Sometimes when you sit down to write an update or newsletter, it can be difficult to articulate what goes on day-to-day as a staff worker. You also might feel as if you are giving the same information over and over. Telling a specific and detailed story can draw the reader into what goes on in your ministry, particularly in the life of a student in your chapter. Read More...

The results are in! Over 900 surveys were taken by recipients of your Staff Monkey e-newsletters. The survey was simple, but I hope it will be insightful for you as you think about your donor communication. Take a look at the results here! Read More...

Now that I have been offering this service for a few months, I have started to notice "sending" trends. For instance, many of your emails revolve around specific events, including conferences. Since there is a limit to how many photos can be included in any given email update, one way to share a more extensive photo album is to set one up online. If you have a ministry website set up, post your pictures from Spring Conference and provide the link. Read More...

This has made the rounds, but I've always enjoyed this lecture from Henri Nouwen. It is such a fresh way of looking at fundraising. If you are feeling a little weary on the FR front or just enjoy his writings in general, take a few minutes to read this. I hope you are encouraged: Read More...

Since you have now joined the millions out there in cyberspace that are vying for the attention of your reader, here are a few tips for writing updates that will not be spammed into the junk boxes of your donor list: Read More...