The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

But when it comes to connecting with donors on a deeper, more personal level, can AI truly understand the heart behind your mission? It’s a time when organizations rely heavily on donor generosity to meet their financial goals and push their missions forward. Think of it as a helpful tool for getting started or providing ideas.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences. Thank existing donors for their loyal support. Kick off a powerful fundraising campaign to raise money for their missions . Checklists for Crowdfunding, Peer-to-Peer, and Event Fundraising Campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2020

You don’t have to learn a new digital tool or have a large, established audience of already-informed donors to take advantage of Facebook’s fundraising benefits and donor data deposited in your donor CRM. Apple Pay is one of the most convenient payment methods available to buyers—or donors—anywhere.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! Only problem…you’re not totally sure how to plan a capital campaign. We’ve got your back and by “got your back” I mean we’ve put together this complete guide to building the plan for your capital campaign.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This isn’t the only data point backing up this finding, either: our friends over at National Audubon Society actually ran a sustainer-first GivingTuesday campaign in 2020 and grew their recurring donor base by an incredible 900 percent! Use this as an opportunity to retain and upsell existing donors! Alras Digital.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get started preparing for the most wonderful time of the year for nonprofits and charities, ensure you’ve covered your year-end fundraising basics with this year-end fundraising campaign timeline. It’s also a perfect time to tell your donors thank you. Have a Plan: What types of fundraising activities are you planning to use?

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

What Is a Capital Campaign? If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. This guide will introduce you to the concept and walk you through the process of planning and executing your own capital campaign. So let’s start with the basics: what is a capital campaign?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. 4) Stewarding and Engaging Donors One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to assist with donor stewardship, which is critical to boost donor retention.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Just as the previous year was a complex year for nonprofits, it was also a complicated one for individual donors. If you’re ready to find out how your nonprofit can buck trends and create a winning year-end campaign, this blog post is for you. Similar questions can be asked of pandemic ”crisis donors” and monthly donors.

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

AI encompasses a variety of technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics. Real-Life Uses of AI for Nonprofits Donor Engagement : AI can personalize communications and predict future donations by analyzing donor data. What is Machine Learning? An AI tool can get smarter over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. A good donor experience provides a great first impression. Delight new donors with embedded giving, and offer a reliable process that long-term supporters are happy to come back to. Empower Donors to Use the Device of Their Choice. Make Payments a Breeze.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start.

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Classy

APRIL 19, 2021

A fundraising campaign soft launch—the release of your campaign to a limited audience prior to the general public—allows your organization to establish early momentum on your campaign. Email #1: Introduce the Campaign. Use language that creates a sense of exclusivity. Explain your motivation.

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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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EveryAction

MAY 4, 2016

Last week, we were joined by Cindy Phan, Creative Director at ShareProgress to discuss how to achieve the right "secret sauce" for a nonprofit digital campaign. For many nonprofits, social media is an excellent way to give audiences a taste of their campaigns and, hopefully, leave them hungry for more. Appetizer - Social Media.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

And now, popular social media site Instagram is the latest to get a truly valuable profiling tool, a new service that gives users vital data on their audience breakdown and allows them to leverage those metrics to make the most of their social media efforts. Creating Digital Destinations that Build Communities and Change Lives.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 22, 2024

Segmented appeals Targeting specific segments of your audience with personalized invitations can significantly boost engagement and improve your fundraising outcomes. Taking the time to craft a thorough invitation can translate to a larger, more engaged audience, ultimately leading to greater success for your fundraising efforts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. Based on your research, create profiles of your ideal donors.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

Advertising throughout the year can help you warm up your audience so that they are ready to give when they see your year-end appeals. Let’s explore how a yearlong ad spend can grow your list and prep your organization for a successful year-end campaign. Map out your budget based on your priority dates, goals, and year-end campaign.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking to make a big investment in a particular project, you may have wondered if launching a capital campaign is the right path for you. Capital campaigns are time-limited efforts with a large fundraising goal for a specific need. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? If you add one habit this year, it should be thanking your donors. Here’s what they said. Send regular newsletters.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

Whether it’s sending out an ask, an update on a project, or a thank you letter, a nonprofit’s message isn’t effective unless it reaches the right donor at the right time. Reaching out to a selected group of donors can sometimes miss the mark and not make it to the intended audience. What is Donor Segmentation?

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Media Cause

JUNE 29, 2024

AI technologies, like machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics, are driving these innovations, enabling nonprofits to better understand and engage with their donors on an ongoing basis. It can help identify potential major donors and even predict their likelihood to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification. Physical distance from audience. Ideal Digital Storytelling Ecosystem. Limited budget. Worldwide competition.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To avoid this issue from happening, you need a strong web design that immediately demonstrates that your organization is credible and deserving of donor support. When your website highlights all of the impactful work you’re doing and creates a positive user experience, you’ll be more likely to convert visitors into donors. Let’s begin.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Knowing the best times to post ads throughout the year will increase your chance to gain new donors. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year. Launching a Giving Day can help build a strong, banner campaign, any time of year.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

During a campaign, communication is key. Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. Tell your audience what their donation will do in specifics. Was the goal reached?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The appeal you craft will be the backbone of your year-end campaign strategy, and it will inform all aspects of messaging over the course of that campaign. Heading into year-end, a specific fundraising appeal might be something like a smaller GivingTuesday Campaign, or a larger campaign spanning the month of December.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for nonprofits to engage with their target audience and secure the necessary support. By identifying the keywords and phrases that your target audience is using in search engines, you can optimize your website and content accordingly.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model that processes vast amounts of information to generate responses to questions and statements entered by the user. This model was developed by Open AI and is one of the few language models to pass the Turing Test. What is ChatGPT? But it’s not as simple as ChatGPT doing all the work for you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Access to real-time reports with donor and transaction information for your CRM, and forecasted donations for the month. Access to an entire library of marketing templates, sample fundraising campaigns, and industry best practices. Use language that is mission-focused and impact-oriented. The appeal of rounded up donations.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Engaging donors is no simple task. Building long-lasting fruitful relationships with your donors requires diligence, hard work, and careful planning. But if you follow the principles of the donor engagement cycle, you can use them as a framework around which to build the rest of your donor stewardship plan.

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