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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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Low commitment from senior leadership and volunteers. Offer opportunities for learning to new staff, leaders, and volunteers and ongoing refreshers for current employees. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool. Your volunteers already show commitment and understand your mission. Your donor pool. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members. Volunteer fairs and websites like Volunteer Match , Idealist , and BoardAssist.

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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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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

Managing volunteers can be one of those tasks that’s easy to forget about until it’s too late to catch potentially costly mistakes. The best volunteer management strategies start early. Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers.

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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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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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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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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

This week is National Volunteer Week ! To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. David Krumlauf, Chief Technologist, Pierce Family Charitable Foundation. Membership Committee. NTC Steering Committee.

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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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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

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. If you don’t, it’s time to add them!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Thank donors and volunteers often. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals.

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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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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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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!] When a qualifying donor gives to a charitable organization, they can submit a match request to their employer. Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!]

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Thursday’s education keynote was as much an exciting look ahead at upcoming innovations as it was a much-deserved celebration of the impact and resilience of the education sector through the last three years. Education Keynote: Wow Your Students for Lifelong Success . Nonprofit Keynote: Move Your Mission Forward.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We got the opportunity to sit down for an interview with Elizabeth Dove, the Director of Corporate Citizenship for Volunteer Canada. Hear how she sheds light on the nonprofits they serve, how they’ve shifted their strategies, how companies can support in innovative ways through volunteering, and more!

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

All professional and volunteer team members of the nonprofit have a role to play, and this starts with contributing their ideas and best thinking on where fundraising is succeeding and where there are opportunities for improvement. How well do you understand the motivations of your donors? How severe was the impact of the pandemic ?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 30, 2024

Have a Board member talk about their experience volunteering. Teach your Board how donor-based fundraising works. Try spending 5 minutes at the beginning of every Board meeting reconnecting members with your mission. Tell them how your programs are changing lives. Show them videos or pictures of your organization in action.

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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. Invest in Volunteer Engagement Keeping volunteers engaged during off-peak months can help sustain your organization’s momentum.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. 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.

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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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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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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. Not 10, not five.

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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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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Fundraising Tip: Listen to Donors to Tap Into Their Kindn ess. Jen shared that “caring,” “kind,” and “compassionate” were the most frequent responses when psychologists asked donors to describe themselves in a study. Nonprofits can remind donors of these traits within themselves to increase their likelihood of giving and volunteering.

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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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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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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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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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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Balance your activities, keeping you from letting entire months slip by with no active fundraising, then squeezing in too many fundraisers and Asks at the end of the year (which feels really crappy to donors!). A child advocacy organization might aim to double the number of volunteers trained to protect children in the court system.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Nonprofits face new challenges, big and small, every day, from an international pandemic to a stubborn mid-tier donor. One of the best ways to become a fundraising success story is to leverage the data in your nonprofit donor database to better reach and personalize donor outreach. Get the best donor database. No problem.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Celebrate diversity. These platforms can connect you to professionals who are not just looking but are ready to serve.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. Announcing your campaign to the broader community to celebrate and explain its purpose. Following up on any loose ends, reporting on your success, and thanking each and every donor and volunteer.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Recruit volunteers to work the event. The next rule is to get your volunteers ready to work the event. Your volunteers can take a “just okay” auction and elevate it to an evening your guests won’t soon forget. Volunteers are another aspect of your auction you’ll want to get figured out early. They’re there to support you.

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