Here is an easy, engaging way to create deeper connections between your organization and your donors: When you phone them to thank them for their gifts, (which I hope you and your board members do on a regular basis!) ask them WHY they give to your organization.
Collect what I hope is a very long list of the reasons. And then, make sure to live up to their expectations and descriptions of how giving to your organization makes them feel.
In the spirit of the season, I want to thank the very special people who make sure MY work gets done behind the scenes: Mark my accounting & IT guru, all the guys at Trail Blazer, Lisa an amazing graphic designer and support, Jodi an awesome editor and WordPress guru, and the team at The Nerdery.
Without all of these hardworking, amazing people who give their time and talent to me and my company, I would not be able to spend as much time helping clients, speaking at conferences, and providing trainings & webinars.
Thank you all for giving to me this year!
love your e-mails Lori, I am in a new position this year as individual and major gifts manager. Looking forward to all the tips I can get
Char
Congratulations, Char on your new position!
You may want to consider joining the membership community for some added, very economical, coaching support.
Good luck with your fundraising this year.
Lori