Attentive fundraising – know your nonprofit donors
What’s the average age of donors and how long do they typically stay with an organization? Jeff Brooks, a direct mail pro, says his data... Read More
Planning a fundraising luncheon?
Wingate Communications Group often plays a key role in clients’ annual fundraising luncheon. Typically, we’ll write and produce the compelling fundraising video and write the... Read More
Writers and writing – a worthy fundraising investment
“Our CEO likes to write.” Yeah, I get it. But CEOs (and helpful board members) operate in a different paradigm from fundraising staff who are... Read More
Social media and donors
Thanks to social media, we’re all publishers now. What are you saying on your publishing platforms? I recently spoke with a nonprofit executive who sees... Read More
Executive communications
One of our deliverables is executive communications for nonprofit and corporate CEOs. This work ranges from speeches, fundraising presentations, and legislative testimony to crisis communications... Read More
Do you inform or inspire donors?
In today’s marketplace, you need to distinguish yourself to be seen and heard. That’s why it’s so important to tell your story in a compelling... Read More
Fundraising stories or statistics? Science weighs in
Effective fundraising communications touches the emotions to engage the intellect. We want to move and motivate people. Here’s a Harvard Business Review article titled Why... Read More
Benefits of a Fundraising Communicator
We love our relationship with nonprofit clients. The work is satisfying and Minnesota has a very altruistic culture in which to help organizations tell their... Read More
‘Feel Good’ Direct Mail
Direct mail solicitations always need to appeal to the emotions and the intellect. Be sure to remind donors about the impact of their gifts. This... Read More
Nonprofit Fundraising Video
A new non-profit fundraising video tells your story in a powerful and profound way. It’s exciting to see your mission come alive on the screen,... Read More