Ever heard “Beware the Ides of March?” If so, it’s probably from Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ in which a soothsayer warns the lead character to beware this date (March 15th), but he ignores her and is assassinated). Ruh roh… There’s nothing to be wary about here, unless you hate to receive free resources! Here’s my biweekly…
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I’m coming in like a lion… with an abundance of reading and viewing materials to help you with whatever fundraising, marketing and nonprofit management challenges this month may have in store for you.
It’s an opportune time for planning, budgeting, and plenty of donor communications and strategic cultivation. So pick whatever looks useful to you.
I hope you’ll also enroll this year in ‘Clairification School’. You’ll get access to ALL my original content for a full 12 months, including exclusive weekly articles, bonus webinars and more, in the most cost-effective way I’ve found to deliver it. This is useful content that will help you raise much more than you invest by enrolling. Feel free to check out what others have to say about why they’ve enrolled.
I’m on a one-woman mission to take the mystery, and misery, out of successful donor communications and fundraising. Your support makes it possible and, truly, means a lot. Thank you sincerely.
P.S. Thanks, as always, to Bloomerang, my 2019 Clairity Click-it sponsor. Please know how dedicated we both are to helping you do your most important work. Questions? Just ask! I also have a couple of coaching slots available. Email me directly at claire@clairification.com.
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Happy long week-end in the U.S., and happy regular week-end every place else. TGIF!
Once again I’ve gathered plenty of reading and viewing materials for your edification. Great leaders are great learners.
Speaking of leaders in our field, I want to send a shout out to my 2019 Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang, for keeping this newsletter free. I’ve joined forces with them because we’re both dedicated to answering all your questions – even ones you haven’t yet thought of! Remember, my motto is: “If I know it, I want you to know it!”
I hope you’ll also enroll this year in ‘Clairification School’. You’ll get access to ALL my original content for a full 12 months, including exclusive weekly articles, bonus webinars and more, in the most cost-effective way I’ve found to deliver it. This is useful content that will help you raise much more than you invest by enrolling. Feel free to check out what others have to say about why they’ve enrolled.
Your support makes it possible for everyone and, truly, means a lot. Thank you sincerely for doing the significant work you do.
P.S. Questions? Just ask! Please email me at claire@clairification.com. I read and respond to every single email.
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On February 2nd the groundhog will let us know if we’ll have an early spring or more winter. Whichever way it turns out, I’ve collected plenty of resources to keep you busy.
Before we get into it, I want to send a shout out to my 2019 Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang, for keeping this newsletter free. Remember, my motto is: “If I know it, I want you to know it!” They’re making it possible for me to spend the time curating and sending the Clairity Click-it to you on a bimonthly basis. If you appreciate this as much as I do, please let them know!
I hope you’ll also enroll this year in ‘Clairification School’. You’ll get access to ALL my content for a full 12 months, in the most cost-effective way I’ve found to deliver it.
If you can’t afford to hire me as a coach, and you can’t afford to attend an online class or a conference, I’m hoping you can afford to pay less than $2/week to receive original, weekly articles that are the equivalent of a Master Class, plus webinars, bonuses and more. All with the goal to help you raise much more than you invest by enrolling.
Your support makes it possible for everyone and, truly, means a lot. Thank you sincerely for doing the significant work you do.
P.S. Questions? Just ask! Please email me at claire@clairification.com. I read and respond to every single email.
It’s gloomy out there… all the more reason your work of shining a light in the darkness matters! It is my honor to help you do your most important job.
Do you know how much the world needs your dedication and commitment right now? Be proud of what you do, and remember I’m here to help you be your absolute best!
Okay, let’s get into this issue’s topics!
I wish you a happy and healthy New Year, and thank you sincerely for doing the significant work you do.
P.S. If you missed my announcement, I’m delighted to inform you I’m taking on an expanded role as FUNDRAISING COACH for Bloomerang — and couldn’t be more pleased to have this opportunity to share even more wisdom with you! As you may know, they’ve been my Clairity Click-it sponsor, enabling me to bring all these curated resources to you for free over the past year. Nothing will change at Clairification. Clairification School is still open, and I hope you’ll consider enrolling if you’ve not already done so. I save my priority attention, coaching slots and discounts for my students!
