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How to Master and Share the “Weird Stuff” of Fundraising

April 18, 2022

Jeff Brooks

I’m going to give you a quick lesson on how to play the string bass, the instrument I play. I realize you probably haven’t thought about becoming a bassist (more’s the pity). There’s a fundraising connection. Really. If you’ve ever…

3 Ways to Raise Funds When Your Cause Isn’t Exciting

April 11, 2022

June Steward

Donor Psychology, Writing

I’ve heard many a fundraiser bemoan the fact that their cause isn’t easy. What do they consider “easy”? They often say it’s cancer. Or helping children. Or rescuing animals. Whether those topics are actually easier or not is debatable.…

3 Habits of Highly Effective Fundraising Writers

April 4, 2022

Julie Cooper

Writing

Fundraising writing is unlike most any other type of writing. It’s simple, urgent, conversational, emotional, repetitive, and old-fashioned. And it can be tricky, for sure. The good news is that you can learn the skills needed to create effective fundraising…

The No-Nonsense, Works-Every-Time Secret to Effective Writing

March 21, 2022

Jeff Brooks

Writing

I think I know the true difference between excellent writers and everyone else: It’s not talent (though talent is good). It’s not a secret their English teacher told them but didn’t tell the rest of the class. It’s a…

How to Balance Doom & Gloom with Happy and Hopeful in Your Fundraising Appeals

February 28, 2022

Julie Cooper

Donor Love, Writing

Here’s an important appeal-writing question from fundraiser Miriam: “All the fundraising appeal trainings I’ve attended say the best appeals talk about an immediate need, and the more dire it is, the better. That tenet goes against all our messaging, which…

Want More Fundraising Revenue? Give Donors a Personalised Experience!

January 6, 2022

Sean Triner

Direct Mail, Writing

You’re at a party with people chatting all around you. You can’t hear specific conversations. But then something happens: your name is mentioned. Instantly, your attention is captured!* Your brain has an amazing ability. It sifts and sorts through millions…

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How to Keep Writing When You’re on Empty

March 16, 2020

Jeff Brooks

Creativity, Writing

NOTE: This blog post was written during — and is about — normal times. Now is not a normal time. There are a number of suggestions below — like “sneak out to a movie” and “do your work in a…

One Rule That Can Turn Your Fundraising to Gold

November 11, 2019

Jeff Brooks

Writing

“This is why people should give!” the new executive director said. He dramatically threw a newspaper on the table, leaned back, and glowered at everyone sitting around the conference room. The newspaper was folded open to A13. Near the bottom…

26 Tips for More Effective Fundraising Writing

October 14, 2019

Jeff Brooks

Fundraising, Writing

1. Write the call to action (the reply device or landing page) first It’s very un-Zen to say it, but fundraising is more about the destination than the journey. You’re going to arrive a lot more successfully when you know…

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3 Last-Minute Tweaks for Your End-of-Year Campaign

September 30, 2019

Fiona McPhee

Direct Mail

Tweak: a fine adjustment to a mechanism or system Here are some fine adjustments you can do that can meaningfully improve your upcoming year-end campaign. Tweak One Make a direct ask. As in “Fiona, will you please make a donation…

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How to Master and Share the “Weird Stuff” of Fundraising

3 Ways to Raise Funds When Your Cause Isn’t Exciting

3 Habits of Highly Effective Fundraising Writers

The No-Nonsense, Works-Every-Time Secret to Effective Writing

How to Balance Doom & Gloom with Happy and Hopeful in Your Fundraising Appeals

Want More Fundraising Revenue? Give Donors a Personalised Experience!

How to Keep Writing When You’re on Empty

One Rule That Can Turn Your Fundraising to Gold

26 Tips for More Effective Fundraising Writing

3 Last-Minute Tweaks for Your End-of-Year Campaign

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