--- title: CharityHowTo Blog | donor motivation description: donor motivation | Great information on all popular nonprofit topics written by experts in the field. --- [![CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CharityHowTo_February2020%20Theme/Images/header_logo_new.png?width=240&height=64&name=header_logo_new.png "CharityHowTo")](https://www.charityhowto.com/) - [Blog Home](https://blog.charityhowto.com/) - [Nonprofit Training](https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-webinars) - [Google Ad Grants](https://googlegrants.charityhowto.com/aioggs) - [About Us](https://www.charityhowto.com/about) - [Contact Us](https://www.charityhowto.com/contact) - [Membership](https://membership.charityhowto.com/) # Category: donor-motivation ## [Practical Steps to Grow Your Major Donor Portfolio](https://blog.charityhowto.com/blog-nonprofit-management-leadership-which-training-topics-matter-most) [how to retain donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/how-to-retain-donors), [Cultivating donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivating-donors), [cultivate donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivate-donors), [Donor Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-management), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation), [Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-relationships-and-acquisition-for-nonprofits), [Major Donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/major-donors) September 17, 2025 [![Practical Steps to Grow Your Major Donor Portfolio](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/major-donor-portfolio-icon.png?width=409&name=major-donor-portfolio-icon.png)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/blog-nonprofit-management-leadership-which-training-topics-matter-most) Get the Free On-Demand Version Here [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/blog-nonprofit-management-leadership-which-training-topics-matter-most) ## 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[How to Ask for Donations: 3 Easy Phases for Effective Fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-ask-for-donations-for-nonprofits) [Fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/fundraising), [Funding](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/funding), [monthly donations](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/monthly-donations), [cultivate donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivate-donors), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation) February 07, 2023 [![How to Ask for Donations: 3 Easy Phases for Effective Fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nonprofit-professional-fundraising-for-cause.jpg?width=409&name=Nonprofit-professional-fundraising-for-cause.jpg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-ask-for-donations-for-nonprofits) How to Ask for Donations: 3 Easy Phases for Effective Fundraising [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-ask-for-donations-for-nonprofits) ## [What Do You Need to Know Right Now?](https://blog.charityhowto.com/what-do-you-need-to-know-right-now) [best fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/best-fundraising), [fundraise](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/fundraise), [Cultivating donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivating-donors), [donor retention](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-retention), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation) November 28, 2021 [![What Do You Need to Know Right Now?](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Do%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20Right%20Now_Blog%20Header%20(Hubspot).png?width=409&name=What%20Do%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%20Right%20Now_Blog%20Header%20(Hubspot).png)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/what-do-you-need-to-know-right-now) A quick word of advice: Don’t panic! Times are tough, but it’ll be OK Sometimes you just need a little assurance that everything’s going to be OK. That may be especially true for you, for fundraisers and change-makers, during these chaotic times. Here’s a bit of advice from fundraising maven Ellen Cobb Church, CEO at Thrive Marketing Group Virginia. Ellen has been a fundraiser for more years than she probably cares to say, so she has a pretty good feel for the heartbeat of the sector these days. “Don’t panic,” Ellen is quick to advise. “Yes, we are living in an unprecedented time for fundraising. And just as we have in other difficult times, nonprofits will continue to connect with donors... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/what-do-you-need-to-know-right-now) ## [Step-By-Step Stewardship | Donor Retention Strategies That Work!](https://blog.charityhowto.com/step-by-step-stewardship-donor-retention-strategies-that-work) [Thanking donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/thanking-donors), [donor appreciation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-appreciation), [thank you](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/thank-you), [donor retention](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-retention), [Donor Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-management), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation), [Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-relationships-and-acquisition-for-nonprofits), [Stewardship](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/stewardship) August 02, 2021 [![Step-By-Step Stewardship | Donor Retention Strategies That Work!](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Step%20by%20Step%20Stewardship.jpg?width=409&name=Step%20by%20Step%20Stewardship.jpg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/step-by-step-stewardship-donor-retention-strategies-that-work) 01 | Introduction Clients, people who read my blogs and newsletters, and those who participate in my training all know that I firmly believe that philanthropy starts with gratitude. Alas, that is the one thing that seems to always get lost. I think of gratitude as “And then?” — those actions that happen after a person says yes. It’s what you do once the gift is given. THESE ARE DONOR RETENTION STRATEGIES AND THEY ARE CRITICAL FOR KEEPING YOUR DONORS HAPPY. Keeping donors happy is just plain good sense. A happy donor is likely to become a donor again. And again. Unhappy donors, however, are likely to become lapsed donors. That is the 60% or so of donors who never make a second gift to an... