Ilma Ibrisevic

Let’s face it. Asking for donations is downright uncomfortable and scary. After all, it’s not easy asking people to part ways with their hard-earned money. But making the ask doesn’t have to be daunting. With the right resources on hand, anyone can become great at fundraising. And there are plenty of ways in which a fundraising professional can ask for donations – … [Read more...] about How to Ask for Donations: Donation Appeal Emails

Long gone are the days when direct mail and door-to-door were sufficient to get the word out about an organization. The reality of nonprofit advertising today is far more complex. And while advertising might sound like a 'dirty word', nonprofits can't bring in the funds needed to fuel their important work without it. However, money is often tight in the nonprofit world, so … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Google Ad Grants

You spent months brainstorming and developing a winning marketing and fundraising strategy. Hours were spent in meetings coming up with creative ways to acquire new donors. You designed compelling visuals and you A/B tested dozens of messages to charm your donor segments. Your online donation page runs as smoothly as it can, and your socials are bursting with … [Read more...] about Step by Step Guide For Regaining Your Lapsed Donors

Imagine Anna. Anna is a thirty-something woman who works in an art gallery. She’s always loved animals and spends a lot of time with her three dogs in the nearby park. During one of their walks, Anna saw an abandoned cat. She immediately acted, rushing the cat to the nearest animal shelter. The shelter had their hands full and didn't have the resources to take care of … [Read more...] about Donation Tiers to Boost Online Donations

When it comes to fundraising and all the challenges it entails in its various forms, most fundraisers would agree there’s nothing more gut-wrenching than asking for donations in person. While it’s certainly difficult to make the ask via email or on the phone too; there’s something particularly nerve-wracking about asking for donations in person. Asking in person, however, … [Read more...] about 9 Tips to Ask for Donations in Person (Insider Tips)