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Is your EOY messaging framework inclusive of all supporter types?

Nhu Te
4 min read
Nov 3, 2023 6:34:43 PM
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Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. Are you ready?
 
With your campaign likely wrapped up in a nice little bow, what are some refinements you can make to your fundraising copy to further engage and activate supporters?

Copy is a powerful marketing tool in your arsenal. After all, the right mix of words can emotionally resonate and influence people to support your cause.
 
This week, I've curated resources to help you fine-tune your EOY messaging framework and connect with every type of donor personally (taking a page from McDonald’s book).

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Snackable snippets 

Centering communications around equity 🎧
Jazmin Chavez has spent her career at the intersection of storytelling, digital strategies, and inclusive design. With a community-centered approach to communications, she and her team at Hispanics in Philanthropy amplify the voices of Latinx to accelerate the organization’s impact through funders, nonprofits, and community leaders.

Listen in to Noah's chat with Jazmin to learn how your organization can do the same during end-of-year fundraising.
 

This Inc. article explores common pitfalls that e-commerce brands make that prevent them from generating more sales. Spoiler alert: Each one is relationship-driven.

Taking these lessons from the for-profit world, it would bode nonprofits well to take preemptive steps to build trust and loyalty, especially during the EOY giving season.

Quick tips to help you stand out on Giving Tuesday 📽️

As you’re getting ready for the big day of giving, Evan Arcoria of RKD Group shares quick tips to help your campaign stand out even more.

Email remains one of the most effective marketing channels. Get your donor's attention by keeping it short and sweet, driving urgency with a hard deadline, and highlighting any incentives to give—like any matching gift offers. 

3 brain science hacks to engage your donors 📖

We’ve talked a lot about how to cut through the noise during giving season. While brand experience plays an important role, so does messaging. Check out these three neuroscience-backed messaging tactics that can help you engage donors and inspire them to give.

I really like the insights on the primacy/recency effect. No matter what copy you’re putting together, remember to open with a powerful hook (your why) and close it with a relevant CTA (give now).

Nonprofit considerations for optimizing with AI 📖

The emergence of generative AI tools has enabled our nonprofits to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency and productivity. While tools like ChatGPT offer its fair share of value, it also goes without saying that nonprofits should proceed with caution.  

Follow along as Amanda Cole of NonProfit PRO explores five risks of using AI and how to mitigate them. 

 

In the news


McDonald's saw a lift in quarterly sales, attributed to new launches, enticing promotions, and a growing appetite for more budget-friendly menu items. The fast-food giant reports higher traffic among lower-income consumers amid industry-wide footfall.

It’s a friendly reminder to nonprofits to not put all their eggs in one basket and to consider marketing across donors of all giving capacities.

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How has Sweetgreen grown from a dorm room start-up to a healthy, farm-to-table fast-food empire?

Boasting more than 3,500 employees and nearly 100 locations—with plans to double in the next year, Sweetgreen has maintained intimacy with its customers, partners, and employees using four core principles.

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For your inspiration folder

To help you craft engaging email campaigns for year-end, NextAfter has put together a resource that includes six proven subject line tactics and 33 examples to draw inspiration from.

For instance, by using mystery and sending emails from a person vs. a brand, organizations like Compass International have seen up to a 330% lift in opens.

NextAfter Example - Email Subject Line

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