Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. If the ten-year trend continues, we’ll eventually end up with donor retention rates under 20%.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Take a look at our five steps for getting on the right track to a successful rebrand. Is our donor retention rate changing? Our friends over at Big Duck have an eBook, The Rebrand Effect , which is another helpful resource for deciding if it’s the right time for your nonprofit to rebrand. Step 3: Switch it Up.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

For 5 years the Blackbaud Institute has brought together experts in the nonprofit sector to speak on a wide variety of topics. From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. In this post we’ll focus on must-haves for your nonprofit marketing plan.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

” The Google.org sponsored project invited Bay Area nonprofits to share information about their great work to make a better world. The finalists are an impressive roster of charities from diverse fields doing great work in nonprofit technology. Google then invited the public to vote for the top winners. 500,000 Grant Winners.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit. What Are Major Gifts? Why Are Major Gifts Important? In the United States, 13.9% Why Implement It?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

David has over 10 years experience working with nonprofit organizations to optimize their accounting processes. . One of the primary roadblocks nonprofits face when awarded grants or contracts is their cost accounting practices. David is the Lead Solutions Engineer at Blackbaud for our enterprise customers.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

That’s why we’re starting with the basics and sharing nonprofit best practices that cover the most important elements of your fundraising strategy. Donor Data is a Top Priority Track Performance Using KPIs Prioritize Donor Stewardship Use Technology to Automate Processes Set S.M.A.R.T.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! Let’s get started.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2023

Effective nonprofit newsletters are all about building your community. By following best practices like repurposing compelling content, focusing on progress and impact, and creating new connections, you can build a newsletter that your nonprofit’s supporters will look forward to. A good way to do this is through visual aids.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a great and versatile marketing tool. Google will even give your nonprofit free ad money to help you out, but many nonprofits have yet to take the plunge. Nonprofits see it as a poor investment of time because they haven’t been able to succeed in the past. The Basics.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2014

When he’s not working with nonprofits or being a hapless Detroit sports fan, he’s busy watching reruns of Downton Abbey and Parenthood. And, if we were to be more engaging, what would that do to our donor retention rates? Track Donor Engagement. Download this new eBook written by 13 npExperts! photo cred: Tim Norris.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A donor database is much more than a glorified phonebook for nonprofits. When nonprofits invest in the right donor management tools and use them properly, they can become an incredible asset. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about donor databases to help you choose the right solution for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

But Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be the only nonprofit giving day on your organization’s fundraising calendar. Why should you host a nonprofit giving day? However, with the right marketing strategy, your nonprofit giving day can be a great fundraising opportunity for your organization! Nonprofit giving day essential steps 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Chapter 1: Nonprofit Technology and Fundraising. Nonprofits must now communicate with five generations of donors , supporters, and communities served: 1.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work for a nonprofit that is totally stuck in the donor acquisition cycle from hell. If that sounds familiar, then what your nonprofit lacks is a sound donor management strategy. Donor management refers to the strategies and processes a nonprofit organization uses to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

With a well-planned appeal, your nonprofit can reconnect with donors, thank them for their past support, highlight their impact, and ask for their continued support. Every nonprofit approaches their fundraising appeal for the annual fund a little differently. What assumptions are you making about what your nonprofit can and cannot do?

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) If you’re raising money for a nonprofit camp or school , for example, an all-ages event such as a family-friendly cookout or field day may be more successful than a parents-only evening event. Even better?

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 1, 2018

Or, you can spend hours tracking down and reaching out to people who fit your target market. In return for their time, each influencer received a do-follow link back to a site of their choosing, as well as exposure to over 1,000 nonprofit and association professionals in our network. Enter Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO).

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 25, 2015

Steven Shattuck is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and VP of Marketing at Bloomerang. As a HubSpot Certified inbound marketer, he is a contributor to Nonprofit Hub, National Council of Nonprofits, Ragan, Social Media Today, Search Engine Journal, The Build Network, HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute and Business2Community.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 25, 2015

Steven Shattuck is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and VP of Marketing at Bloomerang. As a HubSpot Certified inbound marketer, he is a contributor to Nonprofit Hub, National Council of Nonprofits, Ragan, Social Media Today, Search Engine Journal, The Build Network, HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute and Business2Community.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

We are here to talk about how to build your nonprofit’s engagement engine. She has been the founder since 1994 helping nonprofits with branding, websites. So, for those of you who don’t know Big Duck, we are a communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. I’m so glad to see you all here.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

And if the collection of resources and highlights below are any indication, a lot has happened in the nonprofit industry over the past 365 days. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog. So what’s a nonprofit to do?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2010

It's no secret by now that social media is hot topic with nonprofit organizations, and quickly the topic of social media measurement is becoming a common conversation thread across the community. Nonprofits everywhere are drowning in opportunity. Author: Jordan Viator. By Shabbir Imber Safdar and Shayna Englin.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Virtual events have skyrocketed in popularity, with more and more nonprofits moving to the digital space to facilitate traditional face-to-face engagement efforts like auctions, galas, and walkathons. Ensure your form is branded to your nonprofit organization. Download eBook. Offer custom ticket prices or registration levels.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Has raised billions of dollars over her career over 25 years doing this, not just for Penn, but for all kinds of nonprofits before that. I’m really talking about the nonprofit that you work for, what strengths or what weaknesses can you conceive of that would impact your working with major donors? Lastly, most are metrics-driven.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. Before we dive in, we’ll quickly talk about the current state of fundraising events and what the future looks like for modern nonprofits. Board fundraisers – Your nonprofit board of directors is the governing body of your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. However, for those nonprofits that have purchased the ebook version of Mobile for Good it is impossible to use the checklist since ebooks are static in their functionality and content. Add charity rating graphics. ?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the best ways to keep your supporters up-to-date with your news and events is with a regular nonprofit newsletter from your organization. How can a newsletter help my nonprofit? Check out this Fundraising Fundamentals eBook we made with our friends at Donorly to keep learning and honing your fundraising skills!

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Find out how to grow your nonprofit and reach thousands of new donors with the Google Ad Grants. However, if your nonprofit is just starting out online, or has simply never heard of the scheme before, it can be pretty confusing. Google for Nonprofits. The Ad Grant is only accessible with a Google for Nonprofits account.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits is a comprehensive 256-page book packed with more than 500 best practices that includes a companion “Mobile and Social Fundraising Success Checklist” at the end of the book. Create a system to track and report on success. Add charity rating graphics.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

A good framework to follow, especially if you want to show the impact your nonprofit makes , goes something like this: Give an example of a success story by highlighting results. By outlining your article, you’re able to stay on track while referring back to it as a guideline. Let me show you how: Identify Keyword Opportunities.

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