sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Real-Time Tracking and Analytics Online platforms often provide real-time insights into donation progress, engagement, and donor demographics. Matching gift platforms: Software that assists nonprofits in finding corporate matching gift opportunities to potentially double or triple donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 12, 2020

Demographics and networks are important, and golf’s demographic tends to include high-capacity donors with powerful networks. In short, it’s less about the tee gifts and more about have a relaxed, enjoyable time on the course. 1) Focus on audience. 3) Have a website for your golf event. 8) Embrace technology and professionalism.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% RED: Multi-channel Fundraising Utilizing a combination of digital tools, social media, email, website, and traditional media allowed these nonprofits to reach diverse demographics several times. Matching Gifts: Matching donations incentivize larger contributions and create a sense of urgency during the campaign window.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2023

If you were in a meeting with a prospective donor for a major or planned gift, what would you do if you did detect cognitive decline? The average age of donors is 65. An estimated one in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. Storytelling connects donors to your mission and introduces them to the people theyll help with their gifts. Sign your name with any contact information and thank your reader for their future gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Crowdfunding can be especially successful among a social-savvy demographic because a share or a like doesn’t cost supporters a cent. Choose a solution that leads to donor relationships, not one-off gifts. More than a passing fad, crowdfunding is a lucrative fundraising tool that connects your community and builds toward a common goal.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

A GivingUSA study revealed a significant increase in millennial gift giving from 2016 to 2022, and much of that lift is a result of direct mail. Taking advantage of empty mailboxes, in addition to understanding what really motivates millennials to give, is key to the future of most fundraising programs.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 21, 2024

Here are some prevalent myths about this demographic I've seen in my work. Fundraisers struggle to approach millennials for support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Donors are looking to stay connected to and support the organizations they care most about, and a recurring giving program helps donors break a larger gift into smaller, more affordable portions. Peer-to-Peer fundraising can build a major gift pipeline for your organization as well! In return, donors may provide larger gifts.

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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. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold. This year-end, partner with a local business or major donor to secure a matching gift. This year-end, spice it up with a phone-a-thon.

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Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

This is likely due in part to the fact that individuals often make gifts in honor of loved ones with specific conditions and the reality that health care affects everyone. Searches for health-related charities generated the most interest on GivingTuesdaymore than half of top-level subject area searches.

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TechImpact

MARCH 13, 2014

Have you and the decision makers at your nonprofit ever been sitting around a table trying to decide which demographic you should target during an upcoming donation campaign? Understanding how the metrics below relate to your nonprofit will help you discern which demographics to target during your next donation campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

According to DonorBox nearly one-third of all annual gifts come in December, and nearly half of all online donations come in the last week of the year. Matching Gifts: Matching gift opportunities can reinforce the importance of a donor’s immediate support and makes them feel like their contribution is more significant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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. For example, if you work at an animal shelter, ask local pet stores or boutiques for grooming gift certificates, dog and cat toys or pet sitting services. 2) Select a site to host your auction.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Have you and the decision makers at your nonprofit ever been sitting around a table trying to decide which demographic you should target during an upcoming donation campaign? Understanding how the metrics below relate to your nonprofit will help you discern which demographics to target during your next donation campaign.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 13, 2024

From giving habits to communication preferences, every piece of data you gather about your donors can be leveraged to secure gifts, earn long-term support, and expand your donor base. One piece of basic but vital information is demographic data. From how old your supporters […]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Major crypto gifts haven’t slowed down, with multi-million dollar pledges happening in December and January so far. For nonprofits looking to diversify their revenue stream, engage new donor demographics and stand out from the crowd, accepting cryptocurrency donations is the way forward.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Winspire’s live auction item ideas guide explains that each method is best suited to different types of items as follows: In-kind donations : Physical goods and gift certificates Nonprofit discounts: Ticketed experiences (concerts, athletic events, etc.)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Understand your donors’ interests, demographics, and preferences. Tip: Include gift vouchers for local shops and cafes, food hampers, small sets of bath and beauty products. By doing so, you can choose prizes that appeal to them personally.

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2012

The ask should be accompanied by a precise message tailored to the demographic you are targeting. Update them with your organization’s progress and show them how their gift has made a difference. If it’s not first, improve your website promotion, and educate yourself about making the site easier for potential donors to find.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Nonprofits across the board are generally seeing fewer overall gifts but higher average gift amounts, leading some to increasingly shift resources toward major or midlevel giving programs. Every constituent not already assigned to a major gift officer or special cultivation track gets X number of solicitations each year.

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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. TIP 8: Since fewer folks in any demographic write checks, stop making checks your primary mode of payment.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We’re approaching a significant shift in donor demographics with Generation X entering their 60s and Baby Boomers turning 80. Investing strategically in attracting spontaneous gifts and nurturing these new donor relationships can help to diversify your donor base and yield substantial long-term benefits.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

Making a legacy gift to charity can lower their taxes. They can trade a gift for income, which could be income back to them or a tax-free inheritance to their children. A public demographic information database sources this data. Making donors aware that you value legacy gifts is the first step to getting them.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Sure, you may get some gifts making appeals based on a donor’s persona, but these gifts might not be made thoughtfully or passionately. That’s why effective fundraisers understand the difference between demographics and psychographics. Demographics often factor into creating personas. Psychographics inform identities.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

This will help you understand donor trends, such as if you reached a new audience, if the average gift amount increased, etc. . Total number of gifts. Average gift size. Median gift size . Number of donors who upgraded their gifts . Donor demographics . That includes the following: Theme. Total revenue.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

After you collect the relevant data, look at your school’s fundraising history and donor demographics to better predict the success you could have with direct appeals. Consider both demographic and psychographic characteristics when defining your segments. Define your audience.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2024

It is based on data about the individual, such as their donation history, demographics, and engagement with your organization. A persona is based on broad attributes or motivations, for instance, The Doubler, a donor who multiplies their philanthropy through matching gifts. Identify what data you need.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider. Enclose a tribute gift envelope in a thank-you letter.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Take it a step further by mentioning: Giving history: To show appreciation for donors contributions, mention specific gift amounts, dates, or campaigns they have supported. Milestones: Highlight special moments, such as the anniversary of their first gift or reaching a lifetime contribution milestone.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

These potential mid-level donors were inspired to make their first gift during the extraordinary environment of the pandemic and required a distinct donor journey. They did their Donor Journey Mapping Homework by: Defining the audience: Donors who had the potential to make a $1k gift. First Gift: The donor makes their first gift.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Are you using one master email list that includes your monthly donors, volunteers, everyone who’s ever made a gift at any level, people who attended your annual event once, and people who signed up to get your emails on your website? For example, think about what happens after someone makes their first gift to your organization.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Or, you may notice your donor base is trending toward a certain demographic, such as younger donors or those who live in a specific area. This can help you refine your communications and identify corporate matching gift opportunities. Demographic and personal information. Wealth indicators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

If you show up on a regular basis in your followers’ feeds and Stories, they are much more likely to trust you, to build up an affinity for your organization, and eventually to click on the Donation Sticker and make a gift. . If you can only post a handful of times per week, make sure that you stick to that schedule. 2) Go live on Instagram.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some donors can cost a great deal to acquire, and then only make one gift before lapsing. We don’t want everyone to give a small gift. We want the people with the capacity to make major gifts to make them. We want the people with the capacity to make major gifts to make them. Even more interesting? Leave a comment below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Whether you’re trying to identify your next major gift donor, prevent donor lapse, or uncover new giving opportunities, predictive analytics is key. In simpler terms, predictive analytics shows you valuable information about your donor database and analyzes large volumes of data points to give you actionable takeaways.

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