Issue 51

Here in the DC office, there have been hints of holiday music playing throughout the day. Though I initially struggled not to role my eyes (Christmas in July? Is this really necessary?), it did get me thinking about how this is usually around the time nonprofits start planning their big year-end fundraising campaigns. Maybe one or two songs isn’t such a bad idea to get into the season mindset. Thoughts to ponder!

This week, learn how to boost your volunteer retention, check out this fundraising summer reading list, or learn about the role of emojis in donor marketing! It’s great to see how the fundraising pros are keeping content fresh and relevant. Enjoy!

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Issue 50

When putting together the newsletter this week, I was excited to see that we have reached the benchmark of 50 editions of the Fundraising Weekly! Soon after, I realized something even more exciting: we are a mere 2 weeks away from our first ever anniversary. Where has all the time gone? Needless to say, I’ll be doing some joyful reflecting on this community.

So what’s cooking this week? A guide to making nonprofit taxes easy, warning signs that your capital campaign may be losing speed, how to utilize mobile apps in your fundraising. Oh, and don’t forget! Now is the time to start planning your year-end fundraiser.

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Issue 49

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! And to those of you who celebrated the Fourth of July, I hope you enjoyed some tasty food while sitting back to enjoy the fireworks. Personally, I devoured a Beyond burger, and WOW, I would never have known that it wasn’t meat. But I digress!

I’m happy to report that we’ve got another great haul of fundraising goodness for you this week. Learn how to rock text messaging appeals, make a plan to retain your new donors, or dive into the cryptocurrency frontier of fundraising!

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Issue 48

Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Today I wanted to take a moment to highlight an incredible resource we recently added to our website. Did you know that the three key components of effective fundraising are storytelling, relationships, and optimization? Did you know that we have a free guide that takes a deep dive into each of these components?

We're so excited to share our Guide to Online Fundraising in a fresh and more accessible way! Check it out to learn the basics, and much more. And of course, enjoy perusing the wonderful list of fundraising gems we’ve highlighted below.

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Issue 47

This morning, I came across a Socrates quote that seems to apply perfectly to the work of fundraisers (and nonprofits in general!). I wanted to share it with you all: “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” With that wisdom, I bid you Happy Tuesday!

This weeks newsletter is packed with great stats, advice, and ideas. We’ve got content related to video marketing, major gifts, newsletter design, and more. Enjoy!

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Issue 46

Another Tuesday, another newsletter packed with wisdom from some of our favorite nonprofit fundraising heroes. Sometimes the weekly pace is a wonderful thing, bringing full-circle another edition of community knowledge sharing.

This week, learn about how “boring” does not always equal “bad” when it comes to transforming your fundraising. Dive into the essentials of facilitating a product fundraiser. Or remind yourself to talk less when connecting with potential donors. We’ve got lots in here, so dig in and enjoy!

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Issue 44

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but happy June, everyone! It’s so strange to already be at the 6 month mark of 2021. To those of you who enjoyed the government holiday here in the US on Monday, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend. To those of you worked, I hope your week has been off to a smooth start.

Today’s Fundraising Weekly has some exciting gems. Read on for tips relating to ROI, solicitation emails, and donor incentives. Or learn why a virtual assistant may be the extra set of hands you need to launch a successful fundraising campaign.

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Issue 43

Greetings Fundraising Weekly community! I hope you had an excellent weekend and an even better start to your week. Personally, I had the chance to spend some time in Kansas with family over the weekend. A change of pace and scenery is always nice, especially when it means seeing loved ones!

You’re in for a treat with this week’s newsletter. We’ve got lots covered, from volunteer appreciation, to mission statements, to cyber security. We’re also excited to highlight some think pieces relating to community building, donor love, and the spiritual component of fundraising. Enjoy!

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Issue 42

This week’s Fundraising Weekly has me thinking about relationships, and how, at the end of the day, they are what fundraising is really all about. All nonprofit actions are interconnected and relate back to forging a relationship with a community. Improving your donor relationships can result in more funding. Meanwhile, improving your fundraising strategies will increase transparency, resulting in better donor relations.

As you read through this week’s curated articles, consider how relationships play a key role in each one. They are the foundation of peer-to-peer fundraising; they’re essential to adding influence to a campaign; and they are at the heart of donor care and appreciation.

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Issue 41

Happy Tuesday fundraising superstars! This past weekend I had the chance to trek up to New York City, and it almost felt normal. It made me daydream about the days in-person fundraising can resume at the scale it once was. I'm not sure about you, but I'm eagerly awaiting the days we can gather together in person again!

But until then (and, if we’re being honest, even after), virtual land is the place to be! This week’s newsletter highlights a blog article about how to build and sustain an online community, with tips like leaning into peer-to-peer fundraising, recruiting ambassadors, and upgrading your social media presence. We’ve got a lot of other great stuff for you too— so dig in for tips on fundraising letters, volunteer handbooks, and more!

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