Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

Have you ever heard of something called the ‘honeymoon phase?’ In marketing, the term ‘honeymoon phase’ refers to the period (usually one to two weeks) following a customer’s purchase. You’ve probably seen honeymoon phase influence used a lot. Here are some examples: A donor has decided to make a gift to your organization.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

While this scenario represents a best practice for major donor portfolios, there is no one answer to the question of when to disqualify a prospect. There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” It is an essential part of the post-qualification cycle for major gift officers (MGOs).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The more work you can do before publicly launching, the more time you’ll have to focus on communicating with your donors and fundraisers. As a nonprofit running a peer-to-peer campaign, I recommend reaching out to your most loyal and engaged supporters which could be your major donors, volunteers, board members, or staff.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. In this dynamic work environment, how are you keeping gift officers motivated and connected to their outcomes? I have worked with a lot of leaders to develop plans for keeping gift officers excited and on track. It isn’t a one-time fix.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. You can upgrade your nonprofit’s current strategy to reach and identify more qualified prospective major donors by using data.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule in major donor fundraising, 80% of a nonprofit’s total revenue comes from the top 20% of its donors—and for some nonprofits, this might even be closer to a 90/10 ratio. You can upgrade your nonprofit’s current strategy to reach and identify more qualified prospective major donors by using data.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 15, 2023

Chad Paris of ParisLeaf and Ben Miller, SVP of Data Science & Analytics at Bonterra, will provide insights into messaging, materials, partners, and tools needed during each phase of the campaign.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 8, 2024

For every solicitation, the donor, the project/purpose, and the circumstances will be different. For example, capital campaign gift size evaluation will be much more challenging than determining the appropriate donation solicitation amount for an annual request. First gifts are typically modest and commensurate with capacity.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

An audit query can be as simple as looking for data entry errors, like a recent cash gift with a gift date of two years later. This could spur new data entry rules like restricting a gift date used in a current appeal to match the fiscal year. Brush up on planned gifts. Review pledge, planned gift, and fund agreements.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

Rather than try to get younger donors to fit into our existing programs, we’ve built a site that encourages young people to do what they’re best at – connect online, build networks of like-minded people, and make philanthropy fun. The bulk of the online giving tools currently available focus on the transaction.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 11, 2024

Even if you are a capital campaign beginner, you probably know that these campaigns have a quiet phase and a public phase. Research shows that during the quiet phase, you’ll raise around 70% or more of your campaign goal from your top donors and those people who are closest to your organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With National Philanthropy Day — a special day to recognize all those who contribute invaluable gifts of time and money to lift the lot of others — on November 15, this is a fitting time to explain what a fundraiser does. The main reason many people think that they could never ask someone they know for a gift is fear of the unknown.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Just saying the magic words thank you can mean the difference between a donor who gives a single gift and a supporter who feels connected to your organization and consistently contributes to your campaigns. In fact, studies show that 45% of donors said it was an outstanding thank-you letter that inspired them to give again.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Are Qwerty Monsters the Nonprofit Donors Via Mobile Phones of the Future? While they may not be using nonprofit created apps or donating via SMS, are the next generation of nonprofit donors following on the heels of Millennials? Are larger gift amounts soon to follow? The Increment Steps To Impact.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

AI can completely change how nonprofits engage donors and prepare for fundraising appeals. For instance, AI can quickly rank individual donors by their likelihood to give to a direct mail appeal right now. . The end results are more efficient fundraising, more revenue, and more time for what matters. How Nonprofits Don’t Use AI.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts. A participation goal (either trying to achieve a specific number of donors or gifts) seems to work best.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

We are here to talk about how to tap into Gen Y and Gen Z donors. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond our webinars, we are also a provider of donor management software. Again, I am going to talk about how to identify and pull from your philanthropic bench, really tapping into your Gen Y and Gen Z donors.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

