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Want to make December your biggest fundraising month yet? It's time to get creative and go beyond the basics. Here are some fresh ideas to help you think outside the traditional fundraising box: Brainstorm creative and unique fundraising ideas, such as hosting a virtual event, running a social media challenge, or developing an exclusive donor perk. Empower your donors by creating peer-to-peer campaigns. Develop content and assets that let them share your mission with their own networks in order to reach people you never would have come in contact with otherwise. Go digital! For example, set up an interactive virtual giving experience where donors can choose specific impact items they want to fund, like meals for families or program supplies. Remember to make it fun and visually engaging. Creative strategies can inspire new supporters and boost your fundraising efforts. Start thinking outside the box today and make an even larger impact. #fundraising #nonprofit #charity #givingtuesday #december #donate #nonprofitfundraising P.S. Don't forget to tag me in your fundraising posts so I can see how you're using these tips! I hope this helps!

"Nonprofit Fundraising, Marketing and Digital Donations through a DEIA lens" Date Wednesday July 17 Time 9:30 am Pacific, 12:30 pm Eastern Design matters! Join us for a creative conversation that aims to bring together #nonprofit fundraisers and #marketing teams to speak about the digital #donation experience through a #DEIA lens. Share helpful #resources with each other, solve common frustrations, and get great ideas about online #donor strategies that align with your organizational #diversity strategies! https://lnkd.in/gGxY-sZx

Ever heard the old sales adage: “It’s cheaper to keep an existing customer than find a new one?” Well the same is true with donors & supporters for your nonprofit. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on new software for wealth tracking, spend a few minutes looking at these 3 simple stats to help keep your current donors engaged and excited to give more! Orienting your next marketing campaign around these stats could make for a powerful Q4 fundraising push 💪 #nonprofit #fundraising #marketing #stat #tip #story #consultant 

I’ve spoken to nonprofit leaders from organizations of all sizes. Big or small, well-established or brand new, so many have the same concerns. “Most people only know about 1 or 2 services we offer, but we do so much more than that.” “No-one really understands how we’re different from other organizations who offer similar services”. “People still think we’re still a small organization, so they give small donations!” “We went from a basement operation to a full-blown organization almost overnight- but our marketing never really caught up.” Why do these problems crop up so frequently? Here are my best guesses: 1. Focused on serving the needs of their community, many organizations operate in crisis mode and don't have any hands to spare to dedicate to marketing. 2. Even if and when they do, marketing is considered an 'overhead expense;' something to be avoided or limited as much as possible...and so it is! 3. Non-profits have, at minimum, two discrete audiences - the people they serve and the donors that support them. Many have a third- the staff and volunteers that help the organization run. This makes communication confusing. 4. Many non-profit leaders find it easy to speak passionately about what they do, but not in a way that clearly conveys their mission. 5. Many organizations only market their fundraising campaigns, limiting their opportunities to develop meaningful connections. Do any of these resonate with you? Which ones? #fundraising #nonprofit #nonprofitmarketing

It doesn't take an MBA to figure out that your nonprofit's marketing and communications efforts are directly tied to your fundraising success? Our latest blog post explores how strategic messaging and community building can supercharge your donor relationships and boost your fundraising results. #nonprofitmarketing #fundraisingtips #communitybuilding #fundraising #friendraising #nonprofits #nonprofitagency #nonprofitpr

Yearly fundraising campaigns are so important...but so draining. Is there any way to avoid this? Generally, non-profits have two types of needs: a large fundraising campaign or a promotional "about us" type of video. Most non-profits will approach me prior to their campaign with a specific concept in mind, ready to use a video to really highlight that cause. I'm so glad that they see the value of video in a campaign, but there's an even more effective way to approach this. Ongoing high-quality content. By creating ongoing content, you have a treasure trove of stories to select from, more material to work with, and a more engaged audience ready to give. It’s not just about that one big push. It’s about consistent, compelling storytelling that keeps your audience connected to your mission all year round. To illustrate this, I'll share an example: I partnered with a non-profit client a few years ago and we didn't just create one video. Instead, we developed a series of content that was released in the months leading up to their campaign. This strategy allowed us to circulate different stories that showcased the organization's impact, keeping their audience engaged and emotionally invested. When the campaign finally launched, the audience was primed and ready to donate. The result? They exceeded their fundraising goal by 117%! Let’s make fundraising less stressful and more impactful. 🌟 #NonprofitFundraising #VideoMarketing #Storytelling #ContentCreation #NonprofitMarketing

As nonprofits push their year-end campaigns, we are guiding our clients well into 2025. Do you have a marketing and fundraising plan for the new year? At Lois Consulting, we help you to find your inspiration that will captivate donors, keep them engaged and develop new friends for your non-profit. Once you find this inspiration, plans often fall into place with guidance, commitment and follow-through. We have found that some organizations lack follow-through and follow-up, areas which are essential in building and maintaining valuable relationships. Start 2025 now and know that we are here if you need help – from assembling the framework to zeroing in on actions steps. Don’t get caught ringing in the new year without a solid plan. Email us at info@lois-consulting.com #nonprofit #philianthropy #fundraising #marketing #events

How to Build a Strong Brand for Your Nonprofit In the world of nonprofits, your mission is everything. You work hard every day to make a difference, but how do you ensure that others see the value in what you do? This is where the power of a strong brand comes in. A strong brand does more than just look good on paper. It helps your nonprofit grow in all ways, check out this article with 4 things we want all non-profits to understand when it comes to building a brand. https://lnkd.in/d_GGW2YD #nonprofit #branding #coloradononprofits

Struggling to get noticed as a small nonprofit? Grant funding feels out of reach? We've got your back! This guide gives you 3 powerful ways to land those grants and make a bigger impact. Learn how to boost your visibility, build connections, and secure sustainable funding. Let's unlock your nonprofit's full potential! ➡️ Swipe to see our 3 step strategy! ➡️ Be part of our community to #growthatimpact Follow us for detailed nonprofit marketing advice! . . {Digital Marketing, Business Growth, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy,Instagram growth tips, fundraising, funding, grantwriting, grants) #GrowYourBusiness #FutureIsHere #ImpactThroughInnovation #prompts #GTI #growthatimpact #innovation #NPO #fundraisingcampaign #fundraiser #nonprofit #FundraisingPro

 Charity: “Thank you so much for your generous donation” Donor: “You’re welcome, but I don’t want to waste my donation on overhead” When it comes to donating to non-profits, we want ‘our money’ to go directly to the beneficiaries, not a marketing firm! But, why not? 👉 We don’t want to support a self-perpetuating marketing campaign. Mustn’t a charity do outreach just like commercial companies in order to spread the word? How do we reconcile this? 🗓 Executive directors must show donors how marketing spending is benefiting the org. Demonstrate how much impact you are having because of your marketing efforts. --------------------- 📌 I help teams work better together. #leadership #collaboration