Game Time Ready: Your Playbook for Fall Fundraising Success

6 fall fundraising tools and templates to maximize year-end giving

By Amanda Robledo, Strategist/Account Director

If you’re anything like me, the fall season means football, cooler days and delicious game-day snacks. And while I may be wondering if my fantasy team first-round draft pick will have a season-ending injury again, there’s something even more important on my mind: 

Fall is also the most critical fundraising season for nonprofits! Are you game time ready?  

At BDI, we know how demanding this season can be for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. That’s why BDI clients have complete access to the BDI Library, which is full of grab-and-go resources, including fall fundraising tools and templates to help with a variety of needs!  

Read on for six resources to power your fall fundraising strategy for nonprofits and help you finish the year strong. 

Your 6 Fall Fundraising Tips:

1. The Ultimate Giving Tuesday Strategy Sheet 

Following Thanksgiving celebrations and a weekend of shopping, this Giving Tuesday strategy sheet will help you refocus your donors on giving back to your organization. It’s packed with action items to build excitement, engage new donors and create a winning giving campaign. 

2. Thanksgiving Radio Script

Like most of us, your donors spend lots of time listening to the radio at home or on their commute. Punt this radio fundraising script to your local station to spread the word about important needs at your Rescue Mission and strengthen your Thanksgiving fundraising campaign. 

3. New Donor Thank You and Tour Invite Phone Script

When new donors are acquired, it is so important to add personal donor stewardship touch points to make them feel welcome and learn all about the great work happening at your Rescue Mission. Make that third down conversion by recruiting volunteers and board members to make phone calls using this handy script. 

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4. Nonprofit Social Media Calendar

Running out of ideas for organic posts? Look no further than our annual social media calendar for nonprofits. You’ll find tips, themes and more to inspire your feed before the clock runs out on your fall campaigns. 

5. Volunteer Thank You Letter Template

This is one of the most important times of the year for your special team players – your volunteers! Use this heartfelt volunteer appreciation letter to recognize their service and remind them how vital their support is to your Rescue Mission. 

6. Year-End Donor Thank You Letter Insert 

During the holidays, we all get a little distracted – whether it’s planning family gatherings, shopping for presents or setting your lineup. A year-end donor thank you insert reminds supporters that their help is needed at the Rescue Mission during this time too. It’s a simple but effective way to reinforce your message and encourage year-end giving. 

Ready to Take the Field? 

Make sure you’re set to tackle the season with confidence. Whether you’re welcoming new donors, thanking your volunteers or maximizing your year-end fundraising impact, the BDI Library is your playbook for your best fall fundraising yet.  

So huddle up, call your plays and put these fall fundraising tools and templates into action to finish the year strong. Let’s win big – together!