Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With over 56,000 nonprofits in our community, we’ve seen how access to technology enabled organizations to adapt during the pandemic and reimagine their relationships with volunteers and donors. I am walking for all my pink sisters that we have lost and those that are thrivers.” – Pam Paolucci Tentinger, Volunteer and Donor.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Foundation of Brick Fundraisers Bricks fundraisers are a classic approach to community fundraising, offering participants the opportunity to have their names, messages, or dedications engraved onto individual bricks, tiles, or granite pieces. This can result in valuable coverage that brings more attention to your cause.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event. Plan an amazing event.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Further, with 64% of total giving coming from individual donors in 2022, ensuring you have a well thought out strategy to attract these dollars is critical. Lauren Henderson, IT database administrator, Dexter Southfield This clean-up process is a great opportunity to take stock of who is in your donor base.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

They’re also your biggest cheerleaders, advocating for your cause and spreading the word within the community. Your donor pool. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members. Referrals from staff, current donors, volunteers, and current or former board members.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on thoughtful development planning, effective resource development, and engaging your supporters—donors and volunteers. Thanks to integrated donor CRMs, I can easily segment and invite those individuals whose philanthropic history and capacity to give align with the organization’s goals.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year. Nonprofit Google Ads 101: How to get the Google Ad Grant by Sarah Symeons of Cause Inspired Media Speaking of funding, it pays to help funders and donors find and support your organization.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? California State Parks Foundation. Connect with California State Park Foundation: .

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Your best donors are those with whom you already have a foot in the door. Too often nonprofits make the mistake of beginning with ability (wealth), ignoring the fact the Rich-So-and-So they are targeting has (1) no interest in their cause, and (2) no linkage that makes it possible for them to connect with this prospective donor.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The report examines why the rates of both the number of donors and volunteering have plummeted for the past decade or more. While those interviewed celebrated that anyone can choose to be generous at any time, they appreciated that people might make financial contributions or volunteer only when they have the resources to do so.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Creating an attractive, informative site is the first step in exciting supporters to rally behind your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Far too often, we make dangerous assumptions that affect the donor experience.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Donors who gave to you once will slip away. Even if your donor loves your cause, if your email hits on a day that they don’t have much time, the subject line is the key to getting your email opened. For those who aren’t yet in love with your cause, the subject line is absolutely critical. Make sense? Important.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration. Salesforce.org Community Celebration. Keep Donors Engaged and Giving in Uncertain Times – In the last few years, nonprofits have experimented with hybrid events, new forms of giving, and immersive donor experiences.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Thank donors and volunteers often. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Create holiday-themed marketing materials.

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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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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of easy-to-use fundraising apps already out there to help you reach your goals and engage your donors. Again, this platform is seriously free, the organization charge ZERO fees because they are funded by the Soros Foundation, the only costs are those that come from Credit Card processors. GiveLively. One Today by Google.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. Leeway Foundation.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

DIY Fundraising increased during the pandemic as a result of in-person event cancellations and supporters looking to champion their causes during regional lockdowns. JDJ Charitable Foundation partnered with comedian and influencer Nicky Cass encourage fundraisers to complete a virtual 5k Challenge.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

When a qualifying donor gives to a charitable organization, they can submit a match request to their employer. For example, Warner Bros celebrates the international day of giving by providing each employee with a charitable donation stipend they can use to support a nonprofit of their choosing. or gamification techniques (e.g.,

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom. To celebrate 21 years i of grantmaking data, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come and how we’ve evolved over the years. private and community foundations. as measured by total giving.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

End of year giving trends Giving Tuesday vs December 31 Maximizing both Giving Tuesday and Decemeber 31 End of year giving trends Giving has been declining since 2022, so year-end fundraising can be a great opportunity to raise more for your organization and hopefully recover some lapsed donors!

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

How well do you understand the motivations of your donors? The tune up needs to feature private conversations with your leading donors on what they believe provides the greatest satisfaction from their gifts. What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But the potential for donor engagement and fund generation is immense. This synchronization isn’t just fascinating; it’s the foundation of community-building. When your donors listen to the same story, they’re not just understanding your mission; they’re becoming a part of it. The answer lies in the power of storytelling.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

THANK YOU to all of you who donated and supported my Birthday Cause ; it means SO much to me! I first talked about the Birthday Cause application on Facebook in December when I set it up for my birthday. Causes’ Birthday Cause application does just that when you set it up. Keep up the good work, The Causes Team.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 14, 2022

More nonprofits are adopting special events in the coming year to build emotional connections with donors, and develop lasting relationships. Whether they’re focused on fundraising or on stewardship, special events can create intimate, memorable experiences that bring donors closer to the cause. The V Foundation.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Repeat repeat donors. Take advantage of one of those random holidays to foster some recurring donors: Email your one-time donors from the last year with an invitation to repeat their donation. Repeat donors. I see what you did there, @wholewhale… Here's the one day in June to encourage repeat donors.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Bloomerang’s peer-to-peer fundraising guide recommends presenting your campaign as an opportunity to get more deeply involved in your nonprofit’s work and become an ambassador for your cause. Donors and volunteers. Search your donor and volunteer management databases to identify dedicated donors and volunteers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier planning translates to engaging donors better, chalking out impactful messaging, gaining higher donation totals, and mitigating last-minute woes. It’s about setting a robust foundation for the infrastructure you’ll build on in the coming months. Segment your donor list to create personalized outreach experiences.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

This calendar serves as a roadmap for your organization, guiding your fundraising efforts and ensuring that you’re consistently engaging donors and potential supporters throughout the year. Not only can volunteers contribute their time and skills, but they can also serve as ambassadors for your cause in their networks.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Your nonprofit should have a clear strategy for managing memorial donations and building relationships with donors and the family of the deceased. When you can build relationships with families, friends, and donors, you can strengthen your nonprofit’s community and foster more legacy giving in the future. Involve the honoree’s family.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

GivingTuesday, held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, is a global giving movement encouraging people to donate to the causes they care about. By focusing on these three items, you can create a solid foundation for your campaign: Goal Setting: Establish S.M.A.R.T. For more on S.M.A.R.T.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. Still, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of workplace giving without a solid foundation of knowledge on the topic.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

Matching programs result in $2 billion to $3 billion in donations a year, and 84% of donors donated because their gift was matched. Given those statistics, it’s hard to believe that just over 1% of individual contributions from donors get matched. Look for a match from a major donor who gave to your cause in the last year.

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