Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By combining the power of its CRM with integrated data and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, Salesforce empowers nonprofit organizations of all sizes to cultivate deeper relationships with donors through hyper-personalized engagement. Later, you can migrate the less critical data.

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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. So what's the key to unlocking their generosity? It's simple: encourage your donors to automate their giving.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

What can we learn from last years largest gifts from individuals about the latest giving trends and what to expect in 2025? Candids Philanthropy News Digest and the Chronicle of Philanthropy covered 24 nine- and 10-figure gifts from U.S.-based But the total dollar amount of those mega gifts fell more sharply, to about $4.35

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was a donor to one of our charity clients and we had talked about the possibility of gifting assets to reduce or eliminate tax liability. Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. How, then, should you talk about year-end gifts of assets? The call came on December 2.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. That way, these gift records are linked together for easy reference, tracking, and reporting. Reports can include: Major Gifts Follow Up Report. Major Gifts Identification Report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Nonprofits can easily track in-depth information regarding the number of meetings, relationships ties, and giving history.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, a single gift doesnt necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. Say you run an animal shelter and offer address labels as an incentive for someone to make a first gift. The benefits vary a discount to your local art museum, a branded T-shirt, a gift card.

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Charity Village

MARCH 13, 2025

Industry experts have reported that in an era of digital connectivity, donors have come to […] The post Donor Engagement Models: Your blueprint for building strong, sustainable nonprofit relationships appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 3, 2021

They have a higher recall of it than the appeal that generated the gift.” This is a guest post by Ephraim Gopin, the founder of 1832 Communications. “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations, including increased individual donations, opportunities for additional corporate funding, improved supporter engagement, and more. If youre wondering if corporate matching gifts can boost donor retention levels, the answer is yes.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2021

If you can build trust, plus expand a personal relationship with a donor while also having the knowledge of their gift capacity and areas of interest, a possible layering can occur.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Or theyre told they must bring in X number of new donors at the organizations major gift level. Mid-level, major, and legacy gifts are a long game. So, handing over a bunch of major gift likelihood folks to your fundraiser and expecting them to raise major gifts from each of them is shooting them in the foot.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Additionally, remember that “planned gifts” are a diverse category. Who Gives to Planned Giving Programs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Examples: Make a second gift. List of major gifts given today. First impressions are essential.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Whether you are a CEO trying to form a partnership with a board chair, a development director trying to work more closely with the marketing director or a major gifts officer trying to build a relationship with a donor, the relationship is everything. But for some of us, it’s hard.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Without a thoughtful follow-up strategy, the momentum youve worked so hard to build fades, leaving attendees and supporters with awkward silence. Its an opportunity to deepen relationships, show gratitude, and keep the conversation going, turning one-time participants into lifelong supporters.

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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

APRIL 11, 2025

While membership programs excel at acquisition, they often fail to develop relationships that drive larger and longer donor commitments.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

It costs 200-300% more to attract new donors than it does to get a second gift. Youre also more likely to get larger gifts from donors who give over time, so youre making more money. Very simply, donor retention refers to the number (or percentage) of donors that return to give another gift in a specific time period.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2025

While membership programs excel at acquisition, they often fail to develop relationships that drive larger and longer donor commitments.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this age of Google Ad Grants and inexpensive Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter targeted advertising, one can drive traffic from what is a primary relationship-building platform to an organization’s website or to a lead or landing page. Social media sites are for relationship building.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If I take the time to make a monetary gift, offer community feedback, or even send along a useful article from an expert like you, I expect someone to react and interact with me. Something that reassures me my gift was appreciated, and did not fall into a black hole. Show me you noticed! Even if I reach out, I dont get a reply.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. These numbers underscore the critical need for nonprofits to build and implement a robust stewardship plan. Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2024

Fundraising portfolio is based on extensive relationship-building. Here are my tips to successfully master your portfolio.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

If you’ve been in the nonprofit space for more than a week or two, you’ve probably read all about it—how retaining donors is more cost-effective than acquiring new ones, how it’s an important part of building a sustainable fundraising program, and how focusing on retaining your donors should be one of your top priorities. What do you notice?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

Frequently, securing these gifts requires development professionals and grant writers to submit proposals that include project goals to be achieved by the end of the grant period. Use this as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship and build trust. If you are open to input, request it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In the timeline below, we tell you exactly when to send emails designed to cultivate a relationship with your new Giving Tuesday supporters. Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Why do donors stop giving after their first gift? 1) Day One: Welcome Wednesday & Thank You.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The most common concept spoken about in the nonprofit community is being in the business of building relationships. I once heard relationships described as something you have until something better comes along. I dont believe that goes nearly deep enough. Its almost transactional. That misses the mark.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s every major gift officer’s nightmare scenario:You’re at a donor event, making small talk with an attendee you have never met before, and you’re struggling to come up with something to talk about. Here are some guiding rules for finding your next major gift funder with the help of prospect research.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Major Gifts. These types of donations, once set up, are easily executed with nonprofit software such as Giveffect – an all-in-one nonprofit management software that includes donation management, relationship management (CRM), volunteer management, email marketing, and more in one easy-to-use suite. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By spending time with these free resources, you’ll start to hear the same themes, such as diversifying your funding streams, finding the right donors for the work your organization does, and nurturing your relationship with your donors so they keep giving. We had some existing fundraising activities for me to build upon, fortunately.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar. Read on to learn more about who these first-time spontaneous donors are, and how to turn their GivingTuesday gifts into lasting support.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. Receiving that small gift—along with annual updates on how “their” animal is doing—is measurable, touchable, huggable proof that an annual subscription is a big deal. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Donation tax receipts allow you to confirm that youve processed and implemented a charitable contribution while expressing appreciation for donors gifts. Donors want to know that you recognize their previous relationship with your organization. How can you show your gratitude and acknowledge their contributions?

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