Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting on the past success of your fundraising efforts while also learning about emerging fundraising trends can help you decide how to best allocate resources for the upcoming year. 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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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Too often we only invite those making major gifts into the strategy fold. These four are key: 1.

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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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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., establish relationships with 100 new prospects.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. In reality, the van or other gift you receive is not exactly what you would have purchased. And it’s called an inkind gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Across generations, individuals who made financial contributions to nonprofits are more-or-less equally likely to have donated in-kind items, such as clothing or food, with 69.9% Overall, 85% of respondents research nonprofits by visiting a website and 70% review an organization’s social media presences before giving gifts.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

. >> Join his free webinar on 4/17/12 @ 2pm ET - Making a major impact with your major gifts program. — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. In fact, Blackbaud’s 2011 Online Giving Report , noted that the largest online gift in 2011 was $260,000 ! Or is this the giving of major gifts online?

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here !

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience. Donors can access the portal from your Bloomerang donation, event, or crowdfunding pages. is around 45 percent.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. Many online fundraising platforms also make it easy for supporters to start fundraisers of their own to gather donations on behalf of your organization. What are online fundraising platforms?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

While tax summaries might seem like just another administrative task, savvy nonprofits use them as powerful cultivation moments to deepen relationships with donors. Major gift officers often prepare TOTAL GIVING statements before meeting with their major donors because they, too, lose track of their cumulative generosity.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This means your website is one of your nonprofit’s most valuable tools for staying connected to your supporters and bringing in end-of-year donations. The tools that you use to engage supporters online should integrate with your website and, ideally, your database or constituent relationship management (CRM) platform.

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2024

And how can nonprofits build relationships with them? Monthly Donors Tend to Give In May, December, and November When we looked at all recurring donations initiated between 2018 and 2022, we found that the largest percentage of them were set up in the month of May. Should you send fundraising appeals for monthly gifts in these months?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. Older adults tend to be more actively engaged in charitable giving and are more likely to make substantial donations. Build personal relationships : Cultivate personal connections with your aging donors. What age group should you target?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

As you navigate the world of fundraising, donor relationships, and program management, you’re bound to make a few mistakes—and that’s not a bad thing! Whether guests donated or not, ask what motivated their decision. Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Giving from individual donors is down , which means organizations are increasingly relying on gifts from major donors. Made in-kind gifts?

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2024

Your donation will help us continue the work you care so deeply about.” Share your story with us and consider making a donation to help us continue our mission. Make sure your offer [what the donor’s gift will accomplish] is clear and tangible. Reflect on what a compassionate, generous person they are to volunteer.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

By Paul Clolery Making a donation to charity or volunteering time would seem to be relatively simple acts. The hope is to also learn more about the civic impacts of giving and volunteering, specifically their relationship to civic engagement and social connection. The report is targeted at a wide swath of America. “

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In fact, many are starting to think of their traditional online fundraising efforts—like donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and crowdfunding—as top-of-the-funnel activities that can ultimately drive recurring donors. What’s more, recurring donors typically make this additional gift within one year of their first donation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

In fact, one of the most common supporter stewardship mistakes nonprofits make is to focus way too much on large financial donors while forgetting about the folks who donate their time, effort, and energy—volunteers! The decision to volunteer, like the decision to donate financially, is an emotional one.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. Writing donation request letters and other communications to your supporters needs more thought put into it than pressing the send button on a general template.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Data-driven fundraising strategies are always the smartest move, so make sure you have the necessary constituent relationship management software (CRM) integrations and reporting tools. Gift range chart. Use the data in your CRM to measure all metrics, including donation amounts, donation frequency, donor details, and more! .

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

No matter which side of these relationships you’re on, there’s something useful to learn. As explained in Double the Donation’s workplace giving guide , “workplace giving is an umbrella term, which means it can refer to multiple types of programs. Employees can then donate this money to support the charity of their choice.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Your nonprofit relies on a regular influx of donations to meet your annual goals and support your organization’s mission. While major donations are often the first to catch your eye and may seem the most impactful, it’s equally important to consider the value of mid-level donations.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2024

Nonprofits can benefit from using various software tools, such as constituent relationship management solutions (CRMs), marketing software, and more. Nonprofits such as museums, aquariums, theaters, and more may sell merchandise through gift shops, making POS systems extremely beneficial for them. Arts and cultural organizations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. What was our average donation size? Show donors how their gift will impact your cause (i.e.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. Your narrative should inspire donors by showcasing the impact of their gifts.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

By connecting with nonprofits and starting your own employee giving program, your employees can feel proud about working for a company that reflects their values and is devoted to making the world a better place. In fact, 84 percent of donors say that they’re more likely to donate if a matching gift is being offered.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

By doing so, your team deepens relationships with supporters, increasing your retention rate and securing future gifts for a sustainable strategy in the future. Let’s dive into the best ways to thank your donors and build your relationships with them. Reaching out to supporters without the intention of asking for a donation.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. Take philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, whose donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yield Giving. The common thread?

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