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 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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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Ask yourself, your leadership, and your trusted lead volunteers to fill in the blank: At the end of our event, we want our supporters (or) attendees to leave feeling __. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to find out important participant and donor characteristics through the right tools and data. Focus on Experience.

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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. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc.

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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. Their volunteer history. Their volunteer history.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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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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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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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Paul Clolery Making a donation to charity or volunteering time would seem to be relatively simple acts. The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Brand Fix #2: Show Supporters “What’s In It For Them” Nonprofits often assume that their cause’s intrinsic value is enough to attract donors and volunteers. They highlight the personal impact of donations and volunteer efforts, sharing stories of families whose lives have been transformed by receiving a new home.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook gives volunteers the information they need about the organization and its mission, and answers any common questions they may have.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Their website templates are mobile-compatible, built on WordPress, and include recurring giving, event and volunteer management, email newsletter sign-up, and blogging. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation. Ideal for thanking donors, volunteers, and supporters. WiseStamp :: wisestamp.com. Tiltify :: tiltify.com.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Volunteers are superheroes! It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills. It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Nonprofits use databases to handle volunteers, donors, staff, and more. When it comes to database management, Graham finds that nonprofits are not necessarily looking for more staff, but better tools to manage their growing donor lists. Authorization. Image courtesy of The Connected Cause. Who manages the database?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Or the two most famous Habitat Heroes: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter , who even into their 90s still volunteered at Habitat? Habitat for Humanity stands alone in having the world’s oldest living president and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Jimmy Carter as a longtime volunteer of over 30 years. Habitat volunteers are the lifeblood of your work.

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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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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) You need to cultivate your donors. You need to start cultivating this year’s event donors for next year’s event. The best way to exponentially grow your fundraising event revenue is to start cultivating your event donors in a systemized way.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort.

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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. Stopped volunteering. Don’t do it!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

Do you know your organization’s donor retention rate? of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. That means more than half of donors who made a gift in 2019 didn’t make another one in the following year! The Donor Retention Crisis—and Why It Matters. Why are first-time donors such a big deal?

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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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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

Gen Zers are eager to engage as volunteers and as promoters of your organization and cause,” the authors wrote. “By This might account for why less than one-third of Gen Z donors, or about 19% of Gen Z respondents overall, reported giving money directly to an organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2022

14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 5: International Volunteer Day — #VolunteerDay. About the Author. 5: World Environment Day — #WorldEnvironmentDay. 8: World Ocean Day — #WorldOceanDay. 12: World Day Against Child Labour — #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour. 20: World Refugee Day — #WorldRefugeeDay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A recent Abila study shows donors feel 71% more engaged with nonprofits when they receive personalized communications from the nonprofits they support. Donors feeling more engaged with organizations is a good thing. Have they volunteered? Are they a monthly donor? Yes, personalization requires data. It’s engaging.

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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

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? Assign this to a personable administrative assistant, your annual giving manager, or a volunteer.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Then there’s your workforce—both paid and volunteer. On the other hand, new grant opportunities came to light, and if you were good at identifying them, you made your case to individual donors. But are you ready?

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix. These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. Only 6 out of 10 ongoing donors renew.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Improving the donor experience should no longer be seen as something modest in ambition. . If you want to keep your donors, you need to pay significant attention to the donor experience. Donors don’t make distinctions.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

When they need to get in touch with a donor or prospect, they don’t send an e-mail first… they pick up the phone and make a call. The single best way to generate new prospects for your non-profit is to ask your current donors, volunteers, board members and friends to introduce you to their network. They Ask for Referrals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2023

14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 5: International Volunteer Day — #VolunteerDay. About the Author. 1: Gay Pride Day — #Pride23. 5: World Environment Day — #WorldEnvironmentDay. 8: World Ocean Day — #WorldOceanDay. 12: World Day Against Child Labour — #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As a member of a nonprofit fundraising team, you always have your eyes on a fundraising goal and are working to improve your online donor engagement strategy. . Fundraising, however, can take many different forms, so it can be difficult to know which is best to improve your online donor engagement. Hold a fundraising event.

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