It will include staff members, board members, and ideally some excited volunteers who will help make calls to prospective donors. Of course there are other benefits to running a capital campaign: you’re likely to get many new donors and new major donors. The Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support. A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors. Who could know your donor community better than those who were drawn to the mission in the first place? The Cultivation Phase.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Marketing your nonprofit’s golf tournament makes up the largest phase of event planning. You’ll want to be sure to keep the site up-to-date with any new details or information like the event itinerary, any add-ons or contests , food and beverage, raffle prizes or auction items, and player gifts. Organizational website.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Fundraising is not a zero-sum game: By asking for a gift, you aren’t taking something of equal value away from the donor. There is nothing to fear if the donor declines: Fundraising dates back to at least 1643 when Harvard conducted its first annual appeal. We call this the cultivation phase.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Dear Goal Averse, Before I share some data about how donors respond to publicly-stated fundraising goals, I want to be clear: It’s not as simple as saying “stating a goal is more effective than not stating a goal” or vice versa. This makes it possible for donors to see the impact of their giving in real time. . What do you think?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 29, 2022

The bigger and more sophisticated your nonprofit gets, the more work they should be doing with these all-important donors. Plus, some of your major donors will expect to see Board members helping. Heck, some of them may be friends or colleagues of your Board members and that relationship creates immediate trust with your big donors.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

You can accomplish more when there’s a larger group of donors backing your nonprofit and making it happen. Ensure that you’re able to do your best work by setting up a donor pipeline: a structured way to attract, cultivate, and retain your donors. Not sure what your donor pipeline should look like? The prospect stage.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2023

They closely adhere to the classic phase structure, with planning phases, a feasibility study, a long quiet phase to secure the bulk of the goal, a public kickoff, a short public phase, and extended post-campaign stewardship. The categories described above simply illustrate the general shapes that campaigns can take.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

Funds typically come from three main sources: major gifts , corporations, and grants — with the bulk of the money coming from major gifts. Smaller gifts from individuals, events, and items like engraved bricks help support the campaign toward the end, when a small amount is left to reach the goal. New major donors.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, approximately 80% of individual donation revenue comes from the top 20% of donors. No matter the exact breakdown for your nonprofit, a solid major gifts strategy is essential for maximizing your organization’s fundraising potential. For some organizations, the ratio is closer to 90/10.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 21, 2011

As a result of Robert’s help, one of the very first donors I met was Sally Osberg, who was just starting as the head of Jeff Skoll’s foundation (Jeff was the first CEO of eBay, and also the founder of Participant Media, the people behind incredible movies like Good Night and Good Luck, An Inconvenient Truth and The Help, among dozens more).

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. . The Public Phase. A small segment of major and mid-level donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. How well do you understand the motivations of your donors? Communications and fundraising are seamless.

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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. major gifts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2021

We often think of fundraising as transactional, but I love the idea of creating “fundraising experiences” that acknowledges that donors want to be involved with nonprofits on an experiential level and not just passively donate. There will be time for more practical matters, but this phase is all about dreaming. Adapt Quickly.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Securing major gifts is an incredibly strategic effort. Each step you take with a prospect, from the first communication to receiving a gift, needs to be carefully tracked and planned for. At DNL OmniMedia, we help nonprofit organizations use their technology for more effective fundraising and donor stewardship.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Dear Charity Clairity, We just launched the very beginning phase of a capital campaign to create ADA handicap access in our Studio Annex where art classes are held. To keep it kosher with your donors, just make sure you’ve accounted for these costs by listing them in any written campaign communications, including your budget and brochure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

You could, for example, base one on an email list of your past donors to try and reach the most productive segment of your following. At the very least, allow the learning phase to finish before you consider turning off your campaign.). 3) Choose your budget and schedule. Don’t pull the plug prematurely, though.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

You can always adjust it after your silent phase , and there’s no shame in that. Typically about one year of that time is spent focused exclusively on major donors (this is called the silent phase). The purpose of this chart is to help you see how many gifts at each level you will need to hit your goal.

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