{"id":1203,"date":"2023-03-27T07:23:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T07:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/organisers\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2023-05-19T12:14:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T01:14:27","slug":"experience-the-joy-of-giving-with-oktion-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oktion.com.au\/organisers\/experience-the-joy-of-giving-with-oktion-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience The Joy of Giving With Oktion This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

A kind act is remembered for a long time. It gives you a sense of satisfaction and fulfilment in addition to giving those in need a chance to improve their circumstances and lessen the hardships they face on a daily basis. Donating to not for profit organisations that work for causes or fundraising for your local school or a community organisation with limited resources, is a great way to experience this joy of giving this Christmas. Here at Oktion we want to help you experience this joy, so contact us to get started with any type of donation, crowdfunding, silent auctions, raffles, or contributions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Giving to those in need does not have to be limited to a specific week or time! However, it appears that our empathy for others is dwindling in today\u2019s fast-paced world, where many of us are forced to live hurried, mechanical, and demanding lives. Our increasingly busy lifestyles prevent us from seeing people who require our help outside of our individual and limited shells. But during this festive season, we invite you to pause and take a stalk of your life and consider those in need.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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  • How to Start A Donation Campaign?<\/b>?<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/h4><\/div>
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    • Create a community<\/b>: By communicating with your donors in a personal tone helps to gain your donors\u2019 trust. Prioritize community by finding ways to connect with your supporters on a personal level and allow them to interact with one another, whether through social media groups, regular meet-ups or donor appreciation events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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      • Send encouraging messages<\/b>: Make sure your messages to your donors are positive and upbeat. Nobody wants to read another article about how the world is crumbling. Emphasize the good that your organisation is doing so that your donors feel empowered rather than depressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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        • Make a clear communication strategy:\u00a0<\/b>You don\u2019t have to ask your donors to donate or contribute everyday; instead, you can make them feel happy and connected with weekly, personal updates and social media posts. You can share current affairs news and successes with your contributors and solicit feedback so that they have no doubt that their participation is valuable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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          • Be open and honest:\u00a0<\/b>The more your donors trust you and your cause or organisation, the more connected they will feel to it. Being transparent means not being secretive, non-committal, or evasive about how funds are spent. Send regular financial reports to your donors to keep them informed and involved in your day-to-day operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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            • Be grateful<\/b>: We frequently forget to thank our donors after they have donated. Make sure to thank your donors right away; this will encourage them to give again! The most effective method to be grateful is to send personalized emails. Make the email\u2019s content genuine and personal. Use their name, thank them warmly, and explain how their contribution will be used. It\u2019s simple: when people are appreciated, they feel great. After all, your donors are the reason your organisation exists in the first place, so make certain they are aware of this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Final Thoughts<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

                And there you have it! By tapping into the powerful psychological motivators that inspire people to donate, you can attract and retain a more passionate and committed base of supporters. One of the best ways to make donating a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for your community is to plan fun, memorable fundraisers that everyone will enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>

                Oktion is an online fundraising platform\/app that provides you with the tools and functionality you need to create, promote, and manage exceptional fundraising experiences. From auctions and events to fundraising campaigns, everything is possible! We understand that engaged donors are critical to non-profit success, and we\u2019re here to help you keep them engaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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