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Claire Axelrad
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Join me on the pathway to passionate philanthropy, not forgettable fundraising. Giving should make people feel good!
Fundraising + Social Benefit Sector Coach #ClairificationSchool #AskAnExpertBloomerang #charityclairity
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Let's look at 4 magic tricks you can do to soup up an already-good fundraising appeal. Any to add?https://bloomerang.com/blog/ask-an-expert-how-to-increase-fundraising-appeal-response/ Pls. share <3
When your fundraising appeal is already good, what else can you do to increase response?
This question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to improve their year-end fundraising appeal.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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NEW Gratitude Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources. Find something that speaks to you! clairification.com/clickit/grat... Please share w/others who may benefit.
Gratitude Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources - Clairification
Once again, I’m sharing a bit of inspiration. Kinds of Power There’s the James Bond villain sort of power, based on division, dominance and destruction. This is the short-term power of bullies, trauma...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Recipe for Year-End Success: Ingredients for a Foolproof Nonprofit Email Series clairification.com/2025/11/17/e...
Easy-as-Pie Year-End Nonprofit Email Series - Clairification
Actually, unless you’re an accomplished baker, this is easier than pie. Simply prepare to send 4 es the final week of the year. I know, it sounds daunting. But… it’s easy! In fact, you should be able ...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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RECIPE to bake a year-end nonprofit email series pie! clairification.com/2025/11/17/e...
Easy-as-Pie Year-End Nonprofit Email Series - Clairification
Actually, unless you’re an accomplished baker, this is easier than pie. Simply prepare to send 4 es the final week of the year. I know, it sounds daunting. But… it’s easy! In fact, you should be able ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Feel free to share this recipe! Your Year-End Nonprofit Email Series clairification.com/2025/11/17/e...
Easy-as-Pie Year-End Nonprofit Email Series - Clairification
Actually, unless you’re an accomplished baker, this is easier than pie. Simply prepare to send 4 es the final week of the year. I know, it sounds daunting. But… it’s easy! In fact, you should be able ...
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November 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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How to Approach #GivingTuesday with a Giving Spirit. clairification.com/2025/11/13/t...
The True Meaning of Giving Tuesday - Clairification
This year Giving Tuesday is December 2nd. So, soon. If you’ve not done so already, now is a good time to think about whether or not you want to jump on the bandwagon and, if so, how. There is than one...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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The True Meaning of Giving Tuesday: It's Not All About Money clairification.com/2025/11/13/t...
The True Meaning of Giving Tuesday - Clairification
This year Giving Tuesday is December 2nd. So, soon. If you’ve not done so already, now is a good time to think about whether or not you want to jump on the bandwagon and, if so, how. There is than one...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Underused Year-End Fundraising Tweak Pops Up!
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Underused Year-End Fundraising Tweak Pops Up! - Clairification
What if I told you there’s a teensy little digital upsell that could skyrocket your year-end fundraising results?  Would that be of interest? Darn rootin’-tootin’! And it’s something you still have ti...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Hot off the Presses: Clairity Click-it: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources clairification.com/clickit/clai...
Clairity Click-it: Cornucopia of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources - Clairification
Do you know what’s in your donors’ backpacks? “The other backpacks A powerful metaphor from a long hike: Every hiker is intimately aware of their backpack. They picked it out, choosing from dozens of ...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Top Proven Strategies to Tell Donor-Centered Fundraising Stories
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Top Proven Strategies to Tell Donor-Centered Fundraising Stories - Clairification
In The Fundraising Story Is A Mirror, Not An Exhibit, Kevin Shulman of the Agitator-DonorVoice writes about how to tell a complete story. One that fully connects with donor emotion, and allows them to...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Surprising Psychology Behind Why Fundraising Thermometers Still Work + Helpful AI Boost
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Surprising Psychology Behind Why Fundraising Thermometers Still Work + Helpful AI Boost - Clairification
You’ve probably seen them. The “old school” fundraising thermometer. One of those things that makes you go… Hmmn… Do those really work? I’m bringing this up because… In his wonderful newsletter, Tom A...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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What stands out to you as the greatest opportunity to facilitate philanthropy? Please share my article for the Bloomerang blog with whomever you believe it may be helpful. bloomerang.com/blog/how-to-...
Donors are counting on you: start the tax reform conversation today
The potential for a tax benefit has played a role in when & how much people give. Here's how to start the tax reform conversation with donors
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November 2, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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You’ll raise so much more money if you’re able to tap into a donor’s personal values and innate identification. Here's how to do that! clairification.com/2025/10/30/t...
