Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Donor engagement is an essential component of an optimized nonprofit fundraising strategy. High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. What are matching gifts? The relationship between matching gifts and donor engagement.

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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. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? What is Donor Fatigue? I’ll show you.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

Although the foundation, its founders, its board, its partners, and its generous donors have accomplished so much, Bill Gates believes that we need to do more. It’s a question that your donors might have as well. If you head to the foundation’s website, you’ll see their grants page. It’s an ambitious goal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Have you ever embarked on the tremendous pile of work involved in creating your annual donor report and wondered whether it makes a difference? I came into an organization that had very quickly grown its donor base and major fundraising results, as well as its brand profile and marketing.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Forgetting to factor in expected donor churn is an all-too-common budgeting mistake. Historically, it costs $1.25

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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Kindful

JULY 8, 2021

Some fundraising strategies cost more than others, just like some donors cost more than others if they have poor retention rates. . You may have board members who are more comfortable with the idea of selling tickets or tables than sitting down with a donor, finding out what they care about, and making an ask. .

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. This phenomenon demonstrates a long-term concern regarding the loss of donors fundraising professionals have seen across the country. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits?

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2021

In recent years, pledges have fallen out of fashion: it’s not how today’s donors give, and it’s difficult for fundraisers to track and manage fulfillment. Here’s a look at how your nonprofit can benefit from the new Auto-Pledge forms on CauseVox: Auto-Pledges Help You Increase Gift Size. Today, this all changes.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

4 Habits to Retain Donors. Donor relationships are just that: relationships. Retaining donors requires intentionality. Here are four habits your organization can develop to build stronger relationships with donors and retain them: #1: Communication is the key. . This is also true with donors. 3: Be thankful.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

That can include actual fundraising solutions, such as donation forms and event registration, or tools that help you manage and contact your donors, such as CRM or marketing software. Bloomerang was designed by fundraising experts who understand the importance of donor retention for sustainable organizational growth.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 23, 2024

Matching gifts Workplace Giving Program Overview: Matching gift programs are a type of workplace giving where companies match the charitable contributions made by their employees to eligible nonprofits. Learn more about matching gifts as a workplace giving strategy here.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. This is how you show what success looks like.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

decline in gifts’ impact. Note that the majority of donations to individuals are in-kind gifts of medication to patients in need made through patient assistance programs of pharmaceutical companies’ operating foundations. One strategy to help with this is to convert one-time donors to recurring donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

One study found that 86 percent of respondents believed that having a strategic plan positively impacted revenue generation through grants, donors, events, and other avenues. Meanwhile, you may assign another person to call new donors to thank them and increase your new donor retention. Let’s get started.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Spending some time planning your year-end fundraising activities will help you connect with donors, inspire them to support your work, and start building donor relationships that will carry over into the next year and beyond. How many new donors did you acquire? Which of your year-end donors were repeat donors?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Getting to know your donors is essential. It is a mindset.

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

An increasing number of organizations are turning to this software to manage their fundraising and donor engagement efforts—and if your nonprofit hasn’t yet, now is the time to invest in one! Add donors’ names, reference previous gifts or involvement, and send the message using donors’ preferred communication platform.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Using your financials as an indicator of success perfectly all right—but there’s a problem here: If you’re only taking into account how much you raised overall or how much you raised from individual giving, grants, or corporate giving, you’re missing the big picture—and that could really mess you up. Here’s why.

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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. First, assess what you know about your current donors.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This specialized software addresses the unique needs of nonprofits by providing tools to streamline administration tasks, manage donor relationships, and optimize fundraising campaigns. Donor management software enables you to organize your donor information, track gifts, and strengthen your donor engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Balance your activities, keeping you from letting entire months slip by with no active fundraising, then squeezing in too many fundraisers and Asks at the end of the year (which feels really crappy to donors!). That approach to grant writing doesn’t work, by the way. The organizer set a goal of sending five $100 gift cards each month.

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Why make building donor relationships a goal? Here are a few ideas to use direct mail to help you build your donor relationships.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

To tap into this revenue source, nonprofit leaders should have a basic understanding of what workplace giving is, the modern software corporations use, and what tools their own organization can leverage to earn more from donors employed at companies with workplace giving programs. Potential for new donors to find your nonprofit.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Spend time strengthening donor relationships. For example, if you discover your donor retention rate is falling, you can focus on donor stewardship in the months leading up to Giving Tuesday to boost retention. Or, you may notice your donor base is trending toward a certain demographic, such as younger donors.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. For every donor who decreased their giving, another donor increased theirs. . Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . to raise $1). to raise $1).

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Small nonprofits face even more challenges when it comes to securing funding in comparison to larger organizations—from low donor retention rates to limited resources to an overall lack of unrestricted funding. Cultivating relationships with donors is also critical.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

For best results, you have to tell the stories that your donors want to hear. Your stories should answer these questions for donors and inspire them to give. Not only should you tell stories that supporters want to hear, you need to tell those stories where your supporters and future donors will be exposed to them.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

In March of 2023, Qgiv surveyed over 290 nonprofit fundraisers and more than 2,000 donors to learn how fundraising professionals can realistically raise more for their organization with fewer resources. Nonprofits and the donors that support their crucial missions are no different. This section is not all gloom and doom!

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

You’ll gain access to potential donors and volunteers, such as the business’s employees. For instance, matching gifts and volunteer grants allow companies to align their charitable giving with employees’ values, leading to greater employee retention and talent acquisition. The donor’s gift may be tax deductible.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. Given the high cost of new donor acquisition, the best course of action may be to focus on the supporters you already have and get them more involved in your mission. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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