There are seven elements of fundraising success according to Avalon Consulting Group: identify a specific problem or opportunity in need of a response; provide an urgent deadline and reason for immediate response; name the opposition blocking the solution; use issues donors care about in their daily lives to demonstrate relevance; clearly outline how donations will be used and the difference they will make; tell an emotional story that tugs at heartstrings or evokes other feelings; and tangibly outline how donors can be part of the solution by fixing problems or seizing opportunities.