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Did you hit your Year-End Giving goal this year? If not—or even if you did but want to go bigger next year—it’s time to start planning now. 🎯 Reaching your Year-End Giving goals doesn’t happen in December. It starts in January. That’s why I’ve created a FREE guide with monthly strategies to help your nonprofit: 1. Build trust with your donors. 2. Stay consistent with your messaging. 3. Create impact-driven videos, social posts, and emails. Think of it as your roadmap to a successful Year-End Giving season in 2025. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Download your free guide now and start making stronger connections today. Trust me—you’ll thank yourself in December. https://lnkd.in/eYQJ9uNJ #YearEndGiving #NonprofitLeadership #DonorEngagement #FundraisingGoals

6 Things To do This Summer For Your Nonprofit REMEMBER: What you do in June, July and August will impact how much your raise in October, November and December. - Here are 6 great ways to warm up your donors BEFORE end of year giving season starts from Outintheboons blog. Radical Gratitude Clean Your Email List Grow Your Audience Circle Back Spending Transparency Send a Survey ☆ Read this tip & many more on https://lnkd.in/gta2ecds ☆ - #equip #train #support #changetheworld #nonprofitsupport #smallbusiness #grantwriting #consulting #stewartgrants #tuesdaytips

🚨 One Day Left! Don’t Miss Out! 🚨 Join Danette O’Connell tomorrow for an engaging Information Session that could transform your nonprofit’s future. 💡 🌐 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gNDDEM89 Learn how to: ✅ Access FREE nonprofit resources ✅ Maximize membership benefits ✅ Boost your organization’s impact and reach 🌟 Seats are filling up—secure your spot today! 🕒 #NonprofitSuccess #LeadershipMatters #TheNonprofitCooperative

As we approach the giving season, don’t forget the power of gratitude. A simple thank-you can make all the difference to your supporters. Here are three easy ways to show your appreciation: 1️⃣ Pick up the phone and call your donors. 2️⃣ Send personalized thank-you emails or handwritten notes. 3️⃣ Share stories about the impact their support has made. Acknowledgment fosters deeper connections and keeps your community engaged. What’s your favorite way to say thanks? #FundraisingTips #DonorEngagement #NonprofitGratitude

🔔 Attention nonprofit fundraisers- The GivingUSA report is out, and you’ll see lots of interpretations of the data this week! But worry not, Kurt Worrell and I will unpack everything in a panel hosted by NXUnite by Nexus Marketing on July 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. While individual giving is down YOY when accounting for inflation, I plan to focus on: 📈 The growth of DAF giving 📈 Improving donor retention 📈 Incorporating planned giving strategies Registration link in the comments below. #NonprofitFundraising #majorgifts

Did you know nearly half of donors trust recommendations from friends and family more than ads or news sources. That means your nonprofit's greatest advocates aren't just your campaigns—they're the people who already believe in your mission. 🙌 How does your organization encourage word-of-mouth support? Share your tips below! 👇 #nonprofitgrowth #fundraisingtips #donorsupport

🚨 LAST CALL: Don’t Miss Out! 🚨 Nonprofit leaders, this is your final chance to grab the Giving Campaign Toolkit and level up your Giving Tuesday campaign! 🕒 ⏳ Deadline: Wednesday, November 27th After that, this exclusive resource is gone! ✨ With the Giving Campaign Toolkit, you’ll have: ✔️ Ready-to-go templates for emails and social posts ✔️ Storytelling frameworks that captivate donors ✔️ Impact-driven calls to action that drive results Don’t let another Giving Tuesday pass you by without the tools to make your campaign successful. This is your moment to inspire generosity, raise funds, and make a bigger impact. 💥 🎯 Act Now: https://lnkd.in/gCmVgPKG #LastCall #GivingCampaignToolkit #NonprofitLeaders #GivingTuesdayPrep #FundraisingMadeEasy #InspireGenerosity

Giving Tuesday is over, and your numbers are in. Did they fall short? You're not alone. Last year, a nonprofit leader shared how they poured their energy into the day, only to realize they were chasing small gifts without a solid major gifts strategy. This year, their Giving Tuesday and year-end campaign are thriving—all thanks to realigning their fundraising approach. If your Giving Tuesday fell short - you need to hop on my webinar happening next week! In this webinar, you'll learn: ✨ Why traditional major gift models no longer work. ✨ How to respect donor timing and build meaningful offers. ✨ Strategies to overcome the pressure to close gifts quickly. 👉 Don’t let missed opportunities define your year. Sign up for my Major Gifts Reinvented Webinar Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehCtWKwt

How is a nonprofit homepage different from other homepages? Nonprofits have 3 unique challenges: 1. The "nonprofit audience problem" 2. Fewer overlapping calls to action 3. Less direct value proposition for the average visitor There are a few, more nuanced ways I think homepages are uniquely challenging for nonprofits. But these are the major ones. If you want to nerd out on this for a few minutes (and hear how I'd overcome each challenge), check out this video. What do you think? Any other major differences I didn't include here? Thanks for the great question during Nonprofit Website Office Hours Avigayil Steiglitz! Sorry we ran out of time to get it answered. Hopefully this helps!

🚨 One Day Left! Don’t Miss Out! 🚨 Join Danette O’Connell tomorrow for an engaging Information Session that could transform your nonprofit’s future. 💡 🌐 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gW567dhE Learn how to: ✅ Access FREE nonprofit resources ✅ Maximize membership benefits ✅ Boost your organization’s impact and reach 🌟 Seats are filling up—secure your spot today! 🕒 #NonprofitSuccess #LeadershipMatters #TheNonprofitCooperative