Retention rates have been down for non-profits since 2008 and are not improving at 46%. 8 out of 10 New Donors now only give one gift and are gone! Here are strategies and tactics to reverse that retention rate now!
How do you make your donor “Asks”? Does it unnerve you or are you ready to go with enthusiasm, energy, and confidence? I just finished reading ASKING by Jerold Panas and loved it and share some of his Asking advice with you in this video. Have great questions for 25% of Ask appointment and 75% […]
The Donor Journey begins with that first donation! Did you know that Individual donors account for 72% of all giving? Just think of how much more you could raise if you could retain and upgrade all of your donors. The sky is the limit! It is essential that you take the necessary steps to not […]
Is Your Donation Page perfection right now? Is it ready to receive some Valentines Love? Since it’s February, are you getting ready to send out some love in a donors Valentines direct mail piece or email? Certainly hope you’re not passing up this wonderful loving storytelling opportunity to spread your goodwill and good deeds. Takeaway […]
As Development peeps, we must make it a resolution to get out and meet with community thought leaders, the key mover and shakers in our region, with a well-prepared short passionate ‘who we are’ presentation! They may never be your donor, they may never be your board member, but you do want them to know […]
Would you believe that a single thank you note to a group of donors brought in an extra $450,000 to FOOD FOR THE POOR? Watch now and see how Executive Director, Angel Aloma, did it! Blockbuster Fundraising offers this as the first great 2017 Fundraising Tip for YOU! Watch this video and then read 20 […]
After viewing this Daily Tip and reading John Haydon’s blog (http://www.johnhaydon.com/email-subject-line-examples/) you will be thinking about sending out more than one email on Dec 31st as well as revamping your subject lines! Keep It going because these last 9 days of 2016 fundraising are tremendously important and you can tweak your emails for super success! […]
We’re down to the wire now, only 10 days left for 2016 fundraising. Joy has 10 tips for you now to make each of these 10 days super successful! Keep it going! You’re headed for blockbuster fundraising results!
4 wonderful points about Donor Christmastime communications from Jeff Brooks and a beautiful example of before/after Donor Thank You from Roger Craver. Doesn’t get any better than that for expert advice and just in time for your year-end fundraising success! http://www.theagitator.net/ http://www.futurefundraising
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS might have more play in 2016 due to “financial advisors suggesting them to their clients with a greater sense of urgency because of possible federal tax changes next year.” ( Gail MarkJarvis, Chicago Tribune). What can you do now to prepare and participate in this newer Circle of Giving participant?
There’s still time in 2016 for awesome donor emails and these 5 tactics will give you super incentive to get out there and go! 10% of all giving takes place the last 3 days of the year so be ready with emails that pull the heartstrings!
Make your December Emails count big with these 4 tips! Make them Personal! Inspire you donors! Integrate these emails with your year-end theme. Laser focus on your year-end ask! Lots more for your email year-end success!