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Boost hospital fundraising by using social media to build awareness, share genuine stories, and guide donors toward deeper engagement and giving.

Secure long-term donor support, strengthen partnerships, and ensure financial stability with a data-driven approach.

Discover 20 proven strategies, from monthly giving to corporate partnerships, to secure sustainable support and maximize donor impact.

Boost hospital fundraising! Work with expert consultants to streamline donor outreach, optimize campaigns, and reach donation goals faster with proven strategies.

1. Conduct Targeted Donor Research:

A component to a successful hospital fundraiser is accurate research to pinpoint potential major donors. By gathering insights on donor capacity and philanthropic interests, you can direct your outreach efforts more effectively, showing that you have “done your homework”…

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1. Casting a Wider Net for Elevated Gifts

Let’s get this out of the way: Online fundraising will not be a replacement for the other types of fundraising (like Major Gifts) anytime soon. However, one of the greatest advantages of digital fundraising lies in it’s ability to draw in a more broad audience, often at modest initial giving levels. The key, however, is to nurture these entry-level donors into major supporters over time with proper relationship building..

1. Enhancing Communication Skills for Successful Donor Engagement:

Hospice staff members and volunteers are expected to know how to interact with patients, families, and community stakeholders. Nonprofit fundraising training can give them the communication tools to…

1. Empathy-Driven Communication:

Empathy, when applied thoughtfully, transcends mere compassion to become a tool for deep donor engagement. In the context of fundraising for hospice, understanding donor psychology is not optional.

1. Emphasize the Universality of Hospice Care:

This might not be something that’s exactly fun to think about, but hospice care is one of the few types of nonprofits may become a necessity for anyone at any time. It's crucial to communicate that this service provides dignity and comfort during life's most challenging times, not just an uncomfortable reminder of mortality…

Storytelling is at the heart of successful fundraising. While a direct “Donate Now” post might not always convert a high percentage of followers into donors, social media provides a perfect stage to tell your organization’s story in an engaging, human way without an “ask” necessarily attached to it…

Let’s face it: you are no use the constituents that your nonprofit serves if you are too burned out. In the nonprofit world, it’s easy to think that everyone involved is brimming with goodwill and energy at all times. While passion for a mission is great, fundraising professionals are often juggling multiple demands with very limited resources…

Planning for your next campaign actually starts the moment you start wrapping up your previous one. By capitalizing on lessons learned and incorporating fresh insights and new needs, you can approach your next campaign with renewed momentum, structure, and a more refined strategy.

When it comes to deciding which fundraising channels to pursue, many organizations have asked us in the last year if direct mail still delivers results in our digital landscape. According to the most recent data we have available, well-executed direct mail campaigns can still generate a positive net revenue—but what exactly does “work” mean for your goals? Is it purely about financial returns, or are you also looking for increased exposure, new donor prospects, or simply a donor touchpoint to keep supporters informed?

Myth 1: Smaller Nonprofits Can't Compete with Larger Ones

Don’t get us wrong, having more resources definitely helps. The size of an organization though doesn't necessarily determine fundraising success. Smaller nonprofits often have the advantage of closer community ties and the ability to create more personalized donor relationships. With focused and directed Major Gifts ($50,000+) strategies and the right leverage, small organizations can absolutely clean up in the fundraising space just as much as large organizations. From our experience, well-trained nonprofit personnel from small organizations can almost always compete effectively against larger, perhaps less nimble, entities.

1. Start with Why Your Organization Exists

Your Case for Support should begin with a clear and compelling explanation of why your organization was founded and continues to operate. This is probably the most missed component that novice fundraisers will somewhat overlook and is an easy thing to fix. What specific gaps or needs does it address? What are the current circumstances of the constituency that you serve and why is this unacceptable? This foundational narrative sets the stage, providing donors with the deeper understanding and emotional gut-punch of the status quo. You are setting up your organization’s purpose and unique value in addressing very specific issues or challenges.

1. Implement Advanced Data Analytics (AI or Otherwise)

Utilizing advanced data analytics can transform your fundraising strategy. By analyzing donor data, you can gain insights into donor behaviors, preferences, and giving patterns. This information allows you to create more targeted appeals that are more likely to resonate with your audience(s). This can be as simple as dropping analytics into ChatGPT to analyze patterns and get high level feedback.

1. Engage Volunteers in Fundraising

Utilizing volunteers can be a challenge to manage, but can transformationally expand your reach and resources. Volunteers can help you get connected with a broader network, set meetings for asks, and serve as passionate advocates for your cause. By training volunteers in fundraising techniques and empowering them to share their enthusiasm for your mission, you create a larger, committed group of supporters who are invested in your organization's success. It doesn’t hurt having some more people in your corner as well.