Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether the use of stories or data will create a more compelling year-end appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, Should nonprofits appeal to reason or emotion in their appeals? Stories trigger emotion That’s because the human brain is wired for stories , not facts.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a refresh, now is the perfect time to launch or expand your program. Charitable giving has grown nearly 20% in the last three years, with the average gift amount increasing by 10% in 2021. Set Your Major Gift Threshold.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For many years, the overarching narrative for annual giving in higher education fundraising has been the same: We’re getting bigger gifts from fewer donors. Fewer Donors” Is Merely the Prologue to the Storyline If the specific data is only subtly different year-over-year, maybe that’s not the full story. This can reduce donor counts.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. What story will you tell? This is because story is one of the most effective forms of communication available; it’s a concrete way to demonstrate your mission and create real connection with the audience.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action. These stories also lend authenticity and credibility to your nonprofit, as it shows the direct connection between your values and actions. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! And, if you do attempt to convert, your best window is within 30 days of the initial gift. a matching gift) for donors who give monthly. a matching gift) for donors who give monthly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

All that said, when doing your shopping this year, please be conscious of the power of your spending and put your dollars to work for good by purchasing from any of the 22 online gift stores that benefit nonprofits – especially on #GivingTuesday. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store. SERRV Fair Trade Online Gift Store.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Each module is designed to enhance your storytelling and capture your audience’s attention, so you can keep them engaged without extra tech stress. Storytelling We understand that successful fundraising and having a customized campaign isn’t just about asking for money; it’s about telling a story.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

If you’ve done all the work to compile compelling stories, gather impressive statistics, and produce a visually engaging digital report, then why only use that report once? Highlight compelling data points or success stories to inspire action, whether donating or getting involved with your organization.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

A Major Gifts Officer is actively developing personal relationships with existing and potential donors. And how do organizations find the right prospects and make compelling cases for gifts … using outcome data to tell a better story. The post Attention nonprofits: We don’t know our donor data! What to do.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Do you have a donor-tracking software where you can record donor and gift information? In short, you don’t have much time to catch your donor’s attention and get opened. 8 Keys to Writing the Perfect Fundraising Letter Your fundraising letter must quickly grab the reader’s attention, tell a story , and ask for a gift.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Data from recent elections shows rage donors take their candidate’s loss in a presidential bid as inspiration to donate more to causes associated with the candidate’s party, while the winning team’s incoming gifts drop off. Did they make their first (only) gift during the election cycle? Pick up the phone. Mail something memorable.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

After your donors make a gift, set up your online giving software so they land on a branded acknowledgment page. You can also automate donation receipts so your donors will always be certain that you’ve received their gifts. Pay attention to the patterns you see and adjust accordingly! Share your story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. It’s important to find creative ways to capture their attention mid-scroll.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Plus, your social media accounts are the easiest way for donors to keep tabs on all of your organization’s fundraisers, impact stories, and events on their own time, using the platform they interact with daily. 2) Week One: The Friend Request.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? Instead of solely relying on your homepage to spotlight your donation form, take this time to try some new and creative strategies to ensure your mission gets the attention it deserves. ? Crowdfunding.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Planning for GivingTuesday 2024 It’s no secret that you have the opportunity to capitalize on the momentum of GivingTuesday to fundraise for your nonprofit: the challenge is what GivingTuesday best practices and ideas will help your nonprofit capture attention? Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Make it a point to find them so you’re getting as many eyes on your attention-deserving content as possible. 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

The Summer Fundraising Challenge: Reaching Out When Attention is Elsewhere Let’s face it, summer can feel like a fundraising obstacle course. Decreased Donor Engagement : Competition for attention is fierce during the summer months. Tell the stories of those you serve and how summer donations make these initiatives possible.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Tracey Harrow, private elementary school Make a Special Swag Delivery to Major Donors “Members at the two highest levels receive physical gifts.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By focusing on this group, your organization can create a pipeline for major gifts and ensure future financial stability. These donors are typically highly invested in your cause, seeking impact but not always ready for the significant financial commitment of major gifts. We will discuss this in-depth next.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Confirms to the donor that you got their gift. Closes the loop on this gift and prepares them for the next gift. After all, they gave your organization a gift. Maybe you don’t know what to write.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? At a minimum, consider these goals: The largest number of gifts possible (exactly how many would that be for your nonprofit?). The highest possible gift from each donor (what is your typical average gift size?). Start with a short, hooky first sentence and tell a story.

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Blue Fox

MARCH 23, 2022

I want to share a story with you, and I hope it will help you or someone you love one day. Yet, "tough" is no excuse for how this disease rages on with little medical research or attention. What a gift. I'm risking here. Almost a year ago, I was diagnosed with an incurable, chronic inflammatory condition called endometriosis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you ask well, you may get one gift. If you thank well, you may get a lifetime of gifts. Even donors who give online should get something in the mail, especially if this is their first gift. You absolutely don’t want them to think you cared only about that one gift. Without it, you just have one stand-alone transaction.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

I’m a former news anchor turned nonprofit marketing and communications professional who is passionate about helping organizations tell their stories using public relations and storytelling techniques. A few ideas include explaining details about your program offerings, sharing impactful success stories, and providing organizational updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Last year’s list of nonprofit holiday gift programs has been getting a lot traffic over the last two weeks thanks to Google searches. Please use your purchasing power wisely and with compassion this holiday season by giving gifts that benefit nonprofits and make the world a better place. Purchase Green Gifts ].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

PLEASE MAKE A RECURRING GIFT : I’ve donated to the GlobalGiving Earthquake Fund – the money will go to a vetted network of NGOS – and they have a donor who is matching all recurring gifts. Let’s continue to pay attention and support this effort. Image Source: ntegrity.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Your Board Member can proudly share their personal connection and stories of impact. Your Major Gifts Officer can keep up with your highest value donors. Your Development Staff can cultivate donors and let the world know how funds are making a difference. Your Volunteers can highlight personal experiences.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

That means you need to pay attention to what you are sharing with donors and when, and how often they hear from you. If you’re not paying attention to what donors are getting from their experience of giving to your nonprofit, you’ll lose them. Thank you so much for your generous gift. A donor relationship is no different.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

These nonprofits didn’t have major gift officers or even planned giving staff. Here are five ways you can build a nonprofit brand , (regardless of the size of your organization) that will attract multimillion dollar gifts: 1. Think about how you can be distinct to grab the potential donor’s attention. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Tell a Powerful (and Personal) Story Humans are hardwired for narrative. Stories help us pay attention. And stories inspire action. Encourage P2P fundraisers to tell their own stories. Lean on AI to craft a better story. They generate a-ha moments. People respond to deadlines!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Your letter must clearly define the need and ask for the gift if you want to see the kind of return you’re hoping for. The letter should read in a friendly, conversational tone and include an interesting story that grabs the reader by the heartstrings. Tell the story of one person or one family. Is this a thank-you letter?

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