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The Fundraiser’s Practical Guide to Older Donors: 3 Things You Need to Know

March 28, 2022

Jeff Brooks

One of the most difficult things about fundraising is the gap between most fundraisers and most donors. (If you are in your 50s or later, you probably already know what I’m going to say in this post.) Ours is a…

The 3 Audiences for All Fundraising — Ignore at Your Own Risk!

March 10, 2021

Jeff Brooks

Branding, Demographics

You’ve heard this quote, attributed to American department store magnate and later Postmaster General for the US Postal Service, John Wanamaker: “Half my advertising spend is wasted; the trouble is, I don’t know which half.” A pretty amazing insight. And…

Get Me Some Young Donors Right NOW!

February 24, 2020

Jeff Brooks

Demographics

Chances are, the average age of your donors is notably high. That’s how it is for almost every nonprofit on the planet. It’s a result mainly of the way the human brain works, often enhanced by economic and cultural forces.…

My Biggest Fundraising Disaster: The Sad Tale of the Cynical Humanitarians

June 19, 2018

Jeff Brooks

Demographics

Is your organization looking for a fundamental, game-changing shift in how you raise funds? I wish you the best. I hope you find it. But let me tell you something not to do in your search for transformation by sharing…

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What Millennials Can Do for Your Organisation (or rather, What Millennials Can Do TO Your Organisation)

March 26, 2018

Sean Triner

Demographics

What’s the best way to get donations from people under 40 years old? Wait until they are over 40. No, I’m not making a joke. With rare exceptions, people under 40 are not a priority for fundraising approaches. They are…

Thank You For ‘Hanging Out’ With Me

December 13, 2016

Sean Triner

Trends, Branding, Demographics, Direct Mail, Donor Love

By reading my articles, I guess you care about making the world a better place and raising more money for the causes you care about. I am chuffed by the feedback I get from my updates (please send more –…

The Digital Fundraising Tipping Point

December 8, 2016

Sean Triner

Demographics, Direct Mail

Why is the this the first fundraising article featuring Matt Damon and Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg and Uma Thurman, Naomi Campbell and Sean Triner? It is not that they are all fundraisers. Nor is it the case that they have…

The Best Way To Get Donations From Under 40s…

November 30, 2016

Sean Triner

Demographics, Monthly Giving

What’s the best way to get donations from people under 40 years old? Wait until they are over 40. With rare exceptions, little strategic money is donated by people under 40. Even face to face – aimed at Gen X…

Are Millennials Really Worth Targeting for Fundraising?

January 6, 2016

Sean Triner

Demographics, Direct Mail

We all want younger donors. But is it worth the investment? Certainly, it is for donors around the 40-year-old mark – face to face (direct dialogue) has done really well there getting millions of people around that age to give. But…

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The Fundraiser’s Practical Guide to Older Donors: 3 Things You Need to Know

The 3 Audiences for All Fundraising — Ignore at Your Own Risk!

Get Me Some Young Donors Right NOW!

My Biggest Fundraising Disaster: The Sad Tale of the Cynical Humanitarians

What Millennials Can Do for Your Organisation (or rather, What Millennials Can Do TO Your Organisation)

Thank You For ‘Hanging Out’ With Me

The Digital Fundraising Tipping Point

The Best Way To Get Donations From Under 40s…

Are Millennials Really Worth Targeting for Fundraising?

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