The devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton has created immense challenges for communities and nonprofits alike. We see your efforts and want to help by offering specialized nonprofit hurricane recovery support.
The Winkler Group’s reach is national, but our roots are in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Because we know first-hand how important your work is to our neighbors across the southeast, we are offering the following:
Post-disaster Fundraising Consultations
Let our fundraising experts help you develop a recovery strategy that raises the funds you need to keep serving your community. Our free consultation is designed to provide support for nonprofits impacted by Helene and Milton. Email info@winklergroup.com and write Hurricane Help in the subject line—or call 843-849-6256 to speak with someone right away. The consultation is free of charge.
Year-End Appeal Tips
For organizations impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, make your year-end appeal stand out with these strategies:
- Focus on Your Mission: While it’s important to acknowledge the crisis, gently pivot to your organization’s mission and the specific needs you aim to address. Highlight how your work continues to impact the community positively, even in the midst of the storms.
- Connect the Appeals: If possible, consider framing your appeal in a way that connects your work with the broader relief efforts, offering recovery support to the community.
- Offer Ways to Help: Provide options for support that allow donors to contribute to both your organization and the relief efforts for hurricane victims. This way, you respect their desire to help while also inviting them to support your cause.
- Highlight the importance of continued support: While disaster relief is urgent, long-term needs still exist. Reassure your audience that their support of your organization has a lasting impact and is part of the broader network of services that sustain and strengthen the community, especially in challenging times.
Fundraising Resources
This blog, “Silence is Not Golden: Communicating with Donors During a Crisis,” was written during the pandemic, but the message about communicating with donors applies to any natural disaster, including nonprofit hurricane recovery efforts.
Visit our resources page for more free fundraising resources.
Our Commitment
At the Winkler Group, we recognize the significant challenges nonprofits face, especially in times of crisis. Since 2004, we’ve partnered with hundreds of organizations across the country to help them achieve their fundraising goals and create lasting impact in fields ranging from higher education to healthcare and community service.
We understand that recovery can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our goal is to help you rebuild, recover, and emerge even stronger so you can continue serving those who depend on you. This includes providing vital hurricane recovery support to ensure your organization thrives.
Thank you for the good work you are doing to serve your communities.
