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Beyond the Thank You Letter

October 16, 2022 by Michael Simkins

We all have some way of thanking our donors formally for gifts to our organizations. It might be an email or a postal letter. But then what? Are you done? Not … [Read more...]

How to Run a Successful Social Media Fundraiser

August 13, 2020 by The Spokes Team

Social media has radically changed the way people interact and connect with one another. For nonprofits specifically, it offers a unique opportunity to … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Maximize Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence

August 6, 2020 by The Spokes Team

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat, Youtube—to some, this list is a massive part of daily life. To others, it’s a quick form of connection or entertainment … [Read more...]

4 Ways to Stay Connected with Donors in Uncertain Times

July 22, 2020 by The Spokes Team

As online learning, working and socializing become the new normal and the current pandemic constantly presents new challenges, nonprofits must adapt to new … [Read more...]

Digital Transformation for Nonprofits: It’s not just about online fundraising events.

July 7, 2020 by The Spokes Team

Quick show of hands: how many of you had never used Zoom or GoToMeeting before the Covid-19 pandemic? Now, how many of you have come to rely on virtual … [Read more...]

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