Issue 75

Welcome to the new year, fundraisers! It feels good to be starting fresh, even if our first big snowstorm of the season has slowed things down a bit over here in DC. But a gentle start to the year may just be the best way in.

I hope you were able to rest and enjoy the holidays, and I hope you’ve been staying healthy and safe as we navigate another wave of illness. My thoughts are with you all.

Scroll down for some awesome fundraising content to get your minds turning with ideas for 2022!

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Issue 73

Whew! Here we are, rounding the final quarter of 2021. I hope you have found some time to rest amidst holiday celebrations, year-end fundraising, and prep for 2022. We’re so close. Hoping you and your loved ones stay healthy, safe, and well-rested.

In our penultimate Fundraising Weekly of 2021, we dive into fundraising tips to end the year strong, major gift challenges for the year ahead, how to master monthly giving, and more. Dig in!

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Issue 72

Happy Tuesday! This weekend, as I was walking around the DC holiday market in Penn Quarter, churro in one hand, gifts for my family in the other, I was reflecting on some of my favorite seasonal traditions. Whether you like to take holiday light tours, make old family recipes, or simply enjoy time away from your computer, I hope you are looking forward to something in these final few weeks. They are sure to fly by!

For this week’s newsletter, we take a look at practical strategies for retaining donors after Giving Tuesday, explore why you should consider a communications calendar, and forecast fundraising trends to follow in 2022. Enjoy!

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Issue 70

Today’s the day! Giving Tuesday is here and all of your hard work, tedious plans, and strategies are about to pay off. Though today may be the single most important calendar day for fundraisers, we know that it is only the beginning of the mad dash to the end of the year. Remember to slow down, connect with loved ones, and enjoy some delicious food when you can!

If you have a spare moment in your busy day, I hope you’ll check out some of these awesome blog articles and resources— the learning never stops! Wishing you all much fundraising success!

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Issue 69

It may be a short work week for some of us, but it certainly isn’t any less busy! In fact, as a fundraiser, this week may bring one of the heaviest workloads you experience all year. With Giving Tuesday just ONE week from today, make sure you double check all your fundraising to do lists. Then, most importantly, check in with yourself and your rest. You’re a rockstar, and I’m rooting for you!

I’m excited to share more great content this week. Read on for advice on retaining donors after virtual events, important reminders for expressing donor gratitude during the holidays, and a webinar about making better fundraising asks. Cheers!

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Issue 67

The clock is ticking and Giving Tuesday is now just three weeks away. There’s still time to make the most of this de facto start to the nonprofit end-of-year giving season. Here are 6 tips to help you design an effective Giving Tuesday landing page. Whether you choose a simple landing page or a full website, there are some practical things you can do to drive more visitors to your page and increase donations.

In other fundraising news, we have a lot for you in this week’s newsletter. Scroll down for some grassroots marketing basics, nonprofit storytelling tips, and a complete year-end fundraising calendar. Happy reading!

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Issue 66

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers!

Can you believe it’s already November? With Giving Tuesday just four weeks away, there is no denying we are now deep into the busiest time of the year for nonprofits— and particularly for fundraisers and development professionals. Hang in there, find some ways to celebrate the season, and let’s make these last two months count!

Curating this week’s newsletter was a lot of fun. Scroll down for some awesome content about major gifts, donation pages, digital donor retention, and more!

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Issue 65

Good afternoon and happy Tuesday! In exactly 5 weeks, Giving Tuesday will be here— so the countdown begins! (I’m sure the countdown actually began a while ago for many of you). What tips or resources have you found to be the most helpful in your year-end fundraising strategy this year? I’ll be sure to share them, as there is still time to spread the knowledge. Feel free to respond directly to this email!

Speaking of year-end fundraising, are you wondering how to leverage matching gifts this year? Trying to come up with creative and meaningful ways to thank your donors? Curious about how to leverage stories to increase your appeal? All of that is covered in this week’s newsletter! Dig in!

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Issue 64

Happy Fundraising Tuesday! Recently, my team created a new Slack channel for sharing the music that we listen to throughout the work day. It’s really been keeping me going lately! What kinds of music or artists do you like to listen to while you work? Or if you’re like me and sometimes find music distracting, you may want to check out myNoise. This site (another recommendation from one of my awesome coworkers) has seemingly endless ambient noise tracks.

But enough of my tangent! We’ve got some great stuff for you in this week’s newsletter, particularly when it comes to donor relations. Read on to learn about donor renewals, secrets to keeping your donors, and those things your donors wish you would do more of. Enjoy!

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Issue 63

Mid October is here and I am sure you are already deep in the whirlwind that is year-end fundraising. Take a deep breath. You’re going to make it. I don’t usually point to resources that aren’t free to the nonprofit community…but I can’t in good conscience pass up the opportunity to tell you about one of our affordable solutions that can help lighten your workload through this busy season. :)

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If it’s not in your budget? No fear! I’ll keep sending weekly fundraising content that will help you optimize your time and maximize your results! Happy fundraising!

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