Are you like feeling happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time? Let's shake it off (not the happy and free — just the confused and lonely!) with this 111th issue of the Fundraising Writing Newsletter. And if suddenly you're dancing like you're 22, please tell your fundraising friends. (Your fundraising friends can ​subscribe here for free.)​

In this issue:

• Your current fundraising vibe: "A Lot Going On At The Moment"?
• Upcoming workshops, new blog posts, and short videos to boost your fundraising skills and mindset
• Will you be attending the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference next week? Let's connect!
• Julie demos 3 new Canva AI tools

Thursday, October 26, 2023

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Hi Reader,

Have you had a chance to go to the movies and see the Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film?

Brett and I did last week, and let's just say we were left utterly mesmerized! 🤩❤️

Especially for fans who couldn't be at the live concert, this film feels like a heartfelt embrace from Taylor herself.

One moment in particularly really struck a chord: when Taylor stepped onto the stage in a t-shirt boldly declaring, "A LOT GOING ON AT THE MOMENT."

Sounds familiar? (Gulp 🙄)

If you're like Brett and me, this time of year can often feel like Tay-Tay's t-shirt message: heavy.

We're curious, are you feeling it too?

Feel free to hit "reply" and let us know.

During this hectic season, it can help to arm yourself with new resources and perhaps a nifty mindset upgrade to better survive the EOY onslaught.

So, for you, here are some . . .

Upcoming workshops, new blog posts, and short videos to boost your fundraising skills and mindset:

• ​Secrets to Giving Tuesday Success​ — With only 33 days until Giving Tuesday, the gotta-get-my-butt-moving hourglass is dwindling! ⏳ Need a sprinkle of pixie dust for your strategy? Join Rachel Muir's spellbinding workshop TODAY. It's part of her monthly training series ... which is like stepping into an enchanted realm where fundraising unicorns run free! ✨ 🦄
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• ​3 Email Fundraising Mistakes that Cost You Tons of Donations — Overwhelmed by the what, when, and how of email fundraising? 🤯 This upcoming Moceanic workshop will obliterate the guesswork. Get your hands on data-backed strategies for your ideal email frequency and content. 💗 📧

• ​Why Baby Shoes Knock the Socks off Stats by Mary Cahalane
• ​Why Your Direct Response Fundraising Should Be Like a Hallmark Christmas Movie by Sarah Lundberg
• ​Lumpy Mail Improves Response by Tom Ahern (ft. Christine Gilliland)

• ​Let's dig up your ask and put it where your donors can easily see it.​

• ​I'll give you a formula you can use for your gift options on your donation page.​

Will you be attending the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference? Let's connect there!

Brett and I will be heading to San Diego next week to attend this fabulous conference. If you'll be there too, please drop us a note! We'll for sure be attending the screening of Uncharitable on the rooftop during the welcome event on the 1st. You too?

Until next time: May you find and make moments of magic in your fundraising, even when you have A LOT GOING ON AT THE MOMENT!

Grateful,

PS: Here's the latest in our weekly video series, Win It in a Minute. You can (and maybe want to?) subscribe here.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use 3 more of Canva's Magic Studio tools: Grab Text, Magic Eraser, and Magic Grab. You'll love these new AI tools!

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