7 Fundraising Mistakes: How to Avoid Damaging Relationships

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Summary

One of the most common mistakes that nonprofit organizations make when fundraising is asking for donations before establishing a relationship with donors.

It’s not enough to simply ask people for money, you have to explain why their donation matters and what they are supporting by making a contribution. While it may be tempting to use guilt or scare tactics in your ask, remember that this could backfire on you later if someone has negative feelings about your organization because of how they were approached initially.

Avoid these 7 pitfalls so that you can successfully meet your mission and generate revenue for your cause as well!

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