The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. … in person and over the phone). 3: Money saved is money earned. You need to cultivate your donors.

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Kindful

JUNE 15, 2021

Although many nonprofits still report receiving more donations offline than online, online fundraising is too valuable to ignore. The easier you can make it for your supporters to donate to your cause, the better, and many of them will be looking to do that via their computers and phones. Direct mail. Online merchandise.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money. Fundraising automation liberates valuable time and money your nonprofit would’ve otherwise spent on menial tasks. The best part?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Metrics like these measure your digital marketing campaigns in different ways, but they all seek to answer the same question: “Are your campaigns raising or losing money?” . This will allow you to more accurately compare different online fundraisers and identify which ones are bringing in or losing money. .

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. For direct mail, always think package, not letter. Multichannel without question. By segment?

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. 10,000-$100,000).

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re thinking about how you’d like to ask your supporters for a donation. Maybe you’ve hosted a couple of events already or have launched a fundraising campaign, but have found that your messaging hasn’t resulted in many donations. Make it easy to donate. Track your donations. .

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. Use your donor management software to identify donors that haven’t donated in the last year. They may not even remember they donated!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. Consider building regular check-ins with your donors, either via phone, email, Zoom, or in-person, to share updates about your work. If you don’t have a budget for that it’s OK.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Website analytics: help us track donation page interactions and web traffic. Email marketing analytics: help us track open rate, click-through, and donation conversions. However, you find that those who open and donate through email marketing are aged 40-60, female and live in a suburban area.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. Both of these virtual fundraising platforms are used to raise money online, but in different ways and under slightly different circumstances. What are online fundraising platforms?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Each year I select 31 Favorite Nonprofits to which I donate 10% of my webinar income. I realize, however, that much of the reason is due to limitations imposed by the “Donate Now” service provider that they are using. Results: 25 of the 31 nonprofits had the donation process entirely embedded inside their website.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Obviously, donors want as much of their donation as possible to go to your programs, to help change lives. But you have to spend some money on running your nonprofit. You may find yourself spending money on the tech tools. For your small organization to thrive, you have to spend money on fundraising. And fundraising.

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

You could master a strategy to attract thousands of supporters to your campaigns, but it’s your donation process that determines if they complete a donation. We’re spilling the tea behind the transaction details that seem simple, but hold the power to transform your campaigns into a donation (and recurring donation ) machine.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

While they can be great money makers for an organization, they can also be time consuming and expensive. Perhaps your organization may be hoping to raise money at the charity event, but the main function of the event is to gain publicity, or reach out to a new network. Charity events are a popular form of fundraising.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. How to Earn Giving Tuesday Donations with Multi-channel Marketing. Use these tips to put together a great multi-channel marketing campaign to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. Include a link to your donation form in outbound messages.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 18, 2013

In an article posted originally on Beth Kanter’s blog , according to Tal Frankfurt of Cloud for Good, making the switch to Salesforce from an old outdated Excel spreadsheet aided him in doubling the amount of donations he received in a 12 month period. Fundraising Tech donations donors nonprofit npTech Salesforce tech tracking'

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

They’re so focused on the money that they forget about the person giving that money, and don’t do a good job of thanking the donor or giving them a good experience. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Your donation makes it possible for us to provide food for more people.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Is there something I could do to help more donors access this matching money? Just sitting by the phone waiting for your donor to figure it out—and do all the work—is simply not going to cut it. Your organization Matching gifts lift average donation size, improve retention and donor lifetime value , and open the door to other giving.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Dive into this classic to set yourself up for success with its proven approaches for compelling direct mail or online fundraising appeals. Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

2) It doesn’t display well on phones or tablets. If your site doesn’t have a responsive design (meaning it displays well on computers, phones, and tablets), it’s time for an upgrade. View your nonprofit’s website on a computer, tablet and phone and test these important actions: Complete an online form. Give it a try!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 18, 2022

Online Fundraising saves you time & money. Online fundraising builds automation into the process to save you time and money. The donation is automatically entered into your database and an automatic thank you and tax receipt are sent out without you lifting a finger. Have your donation form native to your website.

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Donorbox

APRIL 8, 2022

Most people would rather face a hungry tiger than ask people for money. Organizations may hold events and send mail or email appeals to ask for donations, but there will come a time when phone calls or in-person asks are the best […]. Fundraising can be a tricky job. Unfortunately, it is a reality for nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. The emotional part comes when your page assures the donor that they’re in the right place and that their donation will make a difference. Blah, blah, blah.”.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. Community partners like local businesses and civic organizations can support your nonprofit by donating auction items or funding event overhead costs. Donation page. Form stronger relationships with community partners.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Donor Negative WORDS.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. households donated to a charity.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of picking up the phone to call a friend, we might text them an address or a date and time to meet up for lunch or a volunteer shift. Mobile messaging is a useful part of a multi-channel fundraising and engagement strategy , given the state of email and direct mail. Looking for more ways to connect with supporters?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Mobile-ready websites and donation forms are important because 54.8% As more and more people rely on their smartphones to browse the internet, keep in touch with people and businesses, and donate to causes that matter to them, your mobile marketing efforts will have a significant impact on your ability to connect with your supporters.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2021

When executed properly, a fundraising auction can be an incredibly effective way to raise money for your nonprofit. Some members may enjoy speaking to local businesses and inviting their friends to donate items while others may feel more comfortable entering the items received into a spreadsheet and arranging items the night of the event.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For many nonprofits, A GivingTuesday Campaign is an opportunity to attract new donors and raise money for your organization. If your organization is participating in GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022, you’re probably wondering how you can market the event to attract more donors and more money. Diversify Your Marketing Methods.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. Factors like these tend to lead to fewer donations and a lower donor engagement rate during this time of year. Start by thanking your donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You’ll throw together a fundraiser that brings in enough money to give you breathing room for a few days then you’ll panic when you realize the money won’t stretch into next month and you’ll go right back to throwing together another fundraiser where the cycle just repeats. How much money do we need to raise?” .

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Nearly half (48%) of donors cited email as their preferred giving channel ahead of social media, text messaging, direct mail, and phone calls in a study published last year by fundraising platform Neon One in Chicago. This is especially true when it comes to a donation ask, McCarley said. Research backs this up.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

Most organizations define lapsed donors as those who haven’t donated in the past 18-36 months. Active donors are typically current donors whose last donation was in the past 18 months. Integrate an email campaign with your direct mail appeal and follow up with a phone call based on donor value, if warranted.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

According to a recent study , the average American picks up their phone once every ten minutes. When supporters text that short code to the dedicated number, they’ll receive a link to your custom donation page, where they can put in their payment information and contribute a gift. The definition of a short-code is just that: SHORT!

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