Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. Among those reporting they surpassed their revenue goals, 36% increased headcount.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes boost Your Fall Fundraising: Leveraging Campaign Management Tools As the crisp autumn air begins to roll in, so does one of the most critical times for nonprofits—fall fundraising season. However, the fall fundraising season also presents unique challenges for nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Your database is probably home to people from a ton of different sources – your online donors, your direct mail donors, your volunteers, people who signed up on your website, people who registered for one of your events, people who fall into more than one of those categories, etc. Report #1: Total number of donors Let’s get started.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. Is fundraising your key priority? Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In fact, up to 31% of online year-end giving happens in December, and according to Giving USA , charitable giving is at an all-time high—reporting that in 2021, Americans gave $484.85 Use GivingTuesday as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising campaign. Have a year-end fundraising goal and plan to set yourself up for success.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. acronym to guide your team through setting the right objectives for your fundraiser.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Direct mail. According to a 2013 report by Blackbaud, each generation of donor has different giving tendencies. This will help your nonprofit understand if it is better fundraising from individuals vs organizations or if you’re getting a lot of attention from foundations vs families.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

According to the 2019 Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report , online giving grew 6.8% It’s also worth noting that according to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 10% of donors worldwide prefer to give directly through their bank account. per month – or $425 a year, according to the Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmarks Report.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

If only fundraising was as easy as ‘just’ asking for money, right? Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. Build Up to The Ask.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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Kindful

APRIL 19, 2021

Writing an annual report is an important component of doing business as a nonprofit organization. Whether you are new to writing annual reports or would like to improve the reports you already send out each year, we have created a step-by-step guide to help you write an annual report that is full of inspiration and a vision for the future.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Engaging, consistent donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. SOFII The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. Ann Handley.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Told well, stories will grab people’s attention and compel them to take action. . This year, commit to customizing and offering options (email, direct mail, text, etc.).

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Need to create your 2021 fundraising plan? Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If And as far as fundraising planning goes, your fundraising plans were thrown off. Creating a Fundraising Plan. Creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tricia Marsherall is the Founder & President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management & operations support and virtual & traditional fundraising events. Analytics can be an extremely powerful tool for generating reports. Are you focusing on planned giving?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! What other ways can you get more eyes on your fundraiser? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers.

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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! Tom Ahern).

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

Through my professional training as a journalist and newsroom leader, I am committed to sharing my insider newsroom knowledge with nonprofits to help them get the attention they deserve from their local media outlets. If you don’t have one, create one that includes reporters and journalists in your local service area.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? Developing a strong fundraising culture within your organization creates the mindset that guides every interaction your team has with donors and strengthens the commitment they have to your mission.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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NetWits

JUNE 24, 2011

At these times I can really relate to direct mail specialists, who’ve dealt with their channel being out of vogue for a decade. So I’ve been extremely gratified to see the buzz surrounding Blackbaud’s 2011 donor Centrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. The report, which covers 15.6 The report, which covers 15.6

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This approach not only enhances donor satisfaction by providing a personalized experience but also significantly improves fundraising outcomes by maintaining continuous engagement and reducing donor attrition. This can be accomplished through various methods, such as direct mail, email campaigns, phone calls, or in-person meetings.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Your ability to segment your email lists will depend on your CRM and your email communications software, but having multiple lists can help your nonprofit better craft your messages and fundraising requests. Not all email lists are the same.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. Brands, nonprofits, and personal connections all clamor for their attention. Make sure they’ve heard it before you launch your next fundraising or advocacy campaign. We ask for money, time, attention, and trust.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? Luckily, CauseVox is here to help you plan your next ticketed fundraising event. The first step when planning a fundraising event today is to decide on the format. Fundraising Calendar Template. How much do you want to raise?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Essential nonprofit CRM features 9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Steps to find and implement the right nonprofit CRM for your needs Your nonprofit’s CRM is an essential tool for scaling up your fundraising and donor engagement efforts, so your team should be experts in knowing what type of platform to look for.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report examines why the rates of both the number of donors and volunteering have plummeted for the past decade or more. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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