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Why your fundraising needs a strong offer

In fundraising, a strong offer is a clear statement about what your donor will do and what she’ll receive in return. It’s the deal, the transaction, the quid pro quo. But it’s something more, too. Your offer is the emotional … Continue reading

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When not to use a freemium in direct mail fundraising

Why would a nonprofit tout their stewardship of donors’ money in an appeal and then throw in a bunch of free stuff? Not sure. But that’s what this one did. The appeal is from an international aid and relief charity. … Continue reading

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How two nonprofits are reacting in the Trump era

Lately, many nonprofits are finding that they have to worry about something they never even considered before. Sure, they had the usual worries about donor attrition, revenue, acquisition, retention, and so on. But now, on top of all that, they … Continue reading

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