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With events, appeals, and campaigns piling up, figuring out the right way to ask for that meaningful gift can feel overwhelming. Early on, we just didn't do it. Plain and simple. We let those donors who loved the mission the most give at the event or when they got the appeal or maybe after a little gentle group prodding at the board meeting. These are the donors you can always count on to make a gift at the fundraiser and to the appeal, so what more do they need? You're busy and why change it if it's not broken, right? Wrong. We did it wrong for years and left A LOT of money for our missions on the table. 😢 After more than five combined decades of nonprofit fundraising experience, we’ve learned a vital lesson: major donors, those people who are deeply with you on the change you seek, will likely give when asked through less direct methods —but they are often not giving their largest and most meaningful gift. How do you change this and bring more money in this fall? We've laid it out for you in our blog post. Keep reading below ---> https://lnkd.in/gP9DCJT4 #fundraisingevent #fundraising #majorgifts #nonprofit

👥 Fundraising is about relationships, not just donations. That’s why in our October 3 webinar, we’re teaching 5 values-based tips to create more meaningful, human-centered fundraising appeals. Here’s a sneak peek: ·      Your message should reflect the voices of those you serve. ·      Authenticity matters – it’s not just about the “ask.” Want more? This 30-minute session will give you everything you need to transform your appeals. Reserve your spot! ➔ https://lnkd.in/gpEeaGSD #ValuesDriven #FundraisingAppeals #NonprofitMarketing

We're bringing highlights from our "8 Ways to Embed Community-Centric Fundraising Principles in Your Appeals" (link in comments) to you live. Donors give as a way to live out their values. Use your appeals to showcase how your values show up in the work. Start by using people-first language and focusing on the strengths of the people you work with. Let them define who they are for themselves. For more, join us October 3. 👇🏻

Ethical Nonprofit Summit is Thursday! 🤩

🤔Will you let us do the work on your fall appeal? $297 gets you four templates you can drop your mission info into and get a strong appeal series out the door NOW. Give yourself plenty of time for follow up this fall and let us do this for you. Javen said it best: "I was helped by concrete tools--timelines, templates, checklists, and more--that guided me through the process. I can't recommend Values-Based Appeals enough!” - Javen Swanson, ISAIAH https://wix.to/QI3KeEf

Timing is Everything: Why September is Stellar for Year-End Fundraising 🚀 As fall approaches, are you feeling overwhelmed by the stack of tasks on your plate? You’re not alone! Here’s a game-changing tip: Start your fundraising appeals in September to set yourself up for a smoother, more successful year-end campaign. Why September? Here’s why it works: Beat the Crowd: Reach your supporters before the end-of-year rush- yours and theirs. You matter! No need to run yourself ragged between mid November and the new year. Build Momentum: Create a narrative that engages donors over time. Starting now lets you do some follow up that refers back to your letter. Personal Touch: Use December for meaningful follow-ups and relationship-building. Ready to get started? Check out our latest blog post for actionable insights and tips on making the most of your fall fundraising efforts! 👉 Read the full blog post here! https://lnkd.in/dNW5pKXp Let’s make this fundraising season your best one yet! #Fundraising #Nonprofit #CommunityCentric #DonorEngagement #YearEndGiving #NonprofitTips #FundraisingStrategy

   How do you define “major donor?”    For too long, fundraisers – Laura and Sarah included – defined major donor solely by how much they were giving. Or, worse, how much we thought they could give. 🤢    We gave too much power to wealthy people or people we guessed might be wealthy.     It was bad for our missions, for our communities, for our donors, and for our fundraisers.    It was bad for us and it felt icky. It didn’t align with our organization’s values.    So, we learned to stop schmoozing. And you can, too!    Schmoozing is NOT your superpower. VALUES are your superpower!    If you can’t believe that you could actually raise MORE money and stop giving away power to donors, will you give us a chance to show you how?  We don’t want anyone else making the mistakes we made. We're offering our Intro to Values-Based Major Giving webinar FREE through July. ✨ You’ll learn actions you can take right now to do fundraising that moves more money to your mission and feels good.  All without an ounce of schmooze.   https://lnkd.in/gviTd44e