Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? In fact, you can immediately acknowledge each gift through your fundraising CRM. That’s why online forms are the best way for you and your donors to do business during the warmer months. Crowdfunding.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Donors who make major gifts .

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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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

The real problem comes when you don’t tell the donor what you did with their gift, particularly before you ask for another donation, or you fail to even thank them for their donation. What if donors making gifts since that time weren’t receiving their thank-you letters? It’s easy to prevent. Put yourself in your donor’s shoes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having your own fundraising system brings an array of benefits: Full Control & Flexibility : You can manage donations, campaigns, and recurring gifts by your own rules. in a calendar quarter. ” – That’s where Flipcause steps in! That means your organization will keep at least $98.50 of every $100 you raise.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is a direct way to connect with your donors and ask them if they’d like to make a final gift to your organization before the new year. Focus on your donors Tell a story Include a donation form Engage your donors Thank your donors. Highlight your major accomplishments and tell stories about the people or communities you’ve impacted.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Make it easy for potential donors to understand the impact their contributions will have and showcase success stories to inspire them. Select a cost-effective online donation platform that meets your specific requirements.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2016

We have officially crossed the mid-way point of the calendar year! It might seem too easy, but research shows that donors want to know 1) how their gift was used and 2) what impact it had. Stories provide great content pieces for your organization to report backs to donors. Stories perfectly illustrate impact in action.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Or do you push it out of your mind? Remind yourself that you have plenty of time to make adjustments and additions to your fundraising calendar to catch up. Are gifts from major donors up? Did you choose the right story?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Start planning your communications calendar now. Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Is there a project you want to get funded? GT STEP BY STEP WORKBOOK.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Start planning your communications calendar now. Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Is there a project you want to get funded?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Share stories that inspire giving. Raffles – Raffle donated prizes or host a silent auction for unique experiences, gift baskets, art, and other items. When making appeals, focus on real stories and the concrete outcomes made possible by donations. They can help spread the word through their own networks.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift. Having 5-10 good questions in mind can help you make sure you get the answers you’re looking for from the meeting. Or get ideas for spot-on gifts you can give them later.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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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. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

What story should you tell? Keep in mind that if you ask donors to give for something specific, you’re obligated to use the money on that specific thing. Or should they be treated differently because of the nature of their gifts? Make the letter as long as it needs to be to adequately tell the story. Or a special design?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We want to ensure you’re prepared to share your nonprofit’s story and successfully navigate this worldwide giving event! Donors want to hear about the impact their gift has had, not just what your nonprofit does. By focusing on the impact, you’ll be able to connect with donors’ hearts and minds. Share your story.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With this in mind, let’s begin by discussing the value of thoughtful nonprofit impact metrics. . Impact metrics play a crucial role in defining your nonprofit’s impact story and demonstrating your value to your donors, funders, volunteers, board members, and other key stakeholders. Average gift size. Participant demographics.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the calendar turned to 2021, we all knew COVID-19 was not going to disappear. This process gave me a chance to better understand their story and their connection to our mission. The bottom line: volunteers are giving staff the gift of time to accomplish more for our mission. It’s not easy!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful. We also want people who have a unique perspective.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The best campaigns—whether they’re crowdfunding, social media, matching gifts, or something else—will need your whole team to maximize your results. Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars. Check out these examples that we loved!

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

This is a process used to gain deeper insight into who your donors are and how they like to give, ideally allowing you to develop long-term relationships with them and identify any potential major gift opportunities. Look out for different markers that indicate that a donor has the means to give larger gifts. An up-to-date calendar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Mike blocks out time for solo thinking and reflection on his calendar and they avoid scheduling meetings one day week (Friday). Do you leave empty spaces on your calendar to do this time of work, but find it often gets taken up by meetings or phone calls. He also shared that he uses a notebook and pen for this solo thinking time.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. The Bloomerang Payments processing fee is 2.2% + $0.30

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other gatherings and receptions at the end of each day provide ample opportunities to introduce yourself to like-minded fundraisers who can share ideas and support with you. A broad variety of sessions mean you can learn about anything from planning a social media marketing calendar to the ins and outs of Google Ad Grants.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This isn’t to underplay Christmas’s role but to include the other moments of the fall and winter calendar which are culturally significant to minorities within our potential donor pool. Kislev is a month in the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. This festival lasts eight days and nights. There are 7.5

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Are you trying to get a certain number of donors to sign up for recurring gifts? Are you counting on year-end gifts to reach your annual fundraising goal? With a clear goal in mind, you will be able to see which donors need to see your messaging. One snail mail letter to a long-time donor for a year-end gift may be enough.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Keep that principle in mind when using these three tactics to recruit new supporters: Email Signup Forms: Your website is often the first place a prospective donor turns to when considering a gift or a source of information for supporters aligned with your cause.

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