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/step-by-step-stewardship-donor-retention-strategies-that-work) ## [How To Create A Storyteller System That Inspires Action](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-create-a-storyteller-system-that-inspires-action) [nonprofit marketing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-marketing), [online marketing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/online-marketing), [marketing](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/marketing), [nonprofit donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-donors), [cause marketing for dummies](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cause-marketing-for-dummies), [Nonprofit Communication](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-communication), [Cultivating donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivating-donors), [fundraising for nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/fundraising-for-nonprofits), [cultivate donors](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/cultivate-donors), [donor retention](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-retention), [Donor Management](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-management), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation), [Donor Relationships and Acquisition for Nonprofits](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-relationships-and-acquisition-for-nonprofits) June 08, 2021 [![How To Create A Storyteller System That Inspires Action](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/carrying-casual-cheerful-1162964-jpg.jpeg?width=409&name=carrying-casual-cheerful-1162964-jpg.jpeg)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/how-to-create-a-storyteller-system-that-inspires-action) Inside Look | This guide will cover the following topics: 01 Introduction 02 Outline Your Nonprofit Storytelling Ambassador Plan 03The 6 Best Types of Stories for Nonprofits to Share 04 Conclusion 01 Introduction What is nonprofit storytelling, what does it do, and what does it matter for your nonprofit? Storytelling should be actionable - inspiring listeners or readers to take an action on your behalf, whether your goal is to get more members, donations, event attendees etc. It should also make readers want to share the story with others. Let me start with two scenarios. SCENARIO 1: You receive a dry-form letter in the mail from a breast cancer research charity that bought your name from... 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In most cases, an organization needs to fund capital purchases, upgrades, and/or renovations and repairs. Given their highly episodic nature, organizations that are seeking to undergo a capital campaign must do so with foresight and preparation geared to success. The most critical steps are taken before even the actual capital campaign plan is drafted and far before an actual solicitation happens. Organizations that are embarking on their first-ever campaign or who have not undergone such intensive efforts in a while would be wise to take heed of the following preparatory steps to ensure... [\[Continue Reading...\]](https://blog.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-capital-campaign-preparation) ## [Does Your Nonprofit Event Need a Psychologist? | CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/psychology-of-fundraising) [Fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/fundraising), [fundraising events](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/fundraising-events), [psychology of fundraising](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/psychology-of-fundraising), [nonprofit events](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-events), [Nonprofit Tips & Tricks](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/nonprofit-tips-tricks), [donor motivation](https://blog.charityhowto.com/tag/donor-motivation) June 10, 2019 [![Does Your Nonprofit Event Need a Psychologist? | CharityHowTo](https://blog.charityhowto.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Psychology-of-Fundraising_Icon.png?width=409&name=Psychology-of-Fundraising_Icon.png)](https://blog.charityhowto.com/psychology-of-fundraising) This blog post is by CharityHowTo Expert AJ Steinberg Does Your Nonprofit Event Need a Psychologist? Many organizations spend an enormous amount of time and resources on nonprofit events, only to have them fall short of their goals. They may try changing venues and changing themes, but still, the events fail to meet expectations. What these organizations should be changing instead is their own mindsets and figuring out how to fix their events’ psychology! As a 20-year veteran nonprofit event planner, I deeply understand the psychology of fundraising through nonprofit events and how the choices we make during the event planning process will impact, positively or negatively, a guest’s... 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