Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

It became a burden to his family and caregivers to constantly drop what they were doing to turn a page, so he began seeking out ebooks. It also demonstrates how each ebook that is added to the Bookshare collection is a brick in our members’ foundation of independence and inclusion. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

First responders and essential workers who gave us a measure of normalcy during the pandemic come immediately to mind. I’ll start with an example that’s very close to my heart: fundraisers. There are no sure bets in fundraising, other than the only bad ask is the ask never made. million non-profit organizations.

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Philanthropy Gift Demonstration eBook 97

Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

As a result, fundraising continues to be of utmost importance for hospital foundations and other organizations providing programs or services to support patients. Hospitals can fundraise in a variety of a ways for their own foundations or other causes that support their patients. Why is Hospital Fundraising Important?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fundraising is both an art and a science. To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Employ a strategic fundraising plan The first of our fundraising best practices for nonprofits is to employ a strategic fundraising plan.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a big deal for the fundraising community. For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday Preparations.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether you lead a church, a temple, or another type of faith-based organization, fundraising is a recurring task on your to-do list. That’s where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in. Peer-to-peer fundraising is one of the most popular fundraising methods for faith-based organizations. Download eBook.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 12, 2016

If you’re looking to seriously up your fundraising game, look no further. Jacobwith joined us to share her insights on fundraising and storytelling. Jacobwith is a nationally-recognized master storyteller and works as a fundraising culture change expert with Ignited Fundraising. Check them out below.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

I’m going to share 7 insanely easy online fundraising ideas that are making a huge impact for nonprofits. Then I’ll break down how you can apply 6 additional nonprofit fundraising strategies to grow your revenues TODAY. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. Had a 55% increased conversion rate.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

Examples: I don’t think I can change your mind on that, can I? Sounds like you’ve made up your mind, haven’t you? This eBook will review some great donor discovery steps, best practices, and questions you should ask to build rapport with and understand your donors with a donor-centered approach. Is that good or bad?

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Facilitation Donor Gift eBook 113

Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

But when it comes to fundraising campaigns, the average small nonprofit raised $6.15 Fundraising 5 Nonprofit Newsletter Ideas to Engage and Inspire Your Supporters 8 min read Read Now How to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List Increasing email signups for nonprofits is a reachable and worthwhile goal. per email contact.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

” Online donor acquisition is essentially about creating new relationships with people by getting them to donate during a specific moment or campaign, or by acquiring emails (and the permission to keep the relationship going) from people that may go on to donate to your organization in the future. Paid sponsored petition campaign.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

We know it's a real struggle to fundraise effectively when you're not a professional fundraiser. We're with you and want to help your supporters become the best fundraisers possible. To do that, we combed through the thousands of individuals who used our fundraising platform and selected some of the most successful to study.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Did a coworker stay late helping you prepare for a campaign? Learn more about getting others interested in your mission by downloading our free Nonprofit Storytelling eBook. It pays (pun intended) to learn how for-profit businesses can support your nonprofit—and there’s no better time to ask than when nonprofit work is top of mind!

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

A 501(c)(3) organization’s expenses primarily fall into three categories: administrative expenses, fundraising expenses, and program expenses. Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills! Raise money through fundraising.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. She’s known for tackling seemingly impossible fundraising efforts and turning them into success stories. Four years later, I was assigned to coordinate a $6 million endowment campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. While many of these fundraising event staples are great, such as fancy galas and golf tournaments, circumstances aren’t always ideal for in-person gatherings. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. 7) Shopping. 9) Movie screenings.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Due to their size, major gifts can be game-changers for fundraising teams. One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. of all donated income comes from major gifts fundraising—that’s a substantial chunk of revenue! They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

So how can you make your online fundraising messages stand out among all the other messages competing for your supporters’ attention? We know that successful fundraising appeals have 4 things in common: A compelling story. Who are you targeting for this online campaign? Develop a campaign theme and main message.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

