Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Engage your local charities and become familiar with their reach. By engaging local charities – sometimes a little act goes a long way. Through volunteer opportunities and various charities listed as an option to donate to, companies can remain a voice for under-served communities who need extra support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 The number of new donors giving to charity declined by 7.3% billion USD to charity. 31% of donors worldwide giving to NGOs, nonprofits, and charities located outside of their country of residence ( Global Trends in Giving Report ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2017

That said, below are 12 stats to consider and research further about online fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. In 2010, only 6% of donors said that an e-appeal motivated a gift. Only 3% of charities rate their board and executive leadership as being digitally savvy. Source: 2017 Charity Digital Skills Report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Research the steps needed to create a direct mail fundraising program (e.g.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When a major event happens, such as the pandemic, wars, or natural disasters, they make a decision for the donor that this is the wrong time to be asked for a gift. What has Research Shown About Why Donors Give? Unexpectedly, according to the researcher, Derrick Feldmann, donors first give because they want to belong.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar. Read on to learn more about who these first-time spontaneous donors are, and how to turn their GivingTuesday gifts into lasting support.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By incorporating findings from recent empirical research, organizations can optimize their fundraising efforts for greater efficiency and effectiveness in an increasingly competitive landscape. To that end, here are five proven fundraising tips from the latest empirical research to implement with your next fundraising campaign.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

Always research thoroughly and consult a trusted financial professional before sending any money. Warning signs include unsolicited messages claiming your device is infected, requests to install remote access software, or demands for payment via gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. It’s a simple fact that has been proven time and again in fundraising studies and research: people give to charity at the end of the year.

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Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. Searches for health-related charities generated the most interest on GivingTuesdaymore than half of top-level subject area searches. billion raised in the United States.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Also, research continues to reveal that social media is dangerous to mental health and that disinformation on social media is eroding democracy. Nonprofits began to offer tribute gifts in the early 2000s and then the concept fell off the radar screen of most nonprofits in the 2010s. Charity Water’s Stream for Clean Water.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2018

The benefits of recurring gifts are obvious—more predictability in funds and the ability to plan operations. However, a recurring-gift donor base requires a commitment to engagement strategies and technologies that nurture donors and make them feel connected to your organization on a more regular basis. Make the “ask” personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6%

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Donorbox

JUNE 16, 2021

Donors searching for organizations to support will regularly wonder how their donation is being used and whether their gifts really make a difference. When searching for nonprofits to support, donors may ask family and friends, depending on name recognition, or research how donations are used within the organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. 30% make a commitment = 45 planned gifts .

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. I was taught that proper research and first-hand experience were paramount to any sort of doctrine. Read Karina Lungo''s " Research Friday: Why Give to International Charities? ". Executive Director. As part of a.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . Dear Charity Clairity, We are a 501c3 and are in desperate need of a new roof for our historic building.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

They build wings in museums, sponsor new research at hospitals, and provide large amounts of financial support for special projects. Collectively, they hold more than $110 billion, all of which is destined for charities. That way, these gift records are linked together for easy reference, tracking, and reporting.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations that strategize for and receive the source of funding. In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” To start, let’s dive into the key building blocks of success in this area: The Basics of Matching Gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. If possible, focus on items that are easily transported to the winners (i.e.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2012

Instead of just offering what you want (annual fund, matching gifts, etc.), The Nomensa report offers a great example from Cancer Research UK : 2) Offer the opportunity to “join the club”. Incorporate visuals and shorter text to communicate the impact of gifts. Or, perhaps past donors are considering a larger gift.

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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. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Foundations: Relying on experienced, proven grant writers to research and write proposals. Using language that can be off-putting to potential donors According to the Better Business Bureau , only one in five Americans “highly trusts” charities. This brings the listener into a uniquely powerful frame: “We don’t seek gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

This means that nonprofits need to be efficient with their strategies, and an effective way to do so is to rely on behavioral science research. The nonprofit Charity: Water does this exceptionally well by inviting their supporters to create their own fundraising campaign for the organization.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

That way, an email recipient must only click on that button and confirm their donation to give that specific gift amount to your organization. Recent research helped shed some light on this issue and provided a clear path forward for nonprofit professionals. Researchers call this phenomenon the mobile giving gap.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. You might also consider them as someone who has given to your organization in the last 24 months directly below your major gift level. Strawhecker, Inc. In 2016, he received the CFRE designation.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Thankfully, there is actually another way (a great way) for you to help a charity you love —you can fundraise for them ! And you don’t have to be a seasoned fundraiser to raise money for charity. Here are 5 ideas to help get you started raising money for charity. ” tweet this. ” tweet this.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, . First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts. I hear a lot about IRA rollovers and stock gifts, but we don’t really receive those. Catholic Charities of Des Moines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Later this month, the Case Foundation will give the gift of data , a comprehensive report on GivingTuesday by the numbers. 5) Giving Time: Here in Brasil, I keynoted a conference sponsored by Telefonica on virtual volunteering and they launched a research report or digital volunteering around the world.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

Expanding a current gifts program or taking on the challenge of beginning one is incredibly rewarding but takes time to ferment. A fun run or gala charity auction is a lot more upbeat. I recently reached out to a wills and gifts expert from the UK to better understand legacy growth and management.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. Leaving a message is fine too.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2025

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to get started with AI for nonprofits: Dear Charity Clairity, I know I should be using AI or ChatGPT to be more efficient in my work, but just dont know how to get started. To your success!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on creating a major donor stewardship budget: Dear Charity Clairity, We are in the beginning stages of creating a major gift program. Major gift development has a natural arc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I’d love for people to check out our last social media campaign called Green Gift Monday. With all of the crazy consumerism of the holidays, we tried to bring awareness to responsible and meaningful gifting – like giving to charities. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Anything else? Book Tour ?. ?

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing. Please consider a gift of $XXX (or in the range of $xx to $xxx).

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