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5 Engagement Solutions for Gaining New Contacts<\/h3>\n

Most social media users have encountered product or service recommendations from influencers, and there\u2019s a good reason this strategy works. Although influencers are often incentivized by the companies they promote, they aren\u2019t employees\u2014they\u2019re independent voices who choose partnerships based on their personal beliefs and values.<\/p>\n

In the nonprofit sector, fundraisers work diligently to build connections and relationships, but the real influencers are the donors and beneficiaries. Unlike nonprofit employees, these individuals have no bias toward your organization other than their loyalty to your brand and belief in your mission.<\/p>\n

Traditional fundraising models focus on how nonprofit professionals can secure more funds by influencing major donors and corporations. However, wealth has little to do with an ability to influence and inspire others. It\u2019s better to build a network of influence that includes all supporters, regardless of their financial status. This allows fundraisers to achieve more meaningful results, measuring their success by the quality of their relationships rather than the money they bring in. Our Digital Donor Engagement Network does just that.<\/p>\n

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The foundation of your Digital Donor Engagement Network is your Individuals<\/strong>, or supporters who engage with your nonprofit alone. They don\u2019t have any known connections to your other contributors of time, money, or influence. They typically stumble upon your mission through a web search, social media post, or event.<\/p>\n

Socializers<\/strong> are supporters with friends, family, or colleagues contributing time, money, or influence to your mission. They hold the power to influence those around them, making them catalysts for deeper engagement.<\/p>\n

Broadcasters<\/strong> are supporters with ties to broader networks, like grant-funding organizations<\/a>. Their influence can extend your reach beyond your immediate network by plugging you into other powerful networks.<\/p>\n

Partners<\/strong> are corporations interested in sponsoring your mission. These relationships can provide substantial financial support and resources, significantly and positively affecting your organization\u2019s capacity.<\/p>\n

5 Engagement Solutions for Gaining New Contacts<\/h2>\n
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1. Donor personas (Individuals)<\/h3>\n

Using your organization\u2019s data to develop donor personas<\/a> \u2013 fictional representations of your ideal supporters \u2013 enables you to understand their specific characteristics<\/a>, motivations, and preferences. The basic premise of this burgeoning nonprofit strategy is to segment your constituency by its unique donor groups to resonate more personally and effectively with each one.<\/p>\n

Since Individuals find your organization through organic sources like search and social media<\/a> \u2013 primarily being influenced by people employed by your nonprofit \u2013 it\u2019s helpful to know what draws them in. If you want them to spread the word about your mission (and move to Socializer), make it relatable to them and other like-minded individuals.<\/p>\n

Here are a few ways donor personas can improve your connections:<\/strong><\/p>\n