Big fish, small fish: How small organizations can survive COVID-19

We have two big dogs at my house. They eat tons of food. They need to get haircuts (because they're extremely shaggy!) and occasionally, they need daycare when we haven't had enough time to play with them. Now, there's a...

Shortcuts to raise more money with Dana Segal

Do you ever make impulse buys? You know, that online sale that you just can’t say “no” to? Or you are out on a socially distant walk and you see something that catches your eye in the window? And plus,...

To call or not to call: The question of donor retention

Coronavirus threw the whole world for a loop, putting lives at risk and increasing the need for charitable organizations to step up to the plate. First and foremost, your organization needs to focus on the health and safety of your...

Unlocking the power of design to raise more money with John Lepp

What causes you to open that envelope from a charity? What is going through your mind as you decide to read on? Or make a donation? Wouldn’t it be great if you could unlock some of the secrets that influence...

Technology and innovation: How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is impacting the charitable sector

The future is now for the charitable sector. Almost daily, new technologies are being developed to help innovate the way people give or the way organizations offer opportunities to advance their causes. There is no going back. The charitable sector...

The importance of clean data

  You mean cleaning isn’t just for my house? For your organization to really get the benefits of your data it must be clean and accurate. So, what is clean data you may ask? As per Wikipedia, data cleaning is...

Telling the perfect story: 8 simple steps to persuade your donors to give

Want to learn more about storytelling for fundraising success? Watch the accompanying webinar recording. Fundraisers today operate in a complex and fast-paced multi-channel world. Communications technology changes weekly – and we all know what a struggle it can be to...

Building credibility with your donors

On any given day, donors are presented with a seemingly unending list of options. With Canada having over 170,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations, there are many worthy and urgent causes that Canadians may want to give to. Most of us...

How to turn a new donor into a loyal donor

Imagine you’ve just made your first gift to a charity. You’re feeling pretty excited about it all! It’s a cause that you’ve been feeling more connected to, and you’ve decided it’s time to get involved in a bigger way. You...

My donors seem tired: Simple tips to combat donor fatigue

Where are my donors? Are your donors no longer responding to your calls, letters or emails? Or are they donating less frequently? If so, you might be asking your donors for too many donations. Soliciting gifts too often from the...
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