The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Enhancing Donor Engagement: 6 Essential Communication Strategies Donors are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations, making it possible for vital programs and initiatives to thrive. But it’s important to remember that strong donor relationships go beyond just financial support.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Have you developed nonprofit donor personas? If so, I recommend moving away from those donor personas and toward donor identities instead. . Think about it: Those personas may have been carefully crafted—Soccer Mom, Busy Businessman, Widow, Millennial—but those personas only touch on a small part of your donor’s identity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

But as my colleague, Steven MacLaughlin points out, “We should keep in mind that AI is a “how” and not a “why” or “what” — but that gets lost in a lot of the hype.” The article includes list of proposed best practices for use of AI in development and other social good fields.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. We can’t just wish mission-driven donors out of thin air. Let’s think about your non-donor records.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. Personalize your donor communication.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Ensure communication is a two-way street

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Address donors by their preferred names and pronouns.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . For the donor, $20 per month is easier to manage in their budget. Now, what if someone were to give you $20 per month?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet. Technology Goes Mainstream.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. Or, you can optimize existing content you have with your keywords in mind. So, the next time you write an article, make it your mission to do the following.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

In the first article of this three-part series, I explored why digital transformation must be an immediate priority and looked at some ways to get there. . Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For these reasons and more, direct mail donor acquisition works. The Benefits of Direct Mail for Donor Acquisition What’s so appealing about direct mail? There are many reasons why direct mail donor acquisition can be a compelling fundraising tool that produces results that digital methods simply cannot. Here’s why!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

You’ve probably learned a lot about leveraging the technology available to your organization, found creative ways to boost fundraising, and have identified some immensely loyal donors who continue to support your mission. . Creating a first-time donor communication plan. . Create a first-time donor communication plan.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The LeaderShop is a youth development focused organization whose mission is to empower youth to become community-minded individuals through diverse programs that foster confidence, knowledge, and leadership. Each donation level included an impact statement that explained how donor dollars would be used. Who They Are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. And there’s a reason for that. Why are small donations important?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

Recurring donors are a fundraiser’s dream. That means your recurring donors deserve more of your time. Yes, we all love our recurring donors. But how do you get recurring donors? Let’s take a look at some of the best practices for making recurring donors a part of your fundraising strategy.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

This article goes through some of the larger trends and audience research around cryptocurrency owners. We try to identify general demographics and insights about how this might relate to a growing crypto philanthropy donor base. Crypto donors don’t wear tinfoil hats. Crypto Donors are 2X more likely to be male.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

If you’ve migrated donor data from one CRM to another, no doubt you have dealt with a lot of difficult decisions. In fact, our donor data migration clients often express surprise at the number of decisions they have to make. In this post, we discuss our list of Top 10 Tough Donor Data Migration Decisions.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Download this Sample Year-End Fundraising Goals Spreadsheet: You’ll see this fundraising goal sheet is broken up into 2 parts: A donor thank-you campaign from 11/1-11/26 and a fundraising campaign from 11/27-12/31. It’s also a perfect time to tell your donors thank you. They’ve been here for you through a lot this year.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming).

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Try creating different forms for unique donor segments, different appeals, or individual channels you use to raise money. If you’re looking for more best practices, check out this article on donation form best practices and how they’re supported by Neon CRM. Let your donors know!

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Achieve

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your donors made the decision to contribute their hard-earned money to your cause because they believe in it and want to support your organization. Showing your donors that you. When you never meet a donor face-to-face, it gets a little more complicated. . Your donor may not be aware of volunteer opportunities.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One of the top questions we get asked at Whole Whale is “how can we attract new online donors to our organization?” The most common mistake we see is trying to acquire a donor on the “first date” interaction only, instead of viewing donor acquisition like a longer relationship that must be nurtured over time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This article contains spoilers for the movie “Die Hard.” . We can do the same thing with our donors. And we don’t need walkie-talkies to do so—we can use tools like Zoom to meet with donors virtually. . With that in mind, it’s important that we think strategically about which donors we spend our time stewarding.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In our first post , we took a look at why so many donors give during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. Why you are asking donors for money at the year-end? Second, Warm-Up Your Donors. Choosing Your Time-Frame. Why do you need it?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In fact, in our 2023 Giving Study , we found that 71% of donors are willing to aid organizations they support in their fundraising efforts. Between parties, gift-giving, school concerts, church services, bright twinkly lights, and traveling, people have a lot on their minds. This number was even higher amongst the younger generations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This article delves into the intricate process of crafting a nonprofit digital strategy, harnessing the capabilities of ChatGPT , while closely aligning with The International Social Impact Institute ® ‘s (The ISII) Digital Strategy Framework. Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, content reach, and donor response.

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John Kenyon

MARCH 5, 2024

Well, AI might help analyze donor data and send out automated thank-you emails, but it won’t replace the human touch. You can’t just plug in some keywords and expect to connect with hearts and minds. Yours in nonprofit shenanigans, JK -Note: This article was co-written with ChatGPT. Hilarious, right?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . 6 Tactics for Increasing Donor Retention by Rachel Clemens, Mighty Citizen .

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Here’s our CEO’s most recent article addressing this issue: Raise More Money - 4 Financial Secrets for Fundraisers. It’s what you do with those funds (how you manage and leverage them) that’s key to organizational sustainability.

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