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More Is Better: 4 Steps to Boost Your Email Fundraising

Digital Fundraising
Do you have a feeling that your email fundraising programme isn’t as effective as it could be? Based on my experience, you are probably correct. You could be raising more. Also based on my experience, I think I know why:…
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Does Your Fundraising Include or Exclude? (It Matters!)

Equality
Imagine this: a nonprofit arts organization that had a sign outside their venue saying: “Wheelchair users not welcome.” That would be reprehensible. And in many places, illegal. An organization that would do that would clearly have its basic values twisted…
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2 Fundraising Myths You Can Easily Avoid

Fundraising Myths
Don’t believe everything you hear. I realize I hardly need to tell you such an obvious piece of advice. But there are a lot of beliefs about fundraising that can really hurt your program. These things keep getting repeated, year…
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Discover the Power of Inclusive Fundraising for ALL Donors

Demographics, Donor Love, Inclusivity
Here’s some good news for fundraisers: If you make your fundraising work for everyone, regardless of their visual acuity, reading ability, attention, or knowledge and expertise — you make it better for everyone else too. That means when you write,…
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How to Tell Fundraising Stories and Avoid What Makes Them Go Wrong

Storytelling
Excerpted from The Storytelling Fundraiser by Professor Russell James. The full book (along with many other fundraising resources) is available for free at Encourage Generosity. An effective fundraising story isn’t just a good story. It must do something. It must…
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12 Ways to Get “Unstuck” When You’re Struggling to Be Productive

Self-Care
It’s not just you! Feeling “stuck” while you are trying to get your work done is something everyone faces at some time or another. Here are some ways you can deal with that feeling and get back to that sense…
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