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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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. Is there something I could do to help more donors access this matching money? Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2024

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when considering how to ask your supporters for a donation. Develop a fundraising ask strategy. A coordinated strategy can not only ensure continuity across the way that your organization asks for donations but also provide a framework for you to plan future campaigns.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The most tried-and-true strategies for a year-end giving campaign aren’t hard. Time is almost up to make a final donation to XYZ organization for 20201 and change their lives.”. Top 10 strategies for a successful year-end giving campaign: 1. Work from a script so everyone is comfortable making these calls, asking for donations.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Donors are familiar and comfortable with this type of spending and are likely to connect and engage with this donation style.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You must spend money to make money. . You must allocate human resources to strategically plan and implement development strategies. If instead you think of it as a revenue-sucking cost center, fundamentally only about money, you’ll always consider it a “necessary evil” at best. I tell nonprofits this all the time.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Take your time.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are zillions of articles about how to build the best nonprofit donation form. But sometimes seeing a donation form example can be more effective than simply learning about how to create one. What do the best practices for building a donation form look like in real life? But it also includes recurring donation options!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life. Fundraising software is an online tool that helps you raise more money for your organization. Each fundraising platform has unique strengths, so how can you find the right tool for your needs?

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Classy

JUNE 4, 2021

A simple way to boost funds with minimal effort is to allow your donors to double eligible donations through employer matching gift programs. Matching gift programs are a form of corporate philanthropy in which companies financially match the individual donations their employees make to charitable organizations.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. How much food do you need to source as donations? . Above that average?

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . I am trying to figure out how to frame what donations would go to, and what we would ask people to give to. – – Mr. Social Entrepreneur.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Offer recurring donation options. Reduce donation page abandonment. Then, implement the strategies in this guide, and watch your organization exceed your expectations! Retaining your supporters is one of the best ways for your organization to save money on fundraising outreach and earn more revenue.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? Discover strategies that will not only overcome these challenges but also significantly increase the donations you receive.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the giving season approaches, you may be thinking of new ways to raise money for your organization. One-off fundraisers have their time and place, but if you want to truly make an impact, it’s time to start thinking about major gifts. If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The most effective nonprofit fundraising typically involves a combination of engagement and revenue-generation strategies. Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. So what does that mean for your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy. A thorough, thoughtful strategy takes the guess work out of the daily operations of your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift. Let’s look, instead, at the energy their gift represents. A new donor paradigm for nonprofits In Part 1 I suggested some different categories for gifts. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. When thinking about how to ask for donations, it’s natural to wonder: What should I say? Plus, scripts are a must when you are training people who have never asked for gifts before.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy? Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. Donors love seeing their gifts stretch farther for a cause they care about, and they’re even likely to give more when they know a match is available.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Donor engagement is an essential component of an optimized nonprofit fundraising strategy. But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? What are matching gifts?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and efficient way to ask for donations from your donors and prospects, look no further than a fundraising email! With email, you can send numerous donation asks out with the click of a button. Our favorite strategies include: Create eye-catching subject lines. Don’t wait to ask.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

They tend to give 2x more over their lifetimes than those who repeatedly give one-time gifts. As fundraising becomes more and more digital, creating sustainable and predictable donations takes on new importance. Let’s take a look at some of the best practices for making recurring donors a part of your fundraising strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While it is frustrating and even demoralizing to be shy of your fundraising goal at the eleventh hour, there’s a powerful strategy you can employ at the last minute to boost revenue: peer-to-peer fundraising. It’s even more important when empowering your supporters to raise money from their peers.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. But how can you make sure the act of donating is both easy for donors and maximizes results for your organization?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2024

Monthly newsletters prove to be an effective engagement strategy for all donors, regardless of what generation they belong to. The most common reason donors stop their support is that they no longer feel connected to an organization or that their donation has an impact. Consistency is essential with monthly newsletters and updates.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. It’s not about pandering to people with money. And don’t forget about offering convenience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. This is where suggested donations can play an important role in your fundraising strategy. What are suggested donations? How to choose suggested donation amounts.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What role do recurring donations play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy ? And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Some donors might respond well to “just” announcing the goal while others might respond positively to watching a dynamic thermometer change as donations come in. . After all, there are multiple ways to implement one strategy. . Research shows fundraising thermometers can create a sense of urgency that drives more donations.

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