July 2017

Charity Trends: Gifts that keep on giving

What do you get the person who has everything? It’s a question more of us seem to be asking as we approach milestone moments such as birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. Charities are catching on to this theme, with many organizations marketing donations in lieu of typical birthday or holiday gifts. The idea makes a lot of sense, especially when considering younger donors who are tech-savvy, pressed for time, and like the idea of making a difference.

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Perfect your digital fundraising pitch

Every morning I check my email, scanning the countless “pitches” I’ve received, from sales notifications and subscription requests, to charity updates and feedback surveys, and I send most of them to the trash.  You, and your donors, are likely doing the same thing. These days, we are inundated with constant requests to buy, like, or support something. So, with your potential donors being asked for something so often, how do you cut through the clutter, present your cause in the best possible way and even include an “ask” prompting them to take action?

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