Qgiv

JUNE 2, 2021

Luckily, there’s a great way to make your donors’ gifts double (and sometimes triple) in value. By instituting a matching gifts program at your medical nonprofit, your donors can provide additional funds so you can continue to do your crucial work. What is a matching gift program?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart.

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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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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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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Enable recurring gifts and giving plans. Recurring donors are easier to retain than their one-time counterparts, and they usually donate more overall than one-time donors. Whether you’re actively promoting recurring gifts or just want donors to have that option, it’s important to enable and promote recurring gifts on your form.

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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. How do you let your donor know in a short subject line that the email is urgent? Just a few more days to double your gift.

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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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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

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. How well do you understand the motivations of your donors? Communications and fundraising are seamless.

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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. What are memorial donations?

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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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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!] Employee matching gift programs Program overview: Employee matching gifts are a powerful tool for nonprofits, driving individual and corporate revenue alike.

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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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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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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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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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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. Featured Appearances.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

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. You can leverage trusted board members and donor networks to find great candidates who share your organization’s values.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

He also founded the Points of Light Foundation as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage the spirit of service in Americans everywhere. National Volunteer Week is still officially recognized during the third week of April every year and the Points of Light Foundation designates a theme for the week every year.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events. Build your donor base up to 1,000. And again and again.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Still, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of workplace giving without a solid foundation of knowledge on the topic. In this guide, we’ll explore six tips to help your team build a successful workplace giving strategy that maximizes your impact and engages individual donors and corporate partners alike.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

Candid’s grants data set currently includes comprehensive information about over 30 million grants and other philanthropic transactions, such as pledges, in-kind gifts, program-related investments, etc. This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 30, 2024

Teach your Board how donor-based fundraising works. Host house parties Help sell tickets to events (and buy tickets themselves!) Make sure they have the tools they need and that they know the deadline if there is one. Help them with any fundraising training (more about this in a moment). Same thing with your Board.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Useful analytics come from a comprehensive data set, typically from a donor management software, that can be manipulated into an intuitive report that anyone can digest. Reports generated around donor engagement can measure campaign involvement, giving history, and other trends that can help guide your strategic processes.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

Our list of myths and truths about matching gifts will make sure that’s not the case. Matching programs result in $2 billion to $3 billion in donations a year, and 84% of donors donated because their gift was matched. When we refer to a donation match, we’re talking about more than just corporate matches for employee gifts. .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Thank donors and volunteers often. Send out online cards to ask for support, thank donors, or simply as a way to spread holiday spirit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% YELLOW: Emotional Storytelling Emotional appeals were crucial for tapping donor heartstrings. 20% GREEN: Urgency & Specificity Creating a sense of urgency through one-day campaigns or crisis-based appeals drove immediate donor action. Multi-channel strategies were crucial for broad outreach, frequency and engagement.

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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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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

On top of deepening their existing connection to your cause, these individuals can help recruit their family members and friends as fundraisers and donors, expanding your reach even further. Donors and volunteers. Search your donor and volunteer management databases to identify dedicated donors and volunteers.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

They’re major investments of your time and resources with potentially huge payoffs—an increased capacity to drive impact, strengthened relationships with donors and partners , and tons of valuable fundraising experience. You start discussing your goals with donors, but they don’t understand why you’re asking for such large gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. to submit tax-deductible gifts. 31% of offline-only first-time donors are retained for over a year , versus 25% of online-only first-time donors.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Across the world, 18% of donors have given through Facebook fundraising tools, with 88% of them indicating that they are likely to give through the platform in the future. Feature compelling, attention-grabbing content on your nonprofit’s Facebook page to set up a solid foundation for interacting with users on the platform.

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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. Packed with insights, this page builds trust and invites potential donors to join your mission.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2019

Private foundations, public charities and other social good organizations have an IRS Form 990 online, open to the public eye at any time. This is where the idea of donor statements comes in. Something to be included to help personalize the impact of your donors, but not the focus of the story itself.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

Dalai Lama Foundation – Raised over $126K to protect the legacy of the Dalai Lama. It is every nonprofit’s dream to have Oprah or other celebrity do a fundraiser for them. The combination of a well-designed strategy, careful execution, and Internet celebrity contributed to the success. Fridays with PewDiePie).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Photo courtesy of The Miami Foundation. This post was cross-posted from the Knight Foundation Blog and written by Jessica Hodder who is the digital communications associate for Knight Foundation. million, organizers at The Miami Foundation realized that Give Miami Day 2014 would be their most successful Giving Day yet.

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