Now’s the Time to Convert Giving Tuesday Donors to Monthly ACH Donors
Blog by Michael W. Kahn, Nacha Did you finally clear out your inbox from Giving Tuesday? Congratulations. And if you helped a cause or two that’s near and dear to your heart, good on you! But now’s a great time to take the next step and help those charitable organizations make the most of Giving […]
Spread Grateful Cheer to Your Monthly Donors
Every weekend, I go through my mail from the week before. It’s also when I create a swipe file of direct mail packs and ideas I like. I scan in what I like and toss the rest. This past week, I had a bunch of holiday cards. Some recognized my ongoing monthly gifts; others did […]
Your Time to Prepare for Monthly Gifts Is Now
I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! It’s a great time to reflect on the small and large people and things in your life. I always find myself making my resolutions for the new year early. Why? Because there’s never a moment to waste. Because there’s something magical about resolutions. It helps you be better […]
Should You Thank Monthly Donors Who Make an Extra Gift?
You’ve most likely read that giving days/year-end/holidays are a really good time to ask your monthly donors for an extra gift. It’s true, especially with that special personal touch. But that brings up the next question: Should you send a thank-you letter to your monthly donors for that extra gift? You’re most likely not sending […]
Grateful for a Smooth Agency/Consultant Transition
As we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving, I wanted to talk about something not often talked about: how nonprofit clients move from one fundraising agency or consultant to another, and how this can be a smooth transition or a difficult one. I’m very fortunate that I was recently asked to start working with an organization where […]
It’s OK to Repeat a Message
I’m not going to write about monthly donors for a change. Instead, now is the time to get as many one-time gifts, which will help feed your monthly donor program next year. The year-end appeal season is here. The clock is ticking… The mail pile is growing… The inbox is overflowing… The question is: How […]
Using A Match To Increase Your Nonprofits Monthly Giving Success
There are many opportunities to generate monthly donors, if you’re willing to use them. I’ve given you several options in past blogs, but here is one of the BEST ways to make a real splash and generate a substantial number of new monthly donors in a very short period. It’s by using a MATCH. It literally […]
When Is a Good Time to Launch Monthly Giving?
During a recent webinar, someone asked me: “Does the timing of the launch of your monthly giving program make a difference? Are there certain times of the year that are better to start a monthly giving program?” My answer is twofold: If your organization is really gung-ho about monthly giving — as in, you almost […]
The 5 Crucial Parts of a Potential Donor Outreach Plan
Guest blog by Raviraj Hegde, the director of growth at Donorbox. For nonprofits of any size and type, reaching out to donors and prospects is key. But, what outreach strategies should your nonprofit focus on each month? The more you involve your community in your organization, the more support you’ll receive. An effective outreach […]
Try Something New With Your Monthly Donors
Fundraisers are fascinating. Sometimes, they want to try something new and forget about proven approaches and channels. Other times, they are too afraid to even consider something new. I get it. If you’re worried that you’re not going to make your goals, you’ll put on the brakes. If you think that your donors might get […]
