Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

To do so, we needed to take a fresh look at the undeniable opportunity cost of engaging in donor-driven initiatives. As we streamline Candid’s operations, we continue to think long and hard about our priorities and how to maximize our impact bang for donor buck. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sponsored by GalaBid – a digital fundraising platform that helps thousands of nonprofits raise funds through live and online silent auctions, digital raffles, and donations. Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Want to see for yourself?

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 28, 2024

Many nonprofits experienced shifts in donor behavior influenced by economic conditions and societal trends, and 2024 adds the election cycle and its widespread impact on donors, public sentiment, the economy, and how donors interact with content in a politically charged and saturated online landscape.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. Listening and addressing barriers But now, I’m not worried.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. We’ve done the legwork and compiled the top ways Chat GPT and AI can help your team save resources, perform tasks, and raise more funds.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Your nonprofit likely has plenty of strategies for gathering direct donor feedback. But donors can reveal just as much information about their motivations and interests through their unspoken actions. Review your donor demographics. Certain times of the year put donors in a charitable mood, leading them to give more.

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Candid

AUGUST 26, 2024

Based on data shared on Candid profiles since 2019, this report provides an overview across four demographic categories—race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status. Views on Offshore Wind in New England by the Barr Foundation and Hart Research. National Study on Donor Advised Funds by the DAF Research Collaborative (DAFRC).

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. Unfortunately, if you can’t have in-person events or if you don’t have a big marketing budget, finding new donors can be difficult. . demographics.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.) To help make standardized and centralized demographic data more freely available, Candid launched the Demographics via Candid initiative earlier this year.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! Tip #1: Identify .

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Get a head start on prospect research. Spend time strengthening donor relationships. Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Start testing your outreach plans.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 20, 2012

Welcome to Research Friday ! highlight current research reports or studies and discuss how they can. Public funding for social programs is in a state of uncertainty due to our country's economic strain. Public funding for social programs is in a state of uncertainty due to our country's economic strain. As part of a.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2023

With 43% of the global population now using digital wallets , a number expected to reach 60% by 2026, it’s clear that nonprofits need to adapt to these changing donor preferences. Digital wallets like PayPal and Venmo offer speed, convenience, and trust, factors that are increasingly important to today’s donors.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Another coworker quickly took over and showed that donor to another seat right up front. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. Another way to expand on a nearly-there fundraiser is to conduct some informal market research. Participants can raise funds by the number of hours (or minutes) they create. 2) Brainstorm.

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Candid

MARCH 23, 2023

Organizations led by individuals of color face barriers to funding that their white-led counterparts simply do not, resulting in significantly less financial support. Reducing funding inequities is a long-term project that begins at home. These steps are a solid start to chipping away at pervasive inequities in funding practices.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Since 2008, extensive research and conversations have revealed the state of women in nonprofit careers. Find out more about the research and how to work toward closing the gender pay gap. The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University has been listening to those working in the nonprofit sector for years.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. Within that category, only a small amount of income comes from a large number of small and mid-sized donors, and the rest comes from a few major donors. How Do You Find Donors to Give Planned Gifts?

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

You can create a research-based fundraising strategy. . Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI). The characteristics of your donor base. Your donors are the most important contributors to your GivingTuesday success.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of advancing equity in philanthropic grantmaking and discuss actionable steps that donors, organizations, and social changemakers can take to make a meaningful impact. This means moving away from rigid funding structures and timelines toward more agile and responsive approaches.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

The OneCause guide to awareness campaigns recommends researching local businesses in your area that have similar values and missions, as they are more likely to understand the issue your organization is working to solve and how it’s affecting the community. Media sponsorship: Want to spread the word far and wide?

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

Now, in 2022 Pew Research surveys show that 87% of U.S. adults have heard of cryptocurrency and 16% have actually invested some amount ( Pew Research Center ). . This article goes through some of the larger trends and audience research around cryptocurrency owners. Crypto donors don’t wear tinfoil hats. population.

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Qgiv

MARCH 15, 2022

Then you’re likely working on growing your donor base. How do you attract donors to your nonprofit when you don’t already have a strong base to draw from? If you need tips on where to begin, read on for our advice for creating and growing your donor base from scratch. Conduct prospect research. Start close to home.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. Endowments begin with a principal investment (typically a donation or fund transfer) which is meant to grow over time.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors. Personalize donor outreach.

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Candid

JANUARY 20, 2023

Research shows nonprofits that earn a Seal average 53% more in contributions. Branding: logo, tagline, website, and social media account handles Gold  Capabilities—share your organization’s financials and provide key demographic information that today’s funders seek.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

An active field of research in the 1960s, machine learning is now deeply embedded in our daily lives—from receiving recommended products while we’re online shopping to Google helping us autocomplete our emails. Facilitating intelligent funding connections (coming soon.) Making it easier to attract donors online.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

requires preparation, strategic thinking, technical writing, and research skills. This can cover various areas such as demographic needs, the strength of partnerships, past performance, proposed approach, plan, etc. On top of that, the state or funding agency might have additional requirements.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Research and exploration. What are the benefits of direct mail fundraising?

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

If you’re looking for your donors, they’re probably on the internet. With so much time on the world wide web, bombarded by advertisements, most people have become increasingly immune to and skeptical of even the most innocent donor outreach campaign. Keep track of your online donors. . Incentivize donors to give more.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

As birth rates decline and populations age, the effects on enrollment numbers, funding, and institutional sustainability become increasingly pronounced. The reality is that the higher education pipeline is even smaller than what demographic statistics show. Expand online education, corporate partnerships, and research collaborations.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. Are you working with new demographics? Have you had any major changes in funding? Do you offer any new programs?

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share? You’re able to see, for individual donors and for the organization overall, the number of asks made, gifts obtained, average size of major gifts and donor retention rate. Organized recordkeeping is key.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Your nonprofit needs compelling marketing to engage new and existing supporters to boost brand awareness, cultivate donors, motivate them to volunteer, and more. These plans, which summarize research about your target audience and center around your top objectives, can serve as an excellent source of truth throughout the campaigns.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

billion was raised from 20 million US donors last year. The average donor often gives to multiple nonprofits according to prospect research data.) The implication of their research is that a surprise donation ask in an email or on a page is likely to result in an increase in donations.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. Are you hoping to steward your existing donors?

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