This 1 Secret Will Get You More Money In Your Year End Appeal
Do you want to know what it is? Did you know that each year I write appeal letters for nonprofits? This one secret makes me more money with my clients than they usually get in years prior. The 1 secret that will get you more money with your year end appeal is… Vulnerability. Can you […]
NEW Name It Podcast!: Critical Consciousness and Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling Interview with Jarell Skinner-Roy
We were lucky to get the chance to sit down with Jarell Skinner-Roy, who wrote a powerful article on dismantling white supremacy in nonprofits. Here’s the link to listen to the podcast! 1) Jarell, what is your background in the nonprofit sector? 2) In your YNPN Twin Cities article, you ask people in nonprofit organizations […]
Announcing 3 New Useful Leadership, Careers and Appeal Letter Pages
Can you believe this? WildWomanFundraising.com has over 1,000 posts on it! From over 10 years of writing! That’s a lot! So I made 3 new pages for you, where you can find all of my most useful posts, ALL in one place! The first page is all about Fundraising Careers. 66+ Resources to Rise In […]
Going Deeper
Are you frustrated right now? Maybe you’re writing your annual report or appeal letter, but you’re stuck. Or maybe you’re wondering how to connect with a donor and you just can’t seem to get through to them? What could we do to connect better with our donors? How can we help donors feel more connected […]
Paul De Gregorio Interview
Today we’re chatting with Paul De Gregorio about what is called integrated fundraising campaigns. Campaigns that use direct mail, text messages, online ads, newspaper or TV or radio ads, in combination, as part of a plan that helps find new donors and engage people who are already primed to support your cause. The reason I […]
King Arthur and Nonprofit Appeal Letter Stories
Read the first part of this post here According to Robert McKee, there are 4 Primary techniques for Progression Social progression-Widen the impact of character actions into society Personal progression-Dark personal secrets Symbolic ascension -Builds the symbol from the particular to the universal- The specific to the archetypal Ironic ascension– Transition-counterpoint or held in common- The […]