Social Media Demystified – Lynne Wester Does It Again!
Lynne Wester, the donor relations dynamo behind donorrelationsguru.com, was a hit again at this year′s Southeast Donor Relations Conference in Raleigh. For those of you who don’t (yet) know her, Lynne is a force to be reckoned with and a personality not to be forgotten. She is a leader among the Association of Donor Relations Professionals’ network of dynamic, forward-thinking “stars”, and a frequent speaker. This is not the first time I have seen her presentation on social media, yet as always, she was on top of the newest of the new and casual and confident in her mastery of the technology. Continue reading »
Filed under Donor Communications, Social Media | Tags: ADRP, Best Practitioner, Communications, consultant, Creative, Donor Relations, new media, online giving | Comments OffDesign Your Recognition Displays to Encourage Change
This is an easy one for fundraisers to accomplish when planning a recognition display. Plan the display from the outset for change. Quick, easy, and economical change. Change is critical to garnering new interest from viewers (prospective donors, all). If you think about it, any static display becomes “just a fixture” after the newness has worn off. The content is forever “yesterday’s newspaper”. And most recognition fabricators are very familiar with how to integrate digital panels mechanically into their framing systems. It’s become so much easier for fundraisers to can make the switch-out. Thus, change actually occurs.
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All the things (and friends) I didn’t get to see in San Francisco
So, earlier this month, I had the great fortune to travel to San Francisco with my good friends Robin and Harv to present at my favorite annual conference, ADRP International. Except for the hour of the presentation, I doubt you saw me there, and I regret that I was able to see so few of you! Sadly, I spent the majority of my time on the floor in my hotel room, immobilized by a bad back! Yet, this trip will remain one of the most memorable of my life, for so many reasons. Continue reading »
Filed under Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Donor Communications, Donor Recognition Programs, Social Media, Think Before You Thank, multimedia donor recognition | Tags: ADRP, Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Interactive Displays, new media, Social Media, Think Before You Thank, Trends in Fundraising | Comments OffA Call for Truly Successful Online Donor Recognition
Fundraising organizations are actively seeking effective means for communicating with donors through online tools. More importantly, donors expect the most efficient and timely means of communication. Web-based technologies have the potential to create a new paradigm where donors co-create an engaging online experience that strengthens existing donor relationships and facilitates greater giving. Continue reading »
Filed under Best Practices for Donor Recognition, Donor Communications, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Think Before You Thank, multimedia donor recognition | Tags: Donor Recognition, Donor Relations, donor wall, Interactive Displays, new media, online giving, Philanthropy Center, Trends in Fundraising | Comments OffInaugural Event: TheThanksTank.com™ Roundtable Scheduled for Thursday, September 30th
TheThanksTank.com™ is building momentum as a forum for celebrating the benefits of thoughtful donor recognition decision-making. It is a ready-resource for the best of our “thinking about thanking” and an opportunity for response and comment from the non-profit community. Continue reading »
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