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December determines your year-end results. In this week’s podcast episode, we’re making sure you stay steady, strategic, and connected during the final stretch. Jena Lynch and Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE are unpacking the two actions that consistently drive Giving Season success: following through on your plan and following up with genuine care. Get expert tips on the essentials of a strong finish: ✅ Stay consistent with your December communication ✅ How to steward donors well with thoughtful, timely follow-up ✅ One way to strengthen trust for the new year ✅ How recurring giving fits naturally into this moment Listen to the full episode: https://ow.ly/n64e50XCPxW

Another incredible Giving Tuesday is in the books — and what a day it was. 💙 Huge congratulations to our amazing customers and to nonprofits everywhere for rallying supporters and raising over $4 billion in a single day. This accomplishment is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when mission-driven organizations, generous donors, and the right tools come together for a common purpose. To every fundraiser, nonprofit worker, and donor who showed up with passion and purpose: congratulations on a remarkable Giving Tuesday. 🎉

It’s time! ⏰ In the buzz of Giving Tuesday, remember one thing: You’ve got this.

#GivingTuesday is tomorrow, so here’s a little idea I had… 👀 The biggest boosts usually come from tiny tweaks. Things like: A sharper headline. A clearer story and CTA. Smarter defaults. A smoother checkout flow. So if you want a quick, last-minute check before tomorrow, I’ll review the ✨FIRST THREE✨ donation pages dropped in the comments. I’ll send back simple edits you can make today. Nothing heavy. Just the “tighten this up and you’ll see a difference” kind of stuff. Drop the link & I’ll send you some feedback by EOD in your DMs. Let’s make tomorrow a little more impactful!

As we step into the busiest fundraising weeks of the year, we’ve got expert guidance to help you navigate with clarity and confidence. We asked 8 seasoned fundraisers to share their best Giving Season advice, from communication tactics for donor messaging and getting the timing just right to drive year-end momentum. Read their insights, boost your strategy, and finish the year strong. 💪 Explore the article: https://ow.ly/twiL50XAcoa A big thank you to our experts for sharing their insights: Vicki Burkhart, David Pisarek, Mariana Fili, Sara P., Katherine Lacefield (Macdonald), Kathleen Daniels, Samantha Swaim, and Erica Waasdorp.

It’s been a busy fall for the Donorbox team, and we’re grateful for every second of it. 💙 From serving as a “pup taxi” for shelter dogs, to helping teachers shop for free classroom supplies, working with the PTA and supporting our nonprofit partners at events — our team has been hands-on with the missions that inspire us every day. We’re proud to stand alongside organizations creating real change in their communities, and even prouder when we get to support them through our work at Donorbox. Here’s a look at some of the moments that keep us inspired through one of fundraising’s craziest seasons. 📸✨

Keep it simple. Reach out during off times. Don’t worry about perfection – focus on authenticity. Giving Season campaigns often feel like an impossible nut to crack, so we reached out to eight experts in the field to get their top tips for fundraisers. We took all their advice and fit it into 10 digestible, actionable tips to make your campaign a success, whether you’re scrambling to put something together last-minute or looking to refine what you already have. Huge thanks to our experts for taking the time to share these insights with us and our audience: Vicki Burkhart, Mariana Fili, Erica Waasdorp, Kathleen Daniels, David Pisarek, Sara Prguda, Katherine Lacefield (Macdonald), and Samantha Swaim. And of course, shout-out to Fern Bamber for weaving everything together expertly and Jonah Brotman for making it happen! Link in the comments. #GivingSeasonFundraising

Giving Tuesday is just ONE week away! We asked nonprofit leaders who’ve run record-breaking campaigns to share key lessons they’ve learned. Swipe to see what they told us ⬇️ If you’re looking to elevate your Giving Tuesday campaign with strategies that are proven to work, your playbook is waiting for you in the comments. 🔗

It’s not too late to make Giving Tuesday count. Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE has last-minute planning advice to help busy fundraisers prepare in time, with minimal stress and scrambling. You’ll get guidance on: ➡️ Prioritizing the moves that create real momentum ➡️ Communicating with focus and intention ➡️ The opportunity most organizations overlook this time of year Consider this your game plan for showing up with clarity and confidence on Giving Tuesday. 🎧 Tune into our latest podcast episode now: https://ow.ly/8GIi50Xx2Ov

Ready to see your mission reach new heights this Giving Season? Donorbox Peer-to-Peer empowers faith-based organizations to expand their mission by turning members into fundraisers, spreading generosity through trusted, personal networks. 🤝 When donors champion your cause, you can unlock a new level of support, providing the resources needed to change even more lives and serve your community.