by Rebecca Davis | Mar 5, 2020 | Communications, Donor Stewardship, Engagement, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Social Change, Social Media, Volunteers
Tom Steyer and Mike Bloomberg had millions of dollars at their disposal. Yet, their marketing dollars didn’t translate into voluntary support. What does that mean for nonprofit organizations that don’t have the wallets these men have but do, similarly, need to mobilize voluntary support?
by Rebecca Davis | Nov 21, 2019 | Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Giving Tuesday
Is the automated email message donors will receive on #GivingTuesday after they give online to your organization enough of a thank you note? Maybe. Or maybe not. The answer is: it depends. In fundraising, it’s often the questions about the small details rather...
by Rebecca Davis | Nov 20, 2019 | Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Retention
A few weeks ago, Russell, my husband, and I visited a new church. As we were leaving the church, a church member gave us with a loaf of homemade bread. Whether you do it virtually or through the postal system (or both), you want your donors to feel welcome. Think: warm, fresh, homemade bread—plain, simple, humble, but sincere and effective—that’s what our new donor welcome kits need to be.
by Rebecca Davis | Nov 7, 2019 | Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Major Gifts
Nonprofits need to welcome the transparency and accountability blockchain giving affords by getting ready to receive cyber currencies.
by Rebecca Davis | Jan 6, 2016 | Donor Stewardship, Retention
A few weeks ago, Russell and I visited a new church. As we were leaving the church, a church member gave us a loaf of homemade bread. What a nice welcome gift–nourishing, tasty, symbolic, thoughtful. This church did a great job of extending hospitality. We felt welcome. That’s what you want your donor to feel…
by Rebecca Davis | Dec 1, 2015 | Donor Stewardship, Retention
After #GivingTuesday comes #ThankUNoteWed. To honor the occasion, I thought I’d round-up some good tips, advice, examples, and suggestions to help you on your way. While there are lots of great ideas and suggestions, the two most critical pieces of advice are to acknowledge gifts promptly and personally.