by Ephraim | Jan 30, 2025 | donors, email, fundraising copy
I went 52 years without needing them. But time and age caught up with me. Now I use glasses to read. Sigh. I’m not a fan. It stinks but read with them I must. Know who else wears glasses? A very decent size of your nonprofit’s audience. The average age of a donor is...
by Ephraim | Sep 23, 2024 | donors, fundraising, strategy
Guest post by Sarah Tedesco In the world of nonprofit fundraising, a pivotal question every organization and team needs to answer is, How does someone go from an unengaged prospective donor to a loyal, long-term supporter of our mission? The answer can be found in the...
by Ephraim | Jul 15, 2024 | donors, fundraising
I’m excited. I’m five years old, getting ready to fly from Hartford to Cleveland. All by myself. (I know, I know. Things were just different back in the 70s.) I’m dressed in a tie and jacket. I have a small bag with some snacks and books to read. My dad walks me onto...
by Ephraim | Jul 8, 2024 | campaigns, donors, impact
I’m always on the lookout for smart, creative, clever campaigns. Doesn’t matter if it’s nonprofits or for-profits. I love to watch, learn and share. Share Impact A few weeks ago a friend sent me this video. Watch and enjoy: This is the original link where it appeared....
by Ephraim | Apr 1, 2024 | donors, fundraising, philanthropy
I’m gonna keep it real: There’s some data I reference in this post. But for the most part, the below is based on many conversations with CEO’s, fundraisers and nonprofiteers. It is based on numerous posts I’m seeing on LinkedIn and elsewhere. And it’s based on how a...
by Ephraim | Feb 5, 2024 | donors, fundraising, survey
This is a guest post by Jay Love Want to improve your nonprofit website, develop more compelling marketing messages, or streamline the donor experience? Nonprofits turn to one simple tactic time and time again to strengthen their strategies: collecting donor...
