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11 props you can use to raise more money at face-to-face meetings
- Your annual report (only if it has good pictures, stories about impact, and financials that show responsible use of funds)
- A copy of your newsletter (only if it has good pictures and stories about impact that help the donor feel like a hero)
- Photos of projects or beneficiaries (be sure you can tell a story about each photo)
- Videos (easily transported in a phone, iPad or computer)
- Charts/graphs (that show impact or responsible use of funds)
- A giving menu (see one here)
- Architectural illustrations of a proposed project (or photos of similar projects done by other orgs)
- Powerpoint/Presio presentations (make sure they are short and powerful)
- Infographics (make sure they are well designed and easy to understand)
- Testimonials from other supporters (have them explain why they give— on cards or in videos)
- Thank you messages from grateful beneficiaries (Ahhh! A great prop that should bring tear to the supporter’s eyes)
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