Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

They are not places where individuals go first to seek out information about a cause or to make a donation. Common ways of doing this are through online petitions, surveys relating to your cause, product or item distribution, or a whitepaper or e-book “call to action.” Social media sites are for relationship building.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Pro Tip: In 2020, nonprofit professionals overcame a mountain of obstacles to perfect their virtual event game. Get tips from peers who successfully moved their events online and access a virtual event planning worksheet in Your Virtual Auction Planner. 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign. The best part?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Because you are all so close to the cause itself, show how the change will positively impact your mission—and get specific (such as, “It could help us raise 40% more money for our programs”). What is changing is how we process those gifts.” 4 Change Management Tips for Small Nonprofits first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Check out these seven tips, and prepare for major engagement from both old and new supporters! Tell Stories That Convert Secondly, it is crucial to craft stories that speak to your donors desire to help as well as exemplify what impact their involvement will have on your cause. Need some tips for putting together an effective video?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Plus, customizable tiers allow you to cater to a wide range of donors, from small contributions to larger gifts, making everyone feel like they’re making a difference! When donors know their contribution will be matched and then see it in real time, it can inspire them to give more and feel even more connected to your cause.

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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. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

To help you take the reins and contribute more donors and dollars, here are the top four most effective tips for prospect research. Make More Accurate Gift Capacity Estimates Gift capacity is a sensitive subject. Plus, you see just the tip of the iceberg when doing research. Cross-check for accuracy. Get it all out there.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. It’s important to remember that there are many ways to donate to a cause.

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Achieve

JANUARY 21, 2025

By showing prospective donors that people like them support your mission, you can influence new supporters to get on board with your cause. With that in mind, lets explore five tips to effectively integrate social proof into your nonprofits online donation page. This feature is a running tally of recent gifts, updated in real time.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Donation tax receipts allow you to confirm that youve processed and implemented a charitable contribution while expressing appreciation for donors gifts. While donation receipts must follow several standards, well provide tips for customizing your receipts to recognize different donor groups’ individual contributions.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. Well show you how to do that through the following tips: Customize your donation process to your organizations needs. Add a matching gift search tool.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

We’ll talk a little bit more about personalized thank-you videos in Tip #8 below. 12 Thank-You Video Tips Now it’s time to knock your donors’ socks off! Using the next 11 tips, sketch out some talking points and then get going! Donors love to see their gift in action! Emphasize your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

They follow you on social media, donate to your cause, rally their Facebook friends, and participate in your events. Try filtering for donors who: have a lifetime gift amount of $500+, 10+ volunteer hours, 10+ soft credited gifts, and gifts coded with your social media campaign or your annual appeal solicitation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. Provide suggested donation amounts.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Because of the high-profile nature of #GivingTuesday, member donors are more likely to give to causes on the day. Read our blog for helpful tips to get started. Consider making a hashtag that is unique to your association’s name or specific to your GivingTuesday cause. Download now

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. The same goes for your major donors, long-time volunteers, and others who’ve shown commitment to your cause over the years. When push comes to shove, this is why your donors support your cause.

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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. Describe your current initiative.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

job loss) The donor found other causes they would rather support They feel disconnected from or out of the loop about what was happening at the organization or how the money was being used Its worth spending some time understanding why donors lapsed. What are some tips for reactivating lapsed donors?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

It costs 200-300% more to attract new donors than it does to get a second gift. Youre also more likely to get larger gifts from donors who give over time, so youre making more money. Very simply, donor retention refers to the number (or percentage) of donors that return to give another gift in a specific time period.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Consider what options to raise awareness for your cause can be scaled. Here are some steps you can take to improve online giving and receive more gifts: Have a donate button in your websites top navigation. Prioritize returning supporters, larger gifts, and local donors for phone calls and handwritten notes.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This information can give your organization a more complete picture of the prospect’s giving capabilities and their willingness to support your cause. Then, you can use this information to shape how you connect with them, what you discuss with the donor, and even the gift amount you request. Tailor communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Major Gifts. Their contact and gift information is saved in your CRM, a thank you note and receipt are automatically sent, and you are ready to solicit donations again in the future. This type of donor may also donate to support special projects or programs on top of their recurring gift. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Those who give to your cause deserve to be acknowledged authentically and frequently for their generosity. Here are a few of our favorite ways: Practice donor stewardship.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 8, 2024

For example, capital campaign gift size evaluation will be much more challenging than determining the appropriate donation solicitation amount for an annual request. Passion for the mission, project, and cause tops everything else. First gifts are typically modest and commensurate with capacity. Who is soliciting the gift?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

GivingTuesday Partnerships Through Matching Gifts Did you know that matching gifts can be a game-changer for your GivingTuesday campaign? Think about who could be a potential matching gift donor. Once you have someone in mind, make the ask by painting a picture of how their gift will make a significant difference.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You see, the best way to get a corporate gift is through a connection at the company. But there are often strict rules and enrollment periods that can make it difficult to secure the gift. And a gift from a corporation is unlikely to be renewed the following year. Myth #4: Big gifts from rich people will fund my nonprofit!

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2024

Here are seven tips for optimizing your donation page to boost your online fundraising success. It helps visitors connect with your cause immediately. Some may prefer to give unrestricted gifts, while others might choose to support specific programs or areas. You know your donors. Create campaigns that connect the two with joy.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here are six tips to help you plan your celebration: 1. This will make them feel valued and appreciated, as well as inspire them to continue supporting your cause. Use the event to educate your donors about your cause, share your successes and challenges, recognize your staff and volunteers, or to ask for feedback and suggestions.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

The IRS requires nonprofits to send receipts for any charitable gift over $250, and we all know how critical it is to keep the IRS happy. But donors often expect receipts for gifts of any amount, and keeping them happy is a key part of inspiring them to give again. Then, include a note about the tax deductibility of their gift.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

Tip #1: Identify . For example: Do they share a passion for a specific cause, religious affiliation, or prefer local vs. international causes? Tip #2: Locate. Once you have their first gift, make sure you work extra hard to bond them to your organization—otherwise retention can be a problem moving forward.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

“The Tip” model of fundraising is not a standard or widely recognized term in the field of fundraising. In place at GoFundMe since 2017, The Tip amount is meant to support the platform itself, covering operational costs and enabling the platform to continue to deliver its services. Donors must opt out instead of opting in.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? If you ask well, you may get one gift. If you thank well, you may get a lifetime of gifts.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

Since major gifts are, by definition, the largest individual donations your nonprofit receives, they typically come from your wealthiest donors. However, just because someone can make a significant contribution to your organization doesn’t mean they’ll respond positively to your major gift solicitations.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift? billion in 2022.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. Practical tips to encourage planned giving Here are 13 practical tips on how to relate to and engage older donors and encourage planned giving.

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