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Porch Party Power: Feedback and Key Takeaways from the Porch Party Webinar.

Creating small, intimate events is a superb way to reach new friends, share the impact of your cause, and engage supporters.

How to Invite Donors to an Event or Porch Party

Staging a porch party or small social is a terrific way to open the door and get in front of key philanthropists in your community.

Webinar | 3 Ways a Porch Party Can Ignite Interest in Your Cause

Capital Campaign, Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party

Just imagine: what if you had a new way to increase visibility and make new friends for your cause? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you had an authentic and impactful way to help donors get to know your work, build trust and establish…

From Porch to Philanthropy: How Porch Parties Fuel Fundraising Success

Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party

At its core, a porch party friendmaking event is a gathering that combines the fun of social interactions with the purpose of cultivating relationships with potential donors. A good Porch Party can be a masterful blend of warmth,…

How to Get Ready for a Capital Campaign

Capital Campaign, Fundraising Strategy

What does it take to really be ready to start a capital campaign? Often we see board members and leaders chomping at the bit to move quickly. And we hear from some fundraisers that they feel pushed to get going and start asking for lead gifts…

How to Write an Appeal Letter That Brings in the Money

2023

How to Write a Solicitation for Donations Letter

Annual Giving, Asking for Donations, Fundraising Strategy, Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Appeal letters are the backbone of your annual fundraising campaigns that your nonprofit absolutely relies on.

The CEO’s Speech: “I Have a Dream”

Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party

At many events, your CEO has the opportunity to deliver a short, high-impact message about your organization. This is a chance for the CEO to shine as a visionary and inspirational leader and get everyone excited…

Top 5 Secrets to Make Porch Parties a Fundraising Winner Every Time

Donor Cultivation, Events, Porch Party

Casual, small social events like Porch Parties can be terrific tools for fundraising. You probably know that lots of fundraising can happen in a social environment. Conversations that happen socially can help you plot a path to an important…

Your Questions and My Answers on VIP Donor Cultivation Events

Donor Cultivation, Events, Major Gift Fundraising, Porch Party

Small VIP donor cultivation events are an easy way to open doors to new prospects -- and engage current donors in your mission. My last Porch Party in April! Here are my answers to your questions about donor cultivation events such as…

2023

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Porch Party Power: Feedback and Key Takeaways from the Porch Party Webinar.

How to Invite Donors to an Event or Porch Party

Webinar | 3 Ways a Porch Party Can Ignite Interest in Your Cause

From Porch to Philanthropy: How Porch Parties Fuel Fundraising Success

How to Get Ready for a Capital Campaign

How to Write a Solicitation for Donations Letter

The CEO’s Speech: “I Have a Dream”

Top 5 Secrets to Make Porch Parties a Fundraising Winner Every Time

Your Questions and My Answers on VIP Donor Cultivation Events

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