Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-Peer fundraising can build a major gift pipeline for your organization as well!

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., The good news?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . User Friendly -When hosting an in-person gathering, getting the tangibles in place takes more than just a quick email, and often needs months and months to plan. No problem, simply crack the mic, share the QR code, or link in chat.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

In a few different instances, you can even point donors toward helping the cause that your nonprofit champions. They can use these extra hours to rally behind your cause—little actions can truly make a large impact in the long run. It’s simple to receive in-kind gifts from supporters with the help of apps like Forward.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Year-end giving is officially upon us—but luckily, it’s not too late to get started with matching gift tools and strategies before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. What better way to maximize such an impactful opportunity than with matching gifts? 4 Tips to Get Started With Impactful EOY Gift-Matching in 2021. ?Ready

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!] Employee matching gift programs Program overview: Employee matching gifts are a powerful tool for nonprofits, driving individual and corporate revenue alike.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

While traditional events still have an important place in the fundraising calendar, activity-based fundraising events now encompass a diverse range of experiences, from yoga to pickleball to kayaking and more. Build the right-fit event and they will come. And they will donate. For your organization, the benefits are twofold, too.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Having a donor retention strategy in place to retain year-end donors is the best way to get a good return on the investment you put into acquiring them. This widget will show you the number of new, retained, reactivated, and lapsed donors during the calendar year.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. Cause Camp 2018. Cause Camp 2018.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s not too early to begin planning your fundraising strategies for the fall and end of the calendar year. But what about person-to-person major gift fundraising? These sessions are best held in late August, September, or October – in time to fire folks up for year-end major gift asks. They listen more. They believe more.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding. Giving people multiple ways to support your cause throughout the year should be a critical piece in your donor retention strategy. nonprofits are at a pivotal juncture.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Moreover, foster a relationship with them through updates, newsletters, and acknowledgment, ensuring they remain connected and loyal to your cause. in a calendar quarter.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

When you combine the associated expenses with the costs of operating your organization day-to-day, you determine that you’ll need to add new fundraisers to your calendar to fund all of these initiatives. Gift Card Fundraising Another way your nonprofit’s supporters can shop for your cause is through gift card fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

But first, let’s understand more about what it is, what causes it, and how it feels to be a fatigued donor. They may feel desensitized to causes they normally love and even feel numb to requests from their favorite charity. What if donors making gifts since that time weren’t receiving their thank-you letters?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, software solutions can help reduce your staff’s stress and streamline their workload by automating processes and providing a centralized place for managing different campaigns and communications. Nonprofit software is software that helps you increase your organization’s efficiency and impact on your cause.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. 2022 year-end is quickly approaching, so it’s prime time to ensure your nonprofit has a plan in place to maximize returns! 2022 year-end is quickly approaching, so it’s prime time to ensure your nonprofit has a plan in place to maximize returns!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

By broadening your definition of the Season of Giving, your nonprofit creates an opportunity for more meaningful connections with all your constituents, showcasing your support of ethnic traditions while asking for support of your cause. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. increased corporate social responsibility, cause marketing opportunities , improved public opinion? Lack of Awareness. Direct mail.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Maybe they don’t remember giving to you in the first place. The terms “LYBUNT” and “SYBUNT” are often used to segment communications to donors that have given before but not within the current calendar/fiscal year. According to Roger Craver, you have a 20%-40% chance of obtaining a gift from a recently lapsed donor.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy. Do they receive an inspiring receipt after their gift, or do they get something stale and generic?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals. So, by all means, find people who are most likely to care about your cause and give them the chance to give. Are you ready??

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Giving from individual donors is down , which means organizations are increasingly relying on gifts from major donors. Made in-kind gifts?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

There’s a rule of thumb home organizers use that says you should always keep your belongings in a place where you can see them, or you risk forgetting that you have them. If anyone needs a quick tutorial on the basics of running Bloomerang reports, this is a great place to start! That’s great! Or even 70%?

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This cohesive approach enables your supporters to contribute to your cause with just a few clicks. Featuring the button prominently and consistently creates a seamless user experience that encourages visitors to contribute to your cause.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Specifically, how they can help – the purpose and amount of the gift you’re requesting. Any place you’re tempted to say “our” or “name of organization” or “we” (unless it’s “we, together”), don’t. Plenty of studies show most giving is done at the end of the calendar year, and you don’t want to miss out! It becomes personal.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 20, 2024

You don’t want to miss out on this great day of nonprofit love — here are 31 ideas for Giving Tuesday and 48 general fundraising ideas to add to your calendar if your nonprofit is thinking about participating in this year’s #GivingTuesday on December 3rd, 2024. billion, a modest increase of 0.6% from 2022. since 2012.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

If you aren’t sure where to start with organizing your nonprofit’s auction, you’ve come to the right place! Since bidding takes place in real-time, live auctions are best held in person, and you’ll need to set aside a specific time during your event for all attendees to participate. Email marketing.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. Educational Workshops Offer low-cost workshops or classes on topics relevant to your cause, with the funds coming from class fees. Just make sure you check out your volunteers’ gift-wrapping abilities before you sign them up.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. This might involve browsing your event calendar, reading your blog, donating through your online giving page, or using your contact form to get in touch. Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX).

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. It also provides your supporters with more than one way to support your cause by allowing them to donate items to sell or make purchases themselves. Brochure fundraiser Brochure fundraisers are a great option for schools.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

After the user signed the petition to permanently end the Global Gag Rule, they were redirected to a donate page thanking them and asking them to start a monthly gift. . This passive approach yielded more monthly 2,705 petition signers — and more new monthly gifts than their direct sustainer acquisition in January. Email Cadence.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

You need a big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) to attract tons of attention and support for your cause. For example, Habitat for Humanity might say “we make sure that everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live.” People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them. Detailed activity calendar.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give. It’s easier and more efficient because these people already know you and care about your cause. Want to learn more?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Right now, we’re seeing lots of lackluster results from a variety of causes in a variety of areas. Worries about the economy and rising gas prices can cause people to pull back on their giving. That’s too many Asks in a short period of time which can cause the appeal to fall flat. Infuse the campaign with a sense of urgency.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Your narrative should inspire donors by showcasing the impact of their gifts.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. The starting point to your annual fundraising plan is determining how much your nonprofit needs to raise in the upcoming calendar year to provide its services.

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