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Gift vs. Donor Approach In philanthropy, a 'gift' is a one-time transaction, but a 'donor' signifies a relationship. This insight is vital for business success as well. ?? A sale or donation is just the beginning. Cultivating the relationship is where success lies. ?? Build connections and understand individuals needs and interests to foster community. ?? Every interaction, big or small, is a chance to strengthen bonds. Transform single transactions into ongoing dialogues. Strive to convert your customers and donors into passionate advocates for your mission or brand. #Philanthropy #BusinessGrowth #DonorRelations #SustainableSuccess #CommunityBuilding

Building connections and aligning individual passions with organizational goals is fundamental to successful fundraising. Donations represent a public declaration of support and commitment to the mission of which any nonprofit is thankful. But is a mere thank you note that is required by the IRS enough? In my history as a professional fundraiser, standard receipts lack the depth needed to foster meaningful relationships. By expressing genuine gratitude opens vital channels of communication, acknowledging donors' integral role. Donors seek tangible proof of their impact, beyond financial contributions. Well-crafted thank-you messages demonstrate shared commitment and purpose. I highly encourage more conversations, more contact with impact, and more effort beyond the initial gift. Don’t give up!

It’s that time of year when we look ahead, and Kind Theory is setting our sights higher than ever. We’re focused on expanding our impact, reaching more people, and building an even stronger community. To keep things running smoothly, we’re looking for support from monthly donors. Consistent monthly support allows us to plan ahead and keep our programs going strong. Every donation MATTERS. If you believe in what Kind Theory stands for, consider joining as a monthly donor! Image description: The graphic promotes a fundraising campaign for "Kind Theory," encouraging people to join as monthly donors. It has a headline that says, “It’s that time of year! Let’s grow Kind Theory together!” with supporting visuals of three hands in a fist bump, symbolizing unity and teamwork. The campaign goals are listed as “Expand Our Impact,” “Build a Stronger Community,” and “Support Monthly Events & Programs.” The text indicates a need for 20 people to commit to donating $50 per month. A yellow starburst highlights the call to action, “Join as a Monthly Donor Today!” with a clickable "Donate" icon. At the bottom, contact information is provided, including an email address and a “Learn More” button. #MakeADifference #SupportKindness #TogetherForChange #CommunitySupport #KindnessMatters #BeTheChange #KindTheory

Join Nancy Rieves for a three-hour training session where we’ll dive into crafting the perfect appeal letter. With less than eight weeks left in the year, this is your chance to plan your appeal letter, schedule your follow-ups, and navigate the holiday season with ease. Don't miss out on setting yourself up for a successful year-end campaign! From the training, you will: Know how to frame your year-end appeal letter with an engaging anecdote, statistic, or quote to immediately capture the reader’s attention and personalize the message. Understand how to structure a clear, impactful request for donations, including emphasizing urgency to encourage immediate responses. Learn to emphasize impact and outcome over processes and benefits, detailing how contributions will make a tangible difference. Create a schedule for your appeal letter, plan your follow-ups, and manage your year-end fundraising efforts efficiently to maximize results for year-end giving. Register for this training session today! https://lnkd.in/eBZ989pz #Donations #AppealLetter #trainingsession #fundraising #upcomingevent #AlabamaNonprofits #educate #advocate #elevate

Truth or Myth: Virtual coat and blanket drives don't provide real help to those in need? ?? MYTH BUSTED! ?? Virtual drives have the power to reach more hearts ?? and more hands than traditional ones, bringing warmth and comfort to those who need it most – faster and more efficiently than ever before! ? It's not about how you give, but about what we can achieve together. Wondering how you can make an impact? ?? Every donation counts. Let's warm our communities one coat and one blanket at a time. ?? CLICK alliesway.org to learn more and join our mission today! Together, we can turn winter into a season of hope. #VirtualDrive #CoatDrive #BlanketDrive #SupportTheCause #GiveWarmth #HelpingHands #DonateToday #GiveBack #MakeADifference #SupportCommunities #NonprofitLove #TogetherWeCan #WarmthForAll #WinterCare #SpreadKindness #ChangeTheWorld

