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While giving days are no longer a new concept, the way we engage with our donors is constantly changing. To meet those needs, we have a must-read article if you are ready to take your Giving Day to the next level in 2025. Theresa J. Jubert, M.Ed., RNL ScaleFunder Senior Client Solutions Consultant, shares best practices on donor engagement and messaging, along with four examples of institutions that had great giving days. #RNL #ScaleFunder #GivingDays #DigitalFundraising

A planned giving website is one of the best ways to connect with potential donors, inspire them to support your important work, and educate them about their options. Whether you want to create a web presence or improve what you already have, the latest blog post on The Edge from EDS will help you focus on five key components for boosting your site’s success.

Nonprofits thrive on connections—especially with donors who champion your mission! But how can you deepen these relationships and inspire others? Especially in the midst of holiday season? In her latest blog, Katie Bardine, MNA, Client Service Associate, explores the power of donor-centered storytelling. Discover actionable tips for elevating your donors’ voices through social media, emails, and more to amplify impact and engagement. Let’s celebrate your donors and strengthen your community of supporters! https://hubs.li/Q02_vTLh0

Excited to share my first blog post. A quick & easy read on the power of donor centered story telling & simple strategies your organization can implement today!

4 Keys to a Successful Planned Giving Program: In his latest blog, Jeremy Stelter, Stelter’s Executive VP, outlines the four essential lanes for a balanced planned giving strategy: 1️⃣ Identification: Build the right connections. 2️⃣ Education: Keep donors informed. 3️⃣ Conversion: Motivate action. 4️⃣ Stewardship: Sustain relationships. These lanes work together to nurture donors and build a strong, lasting program. Check out Jeremy's insights for tips on how to implement this approach.

Q3 starts in mere days, meaning the year-end giving season will be here before we know it. 😮 What are you doing to grow your audience until then? What about securing press coverage that beautifully articulates your mission and impact? Imagine stories your current supporters are excited to see and share, attracting new followers on social media and boosting your newsletter sign-ups. More people to share your year-end giving messages with means more dollars for your cause. 💰 Interested in press coverage for your organization but unsure where to start? You're in luck! I have three spots available for August and September for our PR Playbook project, designed to help you secure the press coverage you need to raise awareness and inspire donors for your year-end campaigns. Our PR Playbook provides an actionable, DIY PR plan with tactical to-dos, detailed how-to tips and best practices, and all the templates and materials you need to bring the plan to life. Organizations that have used our PR Playbook have seen a direct link between press coverage and increased donations. Will that be the case for you, too? Send me a message to secure your spot or learn more. - - - - - - - - - - 👋 Hi, I'm Rhiannon. I help purpose-driven organizations (nonprofit and do-good companies) generate consistent media coverage and thought leadership opportunities to increase awareness, influence, and impact. Have a question about PR? DM me!

Marketing for nonprofits requires a unique blend of creativity, empathy, and strategic planning to truly engage audiences and inspire action. Here are five strategies to get you started. https://lnkd.in/gNREscjU Written by Maria A. of Fortune 206

Year-End giving is going to happen, whether or not you are prepared. People are going to give, the question becomes... are they going to give to your organization? Good results aren't an accident. They happen because of the work that you do every day to advance your program. Think about your program through the lens of the donor cycle of cultivation. Identify, Engage, Ask and Steward. Identify: Who are the people that most need to hear your year-end giving information? Start building this list with those closest to the mission. Start with your donor that have given in the last year. Also look at your board members and staff as prospects. Engage: How can you insure that people get the chance to experience the impact of your organization? This can be done through a newsletter, or maybe there is something happening that you can invite them to attend? Look for creative ways to show them the mission. Ask: You need to make sure that you have your Ask ready to go. One of the key ways to do this is your appeal letter. Do not wait till the last minute to get this done. Work on it now and keep in mind that you want this to go in the mail the day after Election Day. Looking for a better way to do this - head over to www.amponow.com to complete your appeal. Steward: It is important that the people in your year - end strategy know the impact that their previous giving has made. You can do this with a hand written Thank You note. Work on pulling together a thank-a-thon to phone folks and tell them thanks. It will make a difference. This is the time of the year when the things to do list is long and the days seem short. Remember to stay focused on what you can do. Everything you do will help drive your results, but none of us can do everything. Stick with your plan and you will see results. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Amy #AMPO

So many of my fellow social justice communicators are already feeling the weight of the work ahead. The challenges we face are daunting, and the stakes for our communities have never been higher. That’s why I’m especially grateful for The Communications Network and the community they’ve built—a space where communicators can ground themselves in shared purpose. Our communications strategies must center and be informed by the communities we serve. When we shape our work around their lived experiences and cultures, we move beyond words to drive real, lasting impact. Looking forward to the insights from this series with Stanford Social Innovation Review as we continue to push for meaningful change.

Not sure where to start for your #GivingTuesday campaign? We got you. Here's how to create a #GivingTuesday campaign in one week: https://hubs.la/Q02N3-Hh0