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How to Create Effective Fundraising Communication Materials

Effective fundraising materials don’t overwhelm — resonate by knowing donor motivations, combining emotion + data, using visuals smartly, crafting direct CTAs, keeping your brand voice, and refining based on feedback.

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How To Write Product Description That Sell - With Examples

To make items sell: blend concise descriptions with emotional appeal, use “features → benefits,” include imagery/video, and ensure every detail needed to decide is clearly presented.

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How to Promote Your Fundraiser with Social Media

This guide shows nonprofits how to use social platforms smartly: build content calendar, post cause stories, tag supporters, run paid promos, use momentum posts, and engage comments to boost your fundraiser’s reach.

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How To Use Social Media to Boost Your Fundraiser

Use social media to get your fundraiser in front of more people. Share your story with compelling visuals, post regularly, tag sponsors and partners, use relevant hashtags, and always include a clear call-to-action so followers know how to support.

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How To Volunteer and Do Good from Home

Learn how to volunteer online: offer your skills (design, copy, coaching), assist with virtual events, moderate forums, mentor, or support remote campaigns—no commute needed.

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How to Promote Your Fundraiser

To earn publicity: pitch local media early, use compelling stories, leverage partners and influencers, send timely press releases, offer event access, and follow up persistently.

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How to Ask for a Donation: 9 Best Practices

Ask strategically: pick who to ask (individuals, businesses, foundations), define what you need (money, in-kind, time), choose the right channel, use research to set smart amounts, be ready for “no,” offer alternate ways to help, use online tools, run peer fundraising, and always follow up & thank.

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How to Get Items Donated for a Charity Auction

To get great auction items, organize a volunteer team, map out desired donations, engage local businesses with a clear ask, follow up personally, and always send thank-you notes.