What do donors want?


22nd July 2024

What do donors want?

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What do donors want?
When donors decide to contribute to a cause, they often seek specific benefits that go beyond mere financial support. Understanding these motivations can help impact organizations tailor their approaches to meet donor expectations effectively. Not all donors and grantmakers are the same, but there is common ground shared by all types of funders, and understanding and addressing these motivations is key.

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