Donor Loyalty and Retention are really on our minds in 2019, especially after perusing the latest fundraising data from FEP report. So how about this idea, cultivating donor loyalty, building retention, and all the while, building a planned giving marketing program? Sound super efficient and rewarding to you at the smaller nonprofit shops? Stand by […]
CLEAN UP WITH WEBSITE SPRING SPRUCE-UP TIPS
A Good Fundraising Spring Cleaning Includes Going Over Your Website With New Energy and Zest
Mysteries of Great Major Gift Fundraising Revealed
If you’re a Major Gift Officer there’s one thing you know for sure! RELATIONSHIPS RULE! Today we review top tips from the experts about building fabulous major gift relationships, how to do it and why their process works!
Give #GivingTuesday Your Attention Now
It may be September 25th, but more than that, it is the date that means only 98 days of 2018 fundraising left! Wow! Are you ready for the final 100 days, do you have your timeline and action plan for each week ready? At Blockbuster, we think this week of September is a great week […]
Countdown to 2018 Year-End Fundraising
101 Daily Year-End Fundraising Tips from Blockbuster Fundraising. Sept 22, 101 days to go and tip # 1, Timeline Plan
BEAUTY OF BEQUESTS
One of the most delightful moments a development director will experience is the phone call that informs you of, surprise, a big Bequest! Are you working on getting more Bequests? Would you appreciate some action steps to get more Bequests? And are you interested in how other Non-Profits are doing in 2018 with Bequests? If […]
BLOCKBUSTERS SUNDAY FUNDAY Facebook Live
BLOCKBUSTERS SUNDAY FUNDAY SUNDAY FUNDAY ON FACEBOOK LIVE WITH BLOCKBUSTER! We’re previewing upcoming Augusts broadcasts, the fundraising tips we’ll be bringing your way!
What Does Stock Market Record High Mean to Your Donor?
WHY YOU NEED TO ACT and REACH-OUT TO DONORS NOW! With tax talk ramping up in Washington and a record-setting stock market, 2017 could be a good time for your donors to assess their personal financial and philanthropic goals to minimize their tax bill and maximize their charitable impact. Here are a few things to […]
Bequests, Heroes & Donor Communication Control – 20 Questions
Have any idea where your next bequest will come from? Know how to market Bequests? Do you think Planned Gifts are killing bequests at non-profits? All this and more now! More info here: http://www.aherncomm.com/20-questions-free-downloadable-test-re-best-practices-donor-communications/
How Many Times A Year Should You ‘Ask’ Your Donors For Gifts?
Hey, how often can you ask in a year without driving off donors? And should you work more on raising awareness than raising money? And do you think Newsletters lose money? So many good questions and even better answers taken from Tom Aherns 20 Questions, The Donor Communications Test! You Need to Take this Test […]
What You Need to Know About Your Donors – 20 Questions
What You Need to Know Now About Donor Communications Here are more Donor Communication Questions you need to know the answers to! Do you know what % of US charitable income is now raised online? Do you know if Direct Mail still works? And do you know how long your appeal letter should be for […]
Is Your Donation Page Frustrating Your Donors? Mistake #8 No Social Media Links
https://youtu.be/UNytdp8S9XY A blog I read and admire struck a chord. Here are 9 Donation Page Mistakes you need to be certain you’re not making (the link to the blog is below). Today we explore Mistake #8 (No Social Media Links) and how to fix it! #SummerLearningSeries #BlockbusterFundraising #JoyOlsonGroup #Nonprofit #Fundraising http://www.futurefundraisingnow.com/future-fundraising/2017/06/9-ways-you-might-be-chasing-donors-away-from-your-donation-pages.html