Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recruit a match from a single donor or group of donors. What number of donors gave at end of year? What was our average gift amount? How many new first-time donors did we have at end of year? Schedule in-person ask visits with donors. Filter by date. What was our retention rate year over year?

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2025

The traditional endpoint for philanthropic giving used to be a hard close and a hand-off of the gift to an organization offering an adequately agreeable mission statement. Your supporters want to feel more ownership over their gift even after it changes hands. Today, donors see their gift as an investment in outcomes.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2024

To help you take the reins and contribute more donors and dollars, here are the top four most effective tips for prospect research. Make More Accurate Gift Capacity Estimates Gift capacity is a sensitive subject. You can’t work with major donors without having a few missed estimates. You can see the bigger picture.

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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. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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Neon CRM

MARCH 27, 2025

The IRS requires nonprofits to send receipts for any charitable gift over $250, and we all know how critical it is to keep the IRS happy. But donors often expect receipts for gifts of any amount, and keeping them happy is a key part of inspiring them to give again. Table of Contents : Why Do You Need a Donation Receipt?

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 8, 2025

As fundraisers, were also storytellers and every donor has a story. When we can identify what those stories are and understand the kind of path our donors follow at each stage of the giving process, we can gently guide their journey, connect with them at a deeper level, build strong relationships, and improve fundraising results.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 24, 2014

Kirsten Williams , Associate Director, Gift Services. The credit card scam/fraud attempt that many nonprofits have experiences starts with a very large online gift from an unknown donor. For example, if you tend to get 40 gifts overnight, you may see 400 or even 4000.). Those gifts are typically for less than $5. ·

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Regardless of what you call it, mobile giving is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise moneyand retain more donors on the go. Donors can text a unique keyword or donation amount to your nonprofits dedicated phone number. Alternatively, you can use an app that allows donors to give with just a few clicks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods. Imagine if you could tap into the networks of all of your donors. 9) Gift fundraising. You could even use their gifts in auctions. 7) Peer-to-peer fundraising .

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. First of all, congratulations! Tip #1: Identify .

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. GivingTuesday Partnerships Through Matching Gifts Did you know that matching gifts can be a game-changer for your GivingTuesday campaign? But finding the right donor is key.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. Thank your donors publicly.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a refresh, now is the perfect time to launch or expand your program. Charitable giving has grown nearly 20% in the last three years, with the average gift amount increasing by 10% in 2021. Set Your Major Gift Threshold.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. Saying “thank you” is t he key to fostering healthy donor relationships. But do your donors know just how much your organization appreciates the m ? We’re here to help you elevate your donor relationship with six valuable tips.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., The good news?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2022

One of the most common questions that we get about new donor acquisition is, “How can I recoup my investment?”. While there are several answers to this question, getting a return on your investment (ROI) really starts with two key things: new donor retention and second gift conversions. So, how do you set a second gift strategy?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. This is accomplished by using what donors show and tell you to uncover their identities , rather than simply grouping traits into broad-brush personas (e.g., Begin thinking of donors as beneficiaries too. Stop sending one size fits all messages.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Especially smaller donors. We then looked at the total gift journey.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Limit form fields to essential information, and use a secure donation processor that allows donors to save their payment details for future contributions. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, which rings very true with nonprofit website design. Embrace white space. Incorporate high-quality multimedia elements.

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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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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter? Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reveals that reactivating lapsed donors is a struggle for many nonprofits. Use your donor management software to identify donors that haven’t donated in the last year.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, a single gift doesnt necessarily imply a deep-seated concern for the issues you aim to solve. Say you run an animal shelter and offer address labels as an incentive for someone to make a first gift. In response, a donor writes you a $20 check. Say you rely on 1,000 donors to give you $10 each.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 5, 2024

Recurring payments, donor portals , contactless payments, donor-covered fees. The donor experience is central. As a fundraising organization, you work day in and day out to inspire your donors to open their hearts and wallets for your cause. The donor can even use their phone if they don’t have a credit card handy.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

Nonprofit marketing leaders are always thinking about how to best communicate with their donors. Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. You’ll be exploring: What type of donor data should you collect?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? Here’s what you need to know about the way DAFs work, the benefits and challenges to donors and recipients, and how nonprofits can take advantage of their growth. How do they work? How do they work?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. When members hear about a specific person who overcame adversity because of their help, it paints a vivid picture of the impact and value of their contribution.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Do research on prospective donors? Put simply, change management is making sure that the human element is always in the picture as new initiatives are put into play. A simple example: Some organizations will thank a constituent for a gift immediately, and that thank-you process supersedes any other task until it’s done.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Have you had trouble coming up with the perfect thanksgiving messages to donors this Thanksgiving? During this season of gratitude, don’t put Thanksgiving messages to donors on the backburner. Why Thanksgiving Messages To Donors Matter Regularly expressing gratitude and thanking your donors is more than just good manners.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. I know what you’re thinking – what is a donor management system? Names, emails, tasks, deadlines, gift asks.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The right donors can make all the difference, but finding them—that’s where your challenge begins. You’ll need a blend of strategy, data, and smart relationship-building to find those key donors and maximize your GivingTuesday results. And spoiler alert: it’s not just about past donors—though they’ll be a big part of the plan.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

If the financial picture from the past 12 months is cautiously positive, looks ahead are sunnier. During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. There are other indications of optimism.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Early registrations give you a clearer picture of your turnout and can help you plan accordingly. Sounds pretty great, right?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . To understand where we are, including fundraisers and nonprofits, with donor data protection, we have to take a look at what happened in souring the public on the idea that privacy was dead.

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