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🔑 Communication is key in any relationship. But how often do you consider the importance of your relationship with donors, volunteers and those your nonprofit helps? Building these relationships takes time, but the outcome – a dedicated group of supporters and advocates – is priceless. We love to help nonprofits tell their story well and connect with those who care about their cause. Let us help YOUR organization do more and communicate better. https://lnkd.in/e2wfywKS

"Connection to the community" was a key theme in the GivingPulse Field Guide for Q1 2024. In GivingTuesday's data, donors have consistently reported giving locally over giving nationally or internationally. This is a great encouragement for all nonprofits to lean into the power of community. 💪 Read specific recommendations for how in the Field Guide: https://lnkd.in/dacUsbwu

Losing monthly donors? 😢 Monthly donors leave for various reasons, from a change in financial circumstances to feeling disconnected from your nonprofit. While you can’t control all the variables, you can take action to ensure each one of your dedicated monthly supporters feels connected to your mission. I’ve rounded up my go-to ways to communicate with monthly donors and keep them feeling valued all year. Which of these methods are you going to implement or are you already using?

For many, this time of year inspires gratitude and generosity and we want to help you give smart! Consider a donor advised fund (DAF) to organize your giving. DAFs help with tax planning and provide a convenient way to keep your giving levels consistent even in lower income years. CFHZ is your local donor advised fund option and is uniquely positioned to offer our DAF holders personal attention and deeper connections to the nonprofits whose work is essential to effecting local community change. Learn more: Smart Giving Tips for Year End | CFHZ

🎉 Oh, what a feeling! This year, our annual #OneAmericaCares Giving Campaign was a success worth celebrating! 🎁 Associates and retirees across the country joined forces to pledge donations and gifts, with the OneAmerica Foundation matching dollars, to maximize community impact. It's another example of our ongoing commitment to giving back to where we live, work and play. 👐🏽 Learn more about how we're #MakingADifference: https://bddy.me/48021Di

How do you “do life” with a donor? Many of today’s donors are looking for more than a transaction, they want a real relationship. They desire for a nonprofit that understands their passion for your cause. One that anticipates how they want to support the cause. How do you “do life” with a donor? How to do you build relationship and nurture it? You must answer these questions to grow.

Short notice but any of you out there in the start up or small nonprofit world, check out this great opportunity.

Here is a preview of Ngage365's Tier Builder in the Nonprofit Admin Portal. This feature allows nonprofits to create multiple tiers that will receive different content based on their donors' preferences. Want to know more, let's talk: https://lnkd.in/eqETxdQ2

According to https://hubs.ly/Q02clhfG0, the top causes of holiday stress for Americans are 50% affording holiday gifts, 39% affording holiday meals, and 37% finding and securing holiday gifts. December is National Giving Month and EAC Network accepts various donations of goods, including new coats and winter apparel. Your in-kind and monetary donations can make a difference this season: https://hubs.ly/Q02cl1JP0

Read my DBD Group colleague’s latest blog on Donor Advised Funds. Mary Ramirez shares seven practical steps a nonprofit can take to get their cause in front of DAF donors associated with a community foundation. #donoradvisedfunds #strategy #strategytips #strategytoexecution