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#ExplorationBeforeInvitation - a 3 post series Post 1 of 3 (search this hashtag to see all posts) Question 1 of 3:  What is God doing *in* the lives of your givers? Are you listening well to what is happening in the lives of your givers? Their stories are sacred clues leading us to better understand the kind of engagement we eventually might invite them to consider. How do you seek to discover what God is doing in the lives of your givers?  What questions do you ask when you’re meeting with them to draw out their stories? #majorgifts #stories #listenwell #observation #curiosity #awareness #fundraising

🔍 Nonprofit Website Review ⌛ 5 minutes 👇 smiletrain.org I'm getting another quick website review live today. This one is for smiletrain.org, which is working to help babies with clefts. In this video, I quickly cover a few key areas... ✅ their use of powerful imagery ❌ ways to improve their navigation ✅ what I like about their content Visit their website to learn more about cleft's impact on kids and why intervention is so necessary! #nonprofitdesign #nonprofitweb

#ChaulkTalk A short series of meditations for major gift fundraisers using the acronym CHAULK. Post 1 of 6 C for Compassion: Compassion is the emotional pulse of philanthropy. It allows us to feel with others, building connections that go beyond transactions to genuine human relations. It’s about seeing the person behind the gift, understanding their hopes, and empathizing with their challenges. If we don’t cultivate compassion in our lives, we risk veering toward indifference, standing aloof and detached from the personal stories that make each interaction unique. In your fundraising journey, remember that every figure in a database represents a life filled with stories waiting to be acknowledged and honored. Meditation/prayer:  “May I have as much compassion as I can bear for those I’m going to be meeting with today.” #majorgifts #meditation #prayer #compassion #awareness #relationships #fundraising (You can see the introduction to this 6-part series by searching the hashtag ChaulkTalk)

Have you ever been the recipient of the act of kindness? Maybe someone brought you a card when you are feeling low, or told you that you were pretty when you were feeling awful about yourself. Words and most acts of kindness do not cost anything but they do make a different. Simple things like: hold the door for someone, sharing your lunch, volunteering time to sit with someone, donating used items, saying please and thank you, be a listening friend, or just simply smiling. One simple jester creates a ripple, that can create big waves. To test this out, try it out once this week, then add more acts of kindness each week. Before long, you will stop keeping track of what you do but reap the rewards of how it makes you feel.

🍩National Donut Day | 7th June   Personally, I can't think of a more important calendar event 😆   There's still time to treat your team this Friday, we can organise donuts to your office!   Just drop me a DM.    Oh! And did you see the new Needi gift guide just dropped?!   With a whole page dedicated to National Donut Day 🤤   Take a look ⬇ #CorporateGiftGuide #EventGifts #CorporateGifts #neediGifts

Where I talk about GBUS (Gift buckets of Unusual Size)... #fundraisingmetrics #nonprofitlife #fundraising

Happy July! Here's to a Fresh Start July is here, bringing with it a fresh start and a chance to chase new goals! This month is all about celebrating new beginnings. Here are some ideas to make your July amazing: * Plan an outdoor adventure: Hike a new trail, go for a swim, or have a picnic in the park. Embrace the warm weather and get some Vitamin D! * Set some goals: Take some time to reflect on your aspirations and set some achievable goals for the month. Whether it's a personal challenge or a new skill you want to learn, July is the perfect time to start! * Spend time with loved ones: Make memories that last! Host a barbecue, have a game night, or simply enjoy quality time with friends and family. * Practice self-care: Don't forget to prioritize your well-being! Schedule some relaxation time, catch up on reading, or indulge in a refreshing spa treatment. * Show kindness: A simple act of kindness can make a big difference. Volunteer your time, help out a neighbor, or donate to a cause you care about. We're excited to see what you accomplish this July! #July #NewMonthNewGoals #SummerVibes #SelfCare #SpreadKindness #donorhero #donate #bloodplus

Quantiles give you gift buckets of equal size. Histograms give you gift buckets of equal size gift range. However, you CAN still do analysis when buckets are not equal size, and it's especially useful for when you've done an AB test on your ask strings to determine movement. It's one thing to look at number of gifts and total amount, but it's another to look at whether people select different amounts or write in their own at high frequency. Check out the video on gift buckets to see more, or our video on quantiles to look specifically that those. #fundraisingmetrics https://lnkd.in/grFbNpGZ

Year End Appeal Season is happening right now. Follow the tips (5 of them) give it a whirl and know that help is only an email away. Info@amponow.com Keep working your plan- and stay hydrated. ??You have got this! Appeal Writing Tip #5� The most valuable piece of real estate on your letter� is the� PS No joke. People will only skim your letter, but they will read the entire PS. That is amazing insight for you. So how do you use it effectively? Simple you just restate the entire premise of your letter in one sentence and include an ask. {crickets from the crowd} Not so simple� Remember the content tips that we have already covered. - Using a problem/ solution format. - Putting the donor at the heart - Letter has one purpose The PS subscribes to these same principles. Only instead of doing this in multiple paragraphs, this time you are doing this in one sentence. Give it a try. And if you get stuck- just reach out. Send a note to info@amponow.com. #AMPO #AnnualGiving #NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagement #Philanthropy #FundraisingAppeal #CharityImpact #NonprofitSector #StrategicPhilanthropy #DonorStewardship #NonprofitSuccess

Seeing as today is National Donut day I felt it was appropriate to ask, what is your favorite donut? If you could only choose one from this image, which would you choose? Let me know down below! #myagentknows #teamremarkable #donuts #nationaldonutday