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Fundraising Isn’t the Only Thing Nonprofit Communicators Do

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Every now and then, a fundraising consultant will write a post essentially saying that all nonprofit communications and marketing should be driven by fundraising goals and staff, with a few limited exceptions, like media relations and general branding. There’s this little thing called the mission. Sure, sometimes.

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Improve Your Donor Engagement by Creating a Communications Calendar

Ann Green

Your donors want to hear from you and dont just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year.

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Improve Your Fundraising and Communications by Segmenting Your Donors

Ann Green

I often receive generic, one-size-fits-all communication from organizations that don’t acknowledge I’m a longtime donor or recognize that I’m a monthly donor. One of the reasons is poor communication. From now on they should get specialized appeals and other communications targeted to monthly donors. Some are monthly donors.

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Stay Connected With Your Donors by Creating a Communications Calendar

Ann Green

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Current events/News stories.

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Finding the Right Timing for Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Email Communications

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to timing of email communications for your peer-to-peer events, there are three big levers you can adjust. Timing also varies by type of event, which breaks down into four categories. Let’s look at how peer-to-peer email timing levers vary for each event type.

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How You Can Simplify Your Donor Communication

Ann Green

Fundraising numbers are down. Even so, you need to continue to raise money and communicate fairly regularly with your donors, while not taking on too much. Here are a few ways to simplify your donor communication without making it too difficult for you. And as I mention below, you can keep it simple with shorter communication.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Welcome to the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. The 10 Keys to Nonprofit Communications Success. New Marketing Essentials Course — And How Marketing is More Than Fundraising! The Little Duck Diner. Savannah, GA. Nonprofit Training for You…. Register Now.