NonProfit PRO

MARCH 2, 2023

Savvy nonprofits have long known the power of small, recurring donations. People still have a burning desire to support causes they care about. It's simple: encourage your donors to automate their giving. So what's the key to unlocking their generosity?

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

She’s the development director at a local chapter of a large, nationwide nonprofit organization. Like many nonprofits, her chapter hadn’t met its annual fundraising targets for the past couple of years. So where was Meghan supposed to find these new monthly donors? Those bring in a ton of new donors! A whole lot.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2023

Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships. Feeding America.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

Are you calling your donors regularly? If you’re not, you’re missing out on a valuable way to build real connections with them! A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. But how should you actually go about calling your donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. To keep employees, volunteers, and donors safe, in-person events have been canceled for the foreseeable future.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Without it, your efforts to cultivate and steward donors won’t go very far. A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Your Perception of Your Donors I’m sure you can remember an interaction that felt purely transactional.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Your board members are a link between your nonprofit and its stakeholders and constituents. What is advocacy, and why it matters You have a big, bold vision to better the world with your nonprofit—whether you’re developing programs and influencing policies around education, social justice, human rights, or animal rights.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key topics include the keys to seamless donor relationship continuity and how to build internal processes to support smooth gift officer transitions. Join our expert panel featuring two seasoned fundraising experts as they cover the state of portfolio management and share best practices for when to move up or move out.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 26, 2023

For nonprofits to flourish, it is critical to establish a thoughtfully planned and documented brand identity that effectively communicates your mission and values to potential supporters. Once reserved only for the largest commercial companies, today, branding is crucial for any organization.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? Make full use of your blog content.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. Advertise your nonprofit on social media Brand recognition is super important for nonprofits!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

Branding can make or break a nonprofit, yet many organizations struggle to communicate their value effectively. Despite meaningful and transformative missions, nonprofits often fall into common branding traps. This leads to confusion, disengagement, and missed opportunities for support.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

And how can you build a GivingTuesday donation form your supporters will love? Try creating different forms for unique donor segments, different appeals, or individual channels you use to raise money. People give to nonprofits because they want to make a difference in people’s lives. Let’s take a look. This is key!

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

In the case of donors, this means they need to be willing to support your mission with their dollars so you will make something they think is important happen. Trust is your organization’s most valuable asset.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? What is Donor Fatigue?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

we love our volunteers Major donors are a huge part of what makes nonprofits function—but they aren’t the only thing that matters. If your donors are the gasoline that powers your mission, then your volunteers are the pistons driving you forward. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of how you can build that strategy.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of nonprofit fundraising , meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interactions you’ll have. It’s not just about missing out on a donation; it’s about the impression you leave behind.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Of course, you’re correct.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 9, 2024

Contributed by nonprofit coach Mallory Erickson, creator of the Power Partners Formula, host and author of What The Fundraising Traditional engagement can be transactional, but creating deep connections fosters long-term support and community building.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tax Season doesn’t have to be stressful for nonprofits. Understanding the importance of nonprofit tax summaries For nonprofits, issuing tax summaries is more than a routine administrative task; it’s crucial to maintaining transparency and trust with donors. Complying with IRS regulations Let’s break it down.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

We might use an acronym like CRM without explaining what that stands for or that it’s sometimes used interchangeably with donor database or donor management software. It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. If not, how can you better explain it?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding and connecting with Gen Z donors will be essential for your nonprofit to build lasting relationships with this upcoming (and generous!) Understand and Reflect Their Values Gen Z donors care deeply about social justice, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. Whether you’re sending heartfelt thank yous or launching an awareness campaign, eCards can enhance the way your nonprofit connects with its community. The Gift of Senior Care provided quality medical care to senior pets.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Image courtesy of Givzey “ Our sector has to really wrestle with the tougher questions… Are we building a society that is human-centric/” Nathan Chappell, Co-Founder – Fundraising.AI Alex was designed as an autonomous fundraiser, independently managing a portfolio of donors. Is this technology exciting?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These numbers highlight a desperate need for support and care. there are 51 Brain Injury Association nonprofits, with 14 displaying seals of transparency. These nonprofits are on the front lines, battling conditions like Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and TBIs—the leading causes of disability and death globally.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 2, 2024

Nonprofits know this all too well. When you rely on people’s donated support to push your work forward, you must be able to confidently explain to your donors what you need, why, and what the benefit will be. A nonprofit case […] Convincing an audience to take any kind of action requires making an effective pitch.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

At Salesforce, we see the building blocks of trust as honesty, consideration, reliability, and follow through. Understanding who your donors are and what they care about helps you create compelling content that moves them to act. For example, knowing if your donor is also a survivor might change your message to them.

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