Donor stewardship during COVID-19

Right now, many of you are being bombarded with emails, webinars, eBooks etc. offering to help you through the current COVID-19 crisis. Many experts have developed these resources, giving you tips on the best way to navigate your organization through...

Big fish, small fish: How small organizations can survive COVID-19

We have two big dogs at my house. They eat tons of food. They need to get haircuts (because they're extremely shaggy!) and occasionally, they need daycare when we haven't had enough time to play with them. Now, there's a...

To call or not to call: The question of donor retention

Coronavirus threw the whole world for a loop, putting lives at risk and increasing the need for charitable organizations to step up to the plate. First and foremost, your organization needs to focus on the health and safety of your...

How to turn a new donor into a loyal donor

Imagine you’ve just made your first gift to a charity. You’re feeling pretty excited about it all! It’s a cause that you’ve been feeling more connected to, and you’ve decided it’s time to get involved in a bigger way. You...

My donors seem tired: Simple tips to combat donor fatigue

Where are my donors? Are your donors no longer responding to your calls, letters or emails? Or are they donating less frequently? If so, you might be asking your donors for too many donations. Soliciting gifts too often from the...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Monthly donors with Ashleigh Straith

Everyone (especially small organizations) LOVES monthly giving. It’s the instant pot of the fundraising world. In this episode, Ashleigh Saith, Annual Programs Manager at Holland Bloorview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, breaks down why you should invest in monthly giving and gives...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: #DonorLove with Jen Love

Donor love is an area where small nonprofits can actually stand out and be exceptional. But what is it exactly, what does this look like in practice, and why is it important? In this episode, Jen Love, a partner at...

Seven simple steps to start your own story bank

Didn’t you love it when you were little and your mom or dad read you bedtime stories? Are there movies or novels that have carved a niche in your heart as deeply meaningful to you? Do you love carrying on...

The over-solicitation blues: How Canadian charities can prevent donor fatigue

In one corner we have fundraising experts who say that what’s needed is just two more appeal letters, while in the other corner, we have experts who say we’ve got to reduce the volume of mail donors receive. As fun...