Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

ENGAGED: Inspiring the First (or Next) Gift Your goal: Nurture your supporters to make giving easy, compelling, and timely. How are you thanking your donors and helping them understand the value of their gift? Do this instead: Treat every gift like the start of a relationship, not the end.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Things like focusing on the last 20 largest gifts. Things like accepting gifts from people, institutions, and corporations whose values dont align with yours. Thats because human beings are hardwired for nonprofit storytelling. Think in terms of creating storytelling systems that honor your clients and your mission.

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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. The benefits vary a discount to your local art museum, a branded T-shirt, a gift card.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. .

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, they are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors and are more likely to take additional actions for your nonprofit on top of their monthly gift. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Download Encouraging Longevity in Nonprofit Development to discover the secrets behind employee retention. Enroll in Nonprofit Storytelling | Basics & More , the first and most comprehensive storytelling class created specifically for the nonprofit sector. Download it here. Commit to new donor retention.

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CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Even a small tweaklike setting monthly donations as the defaultcan serve as a gentle nudge toward ongoing support, while still allowing donors the flexibility to choose a one-time gift. Instead of making a big gift all at once, donors can commit to a larger amount and pay it off over timemonthly, yearly, or on a custom schedule.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Or when youve spent hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find your CEO fixed it by taking the donor out of the story and replacing all the immersive storytelling with a litany of your organizations accomplishments. Download this 3-month road map. [Pro tip: youre not your target audience.] Need help drafting that plan?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Events like “ 12 Days of Giving ,” holiday storytelling nights , or classic carol sing-alongs can resonate deeply with attendees, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. Holiday Gift Wrapping Station Set up a gift-wrapping service at local malls or community events, with proceeds benefiting your nonprofit.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

Download the Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. Corporate partnerships can take many forms, each offering a unique set of mutual benefits: Large Financial Gifts and Matching Campaigns. Uses a large gift to encourage additional gifts in a time-based initiative, essentially doubling the impact of a corporation’s contribution.

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Tableau

JUNE 1, 2021

The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on. Iron Viz qualifier submissions are judged on analysis, design, and storytelling by a panel of esteemed Tableau Community judges. Fame, glory, and prizes . Pacific Daylight Time) to compete in IronViz 2021.

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Tableau

JANUARY 6, 2022

The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on. Iron Viz qualifier submissions are judged on analysis, design, and storytelling by a panel of esteemed Tableau Community judges. Fame, glory, and prizes . Pacific Standard Time) to compete in IronViz 2022.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Download your Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit: It may seem like you don’t need to do much to create a site for a 24-hour fundraising campaign, but don’t be so quick to push it down on the priority list. Videos are great storytelling tools and provide an easy way for others to share your campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. See this principle at work in these good and bad examples of nonprofit storytelling. Connect the story to the larger problem your donor will help solve with their gift. Great storytelling can boost the results of your year-end donation letter.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Download the Guide to Pitching Corporate Sponsors. If a donor was already interested in making a large gift, they may appreciate knowing you’ll use it to double the impact of each dollar. This could be the selling point you need to secure the gift. Above all, remember that storytelling is a powerful tool. Small Business.

