new experiences! Feel free to give me a reply.

As always, this newsletter has been carefully curated to ensure you have the latest and greatest on all things fundraising. There’s something for everyone, with topics like CRM systems for nonprofits, foundation grants, digital marketing, and the future of virtual events. Enjoy!

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Issue 52

It's incredible, but it’s true: today is the one year anniversary of the Fundraising Weekly! When I started this newsletter, I heard from fundraisers around the globe, all trying hard to stay afloat during an unprecedented global pandemic. It made sense to consolidate all the best practices I learned, all the great ideas to pivot fundraising events, and share them with the community.

A year later, and with an incredible and growing community of fundraising beginners and experts, I'm continually impressed with our community's ingenuity and creativity. It's been a pleasure to highlight the great work of fantastic fundraising professionals, consultants, and leaders, and I'm rolling up my sleeves for another great year knowledge sharing ahead of us.

Thank you for the opportunity to hop into your inbox every week. If there's anything I can do to make this newsletter more useful and impactful, just hit the Reply button and holler. Congratulations on joining me for this journey, let's keep up the good work!

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Issue 51

Here in the DC office, there have been hints of holiday music playing throughout the day. Though I initially struggled not to role my eyes (Christmas in July? Is this really necessary?), it did get me thinking about how this is usually around the time nonprofits start planning their big year-end fundraising campaigns. Maybe one or two songs isn’t such a bad idea to get into the season mindset. Thoughts to ponder!

This week, learn how to boost your volunteer retention, check out this fundraising summer reading list, or learn about the role of emojis in donor marketing! It’s great to see how the fundraising pros are keeping content fresh and relevant. Enjoy!

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Issue 50

When putting together the newsletter this week, I was excited to see that we have reached the benchmark of 50 editions of the Fundraising Weekly! Soon after, I realized something even more exciting: we are a mere 2 weeks away from our first ever anniversary. Where has all the time gone? Needless to say, I’ll be doing some joyful reflecting on this community.

So what’s cooking this week? A guide to making nonprofit taxes easy, warning signs that your capital campaign may be losing speed, how to utilize mobile apps in your fundraising. Oh, and don’t forget! Now is the time to start planning your year-end fundraiser.

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Issue 49

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! And to those of you who celebrated the Fourth of July, I hope you enjoyed some tasty food while sitting back to enjoy the fireworks. Personally, I devoured a Beyond burger, and WOW, I would never have known that it wasn’t meat. But I digress!

I’m happy to report that we’ve got another great haul of fundraising goodness for you this week. Learn how to rock text messaging appeals, make a plan to retain your new donors, or dive into the cryptocurrency frontier of fundraising!

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Issue 48

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Today I wanted to take a moment to highlight an incredible resource we recently added to our website. Did you know that the three key components of effective fundraising are storytelling, relationships, and optimization? Did you know that we have a free guide that takes a deep dive into each of these components?

We're so excited to share our Guide to Online Fundraising in a fresh and more accessible way! Check it out to learn the basics, and much more. And of course, enjoy perusing the wonderful list of fundraising gems we’ve highlighted below.

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