Be careful of each other
The MowerThe mower stalled, twice; kneeling, I foundA hedgehog jammed up against the blades,Killed. It had been in…
Stephen Boudreau serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Avid. For over two decades, he has helped nonprofits leverage the digital space to grow their impact. To that end, Stephen co-founded RaiseDonors, a platform that provides nonprofits with technology and experiences that remove barriers to successful online fundraising. He is semi-retired rec-league soccer player, audiobook enthusiast, and the heavily-disputed UNO champion of his household.
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Seven ways to show donor love
Your nonprofit exists to serve your beneficiaries. But to get there, you’ve got to connect with donors first. Raise donors before you raise money.
The Value Bridge: The Art of Client-Centric Web Design
Explore the art of building lasting client relationships in web design. Dive into the five key pillars that form the bridge of value between agencies and their clients.
From hunter to gardener: rethinking fundraising strategies
It's easy to be seduced by the new. That shiny, untested donor with the promise of adding heft to your cause. It's the thrill of the chase, the adrenaline rush of acquiring. But here's the truth that's been hiding in plain sight: fundraising isn't primarily about the hunting, it's about the gardening.
3 online fundraising improvements you can make
The new year is here and online giving continues to rise. This new year is the perfect time…
Ensuring your donation pages are prepared for year-end fundraising
Even with an amazing year-end fundraising strategy, if your year-end giving page isn’t optimized for conversions, you’re going to miss out! So let’s talk about giving page optimization.
Faith’s wide horizon: beyond the narrow way
This is a story of a journey from the suffocating embrace of “The narrow way” to a broader, more inclusive path.
The religion of kindness
“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Dalai Lama When it comes to clarity, few do…
Five steps to immediately transform your online fundraising
Even if your online fundraising efforts are going great, there is always room for improvement! It's time to smooth out the friction and make it easier for people to donate to your cause. Here are five steps that can bring incredible transformation to your donation experience.
How do I build trust with potential online donors?
Pro tip: always make sure everyone is crystal clear on the order of ceremonies before you partake in a trust fall. Otherwise… you have trust and you have a fall… but you don’t have a trust fall.