Hi John,
How're you getting along?
Please know that we are here to help if you have a question or just need to talk. You can hit reply to this email any time and it will come back to my inbox.
Kathryn Gamble and I are also here for you on Facebook Live every Wednesday at noon, eastern. We are taking questions and providing support to the community. I'd love to see you there too.
Today, I have some good news for you and your team.
We are finding that donors are still giving generously to many of our client organizations. These nonprofits are not on the front lines of the pandemic, and they are receiving five and six figure gifts - right this week.
The organizations we're working with have gifts coming from current donors, lapsed donors, capital campaign donors, former board members - even brand new donors who are simply showing up with a gift on the website.
The gifts are flowing in - even without any appeals going out. Read about it here:
I'm unpacking:
- WHY donors are still giving
- The approach we recommend for asking
- Where you should be looking for contributions right now
- What your loyal donors are probably thinking about your cause - right now
Please, take heart. While the situation is tough for you and for many people, there are silver linings we can look for.
Stay positive. Seek out your most loyal supporters and connect with them.
Most importantly - take good care of yourself - personally! Yes, you are probably exhausted (we are too), and you feel unorganized and unproductive. That's ok, and it's normal. There will be a time when all will be back to normal again.
Let us hear from you. We'd love to support you in any way.
We're all in this together,