ANNOUNCING THE FUNDRAISING QUICK START PROGRAM! The Fundraising QuickStart program is a 6-week webinar series designed to help you zero in on the strategies that are guaranteed to raise the funds your nonprofit needs NOW! It’ll be like having your own personal fundraising trainer to stretch you and help you grow!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Recently, we discussed how to reimagine traditional fundraising walks for Fall 2020 and beyond. This post will cover competitive fundraising events, such as cycling, endurance, and race events. Here are a few things to keep in mind while creating your reimagined competitive experience.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you know, your organization’s website is the heart of your online fundraising strategy. Keep in mind that while WordPress is brimming with possibilities, all of that potential is only potential until it’s actually put to use. Your CRM, donation page, and other fundraising software all need to work with your website.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

The weather is warm, summer camps are in full swing, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and as the sixth month of the year wraps up, some organizations are already gearing up for end-of-the-year asks and setting up holiday campaign fundraising goals. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2019

The weather is warm, summer camps are in full swing, BBQs are a weekly occurrence, and as the sixth month of the year wraps up, some organizations are already gearing up for end-of-the-year asks and setting up holiday campaign fundraising goals. Compare your fundraising performance against the Overall Index.

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Blackbaud Nonprofit Hints eBook 37

NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

It can be tricky and a little scary to get staff other than the communication or fundraising staff invested in participating in online community building. Building community takes many forms and is done for many different reasons: to raise money, pass legislation, connect with like-minded people, have fun, learn new things.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Build a Website That Can Grow With You Like any good investment, a nonprofit website should be built with longevity in mind. Ebook Website Optimization Action Plan Learn More 2. Think of it like buying a car: If you go with the least expensive option, chances are you’ll be sinking a lot of money into quick fixes and repairs.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2015

You and I both know that donor engagement is a key element to a solid fundraising strategy. By utilizing automated nurture campaigns as part of your marketing strategy, you can keep your supporters engaged all year round. Like any strategically formed campaign, your marketing automation efforts need goals. Use automation!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When it’s time to plan your annual campaign, your annual appeal will be one of the most important parts of your fundraising strategy. Your annual appeal is just one (very important) part of your annual campaign plan , but it’s a critical element in helping you secure the funding you need to run operations throughout the year.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2014

I didn’t meet my wife by being a hermit or only hanging out with the same like-minded friends all the time. I recently ran a personal fundraising campaign on my 27 th birthday via social media in which I raised funds for IJM. Is your first-date experience still fresh in your mind? Put yourself out there.

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Donor Tips Learning Social Media 39

Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2014

I didn’t meet my wife by being a hermit or only hanging out with the same like-minded friends all the time. I recently ran a personal fundraising campaign on my 27 th birthday via social media in which I raised funds for IJM. Is your first-date experience still fresh in your mind? Put yourself out there.

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Donor Tips Learning Social Media 35

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

When you’re hosting a peer-to-peer fundraiser, inspiring your fundraisers is the key to a successful campaign and event. With our peer-to-peer fundraising email templates and tips, keeping your supporters motivated is simple! Why are peer-to-peer fundraiser emails important? Motivate to Fundraise.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2016

Wondering how donor support will fare in the face of federal and presidential political campaign competition? We dove deep into data from the 2012 presidential race to provide fundraising insight you can use during the 2016 election year, including: The charitable giving habits of 400,000 political donors.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

But Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be the only nonprofit giving day on your organization’s fundraising calendar. With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 24, 2021

Raise your hand if your healthcare organization was forced to make changes to your fundraising strategy in 2020. Instead of going back to your stale fundraising strategies, use this checklist to evaluate your fundraising and take the opportunity to rethink how your organization moves forward. There are a lot of hands in the air!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These solutions optimize and expand your fundraising and donor stewardship activities to help form long-lasting relationships. A donor database is a software solution that nonprofit professionals use to access insights into their supporters’ engagement histories, track key fundraising metrics, and measure success. Scalability.

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