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Tableau

JANUARY 6, 2022

The top 10 overall finishers in the qualifier contest will receive a $200 Tableau Store gift certificate to get their data swag on. Iron Viz qualifier submissions are judged on analysis, design, and storytelling by a panel of esteemed Tableau Community judges. Fame, glory, and prizes. Pacific Standard Time) to compete in IronViz 2022.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Download Your Free 2024 Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit: 1. Instead, it’s an opportunity for storytelling, donor cultivation , supporter engagement, and a way to build awareness around your organization and mission. People love to give towards a goal, especially when they know their gift has double the impact.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Download the full report to dive deeper into these insights, as well as many more. Classy allows you to provide four recommended gift size options on your campaign pages, as well as the option to include a prefilled donation amount. See What’s New In Fundraising. Engage Supporters Through Desktop and Mobile.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Learn more about getting others interested in your mission by downloading our free Nonprofit Storytelling eBook. If you’re a nonprofit employee, reach out to local businesses and see if they have a matching gift program that could benefit your organization.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Personalize the Impact Story of Each Major Gift For major gifts, you should be providing personalized stewardship reports for each gift. In the annual report, focus on how the major gift triggered momentum for a project, or how the project will transform your deliverables.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Launch a Storytelling Campaign Studies have proven that storytelling is much more effective than fact-sharing alone. That’s direct scientific proof that storytelling is the way to go when we want to engage and inspire people on GivingTuesday and beyond. Looking for additional resources to help you plan for GivingTuesday?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The CauseVox 2023 Giving Study found that among the younger generations, 76% said that social media influences their decision to make a charitable gift. Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. GivingTuesday has historically been famous for engaging audiences on social media.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Download your #GivingTuesday planning guide below: 1. Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. Including an impact goal alongside your fundraising goal ties dollars to impact – and 68% of donors agree that knowing how their donation makes an impact is important to their gift. Prepare Early.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The best campaigns—whether they’re crowdfunding, social media, matching gifts, or something else—will need your whole team to maximize your results. Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars. The Power Of Storytelling For Fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. For all things major gift fundraising, follow Jeff Schreifels and Richard Perry at the PassionateGiving blog. Subscribe to her weekly updates here. You’ll be glad you did. Very Good Copy.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A well-executed thank you is a reminder of why they supported you in the first place and creates lasting feelings of goodwill, which certainly extends to when you are ready to ask for another gift or when year-end comes around. Pro Tip: With social media, do not post the amount of their gift. I still have my picture today.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Can you inspire them to make another gift by proactively telling them about how their previous gift made a difference? Storytelling That Illustrates Your Mission and What Donations Will Fund You’ll use storytelling in your annual appeal letter, and it will reinforce the rest of the activities in the overall campaign.

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Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

Download the Guide Now. Discover new ways to initiate conversations around upgrading recurring donations and steward existing donors to give higher amounts and additional one-time gifts. Download the Templates Now. 4 Storytelling Tips to Boost Recurring Donations. 8 Email Templates to Upgrade Your Recurring Donors.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

million, with an average gift of $134. Download the Toolkit Good news: Library Giving Day has created a free online toolkit to help you plan your campaign. One quick win for your campaign is gift matching. Day-of Communications Who knows storytelling better than a library staff? Word of mouth can be powerful promotion.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Video Marketing In todays digital world, nonprofits should consider investing in video and visual storytelling as a key fundraising tool. Download your free nonprofit fundraising and calendar plan here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Click to download worksheet. It helps the donor make a decision about to give your organization and it gives you an opportunity to tie to your mini-goals so donors can see the tangible impact of their gift. For example, when I was raised money for a beach/ocean conservation project for Surfrider Foundation in memory of my father.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

These special days are dedicated entirely to encouraging donations, often featuring additional incentives like matching gifts and generating extensive social media buzz. Learn how to create an engaging online presence through effective storytelling, optimized donation forms, and mobile-friendly designs.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Do your supporters even know they can leave you a gift in their will? Click to download. According to the Council of Nonprofits : Fewer than 6 percent of Americans include a charitable bequest in their will or estate plan— but one in three say they would consider doing so if asked. It speaks well to the donor’s beliefs and vision.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Today, it is celebrated worldwide with gifts, cards, and gestures of love, embodying the enduring spirit of romance and affection. Click below to download the emails. By the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day had become associated with romantic love, with the exchange of handwritten notes or tokens of affection becoming customary.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 7, 2023

This will make you a more effective storyteller, help you create stronger CTAs, and make it more likely that you’ll hit your fundraising goals. Reviewing past fundraising campaigns to see which inspired the most gifts. Download your copy today! When you write a fundraising email, start with your donors in mind.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In other words, all about how great your organization is — and nothing about what your supporter’s gift makes possible. Download your Template below and follow along: 1. For example, “Pamela, your gift of $20 will multiply more than 6 times to save starving children” (Food for the Poor, Inc.). Happy fundraising!

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