Enhancing Donor Engagement with Digital Storytelling and AI
Enhancing donor engagement through storytelling is not just a cool trend; it’s a crucial element that can transform donor engagement and drive successful campaigns. When we share compelling narratives about the impact of donations, we move beyond mere numbers...
5 Ways You Can Upgrade Your Fundraising Appeal Letter
During my nearly 30 years in higher ed marketing, fundraising appeal letters have been the bedrock of alumni and donor development. They’re especially relevant as we inch closer to the end of 2023. That’s because about 30% of nonprofit donations happen during...
Donor-Centric Marketing: Ditch “We” for “You”
Donor-centric marketing can be a sticky business. Many advancement departments often get caught up in a tangled web of capital campaign committees and case statements that send mixed signals to prospective donors. Even worse, they may never bring in the marketing...
State of Capital Campaigns: Internet Giving & Micro-Philanthropy
Across the country, capital campaigns only seem to be getting bigger. But what if you could raise more for your school by going smaller? Capital campaigns are by nature massive projects that require huge amounts of effort, funding, and communication for what is...
Higher Ed Donation Pages: How to Optimize Them
Almost every college or university depends on the generosity of their alumni and friends to help advance their mission. Unfortunately, many higher ed donation pages can be uninspiring, or worse yet, confusing or intimidating for users. Any kind of negative experience...
