The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Often, it means explaining to your boss, or to a referring board member, that no, you were not able to secure a donation, and no, the donor does not want to think about it… they outright declined. The number one reason why major donor prospects say no to an ask is that they haven’t been properly cultivated. All is not lost.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” What is Stewarding?

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most challenging aspects of donor cultivation. This is especially true when engaging prospective donors who are new to your cause. Some donors choose to support your mission at an arm’s length, never stopping by to see your frontline operations. 3 – Volunteers Want to See Your People Succeed.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Almost every non-profit organization wants to find new prospects to keep their donor funnel full. The single best place to find new donor prospects is inside your current donors’ rolodexes. Of course, you don’t want to make both asks at once… cultivate your donors, and then ask them to make a monetary gift.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As bridge builders whose success depends on forging authentic relationships with donors, fundraisers can sometimes find the line between the professional and the personal becoming blurred. Inevitably, a donor or prospect will ask, But what you do you personally think about? Maybe the donor is just curious.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? Your donors (and prospective donors) will care about that mission. The best way to stay a viable, growing organization is to have donors who deeply care about and are committed to your non-profit. Tactics are important. Guess what?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Done well, your year-end campaigns (print, email, and social media) will inspire donors to give generously at year’s end and throughout the year after.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

A well-written annual report will help you demonstrate your accomplishments to current and future donors, cultivate new partnerships, and recognize important people. How do we Handle the Donor Lists? Organize your list of donors however it makes the most sense for your organization. About the Author.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

I am writing this — call it a lament, a plea, a whine — not as a grant writer or as the co-author of a book about how to write grant proposals, but as a donor. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a zillionaire philanthropist. I do, however, donate relatively small (not to me) sums to numerous nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. . 2) Social Media Campaigns.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Among evangelical donors to church, the average amount given during the 12 months ending in February 2024 was $2,503. The authors constructed a spiritual engagement index that includes daily prayer, daily Bible readership, Bible study at least a few times a week, weekly church attendance and weekly small group attendance.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Put your list on paper, or into a spreadsheet, or on a donor database system , and it will grow much, much faster. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling? They never write them down.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Donors get to see your need firsthand.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 5, 2023

Register today and join us for this transformative webinar to learn directly from renowned recurring giving expert and author, Erica Waasdorp. Discover how to unleash the power of recurring giving to cultivate donor loyalty, multiply your revenue, and amplify your impact for long-term, sustainable fundraising success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Winter 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2020

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give, and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. Social Media.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It tells us that the opportunity to surprise and delight your donors is closer than you think. . Be honest: What kind of memorable and meaningful experiences are you creating for your donors right now? Here are 3 surefire ways to create memorable moments to wow your donors. Inviting out-of-state donors to local events.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 12, 2021

Rather than slave and anguish over the parts almost no one will read anyway,” the author […]. The post Still Publishing Donor Names? Ditch the List appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like writing newsletters and having lunches with major donors at great restaurants downtown. Stop Searching for Sample Letters. What It's Like To Write With Fundwriter.ai.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits should look at Web3 as a way to elevate their fundraising and interactions with donors since there is no cost for Web3. . Benefits of Web3 for Nonprofits: Security for donor PII and funds. Transparency to keep donors updated on how funds are used. About the Author. Nonprofits and the Metaverse.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Wearing the donor hat I feel your pain! The most successful charities tap into donor motivations for giving , of which there are many. We know this from researchers like Penelope Burk (author of Donor-Centered Fundraising ), who found in study after study across the U.S. — Very Frustrated. Why is This Happening?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to fundraising copywriter and author Jeff Brooks, “ Donors to political campaigns and donors to charity are mostly different people.” Elections are not the revenue-destroying beast your boss or board members think they are. There’s no correlation whatsoever around elections hurting fundraising. There’s one caveat.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

As fundraisers, were also storytellers and every donor has a story. When we can identify what those stories are and understand the kind of path our donors follow at each stage of the giving process, we can gently guide their journey, connect with them at a deeper level, build strong relationships, and improve fundraising results.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2023

Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders. President & CEO, Arreva: Increasing donor acquisition. President & CEO, Carter: Charity vs. Philanthropy.

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

Look at your donor file and the businesses you are thinking of contacting to understand what levels you can realistically expect to fill. For example, if you are holding an event to raise money for a school, you could name your sponsor levels: Scholar, Essayist, Author, Contributor, Friend.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 15, 2023

. • Senior Vice President, DonorSearch AI, Co-Author, The Generosity Crisis • Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida: How to identify and build relationships with major funders. President & CEO, Arreva: Increasing donor acquisition. President & CEO, Carter: Charity vs. Philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Help maintain membership hygiene by ensuring donor records are accurate, spelled correctly, and that bouncing emails are cleaned, etc. Thank Supporters.

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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. Reviewing their activity wall of donations to personally thank donors. Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. Adding donor support contacts to each campaign.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

Think fast: do you know where you get your best donors? Ask any fundraiser if they want more donors and you’ll get a resounding “YES” but ask what source yielded them their very BEST donors and you might see some puzzled faces. . Before you rush out to find new donors you’re wise to consider where you’ve found your best donors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

What comes to mind when you hear “ lapsed donors ”? A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older. If you’re like most nonprofits, the average age of the donors in your file is 64. You may not know the average age of your donors. Don’t do it! Most nonprofits don’t.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. These stats show what just one donor can do: On average, a donor can raise $568 through an individual crowdfunding page.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Why Does Donor Appreciation Matter? . Ideas for New Donors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. Here at Bloomerang, we specialize in donor retention. Our team has studied the effectiveness of retaining donors rather than acquiring new ones, and that research guides our entire approach. Why Does Donor Appreciation Matter? . Ideas for New Donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

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? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donor Negative WORDS.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Step 1: Show your donors the impact of their last gift! According to author Penelope Burk, over-solicitation is the number one reason donors give for not making a repeat donation. Pro-tip: Adding your donor’s name to the email subject line can really boost email open rates. You think your donors read every email you send.

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