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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners. By sharing real stories of the real people or communities you serve, you can appeal to the hearts of potential donors, volunteers, and partners.

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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

APRIL 13, 2020

You don’t have to learn a new digital tool or have a large, established audience of already-informed donors to take advantage of Facebook’s fundraising benefits and donor data deposited in your donor CRM. Apple Pay is one of the most convenient payment methods available to buyers—or donors—anywhere.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. This guide offers a comprehensive look at fundraising for nonprofit organizations and covers everything from choosing the best title for your fundraiser to increasing donor retention to other fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, a recent Global Trends in Giving report reveals that 33% of donors in the U.S. In this article, we explain why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to its advantage starting today. Well cover: Why is investing in email marketing for nonprofits worth it?

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Achieve

MARCH 3, 2025

When launching a capital campaign , success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders , and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks who have influence over prospective major donors. These gatekeepers play a pivotal role by making introductions and advocating for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

By Stasia Hural , Digital Marketing Lead at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. They can now analyze lots of data, understand donor behavior, and tailor their strategies. Predictive analytics helps organizations expect donor behavior.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A successful peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising campaign requires thoughtful planning and a strong understanding of how to motivate your fundraisers to meet and exceed their goals. Be thoughtful about your campaign pages, goals, and timeline. Before launching a peer-to-peer campaign, make sure the campaign itself is set up and ready to go.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits cant afford to overlook the power of re-engaging lapsed donorsstrengthening donor retention practices is now more critical than ever. percent of new donors retained year to date. Part of this process is identifying and re-engaging lapsed donors to improve your donor capture rate. Why do some donors lapse?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. These articles explain the role volunteers play in building community relationships and resilience. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S. in 2022-23. Fundraisers need to adapt.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those who have discovered and leveraged it are successfully unlocking new opportunities by maximizing their complimentary ad budget to drive donor engagement, increase event attendance, and raise awareness of their programs and initiatives. Campaigns must maintain a minimum 5% click-through rate (CTR).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. 1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Give these people plenty of time to prepare for their roles and think about how they can best serve your cause. Build Excitement.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. Send a personalized “ Save the Date ” email to generate momentum and inform recipients of your campaign goals. . Give these people plenty of time to prepare for their roles and think about how they can best serve your cause. Build Excitement.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In my role as Blackbaud’s vice president of customer success and as a member of the board of directors of the Giving Institute, I have the unique privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible impact nonprofits have on our communities. Utilizing social media platforms, community events, and other channels to feature these stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

Online fundraising makes it simpler for your donors to give and easier for them to make recurring donations to support your mission. As you take advantage of new opportunities to use online fundraising to grow and engage your donor community, make sure that you know what you need to know to be compliant. . 2) Social Media Campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. 4) Stewarding and Engaging Donors One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to assist with donor stewardship, which is critical to boost donor retention.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy. If a major donor decides to pull back or a grant isn’t renewed, it could jeopardize your programs. This could include event sponsorship, volunteer opportunities for employees, or matching gift campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants insight into what role direct mail plays in fundraising in a digital world: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering what role direct mail plays in our digitally-dominant world ? I did stop donor acquisition mailings a few years back because returns were so low.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Donation request letters are an essential tool for nonprofits seeking to connect with potential donors and inspire them to contribute to their cause.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

As fundraisers, were also storytellers and every donor has a story. When we can identify what those stories are and understand the kind of path our donors follow at each stage of the giving process, we can gently guide their journey, connect with them at a deeper level, build strong relationships, and improve fundraising results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Storytelling can play a key role in a #GivingTuesday campaign, so here are eight tips to consider. If you want to run a fundraising campaign then you should focus on the number of donors and the total donations. GivingTuesday may only last 24 hours, but many successful campaigns tend to start way earlier than the big day.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . Taking stock of how your results compare to your campaign’s goals is the best way to set yourself up for future success. . Donor demographics .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

54% of donors worldwide prefer to give via credit or debit card. The number of new donors giving to charity declined by 7.3% The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). The number of new retained donors dropped 14.9% ( Fundraising Effectiveness Project ). 9% via PayPal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Black tie galas and silent auctions will always be mainstays, but there are new and exciting trends in charity event ideas that can help keep donors interested. Curated experiences, added perks, and VIP packages help donors feel special. Use the proceeds from ticket sales for your latest fundraising campaign.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Its no secret that corporate and individual giving plays an increasingly significant role in employee satisfaction, providing top talent with pride and a sense of purpose. For example, over the years Google employees have participated in annual flu shot campaigns. Google matched employee donations and the campaign raised over $800,000.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Your CRM is a key tool for engagement and can drive your fundraising strategy, moves management, campaign analytics, and operational reporting. The Role of a Data Warehouse. Donor Giving Summaries. Your organization has a base of committed donors who have been supporting your organization for years, decades in some cases.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As you read through this article, remember that though ideally, these roles will be filled by board or staff members, they can also be filled with loyal volunteers. Additionally, depending on your nonprofit’s size and needs, some of these roles may have overlapping responsibilities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. Besides doing these webinars, we’re a donor management software provider. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Then, we’ll dive into more than 20 campaign ideas that your nonprofit can adopt. . Start a Social Media Outreach Campaign. Launch an Email Marketing Campaign. Launch an Email Marketing Campaign. Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Follow Up After the Campaign. Analyze Campaign Data. Matching Gifts.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. We’re here to help you elevate your donor relationship with six valuable tips. Why should your association thank your donors?

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. And for a capital campaign, data-driven decisions depend on you and me, the unsung data nerds operating quietly in the background. Fine-tune your fund setup.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes 5 Ways to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors While you’ve put plenty of hard work into the planning and execution of your #GivingTuesday campaign, your job isn’t over until you’ve followed up with your supporters. Donors tend to be loyal to a few select charities.

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