NonProfit PRO

JUNE 3, 2024

She got her board inspired to cultivate donor relationships and engage in their fundraising mission with these five steps. Here’s a recent success story of a development director who created and executed a five-year campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Join our expert panel featuring two seasoned fundraising experts as they cover the state of portfolio management and share best practices for when to move up or move out. Key topics include the keys to seamless donor relationship continuity and how to build internal processes to support smooth gift officer transitions.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Gravyty released its Donor Engagement Benchmark Report, which highlighted challenges fundraisers faced in 2023, and focuses for 2024.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. 2) Don’t forget about the impact of donor-advised on fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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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. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. Fundraisers can receive helpful cues from these intelligent tools.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. That’s where email automation comes in.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 10, 2024

Over the years, our fundraising technology has grown to include a full suite of event and online giving tools—supporting thousands of changemakers just like you. As one team, we can offer a holistic solution for your fundraising and relationship management needs. Deeper donor insights. Unified data.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 6, 2023

As a fundraiser, you already know the importance of relationships in your overall strategy, particularly for major giving, legacy and planned giving, board management, and volunteer coordination. Have you thought about how you can leverage these already positive relationships to acquire new donors?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2023

In fundraising, there is one singular approach to success, and that is relational fundraising. Let's discuss ways that fundraisers can utilize this strategy to acquire and properly manage major gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 30, 2023

Classy released its sixth annual The State of Modern Philanthropy 2023 report which examines data from 34 million donors. The interactive digital report highlights how nonprofits can leverage the latest technologies to create authentic digital experiences for donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2023

AI is set to become increasingly helpful, but when it comes to fundraising, there is no substitute for the voice of your donors. Here is how to connect on a heart level with donors using primary research.

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DonorDock

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Relationships are at the heart of successful fundraising. In recent years fundraising has changed from a simple transaction to a relationship-building process.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the last year, there’s been an explosion of multi-million-dollar gifts from donors to their alma maters. In this blog, we’ll explore these evolving philanthropic dynamics and highlight why building and sustaining meaningful relationships with alumni donors remains central in higher education. billion in funding.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. We all know it’s generally more efficient to retain an existing donor than to acquire a net new one, but how can busy fundraisers upgrade mid-level donors effectively and efficiently?

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2023

In order to build a successful communication and fundraising ecosystem, you need to have the right contact management solution. When weighing up your options, a major decision you need to make is whether to choose a constituent relationship manager (CRM) or donor management system (DMS).

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Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. But arts fundraisers have an advantage. If yours […] The post Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Their mission is an experience.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. What is Donor Fatigue?

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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. While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!),

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

As a fundraising professional, you already know how important your major donors are. Having a dedicated and data-driven strategy to engage and build relationships with major donors is critical to your fundraising goals and success.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4%

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company. Engage donors in a way that isn’t about money.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

Could AI connect with donors? Could AI fundraise better than I can? AI could help you keep the fundraising job you’re worried about losing to AI. What AI Can Do and What It Can’t Before we get into whether AI is going to take over your fundraising job, let’s cover what AI is capable of and what’s beyond its reach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Done well, your year-end campaigns (print, email, and social media) will inspire donors to give generously at year’s end and throughout the year after.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 13, 2021

The post Fundraising for introverts – how you can build genuine relationships appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And yet, I was worn out. If you understand what I mean, hello, introvert. A personality difference, […].

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.

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