?? MID-DAY UPDATE + $5 Holla! ?? We’re a little over halfway through the BIGGEST DAY OF GIVING, and here’s where we stand: Current Standing: $170 WE'RE NOT GIVING UP YET! Special thanks to Josh Suiter, Virginia Hart, Clay Kannapell, and Jennifer Painter for being our first donors of the day —you’re amazing! We know we can reach our goal, so here’s the deal. If you donate $5+ between now and 6 PM, we’ll give you a special shoutout on our social media next week! ?? So here’s the deal: if you make a donation of $5+ between now and 6 PM, we’ll give you a special shoutout on our social media next week! ?? It may seem small, but every little bit helps us get closer to our goal and supports those facing barriers to employment. Plus, we’ve got two more Boost Times coming up where your donation could make an even bigger impact! Upcoming Boost Times: ?? Afternoon Drive | 1 - 3 PM ??Evening "Break for It" | 7 - 9 PM ?? The Greatest 2 Minutes In Giving | 7:15 - 7:17 PM ?? The Late Night Push | 10 - 11 PM Don’t wait—head over to https://loom.ly/oKJuMbA right now and help us get RecycWELL to max capacity! #GiveforGoodLou #RecycWELL #MakeADifference #CommunitySupport #DonateNow #SupportEmployment

Living is giving. ?? The best way to live your life is to be on a mission to give back... WITHOUT expecting anything in return. It took me a while to fully understand it, but once I did, my life changed. ?So how can you give today without expecting anything in return? ??Can you smile at a stranger? ??Can you pay it forward to the person in front of you in the line at Starbucks? ??Can you help someone in need? By the way I'm in the process of raising $10K for an amazing cause. Mobile Loaves and Fishes builds community housing to support people getting off the streets. What sets this organization apart is that neighbors have to pay a small amount of rent. On the Community First campus, individuals can work in various ways to earn money for rent. For instance, neighbors can create art that they sell at the local market. It's such a wonderful concept. Let's help raise $10k, which can literally build one micro home! Let's make a difference in someone's life today. ?? https://lnkd.in/gmGn_UTm P.S ??% of the donations go to the nonprofit!

Donate to Nonprofits. Get more Sales Meetings. The concept of Giv is not only noble, but serves as an important sales tool. My best friend, Dan Locke and I have been building a solution that brings philanthropy into every business meeting. The end result is Giv. Today, Giv is officially live, and creating incredible value for a number of sales teams. Want to learn more? Sign up for an account using the link in the comments, or contact me directly! #Giv2Meet #PhilanthropyInBusiness #AuthenticConnection

"Thank you for your giving hearts. We sincerely appreciate VPO’s support and continued work with our team." "I love that VPO does this each year." "VPO is a great partner. They really give back." "Many thanks to VPO for such a thoughtful expression of appreciation. Add this to the extensive list of reasons we value our relationship with VPO." What are our customers talking about? Every year, in a program we call #ThankfulGiving, we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States by expressing the gratitude we feel for our customer relationships. https://hubs.ly/Q02TR7GF0 We want you to know that our customers matter to us. Because we care about you, we also care about what you care about! So we make donations to nonprofits that our customers nominate--supporting our community while strengthening the unique relationship we have with each client and user. Have an organization in mind? Speak with your team and then tell us about it! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #CustomerAppreciation #ValuesAndValue #CustomerRelationships #CustomerPartnerships #ValuedCustomers #CustomerSuccess #CharitableGiving #WBE #ConstructionProjectManagement

Let’s talk about annual giving Your approach to annual giving says a lot about your fundraising program overall. Are you nurturing your program by adding new names? Are you learning from your program by looking at your performance? Are you growing your prospect list with committed annual donors? Or Are you doing the same thing every year? Looking for a way to be more thoughtful with your annual giving efforts? Here’s one simple step to improving your program. Discover your LYBUNTS- who gave to your organization last year, but not this year. Once you know who these people are- go talk to them. Ask for advice on why they stopped giving. A couple of these conversations and you’ll be well on your way to raising more money. #AMPO #AnnualGiving #NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagement #Philanthropy #FundraisingAppeal #CharityImpact #NonprofitSector #StrategicPhilanthropy #DonorStewardship #NonprofitSuccess