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Taking the Fundraising Temperature

Nobody really knows how this all will end. Nobody really knows what the ultimate effect on the endurance of donors and nonprofits will be. However, everybody–whether they admit it or not–is scared; some are even freaked-out.. What’s the pandemic’s effect on giving? If bad, how bad? Which organizations are helped; which harmed? Who’s most likely […]

Learn More April 13, 2020

How To Reduce Monthly Giving Cancellations & Build Supporter Relationships

The cancellations are here and more are coming. The biggest one-time uptick of monthly giving cancellations ever recorded just happened in the UK with a 41% increase in cancellation rates comparing March 2019 to March 2020. And while this uptick and curve will be more pronounced the further your mission is from the frontlines of […]

Learn More April 10, 2020

Reviewing the Early Bidding: DIGITAL

Last week Kevin shared a quick review and early look on what we’re seeing in direct mail. Today, a review of what’s happening in the digital fundraising realm. First, a look at the types of digital activity and some examples of what organizations in various sectors are sending out at this stage of the coronavirus […]

Learn More April 8, 2020

Flattening the Curve?

I write this post with caution, certainly not to claim definitiveness nor interest in debating epidemiological models. Rather, given the saturated splashing of raw counts and pandemic models absent any detail or context on television, online and in the newspapers serves as a poignant reminder of the why an understanding of the purpose and use […]

Learn More April 6, 2020

Reviewing the Early Bidding: MAIL

It’s early days in this new climate, of that we can be sure. The health crisis is occurring at the same time as the financial crisis but the former will end sooner than the latter. Nevertheless, it’s probably worth a quick look at what we’re seeing and hearing on performance. The more important insight from […]

Learn More April 3, 2020

U.S. Nonprofits and Suppliers: What You Need to Get an Emergency Forgivable Covid-19 Loan

Whether you like or loathe April Fools’ jokes, given the seriousness of the health crisis gripping the world we think you’ll agree with us that today just isn’t the time for a good joke. Instead, we’re posting this Agitator Guide titled, The Skinny on What You Need to Get a Small Business (under 500 employees), […]

Learn More April 1, 2020