The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to donors enables fundraisers to steward it toward loyalty. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes. It’s such an honor to serve donors by inviting them to help solve a problem they have a passion to solve.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve. Here, Bethany could have more capacity to give.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

The estimated 70 million Americans who belong to Generation Z show a promising commitment to the values of giving and generosity. This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. 2) Give social media shoutouts.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the world of nonprofit fundraising , meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interactions you’ll have. The donor might feel that their time has been wasted, or worse, they may question the competence of your entire organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. Let’s dive in!

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors. Consider hosting a capital campaign.

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sgEngage

JULY 19, 2024

Midlevel donors don’t always get the love they deserve. This loyal and often overlooked segment of donors represents a significant opportunity for revenue growth and impact if stewarded effectively. Yet many nonprofits fail to strategically engage middle tier donors beyond building a pipeline for major gifts.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company. Engage donors in a way that isn’t about money.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2021

donors and supporters) ways of giving continue to expand, which is essential for nonprofit leaders to understand. For example, people could open a donor-advised fund (DAF) for very little money and give with the ease of tech platforms. Technology and more people-centric (i.e., Also, leading organizations, such as St.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. Let’s explore how you can harness the power of eCards to make a lasting impression on donors, volunteers, and employees alike. One Tail at a Time launched a collection of eCards that donors could purchase for $25.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? What is Donor Fatigue?

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Understanding and connecting with Gen Z donors will be essential for your nonprofit to build lasting relationships with this upcoming (and generous!) Understand and Reflect Their Values Gen Z donors care deeply about social justice, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Why monthly giving matters. Creating powerful solutions.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

GivingTuesday reported an 11% increase in participation small donors (those who gave gifts of less than $500)—a marked change from previous years, when overall charitable donations by individuals actually decreased. Who are these new small donors, how do you find them and channel that generosity into your organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 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. As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But as we kick off 2023 and look back at what worked well in 2022, an excellent tool for evaluating donor retention is to look at the donors that gave last year but unfortunately not this year (LYBUNT) and work on engaging them with new opportunities to give. Average Donor Lifespan x Average Donation = Donor Lifetime Value.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Your donors are the key to your organization’s success–which is why the relationships you build with your donors are so important! To create the best donor retention strategies for your organization, understanding the donor cycle is crucial for transforming your efforts into success.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations. Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 2, 2021

It’s a question many fundraisers ask themselves when they see donors silently drop off their radar. Of course, there will always be supporters who choose to end the relationship for personal reasons but, if a trend develops it could mean their perception about your organization has changed and it’s a good idea to find out why.

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Allegiance Group

JULY 9, 2024

The latest Giving USA report just dropped and in case you missed it, here are the headlines: $557B in overall giving representing a slight decrease (-2.1% For the first time in 50 years, Religion received less than a quarter (24%) of all giving. These two trends highlight a growing desire for greater autonomy in one’s giving.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Commission today released its three years in the making report “Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering.” The report examines why the rates of both the number of donors and volunteering have plummeted for the past decade or more. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. The mystery that stumps some organizations is how to strengthen their corporate relationships so they grow over time.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

You’re finally done with your year-end giving analysis and follow up. But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. Purpose gives your donors a reason to give.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. By now, you likely understand the advantages of corporate giving to the businesses partaking?—increased Let’s dive in.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Most donors want more information from their preferred nonprofits, whether via social media channels or email. Just as nonprofits seek monthly sustainer revenue, donors welcome monthly updates on a nonprofit’s activities, such as campaign updates, donor impact or other relevant information.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Donor Pyramid is a tool for helping nonprofits understand their fundraising approach and evaluate its effectiveness. The Pyramid works by categorizing donors based on how often they give to your organization, from once-in-a-lifetime gifts down to individuals who make small donations each year.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In today’s digital age, high-earner donors aren’t just giving — they’re expecting streamlined, automated experiences. With 81% demanding seamless giving journeys, leveraging automation isn’t just convenient; it’s crucial.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Enhancing Donor Engagement: 6 Essential Communication Strategies Donors are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations, making it possible for vital programs and initiatives to thrive. But it’s important to remember that strong donor relationships go beyond just financial support.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 1, 2024

Say you mail an appeal to your donors. Generational giving is more than another trendy topic; it’s shaping the future of fundraising. Generational giving is more than another trendy topic; it’s shaping the future of fundraising. population and around 22% of giving. They may not even own a checkbook.

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