Friday, April 10, 2015

Guide To 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.

They are looking for consistency in nonprofit organizations since they will also assess the reputation of the organization. This is how they will base their trust levels. There are different donor cultivation strategies that new nonprofit organizations can utilize for efficiency. The best part is the communication process.

Some good examples of not for profit organizations are World Vision and Unicef. They respond to refugees, calamity victims, children in need, and others. They concentrate on the eradication of poverty and upholding the welfare of children, women, and all peoples of the world. They also uphold human rights.

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.

Corporations have responsibilities towards the environment and the community they thrive with. So, they need to find ways to give back the best way they can. Since they are busy as well with the operations of their company, they need the nonprofits to play the part they need to do. The social workers will be their channel in extending their helping hands to the people or the environment.

As part of the cultivation strategies, promotion is done in an active, purposive, and enticing manner. For example, the institution will make video clips or even documentaries of the areas of concern. It helps if they are able to tell the story effectively and touch the hearts of the prospects. Appealing to the emotions is one of the fortes of social and development workers.

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.

Consistency and reputation of the organizations will increase trust levels. That is why nonprofit institutions need to do their part in assuring the success of their projects. The donors want to know how far the help has reached. All of the activities need to be documented and communicated to the sponsors.

In addition, the non profit organization will have to make sure that the partnership is recognized through media and communication strategies. For example, World Vision has its own web page and promote through social networking sites. Hence, the companies that extend their help can be easily recognized. This will also benefit their business and will give a good impression to its existing and potential clients.




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