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Friday, 17 April 2015

Basic Information On Donor Cultivation Strategies

By Joanna Walsh


Non profit organizations are faced with the challenge of getting donors for sponsorship of their programs and projects for the cause they are supporting. With this, it is very important to nurture a relationship with donors so that fundraising will be successful. Somehow, this will rely on strategies, effective communication, consistency, and reputation.

Before proceeding, we define cultivation as a building of relationship for stewardship. This means that it includes donor cultivation strategies in order to proceed with the programs and projects. A non profit organization is not capable of generating its own funds. Hence, it needs the help of profit organizations like commercial companies.

Some of the most famous institutions that concentrate on funding different causes are World Vision and Unicef. They support people, especially women and children, who are victims of abuse, war, famine, slavery, poverty, calamities, and a lot more. They further support human rights and uphold the importance of education and health for children.

One way to accumulate funds is through communication. Communication strategies have to be well planned and thought of especially in enticing prospects to donate. It is not enough to make them donate once. It is more important that they commit with the organization even for future projects.

Companies are liable for their corporate responsibilities. One way to perform this is participating in charitable organizations. This is one of their ways to give back to the society and the environment that they coexist with. Hence, the nonprofit institutions are their channel in reaching out to the communities.

Other strategies in cultivation include the creation of promotional materials. They also need to immerse in the field or community they are planning to help and tell their stories with pictures and video presentations to the prospects. It is important that they will see what the situation is, how worse it has become, and how much help is needed. This is a strategy that targets the pathos or emotions.

When their emotions are stirred, they will become aware of how important and helpful it will be if they become part of the cause. Hence, they will then be propelled to pledge their help. Then the mission and goals of the organization should also be discussed and promoted in such a way that the donor will understand his or her roles in partaking in the cause.

How consistent an institution is will influence donors. If they see reports in the news, whether in television, print, or internet, some of them will call and communicate with the organization at their own will. They really want to be sure if their donations actually reach the end users. Furthermore, they want to be part of the advertising campaign as sponsors. This will add to brand recognition and customer trust.

The use of media is very beneficial for both profit and charitable foundations, especially in gaining and pledging support. Unicef, for example, uses the social media in interacting with people and they make efforts to make awareness programs using articles, videos, documentaries, and the like. The more these materials are shared and posted online, the more chances they will get to connect with more prospective donors.




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