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Storytelling Tours Are Great Donor Cultivation Tools

One of our favorite donor cultivation tools is a carefully-designed storytelling tour. But we are not talking about just any tour - this is a special, scripted, step-by-step tour. A Storytelling Tour can help you spread the word in your community…

Our $5 Millon Capital Campaign Ask that BOMBED

A $5 Million Capital Campaign Ask that BOMBED

Capital Campaign, Major Gift Fundraising

I wish you could have been there. . . . It was a hot summer day in Virginia. We were seated in a small conference room with one of Virginia's top business kingpins. There the successful businessman sat -- so smart and so together…

How to Host a Porch Party, a Fun Donor Cultivation Event: Our Full Resource Guide!

Capital Campaign, Donor Cultivation, Events, Friendmaking, Porch Party

This is our complete guide to a successful Porch Party, a donor cultivation event. Small socials can help build community support and engage new donors.

Friendmaking Porch Party: Five Reasons to Have One This Summer

Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party

Have you ever considered the power of a Porch Party? This summer, you can lighten things up while you make new friends for your cause. Here are five reasons you and your team might want to hold a friendmaking event this summer: https://youtu.be/hVzwlC1YYVY Remember,…

The Role of Board Members at a Porch Party

The Important Role of Board Members at a Porch Party Friendmaking Event

Fundraising Strategy, Porch Party

Board members can play important roles at donor engagement social events like Porch Parties. We think that these no-ask Porch Party Friendmaking Events are a wonderful way for board members to help expand your organization’s reputation…

When Should You Do a “Hard” Ask vs. a “Soft” Ask

Fundraising Strategy

Asking is challenging, no matter how or when you ask. It's the moment of truth in fundraising. Today, we're sharing a quick video outlining our recommendations on asking at donor cultivation events. If you are friendmaking, and trying to…

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

Fundraising Strategy

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

Fundraising Strategy, 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.

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Fundraising Blog Topics

Storytelling Tours Are Great Donor Cultivation Tools

A $5 Million Capital Campaign Ask that BOMBED

How to Host a Porch Party, a Fun Donor Cultivation Event: Our Full Resource Guide!

Friendmaking Porch Party: Five Reasons to Have One This Summer

The Important Role of Board Members at a Porch Party Friendmaking Event

When Should You Do a “Hard” Ask vs. a “Soft” Ask

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

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