Does Your Thank You Message Need a Refresh?
When your thank you notes start to feel stale, it’s time for a refresh. Here are a few examples you’re welcome to draw from.
Talk and Write Like a Real Person
Take some time to look at how you write and speak to your donors, and then decide how you can be more personal and relational with each of them.
Write Your Major Gift Message with Emotion and Heart
All your messaging and pictures should be convincing, emotional and motivating. Through your words and pictures, you will take your donor to the scene so he experiences what it means to be IN the problem your organization is addressing.
Messaging to Donors: Content Matters – Length Doesn’t
When you construct any message to your donors, regardless of the media, I suggest you pay attention to the following five principles to keep the right content in the center of your message.
The Five Steps of Proposal Writing for Major Gifts
A free White Paper from Veritus Group on How to Write Proposals for Major Donors
Three Blocks to Success in Major Gifts: #1 – Lack of a Technical Skill
On Monday I talked about Knowing The Right Stuff but then not doing it – a common life situation we all face, not only in major gifts but also with life in general. I’ve been thinking about WHY some MGOs don’t do the right things even when they know what to do. I...TOP RATED PODCAST
Twice monthly, Richard and Jeff address current topics and classic problems in major gift fundraising.
