by Richard Perry | Feb 5, 2024 | Donor Concerns, Impact Reporting, Trust, Unrestricted Giving | Fundraising, Impact, Non-Profits, Philanthropy, Relationships, Stress
Donors worry too much about how their money will be spent. That’s the growing sentiment of many progressive non-profits. Recently, I read a January 2024 Special Report in The Economist, No-strings philanthropy is giving charities more decision-making power, that...
by Karen Kendrick | Aug 14, 2023 | Donor Communication, Donor Conversations, Donor meetings, Donor Relations, Donor visits, Impact Reporting, Meetings | Communication, Donor Conversation, Donor Visits, Meaningful Connections, Relationships, Reporting Back, Structure
You’re headed out to a handful of donor meetings. You’ve done your research, thought through open-ended questions you want to ask, and identified the next step in your journey of building a relationship of trust. And you’ve come prepared with information on the...
by Guest Contributor | Dec 12, 2022 | Communication Preference, Communication Preferences, Donor Communication, Impact Reporting, Reporting Back, YMAD | Communication, Donor-Centered, Impact, Reporting Back
As year-end approaches, so does the rush to make sure there’s a “You Made a Difference” (YMAD) piece ready for your communications in the new year. For today’s blog, I’m going to share with you a way to create impact-based touch points that are inclusive of all your...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Sep 16, 2022 | Donors as Mission, Fundraising, Impact Reporting | Communication, Fundraising, Mission
Talking about your mission with donors can sometimes feel challenging, especially if you’re an organization that provides indirect services. Do you know if you’re effectively communicating your mission and impact to your donors? It may seem pretty straightforward for...
by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 26, 2022 | Impact Reporting, Making a Difference, Showing Impact | Communication, Impact, Mission
Reporting back on impact is THE key in retaining your donors. In fact, when donors are asked why they stopped giving, one of the top reasons is that the donor didn’t know the impact of their gift. When it comes to reporting back, it can feel a bit more obvious...