Top Strategies to Use Donor Data to Appeal to Donor Identity - Clairification
You likely collect a lot of data in your donor database, but is it really valuable to you? It’s not if you just let it sit there, rarely lo at it, and never run reports based on data that will help yo...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Something you might consider trying out for one of your year-end fundraising campaigns? clairification.com/2025/10/27/s...
Surprising Psychology Behind Why Fundraising Thermometers Still Work + Helpful AI Boost - Clairification
You’ve probably seen them. The “old school” fundraising thermometer. One of those things that makes you go… Hmmn… Do those really work? I’m bringing this up because… In his wonderful newsletter, Tom A...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Fundraising Thermometers Still Work! Why? They act as a decision-making shortcut, triggering human emotions. clairification.com/2025/10/27/s... Please share!
Surprising Psychology Behind Why Fundraising Thermometers Still Work + Helpful AI Boost - Clairification
You’ve probably seen them. The “old school” fundraising thermometer. One of those things that makes you go… Hmmn… Do those really work? I’m bringing this up because… In his wonderful newsletter, Tom A...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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My brand new BOO-t-ful Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources clairification.com/clickit/clai... Make this your learning opportunity!
BOO-t-ful Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources - Clairification
Throwing shade or throwing light? One takes a little effort than the other. While throwing shade might be fun, it eventually runs out of energy. It’s designed to end conversations, not start them, to ...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Un-Confuse Yourself About What New Tax Deductibility Rules Will Mean for Donors. They need your help to faciliitate philanthropy. bloomerang.com/blog/how-to-...
Tax deductibility is changing. Your donors need you to lead them through it.
Here's how you can help donors make informed decisions and lead them through changing tax deductibility to support the causes they care about
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October 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Top 10 Strategies to Elegantly Transform Reluctant Fundraisers into Ready Philanthropy Facilitators
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Top 10 Strategies to Elegantly Transform Reluctant Fundraisers into Ready Philanthropy Facilitators - Clairification
What’s holding you back? Culture? Fear? How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organizatio...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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How To Reframe Your Approach to Fundraising to Overcome Board Fears. clairification.com/2025/10/20/t...
Top 10 Strategies to Elegantly Transform Reluctant Fundraisers into Ready Philanthropy Facilitators - Clairification
What’s holding you back? Culture? Fear? How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organizatio...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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If you’re coming at fundraising from the perspective of ‘necessary evil’ or ‘no pain, no gain,’ you’re never going to be effective. clairification.com/2025/10/16/r...
Reframe Fundraising: Responsibility, Privilege and Opportunity - Clairification
Fundraising is too often seen, at best, as a ‘necessary evil.’ When viewed this way, folks – staff and volunteers alike – understandably prefer not to touch it with a 10-foot pole. Who wants to place ...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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As long as you hate it, donors will be able to tell you hate it.
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Reframe Fundraising: Responsibility, Privilege and Opportunity - Clairification
Fundraising is too often seen, at best, as a ‘necessary evil.’ When viewed this way, folks – staff and volunteers alike – understandably prefer not to touch it with a 10-foot pole. Who wants to place ...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Each thank-you plants the seed for the next gift. But, it’s even more than that.
When you take time to express appreciation, you remind yourself why your work matters.
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Tip Your Nonprofit Donors: The Secret to Keeping Them Close - Clairification
Think about the last time someone went out of their way to thank you — maybe a handwritten note after you volunteered, or a simple “You made my day” from a stranger. You probably didn’t forget it. A s...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Donors Who Feel Genuinely Appreciated Stick Around
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Tip Your Nonprofit Donors: The Secret to Keeping Them Close - Clairification
Think about the last time someone went out of their way to thank you — maybe a handwritten note after you volunteered, or a simple “You made my day” from a stranger. You probably didn’t forget it. A s...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Genuine kindness costs nothing and changes everything.
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Clairity Click-it: Harvest of Nonprofit Links + Free Resources - Clairification
Borrow from the best. Always. I happen to think Hugh MacLeod of The Gapingvoid Culture Design Group is a genius. So, I often borrow from him and lean into his inspiration. This week’s post, Script or ...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Why Aren’t Nonprofits Retaining More Donors?
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Why Aren’t Nonprofits Retaining More Donors? - Clairification
Where does retention fall within your priorities? EIght years ago,Tom Belford of The Agitator penned a post entitled “Donor Retention … Why Is It So Hard?” At the time I thought: Great question! Alas,...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM