DMAW WEBINAR: Fundraising in the Middle of a Pandemic

March 31, 2020 - by Tiffany Neill

Nonprofit organizations across the country are grappling with the numerous implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on their current and future fundraising efforts. Everyone has numerous questions including: How should fundraisers respond? If we fundraise during the pandemic, will we raise money? How will our brand be viewed fundraising during a crisis? Do we still mail? Launch digital campaigns? What’s next?

Many of these questions and more were asked and answered in a DMAW webinar on March 26, 2020 by a panel of industry leaders. These experts have weathered numerous crises before. Hear how they are applying the lessons learned and addressing the particular issues raised by the current pandemic. This is “must see” programming for these stay-at-home days!

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Additional Resources

Statement from the USPS on the Safety of Mail
Statement from the CDC on the Safety of Mail
Article Effects of Coronavirus on the Economy and Philanthropy from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
DMAW Blog Gratitude in Uncertain Times 12 Tips to Show Donors They Matter
The Agitator and Donor Voice Guide to Getting a Forgivable Convid-19 Loan

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