I think that we often overlook the value of really good messaging, like, ultimately messaging is part of what makes the campaign cohesive and consistent, especially if it's happening over many weeks, or many channels, like you want people to feel like they're getting...
Please know that we say this with love. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Because it's the organizations that get really confusing when every five minutes they get tired of not waiting for something to hit or you don't get enough likes. Tne then they change the messaging. And...
Being a generation that appreciates instant gratitude, sometimes we tend to stop whatever we are doing when we see things not just going to our expectations. Today, I’m gonna tell you why showing up continues to matter and how it’s still going to continue to build...
In my direct sales business, back in the day, I was selling children's books, and I was volunteering with a nonprofit to spread literacy in schools in our neighborhood. And after volunteering with them, I realized, gosh, I have this opportunity. I'm selling children's...
I think that it was a really safe bet before to really rely on one to one in person relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. I think that was a totally fine approach. And now, in part due to the pandemic, I don't think it's a fine approach...
In this episode you'll learn: → the power in storytelling.→ why it's important to really understand the goals of your event.→ how to leverage video you create for your event.→ why follow up is so important Resources Facebook CommunityGo from just listening to taking...
Yeah, and even if it is something where, you know, hey, here's where your money is going here is providing, you know, if I'm making a donation, and it's it's feeding 100 families that month, reminding me that you just fed another 100 families this month, that's really...
Having conversations with your donors is so important when it comes to retention. But with more and more of them coming to you online it can be tricky to have the interaction you used to when it came to your inperson events and fundraisers. Daryl Hatton of Fundrazr is...
Last year we had Staci West join us to talk about how the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties was taking their Festival of Trees event online. Now she's back to tell us what they learned, how it went and what they'll do this year with the event. In this episode...
The average millionare has seven different streams of income. This allows you to have more stability in your financials and feel more confident in your growth. Does your nonprift have multiple streams of income? I'm sharing some ideas for ways you can create more...
Why do some organizations get people to share on social but you don't? Why do some organization have an easier time getting their donors to give again, or volunteer more often? The easiest answer is this....THEY ASK!! If you ask for what you ned then you're much more...
WOW! 100 episodes!! I can't believe it and am so thankful for all of you that listen each week. We've had some amazing episodes over the years so I'm sharing a few that have been the most popular and stood out to me. Want to skip ahead? Here are some key takeaways:...
When it comes to your mindset around your organization do you feel like you're spinning your wheels trying to retain your donors? Creating a great customer experience and thinking about your organization like a for-profit business can make a big impact. In this...
One of my mentors, and I've used this, I've used this thing that he said, forever. For the longest period of time, one of my fundraising mentors said, Never ask for a major gift unless you know the name of your donors dog. And he said it now like it was in passing,...
