by Ephraim | Sep 4, 2025 | email, fundraising
When planning a fundraising letter, write the thank you letter first. Then compose the ask. That sounds backwards and not how you’d think to do things. But if you know what you’re saying thank you for, you already know what problem you want people to solve. That makes...
by Ephraim | Jul 24, 2025 | fundraiser, fundraising, fundraising copy
I love to cook new recipes. Working on putting together something new. Tasting it and seeing if it’s a keeper or not. When I cook I tend to do it alone. Sometimes one of my kids will join. But it’s easiest when fewer people are taking up space in the kitchen. Too many...
by Ephraim | Jul 17, 2025 | donors, fundraising, storytelling
This is a guest post by Ann Fellman Storytelling is a compelling way to drive support for your nonprofit’s mission. Stories are memorable and are one of the primary ways people communicate, making up about 65% of our conversations. No matter whether someone has just...
by Ephraim | Jun 26, 2025 | Board, engagement, fundraising
Lemme open with one my nonprofit beliefs: Board members do NOT have to give a donation! I am against the whole “they have to give X amount” or a “give and get.” Policies like that mean that your organization automatically excludes people from joining and contributing...
by Ephraim | May 22, 2025 | crisis, fundraising
A lot of uncertainty out there right now and unfortunately many organizations are frozen in place and not sure how to move forward. So before I continue, please watch this video. It’s not only calming but is also a metaphor for one of the ways your nonprofit can grow...
by Ephraim | May 15, 2025 | fundraising, fundraising copy
Using big numbers to solicit donations may work well. What do I mean? Watch fundraising expert Cherian Koshy discuss big numbers vs. the story of one. (At the 5:35 mark) Which of these would work better in a solicitation email? A) 30,000 people face hunger daily in...
