Fundraising communications best practices

May 06 2020

Don’t be afraid to ask major donors for support – they want to help

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Uncategorized

Worried about asking donors for support? Does the current climate make you hesitant to reach out to supporters for financial support, even though you know your organization needs it? Are you worried that your organization…

Apr 27 2020

Live forum: What are major donors thinking during the COVID-19 crisis?

By Jim Steier Steier Tips, Uncategorized

Major donors are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Will the pandemic and its economic fallout change their focus or level of support? Is it appropriate to ask them for support right now? The Steier…

Apr 24 2020

Giving Tuesday Now Talking Points

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Make sure to address #GivingTuesdayNow while live streaming your weekend church services. It is the perfect time to communicate the importance of supporting the church and other organizations during this day of giving. And it…

Apr 22 2020

Giving Tuesday Email Templates

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of giving is on Dec. 1, 2020. Now is the time to inform your donors and supporters about this important day of giving and unity. The Steier Group has compiled Giving…

Apr 22 2020

Live forum: Digital Do’s and Don’ts

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The Steier Group's latest live forum covered the Digital Do’s and Don’ts of what your organization should be doing online to counter the crisis and keep everyone engaged and giving. “People who want to be…

Apr 20 2020

Giving Tuesday FAQ

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

The concept of GivingTuesday may be new to you and your constituents. Please use this GivingTuesday FAQ to answer any questions your supporters might have. What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement and…

Apr 19 2020

Giving Tuesday Communication Plan

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

Prepare your Giving Tuesday communication plan in advance to allow for easier implementation. The Steier Group has composed a suggested GivingTuesday communication plan to use in the run up to the day of giving on…

Apr 15 2020

Live forum: Asking in April

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

We’ve heard from so many nonprofit leaders that are struggling financially but are unsure if they can ask for support during such a challenging time. With that in mind, our next live forum will be…

Mar 30 2020

CARES Act: How it will impact nonprofits and charitable giving

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

On Friday, the U.S. government passed the The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which will provide much needed assistance to families and businesses across America. Below is a summary of items…

Mar 17 2020

Fundraising and development during the coronavirus pandemic

By Jim Steier Steier Tips

These are unprecedented times. While there is understandably a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what a nonprofit organization should do as the economy struggles and much of society shuts down, certain truths are unchanged.…

Fundraising Communications

Don’t be afraid to ask major donors for support – they want to help

Live forum: What are major donors thinking during the COVID-19 crisis?

Giving Tuesday Now Talking Points

Giving Tuesday Email Templates

Live forum: Digital Do’s and Don’ts

Giving Tuesday FAQ

Giving Tuesday Communication Plan

Live forum: Asking in April

CARES Act: How it will impact nonprofits and charitable giving

Fundraising and development during the coronavirus pandemic

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