19 Ways to improve your fundraising
Despite your desperate hopes and prayers, donors are unlikely to just wander into your organisation. You need to get out there and look sharp, and the Enfys Acumen has the tips to help you do it.
Why don't you print this out, post it up and integrate it into your fundraising plan—and get ready for tons of new donations.
1. Create quality (well-written!) fundraising materials
2. Greet potential donors (that’s everyone!) with style
3. Focus as narrowly as possible – narrow your target audience to highly qualified prospects
4. Make the most of meetings – go along for a purpose, not just because you are expected to be there
5. Find out what other fundraisers are doing and learn from them
6. Offer your help
7. Offer case studies of what your organisation does
8. Network
9. Cross-promote with other charities in your area
10. Offer an e-brief
11. Don’t wait for donors to find you online, use blogs, submit PR, get links to your website
12. Go to places where your best prospect donors are to be found
13. Become an expert in your field
14. Host a seminar
15. Get local news coverage
17. Offer commitment – a guarantee
18. Get them talking about you
19. When in doubt, pick up the phone
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