Feb
11
Crafting your message
February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Jeff Brooks at Fundraising Success gave 25 tips for fundraising copy; below are my favorites. There is not enough time in a day to read all of the great information out there! Snow is clearing up and I am running out of ‘free time’.
Think of 25 reasons why a donor should give to you. Then, [...]
Feb
5
Why Now?
February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When drafting a case for support you want to create a sense of urgency. Why should the donor give now? I chose Arena Stage as an example of how to address the Why Now?
The Next Stage
As of September 25, 2009 we have raised more than $108 million to support construction of the Mead Center. With [...]
Feb
3
Making a Case for Support
February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
So you are ready to state your case, are you? Every time we try to get someone else to see our personal point of view we are making a case. If you have a clear idea of what you want, why you want it and why someone should give it to you you are close.
According [...]