REMINDER: If you deliberated signing up for my annual Winning Major Gifts Fundraising online course that kicks off January 22nd, tomorrow is your last day to register. If you do even some of what you learn, I guarantee you’ll more than make back your investment. So… why not make this the year you commit to rocking the most cost-effective fundraising strategy there is? (Added incentive to do it now: the price will likely rise next year).
This issue I’m emphasizing two things:
(1) Resolutions and Trends for 2019, and
(2) Major and Legacy Giving.
The first is timely generally; the second is timely because my annual Winning Major Gifts Fundraising online course kicks off January 22nd and I’m thinking a LOT about this most cost-effective fundraising strategy. I want you to think about it too! Even if you don’t enroll in the course, I hope you’ll consider ramping up your efforts in this area. It’s where the lion’s share of the funding is, and I firmly believe nonprofits of all sizes and shapes should be investing where they’ll reap the greatest reward.
There are lots of other topics covered in this issue of the Clairity Click-it as well. As others helped me, so do I want to help you. Which is why I spend the time I do finding you a great mix of articles, podcasts, webinars, templates, e-books, whitepapers and whatever I come across on the web I think may be useful. Without the generosity of my sponsor, Bloomerang. I wouldn’t be able to keep this up. So pretty please click here to let Bloomerang know they’re awesome!
I wish you a happy and healthy New Year, and thank you sincerely for doing the important work you do.
P.S. Give yourself a pat on the back for being a dedicated do-gooder. The world needs as much goodness as it can get, and I am honored to be your partner along the way. Thank you!
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I’ve collected bountiful gifts for you to help you succeed in this most generous of seasons – and beyond!
As you may know, I’m dedicated to sending these curated resources on a bimonthly basis to share with you the best information out there. As others helped me, so do I wish to help you.
Of course, if you’ve not done so already, I hope you’ll also enroll this year for all the benefits ‘Clairification School’ has to offer. You’ll get access to all my content for a full 12 months, including original weekly articles, bonus webinars and more, in the most cost-effective way I’ve found to deliver it. Literally, it’s about a quarter a day. Your support makes it possible and, truly, means a lot.
Thank you for doing the important work you do.
claire@clairification.com. I read and respond to every single email.
DetailsP.P.S. Please send a shout-out to my Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang, who are doing more than their fair share in helping me bring this resource to you. I put a lot of work into curating and sending it to you, and it’s just me here. I’m not a large corporation. Since I can’t afford to lose money, they’re underwriting my time and helping me help YOU. Just click here to let them know they’re awesome!
Get ready to raise a glass of nog to celebrate your year-end fundraising success!
In this issue you’ll find a number of resources to help you get to the finish line, as well as resources to assist you in hitting the ground running in the new year.
[Yes, I’ve color coded them for you. Red means do it now! Green means it’s evergreen advice]
Please join with me in thanking my awesome sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible for me to continue to offer these hand-curated resources to you for free. My motto is: “If I know it, I want you to know it.” Life’s too short, and our problems are too big, to keep information all to oneself.
Good luck with your end-of-calendar-year fundraising, and let’s get right to this issue’s links!
Thank you for doing the important work you do. You make our world a better, safer, stronger, more beautiful and caring place.
P.S. If you find these resources helpful, I hope you’ll consider enrolling in Clairification School to get a full year’s worth of ALL the wisdom I have to share! See what others say about why they’ve joined. I’m confident it will help you do your job more effectively, and with greater joy. Questions? Reach me directly at claire@clairification.com,
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After all the wildfires here in California, we’ve been blessed (finally!) with some cleansing rain. So… why not share the blessings by raining down on you some cats, dogs and LOTS of free resources?
Once again, I want to thank my sponsor, Bloomerang, for making it possible to offer this to you for free. Also, could you do them (and yourself) a favor?
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Have a relaxing weekend,
P.S. The promised cats and dogs are at the very end of all the resources.
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The survey results are in! By overwhelming popular demand, nothing about the Clairity Click-it will change. Thanks to all who weighed in. Your input is invaluable. And you are the best! Here’s what you told me: Is the current amount of content too much, not enough, or just right? Which type of content is your…
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