Online Giving Tip 6

Tip 6. "Let people know what you've already accomplished and how their support will help you do even more. Putting extra thought into your donation form can help contributors understand the difference they'll make with their contributions. Tooting your horn is also helpful when you want donors to share your good work with their friends."

 

From: Social Media and Online Giving published in Public Libraries: Nov/Dec 2014 p. 22-24 shared some best practices for fundraising.

Online Giving Tip 5

Tip 5." Find creativity in simple things. You don't have to be an artist or songwriter, or make your executive director walk around town in a gorilla costume to be creative. It can be as simple as showing some personality. Speak directly to your audience. Let them know how much fun you are and how much you care. Remember that the benefit of being online is that you can always edit and refresh at no additional cost beyond staff time.

From: Social Media and Online Giving published in Public Libraries: Nov/Dec 2014 p. 22-24

Online Giving Tip 4

From: Social Media and Online Giving published in Public Libraries: Nov/Dec 2014 p. 22-24 shared some best practices for fundraising.

Tip 4: "Stay fresh. It's hard to get excited about stale content. Your fundraising page is a first impression for many donors. Look your best. Look into the camera and smile! Replace your old photos with new ones periodically."

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New Statistics on the Status of Babies

Want to know more about the status of babies in the U.S. go to the table just released on the 0 to 3 web site lists state by state at risk statistics.

Online Giving Tip 3

Tip 3: "Check for spelling errors, typos, and accurate links. Make sure your logo and photos display correctly. Remove those that are stretched out or don't look crisp."

From: Social Media and Online Giving published in Public Libraries: Nov/Dec 2014 p. 22-24