Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2021

As nonprofits continue to adapt to the new normal, many fundraisers struggle with the goal of engaging major donors. Join major giving expert and ACFRE, Amy Eisenstein, as she delves into the trending topics your organization needs to tune into this year including: Discovering major donors within your donor community.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2023

We celebrate acquiring new donors, track efforts to turn one-time donors into recurring donors, and create winback strategies for lapsed donors. Here are some tips to compel first-time donors to give a second gift.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 5, 2023

Here are some tips to cultivate and connect with engaged gift prospects. As a nonprofit professional, you learn the importance of generating time, talent and treasure for the institution you represent.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Donors share their good fortune with those in need. In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. Best Fundraising Tips for Donor Engagement What works for one supporter does not necessarily resonate with another.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2023

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s get specific: 3 more strategies + 6 new tips to boost generosity In the past, you may have considered some of these strategies someone else’s job. Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. One easy way to get more of this information is to find out how donors self-identify using a survey.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Reactive donors respond based on emotion, giving less than donors who give regularly, and historically have been fleeting supporters. For nearly all nonprofits, converting one-time donors into long-term partners is a struggle. With memorable messaging, you can inspire new donors and cultivate long-term engagement.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this guide, we’ll walk through three tips to take your nonprofit’s website aesthetic to the next level. Limit form fields to essential information, and use a secure donation processor that allows donors to save their payment details for future contributions. Embrace white space.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 22, 2024

Preparing for a donor meeting can be an intimidating experience. Here are five tips to keep you on track and give you confidence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

Your most loyal donors are your multichannel donors. Multichannel donors support you in every way possible. You should want all of your donors to interact with your organization the way multichannel donors do! How can you identify your multichannel donors? Engage them consistently. Email them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

These are simple yet effective things to do – and they’re a great first step in showing donors how much you appreciate their support. But if you want to fan the flames and take your relationship with donors to the next level, thank-you videos are the way to go. Let’s dive into that a bit. The possibilities are endless!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To help you get started, this guide will discuss four proven tips for procuring auction prizes your audience will want to bid on while sticking to your event budget. For example, if your highest-priority segment is major donors, they likely have the desire and financial capacity to bid on luxury vacations and designer goods.

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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 Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. A good donor experience provides a great first impression. Delight new donors with embedded giving, and offer a reliable process that long-term supporters are happy to come back to. Here are a few other tips to help you make the most of modals.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s every major gift officer’s nightmare scenario:You’re at a donor event, making small talk with an attendee you have never met before, and you’re struggling to come up with something to talk about. Uncomfortably, you glance at your watch, then look up to see a long-time major donor walking your way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts. MobileCause makes it easy for a donor to make a tribute gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to find out important participant and donor characteristics through the right tools and data. Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences. Focus on Experience.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This threshold is increasingly seen by climate scientists as a probable atmospheric tipping point. But as climate change is manmade, it may have not just ecological but also sociological tipping points. The largest percentage decline was the smallest donors, those who gave $100 or less,” the article notes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors, according to The State of Modern Philanthropy.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Do research on prospective donors? 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. Stop : Explain what they need to stop doing (stop recording donor details on personal drives, stop sending mass, untargeted appeals, etc.)

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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. Cross-check for accuracy.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Such subpar messages may be the reason that 63% of fundraisers feel uncomfortable using AI for personalized donor communications. When used thoughtfully, AI can actually help you be more human and strengthen your authentic connections with donors. Request too much and you risk donors feeling overwhelmed or pressured.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If a major donor decides to pull back or a grant isn’t renewed, it could jeopardize your programs. In this post, you’ll learn why diversifying your funding matters and get tips and ideas for starting the conversation with your counterparts in development. Tell a compelling story that pulls at the heartstrings.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Step 1: Show your donors the impact of their last gift! According to author Penelope Burk, over-solicitation is the number one reason donors give for not making a repeat donation. This doesn’t mean you’re asking too often—it means asking again before showing their first gift had an impact. So use their first name!

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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Check out these seven tips, and prepare for major engagement from both old and new supporters! Define Your Desired Donor First, start by figuring out who your ideal donor is for your GivingTuesday campaign. Sharing beneficiary stories is a powerful way to connect with your donors and showcase their impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Understand your donors’ interests, demographics, and preferences. According to research, 72% of donors are more likely to contribute to a silent auction that offers items they find personally appealing. 2) Appeal to a Range of Budgets Your donors and supporters will have different financial capacities.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 29, 2024

Even the most generous donors may tire of repeated asks for gifts. Here are five tips to engage donors and raise the funds you need.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Micro-sponsorships allow donors who may have less disposable cash to make larger gifts. Here are tips to leverage these at your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Online fundraising has become a popular option for organizations since it allows access to a wider donor base that can support their mission regardless of location. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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sgEngage

MAY 1, 2024

Whether your fundraising year is tracking ahead of schedule, right on track, or you’re off to a bit of a slow start, there’s no time like the present to consider what kind of experience you are delivering to both new donors and to long-time supporters. When it comes to the donor journey, a proper strategy can make all the difference.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers. Each month, receive expert advice on securing the second gift, retaining donors, reimagining events, making successful asks, and more. DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the help of generous donors, youve secured funding, rented retail space, and sourced inventory. Although youve done a lot of work to establish your store, none of it would be possible without the donors who have gotten you to this point. Donors want to know that you recognize their previous relationship with your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

So why can’t you convert more of your web traffic into donors? Start building your most streamlined, mobile-friendly donor experience with these steps: Make your ‘Donate’ button on your website easy to find. Want donors to give, don’t make them work to figure out how. Online and Mobile-Friendly is Giving-Friendly.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These include: Donation receipts and tax acknowledgments: Promptly sending these essential documents shows your professionalism and gratitude while giving donors the information they need for tax purposes. How to Keep Donors Engaged Post-Event Your post-event messages are just the beginning of building stronger relationships with your donors.

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