CoalitionU

A product of the Urban Affairs Coalition, @CoalitionU helps nonprofits strengthen their infrastructure, build capacity, and maximize community impact.

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Fundraising Tip: Communicate your passion to your donors. It’s a critical part of your fundraising success.

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Fundraising Tip: Make sure you set a goal.

Having something to aim for always helps. And 9 times out of 10 you’ll end up doing better than you originally thought so aim high!

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Taking a look back when UAC’s Summer Youth Employment Program was in session! Last year, SYE celebrated a great summer, where they helped place over 1,400 youth into six-week jobs throughout the City of PHL, to gain access to workforce development opportunities.

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Fundraising Tip #3: Communicate your passion to your donors. It’s a critical part of your fundraising success.

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Fundraising Tip #2: It is unlikely that your donors will throw out your hand written snail-mail letters before they open and read them, but even donors with the best intentions can easily lose or forget your email in an overcrowded “inbox.”

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Fundraising Tip #1: Make sure you set a goal.

Having something to aim for always helps. And 9 times out of 10 you’ll end up doing better than you originally thought so aim high!

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Your Donors are very important and they help support your Non-profit. Their feedback is crucial to know how to serve them better and make them feel aligned with your mission.

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Always trust your gut! You know what's right for your business, don't second guess yourself.

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Your Non-Profit should run like a business. While your mission may not exist as a for profit business you should make it can last as one.

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Use compelling imagery on your donation form to be remembered and engage with your audience. •
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Show donors how their money has been used to make the world a better place.
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Have a clear vision, mission statement, theory of change, and performance metrics.
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Give people a way to stay in touch whether it be via email, social or phone.
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Brands that do not cater to their market segment are failing brands. To stay afloat in a world full of brands you must develop a clear and consistent message to your audience. #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Expand your knowledge and network at our Coalition U workshops held through out the year! Stay posted for our next event. #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Are you not meeting your fundraising goals or have hit a plateua in donations? It is crucial to identify gaps in your marketing strategy to maximize your efforts.#CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Interested in learning how to improve your organization? Coalition U provides workshops to businesses in Philadelphia and the surrounding area in the effort to build a healthier community. #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Even though automation marketing is such a useful tool to reach people, if you are able to mix in a relevant, engaging personal message, this can help establish a tighter bond. #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Learn from the region's best at our business workshops! #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities

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Be transparent while fundraising online to help new donors gain confidence and give that first gift! #CoalitionU #BuildingHealthierCommunities