The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. 4 – Put it On a Calendar. Similarly, fundraising systems aren’t much good if they don’t include a calendar of activities.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year.

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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 Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

According to DonorBox nearly one-third of all annual gifts come in December, and nearly half of all online donations come in the last week of the year. Matching Gifts: Matching gift opportunities can reinforce the importance of a donor’s immediate support and makes them feel like their contribution is more significant.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. But if you want to engage volunteers with young children, consider offering family-friendly prizes (amusement park tickets, popular toys, etc.) At your committee’s first meeting, collaboratively brainstorm an item wishlist.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

GivingTuesday Partnerships Through Matching Gifts Did you know that matching gifts can be a game-changer for your GivingTuesday campaign? Think about who could be a potential matching gift donor. Once you have someone in mind, make the ask by painting a picture of how their gift will make a significant difference.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? But data only tells part of the story.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Fundraising Calendar for 2021. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Fundraising Plan & Goals Worksheet.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it. Specific: Have a set number or level you want to reach, such as dollars raised, volunteers mobilized, etc. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Social media is known for its generous donations, enthusiastic volunteers, and passionate advocates. Match their energy by providing volunteer opportunities, hosting giving challenges, offering peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities, and encouraging community chatter. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s simple to receive in-kind gifts from supporters with the help of apps like Forward. 4) Schedule in time to volunteer. Nowadays, most people use the calendar on their phone to keep track of daily appointments and reminders. Make sure your charity is listed as an option on the app. Download the app: ios | Android.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

A matching gift is a great opportunity to leverage a generous donation from one donor, or a group of donors, to bring in even more money from other donors for your nonprofit. Their support lets you tell other donors: A generous donor has offered to match every gift made toward the laptops dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000!

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

Are you looking for ways to manage your volunteers more effectively? To conclude National Volunteer Month, we’ve gathered the best volunteer management tips and tricks from Blackbaud Champions. . Keep reading for ways to volunteer smarter, not harder! . Involve Volunteers in Strategic Planning .

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Why are volunteer apps important? According to the Volunteer Management Progress Report , recruitment was the top challenge and priority of volunteer coordinators in 2023. This guide will cover top volunteer apps, features to look out for, and best practices for using your app effectively.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Update your donation form and include the opportunity for a donor to leave a note about their gift. Or written thank-you notes for gifts?

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Thousands of nonprofit pros rely on our annual Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar to discover skill-building, strategy-slaying, network-enhancing nonprofit events. The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. What are you waiting for?

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 20, 2021

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re well aware that major gifts are some of the most important components of your organization’s overall fundraising strategy. These gifts make up a significant portion of your annual fundraising revenue, and they don’t just appear at random. Research major gift prospects.

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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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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. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 13, 2018

April is National Volunteer Month! Yes, you heard that right: there is a whole month dedicated to honoring volunteers across the country. Not only does the month commemorate the selfless efforts of so many people already volunteering, but encourages others to get out of their comfort zone and take action in bettering their communities.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. But volunteers don’t just appear out of thin air.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Volunteers and corporate sponsors are a great place to start! Send Regular Communications: Consider creating a donor stewardship calendar to map out regular touchpoints, such as newsletters, mission updates, and impact stories. Offer opportunities for them to stay involved in ways that align with their interests and capacities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Add a reminder to your content calendar to publish regular posts on social platforms beyond Facebook, be sure to include frequent reminders in your email newsletters, and don’t be afraid to send an email every now and then dedicated to social fundraising, like the example below. Bonus Tip: Identify Major Gift Prospects .

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Are you using one master email list that includes your monthly donors, volunteers, everyone who’s ever made a gift at any level, people who attended your annual event once, and people who signed up to get your emails on your website? For example, think about what happens after someone makes their first gift to your organization.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you ask well, you may get one gift. If you thank well, you may get a lifetime of gifts. Assign this to a personable administrative assistant, your annual giving manager, or a volunteer. Even donors who give online should get something in the mail, especially if this is their first gift. Build a relationship.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Is your YMCA only asking for gifts during your annual fund campaign? Here’s the good news: as long as you properly thank your donors and report back to them on how their gift made a difference, your donors are ready to be asked again. Look at your 12-month calendar. Encourage donations in honor of volunteers.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 4, 2009

So, before you dive into your holiday gift shopping, remember that the "gifts that give back" the most are the ones given with love, no matter what they are. When I wrote my first 10 Holiday Gifts that Give Back post in 2007, there weren't many posts like it. This year, there are TONS. OK, here are the lists.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2019

While donors are essential for funding your cause, volunteers are essential for supporting its ongoing functions, from day-to-day operations to fundraising event management. However, even if your nonprofit has the most ardent of supporters, it can still be incredibly difficult to actually motivate volunteers to give their time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

We will recruit two volunteers to join the board development committee. For instance, you might explain that a $100 gift can purchase supplies for 10 shelter dogs, or a monthly $20 donation helps keep your children’s after-school program running. Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Kickstart Your Program.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You see, lots of fundraisers wear people out: you, your volunteers, and your donors. If you can find 10 good grant leads — we can usually find at least 10 hot leads when we do grant research for our clients—then you can fill your grant calendar and keep your grant pipeline full all year long. Create a calendar of Asks.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Calendar as a symbol: A real reminder To build on the idea of acknowledging efforts, you can use a detailed calendar to show your appreciation. This special calendar isn’t just for marking dates; it carefully notes important days like board members’ birthdays.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Volunteer scheduling can get complicated, especially because of the large number of volunteers your organization might work within fact, 1/3 of the nonprofit workforce is volunteers. This guide explores the basics of volunteer scheduling and the best solutions to manage volunteers. Determine your time frame.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These gifts are usually goods or services and can be extremely beneficial. Understand the Benefits of In-Kind Gifts Before you can establish how you’ll acquire more in-kind gifts through social media, you must first understand the benefits of in-kind gifts for both yourself and your supporters. Improved efficiency.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. When the calendar turned to 2021, we all knew COVID-19 was not going to disappear. We are still living in the midst of a pandemic while trying to navigate engaging volunteers in a meaningful way.

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