Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. With over 10 years of fundraising success, helping hundreds of nonprofits raise millions of dollars by creating exceptional donor experiences.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

If you want to raise enough money to fully fund your programs, you need to use more than one tool. You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. It should be easy to understand and you need to be able to articulate it clearly. And you need to use the right tools.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. Charitable remainder trusts.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. What experience do you have in major donor fundraising? How would you go about discovering new potential donors? What is the most challenging part of identifying potential donors?

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You have the power to host your own, tailor-made to suit your organization’s mission and goals. Additionally, giving days can also be orchestrated by community foundations and other host organizations to raise awareness and funds for several nonprofits at once. Why Should I Participate in a Giving Day?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Looking for a sponsorship or new source of funding this year? There were two things I heard most when meeting with nonprofits: “I didn’t know about sponsorships” and “I want to increase my impact, but I do not have the funds to do so.” In this post, we speak with Mariah Monique, a sponsorship strategy coach and educator.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. One of the easiest ways to contextualize your work is the United Nations Foundation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Crowdfunding is the simple act of raising money from many people to fund a project, appeal, or cause. All prospects and donors can get involved, despite age, race, location, gender, disposable income, or affiliation. In The Tipping Point , we found that 41% of new donors plan to give to a specific program or campaign in the future.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As fundraisers, we spend so much time trying to connect prospective donors to the mission of our organizations, but we don’t always remind our teams how their own work is vital to the mission. Priorities shifted to emergency funds and wellness contacts. It is good to establish goals that are basic expectations and stretch goals.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Developing a strong fundraising appeal is the first step to getting your audience (your donors and soon-to-be donors!) This is your opportunity to draw donors in with your story and get them personally invested in your cause. When your donors are invested emotionally, you can bet they’ll also invest financially.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Corporate sponsorship is a mutually beneficial relationship wherein a company offers direct financial support, in-kind donations , or skilled volunteer services to support a nonprofit in meeting its fundraising event goals. In this agreement, be sure to align on the following: Goals. A summary of your fundraising event needs.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2022

June 23, 2022 – Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the availability of a new user-centric dashboard to improve fundraisers’ day-to-day productivity and monitor fundraising campaign performance and overall organizational health. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a group so that goals are reached in a timely fashion. In order to reach your goals, you need a well-thought-out plan.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. Purpose-Driven Companies use a Purpose Mindset to Advance Measurable Goals. Stand-out companies set measurable goals to put their business strategy and purpose statement into action.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Articulate Your Brand Vision. Review your goals and existing organizational strategy. Speak to donors, board members, and stakeholders to gather their input. Highlighting Influential Donors. Donors keep nonprofit organizations on their feet and in business. Reflect on your past failures and learnings.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. Given the high cost of new donor acquisition, the best course of action may be to focus on the supporters you already have and get them more involved in your mission. Prioritize repeat donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

They receive financial support for their programs directly from Verizon and also gain exposure to new audiences, which means they end up with a huge new base of potential donors. Carefully think through all the ways that your partnership will serve both of your long-term goals. The benefits to the Gary Sinise Foundation are clear.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. But, honestly, this time of year seems harder, especially when fundraising goals are bearing down. Are you afraid of making your donor mad? Why are you afraid?

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

Will our donors be responsive to a campaign? After all, you depend on your donors to help grow your impact and drive your mission forward; their thoughts and opinions should weigh heavily in your plans. Figure out how much addressing that need will cost and develop a working goal for the campaign.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Finding Corporate Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit When seeking out a corporation to sponsor your nonprofit, you should look to smaller, local businesses that can provide community connections in addition to sponsorship funds. But securing corporate sponsorships for nonprofits is another area where donors can shine.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” No one should fall back on “that’s not my job” when it comes to passionately and proactively articulating your vision, mission, and values. It’s a fitting tribute to quote her here, and carry on her legacy.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofits must be able to grab their potential sponsors’ attention with compelling messages and secure funding. More supporters knowing about your event increases the potential of your nonprofit meeting its fundraising goals, so don’t doubt the power that marketing sponsorships can have! What personal connections can you leverage?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

It can impact their capacities to achieve goals, their social impact and their missions. These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. Professors Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone state that a strong brand is critical to attracting donors and key stakeholders.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Financial Reasons (Tax-year-end) – The IRS allows donors to deduct a portion of their charitable contributions from their overall taxable income. Instead of the government redistributing wealth, charitable giving provides donors with autonomy to choose where to allocate their otherwise would-be-tax dollars.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While we know that it’s significantly more beneficial to retain a donor than acquire a new one, we also know that the first-time donor retention rate is less than 20%. An event campaign has one goal: to get your nonprofit’s current and prospective supporters to engage with your upcoming event. Event Campaigns.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play. Do board members have a clear picture of the mission, priorities, and funding needs of the organization? Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Think of the multi-million bequest left to a local hospital or university by a donor that never made a previous gift. For a more casual donor, how do they know all of the nonprofits that are working in their areas of interest and which of them have the most impact? They all sound as if they are doing the same thing.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Without a strong brand, you’ll spend your days reinventing the wheel, and your customers/donors/funders/audiences will struggle to connect. . Who are the people you’re trying to help (communities, individuals, entities, etc), and who are the people that will help you get there (donors, funders, supporters, etc)?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

Q: The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area led a joint Mohawk Valley COVID-19 Response Fund. Many of our pre-pandemic initiative goals either slowed, postponing timelines, but more important, were thoughtfully enhanced.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

I believe our healthcare organizations , their philanthropic partners and donors will endure and emerge stronger from this crisis. All of these acts were in addition to continuing to raise funds but by very unique and different means than our foundations are accustom to. The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

It can impact their capacities to achieve goals, their social impact and their missions. These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. Professors Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone state that a strong brand is critical to attracting donors and key stakeholders.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

With this in mind, I’ll be conducting a three part fundraising series on the core principles to acquire, retain , and upgrade your donors. In this first, short video of the series, we’ll focus on viewing your donors as customers and why it is important to offer value in exchange for contributions.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Why should a donor give to your cause? For nonprofits, there is a gap between an action (for example, raising funds) and seeing the impact of that action (families fed in the community). Your donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders already support your mission. Why is branding important for nonprofits?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The chance to do work with an impassioned, articulate, and engaged CEO behind whom they can rally. On the flip side, if your strategic vision is to effect huge transformational change— systemic change rather than project-based goals—someone who’s experienced with annual fund appeals probably isn’t going to be a good match for your board.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 24, 2013

And board members often are as bad as donors at forcing nonprofits to ignore the very real costs of the work they do and their very real need for organization building dollars. Instead, start asking what the real costs of the work are and how much you truly need to raise to accomplish your ambitious organizational goals.

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

The people generate the movement, spread the rallying cry of the message, and depend on one another to meet the collective’s goals in addressing the social issue at hand. Why should a donor give to your organization now? . What do you want donors to do? . Philanthropy News Digest. Movements are built by and for the people.

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