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

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

As nonprofits need to be good stewards of the funds from their donors, consulting companies also must do the same with the resources of their clients. A capital campaign is the easy answer, but there are other ways of accomplishing the goals you seek to achieve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday ? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. Whether you’re a small nonprofit or a large organization, these fundraising tools are designed to make your next campaign your best one yet!

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 10, 2022

If you’re looking to bring in secure funding for your nonprofit organization, annual fundraising is a must-do! A watertight annual fund campaign helps you strengthen donor relationships, bring in new supporters and secure your operational expenses.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Donors are an important part of any nonprofit’s mission. Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Such meaningful relationships can expand nonprofits’ networks, ensure funding for critical initiatives, and strengthen bonds with longtime supporters.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

A year-round fundraising calendar is a must to ensure that youve coordinated all your messages, asks, campaigns, events, and stewardship to optimize revenue and your sanity. Submit three grant applications by March 31, targeting $100,000 in potential funding. Owner: Annual Fund Manager. Owner: Development Director.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Greg Fine – a marketing consultant that works to elevate nonprofit marketing impact, revitalize giving campaigns, and bring energy and awareness to nonprofit brands and their mission. Starting with a general research prompt, “Highlight the top four to five giving campaigns nonprofits have created in the past three to five years.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign. But data only tells part of the story.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

When donors give, they want a meaningful connectionto clearly see where their gift is going and understand the difference it will make. Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

29% of online donors say that social media is the communication tool that most inspires them to give [email 27%, website, 18%, print, 12%, TV ad 6%] (According to the Global Trends in Giving Report ). One question that I see nonprofits constantly asking, and with good reason: “Can social media really bring in new donors for our nonprofit?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2025

To grow your following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. Follow the lead of the World Wildlife Fund and design your “Thank you for your donation” landing pages to grow your social media following.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

Givebutter has completed a seed funding round totaling $7 million. The new funding will allow it to accelerate its pace of innovation across a wide range of free fundraising tools, including donation forms, campaigns, events, donor management (CRM), emails, texting, and a new auction solution launching later this year.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder its the heart of your mission online. With a few strategic tweaks and thoughtful design choices, you can turn your campaign page into a powerhouse of donor engagement. Here are 7 ways to maximize the results of your fundraising campaign page: 1.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign. But finding the right donor is key.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

CrowdChange is an innovative fundraising platform designed to help nonprofits raise more through online events and campaigns. With seamless payment integration, including Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) options, CrowdChange simplifies fundraising while boosting donor impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2021

Sharing your text-to-donate keyword and shortcode on social media helps brand your campaign and allows donors to easily give from their mobile devices, which is where most people view social media. This summer, they’re running a raffle to raise funds and give fund prizes to their supporters. 3) Text-to-Donate on YouTube.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships. The details of your stewardship strategy will depend on things like your donors’ interests and your resources. The Global FoodBanking Network.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. Online fundraising opens the door to a range of creative ways to connect with potential donors. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

While BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) donors have been taking care of their communities for generations, they have yet to be significantly represented in traditional philanthropy. The Donors of Color Network (DOCN), a community of BIPOC donors, is part of that movement. So, how can we empower BIPOC donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised. Donors love seeing multiple images, so be sure to include additional photos within your fundraiser story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report , 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. Annual reports are too infrequent and written for foundations and major donors, thus not ideal for reporting impact to small and mid-size donors. Why Quarterly Impact Reports?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. While tribute donors are typically one-time donations, they don’t have to be.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If youre like most nonprofits, attracting new donors is a costly endeavor. Many nonprofits prioritize donor acquisition over stewardship, treating stewardship strategies as a frivolous or just a nice to have endeavor. The image below is a stellar example of how to properly thank, nurture, and thenafter 90 dayssolicit a new donor.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. After all, the more donors who give, the more funds you get, and the larger your nonprofit becomes. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These challenges make sustainable donor support essential for creating lasting solutions. For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Nonprofit professionals need distinct strategies for each setting.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? Not only do DAFs help donors streamline their giving and provide upfront tax benefits; they also help nonprofits increase revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They depend on the quality of the data collected in their donor management system. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them. What would you do differently?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Nonprofits are hopeful that they can re-engage their donors from last year with a new eye on what’s ahead for the future of fundraising. Whether you’re a Giving Tuesday pro or embarking on your first official Giving Tuesday campaign, these 13 answers will help you prepare, organize, and execute a memorable strategy.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Discover how Neil Squire shifted from government grants to diverse revenue streams and the success of their “Hacking for the Holidays” campaign, which engages donors through hands-on experiences. Chad will provide actionable insights into leveraging storytelling, Giving Tuesday, and year-end strategies to boost engagement.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Mobile giving is raising funds through a mobile device, whether via text, the Internet, an app, or email. Similarly, all text-to-give campaigns are a form of mobile giving, but not all mobile giving involves texts. Donors can text a unique keyword or donation amount to your nonprofits dedicated phone number.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Craft every piece of your campaign or brand to support your key messages. Here’s an example of a successful print campaign where every aspect reinforced the key messages: The New Israel Fund (NIF) was embarking on a $40M Legacy campaign in honor of their 40 th anniversary. The results?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. And there’s a reason for that. Why are small donations important?

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