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How to Humanize Your Fundraising Communications

How to Humanize Your Fundraising Communications

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | May 24, 2023 | Communication, Donor Communication, Storytelling | Communication, Mission, Philanthropy, Storytelling

To connect your donors to the need, you need to humanize your fundraising communications with emotional storytelling.

Why Your Donor Doesn’t Talk About Their End-of-Life Charitable Plans

Why Your Donor Doesn’t Talk About Their End-of-Life Charitable Plans

by Robert Shafis | Mar 22, 2023 | Asking, Donor Conversations, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Planned Giving, Planned Giving Officer | Asking, Communication, Cultivation, Curiousity, Donor Conversation, Permission-Based Asking, Philanthropy, Planned giving

There’s a lot of fear around asking donors about planned gifts, but there doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to get the conversation started.

The Sky Is Not Falling: A Look at the So-Called “Giving Crisis” in Philanthropy

The Sky Is Not Falling: A Look at the So-Called “Giving Crisis” in Philanthropy

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 5, 2022 | Economic downturn, Economics, Giving, Philanthropy | Economics, Giving, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy

Some believe that an economic downturn will lead to a giving crisis. But what’s the key driver of giving? Hint: it’s not the economy.

Your Donors Are Searching for Significance

Your Donors Are Searching for Significance

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Mar 18, 2022 | Donor management, significance, Story | Major Donors, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy

Your donors have a deep yearning to make a difference in the world. This search for significance is extremely important to your fundraising work.

The Dual Purpose of Fundraising

The Dual Purpose of Fundraising

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 12, 2022 | donor relationships, Economics of Major Gifts, Meaningful Connections | Fundraising, Passions and Interests, Philanthropy

You cannot forget the dual purpose of fundraising, which is to secure revenue for programs AND fulfill your donor’s passions and interests.

Is There Space for Self-Care in Philanthropy?

Is There Space for Self-Care in Philanthropy?

by Karen Kendrick | Jul 14, 2021 | Boundaries, Burnout, Emotional Triggers | Philanthropy, Self-care

Learn how to make space for self-care in your own life and at your non-profit.

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