Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Build out an agenda for each meeting to make sure each challenge is addressed, and each win is celebrated! Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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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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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

National Volunteer Week 2023 is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers to nonprofit organizations across the country. Share their Stories Highlight the impact of your nonprofit volunteers by sharing their stories on social media, newsletters, and website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Plus, your social media accounts are the easiest way for donors to keep tabs on all of your organization’s fundraisers, impact stories, and events on their own time, using the platform they interact with daily. 2) Week One: The Friend Request.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. And they actually provide more opportunities to engage than you might think.

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Whole Whale

MAY 5, 2022

For many this is a great, day of celebration, for others, it may actually be a day of remembrance for their mother. It is difficult to write for both audiences that are celebrating a traditional mother’s day and those that are treating as a day of remembrance. Instead of : “Send a picture or story of how your Mom helps you every day”.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Provide fundraising success stories. While success stories may have provided ideas, these sessions will let fundraisers “ask the experts” and get their questions answered. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc. Celebrate their milestones.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. Showcasing your volunteers’ journeys not only celebrates their invaluable commitment, but also fosters trust and connection within the community, highlighting the human impact behind every effort.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Because of the high – profile nature of #GivingTuesday, m ember donors are more likely to give to causes on the day. Ensure your association celebrates GivingTuesday 2022 and meets your fundraising goals too. How to celebrate G iving T uesday at your organization . More ways to celebrate GivingTuesday at your association.

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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. It allows you to meet supporters where they already spend time, creating opportunities to share your nonprofit’s story in visually compelling ways. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Most of the donor databases and CRMs today incorporate AI to an extent, and you can purchase add-ons from companies like Momentum for major gift fundraising or DonorSearch AI for predictive modeling. Even adding impact stories to your newsletter is not enough. They don’t have to be household-name celebrities. Multiple times.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Tracey Harrow, private elementary school Make a Special Swag Delivery to Major Donors “Members at the two highest levels receive physical gifts.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The future vision for philanthropy is one that moves away from the current obsession with transformational gifts, which, while impactful, often come at the expense of broad-based engagement. In the relentless chase for massive donations, nonprofits have deprioritized outreach to ordinary families.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Some tips from the Generosity Commission report include: Engaging celebrities, community leaders, and influencers in your campaigns to highlight the positive impacts of generosity and normalize the act of giving, making it more accessible and attractive to potential supporters.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Get their first gift. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Not yet received a gift. I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?).

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. 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.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . Give them the gift of being known by you. . Giving a bereaved donor who just made a memorial gift the same upbeat cheery thank you message other donors get. One of the greatest gifts you can give your donors is the gift of being known by you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

At least half of all donors attend fundraising events, no matter their generation, so why not celebrate your community through a festive fundraising event that will engage diverse donor groups? However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? Crowdfunding.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you can get new donors to a second gift, though, the likelihood increases dramatically that they will give a third gift. Would your sponsors sell you discounted gift cards? Offering gift cards to those who raise $500, $1,000, or more can be a powerful motivator to keep fundraising. Highlight Participant Stories.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Are you focusing on new donors, recurring gifts, or funding a specific project? Tell a Story That Inspires Action People give to people, not just causes. Show how donations make a difference with real stories and photos. Tie GivingTuesday into your bigger story—why this moment matters. Need help planning your campaign?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Thank them on the anniversary of their gift, directly tying it to a win or impact. It is seen as wasteful overhead. Welcome packet.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

It told a powerful story of inclusion, talent, and the transformative impact of music. Highlighting the story of Tommy Bak, the young musician with autism who inspired this event, brings the mission to life. Share the Stage isnt just about raising fundsits about celebrating collaboration and breaking barriers.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Celebrate Donors’ Stories Take the time to highlight why your donors give. Whether it’s a social media post, a feature in your newsletter, or a short video, sharing their stories is a great way to honor their generosity and inspire others to give. A gratitude event can bring your donors together to celebrate their impact.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It might seem like a small change, but letting donors to donate on behalf of someone as a gift has the power to make a big impact and drive donations. Emphasize the Gift of Giving It shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are already in a giving spirit. What Are Tribute Donations?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What we know is this: gifts from individuals, no matter how they are directed, are driven by a sense of generosity. When you hear of a donor supporting an individual – celebrate their generosity. When a donor gives to your campaign – celebrate their generosity. Celebrate the non-financial gifts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A year-end event brings your community together to celebrate the accomplishments their support made possible. Include a sparkling midnight-style toast to celebrate supporters impact, and auction off unique items , such as exclusive experiences, memorabilia, or locally donated goods. Host a year-end event. Achievements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Please consider a gift of $10, $25, or more to help me reach my goal of $500 to support the organization that does so much to help nonprofits harness the power of technology for their missions! I made the first contribution in memory of my father-in-law, William Halvorsen, who passed away yesterday. … Read More

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Spotlighting different traditions into your year-end outreach injects a sense of fun and wonder to a season that often can seem predictable, homogenous, and inclusive only to those who celebrate Christmas. For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? There are 5.4

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Collect all the good-news/feel-good stories that you did not use during Giving Tuesday and send them out one at a time over the last few days of the year using both email and social media. For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Dial for dollars.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Is your YMCA only asking for gifts during your annual fund campaign? Here’s the good news: as long as you properly thank your donors and report back to them on how their gift made a difference, your donors are ready to be asked again. Recruit a donor (or group of donors) to create a match of gifts up to a certain amount.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Celebrate the do-gooders who make your work possible. At Catchafire, we know that celebrating volunteers in the right way leads to a long term relationship which can result in invaluable advice, connections to new supporters, and even increase donations. It is fun and engaging. nonprofits volunteers'

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrate, Educate, and Fundraise: Planning Winning AAPI Heritage Month Events As the vibrant tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month unfolds, the opportunity to celebrate, educate, and inspire through impactful events is immense.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Use your subject line to remind potential donors that their gift can make a difference, especially during the holidays. Dont let this year pass you by Campaign update: still from our goal Every gift doubled make twice the impact Were so close! Make the most of the holiday spirit by emphasizing the good your organization is doing.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Every time an individual gives, ensure you follow up with a thank you and details reporting how much their gift contributed to your financial campaign, exactly where the funds will go, and more. An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Use your annual report to celebrate your donors.

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