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Category Archives: Strategies
Freecycle
Freecycle is one of our favorite resources! So many of our list members get some amazing stuff through Freecycle, including dog crates,
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Seeing Donors as People
Are your fundraisers taking advantage of your donors? Do you see donors as a means to an end, only loving them for their money? Here are a few tips to make sure you are building positive relationships with your donors … Continue reading
Law of Opposites
The Universe is full of laws that in essence make things right in the world. There is the Law of Gravity, Newton’s Laws of Motion, and the Law of Attraction. One such law that applies well to fundraisers is the … Continue reading
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Good Timing is Essential
The number of guests at your event can truly determine the success of your evening. The easiest way to ensure enough participants at your dinner or other event is to schedule it during the best time of year. Keep these … Continue reading
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Law of Attraction
Fans of “The Secret” will tell you that it’s the Law of Attraction in the Universe that can help you succeed. This strategy may be true for charities as well as business people and entrepreneurs around the world.
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FRANK- Sell your stuff to Frank!
Many people are extremely shy when it comes to selling raffle tickets or asking people to order through catalogs. They just can’t think of anyone to ask, or aren’t sure what to say. Scripts make it easy to actually ‘make … Continue reading
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People Decide Emotionally
One big factor when making an emotional plea in a fundraising letter or in a personal solicitation, is to remember that people decide emotionally, but justify logically.
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People Give Because They Were Asked!
One of the biggest points to remember in fundraising is that people give their hard earned money to a charity because they were asked!
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People Give to People
Be sure you’re following this fundraising adage when making presentations and writing donor letters!
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Catchy Names for Fundraisers
The debate for using catchy names for fundraisers can be heard around any board meeting for an animal rescue. Should you name your next event with something catchy, or just label it what it is… a fundraiser? I prefer names … Continue reading
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