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Twitter has been described as “email on a double espresso!” I’d agree that’s how it can feel sometimes. I happen to love it, but it’s not for everyone.
Twitter is a web application that allows 140 character messages to be sent via text or online on any topic. I receive “Tweets” on my Blackberry from a handful of people and once or twice a day I check online to quickly scroll through the many Tweets I’ve received.
I “follow” experts in the social profit sector to stay current on the “hot” fundraising conversations and topics each day. Translate that to: Daily I receive bunches of 140 character doses of great fundraising advice, suggestions on helpful books, awesome fundraising blogs and lots of really helpful information.
You can “follow” my Twitter updates without using Twitter by visiting my page online to see the latest updates about fundraising, money, giving, and more.
Today I’ve compiled a list of some of the resources I’ve shared so you have them all in one place. Enjoy!
3 helpful resources for Fundraising in a Challenging Economy from Community Shares WI:
A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy–from the Association for Fundraising Professionals
Managing in Tough Times: A Collection of Resources for Nonprofits and Funders Navigating Turbulence–from The Bridgespan Group
10 Things You Can Learn from Real-World Donor Thank You Letters–from Fundraising Success Magazine.
Wise words on direct mail. The Huntsinger tutorials.
A Definitive Guide to Government Grants. Simple and clear.
Good listen: What to cut when the budget is tight. Always helpful podcast from Fundraising is Beautiful.
Another AFP goodie: Major Gifts: It’s Not the Donation Amount that Matters-It’s the Strength of the Relationship.
Some good tips.”6 Ways to Build Your Email Subscriber List through Social Media”
My niece, Grace, is 5 years old and very special to me. She’s wise beyond her years and when she moved away from Minnesota to Florida, I was determined to keep in touch with her. I didn’t want her to forget me and I wanted to stay connected with what’s going on in her life. [...]
Here are a few tips for fundraising appeals:
Make an emotional connection to your mission in the first or 2nd paragraph by telling a very short story of a client or use a quote from someone who has used your services.
For snail mail solicitations, make the “ask” 3 times. First ask in the very beginning so [...]
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