The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

We each have different strengths and weaknesses, and we each have our preferred strategies and tactics. What I have noticed, however, is that there are seven key traits that are shared by the most effective development professionals… those who are most likely to meet or exceed the goals laid out by their organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Once someone signs up for an account, all they have to do is choose a nonprofit, link a credit or debit card, and select a monthly minimum goal. Three strategies for successfully promoting rounded up donations: 1. The process is just as simple for users. Create a unique game-plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Effective donor retention strategies require you to determine your baseline, define success, and measure your progress toward your goals through reporting. So at their most basic, how do your donor retention strategies work? Rethink your Thank You strategy. Create your organization’s donor retention strategy.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 12, 2022

The start of a new year is a time many organizations revisit their strategic goals to make sure their teams’ initiatives for the year are aligned with those goals. One group owns the data and another one is driving strategy. Identify the key metrics you’ll use to measure your goals.

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.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

It was considered too resource intensive to play a consistent role in most promotional strategies. My goal with WorkerBee.TV It is an effective recruitment tool that also promotes public awareness. Dan emphasizes the importance of integrating video with the overall content strategy. Start by reviewing your strategic plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. To give you a better sense of why you need a diversified fundraising strategy, let’s take a closer look at donations during the coronavirus pandemic.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. Issue awareness campaigns and messages can be directed at existing or potential supporters, with the goal of educating them about a specific issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this post, we’ll explore three cost-effective strategies to boost your online visibility. Step 1: Create Engaging Content Compelling content is the cornerstone of any successful social media strategy. Adjust Your Strategy : Regularly review your analytics to identify what’s working and what needs improvement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

By Sarah Baker , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. In fact, it should be a vital part of your fundraising strategy year-round, even as the pandemic restrictions lift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2021

As you review your fundraising plans and goals for the past year, it’s easy to look back and see a year marked by postponed and cancelled events. With these nine resources at your disposal, your nonprofit will be primed to meet and exceed your 2021 fundraising goals. . Planning Your Virtual Fundraising Event.

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Personalized Content: Tailoring Messages for Maximum Impact Creating highly personalized content using data and AI tools is crucial for engaging members effectively. During the webinar, Association Analytics VP of Strategy and Solutions Bill Conforti emphasized, “We’re talking more about like communications, right?

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Association Analytics

MAY 11, 2021

The three most common myths that hold associations back from getting started on their analytics journey are data cleanliness, data governance and data strategy. Then it’s time to begin a process for addressing that data, rather than setting an unrealistic goal to fix everything. Myth 3: We Need a Data Strategy Before We Begin Analysis.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. In this guide, we’ll explore six smart strategies to drive major giving success for large nonprofits: Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects. Consider hosting a capital campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. But what exactly is a digital community, and how can one be effectively built? To effectively invite supporters into the organization’s activities, consider these strategies: Share behind-the-scenes content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. Here are four strategies your nonprofit should keep in mind when using Instagram for fundraising: 1. Build a Content Strategy. Your Instagram strategy won’t get very far without high-quality content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

2) Easy and Effective For Nonprofits and Donors. A recurring donation allows supporters to spread the financial impact of their giving across the entire year, lessening the acute financial effect. 5) Cost-Effective. These goals could include your target monthly recurring revenue amount or number of monthly donors, for example.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. We hope these easy and effective improvements help you reach both new and existing supporters this year. 1) Pin your #GivingTuesday Announcement.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Ensuring that new staff members are well-versed in the system is not just about helping them perform their immediate tasks; it’s about equipping them to contribute meaningfully to the broader goals and strategies of your association. Looking to increase membership, increase revenue, become more high-performing, and stay relevant?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. It’s time for your association to take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect. There’s got to be a better way, and we’d argue that there is!

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explain how to develop a segmentation strategy so you can personalize your messaging and reach your target audience more effectively. Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Let’s get started! Select segmentation criteria.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Integrate Strategy Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising. They can now analyze lots of data, understand donor behavior, and tailor their strategies. This many-sided approach lets charities operate more efficiently and effectively. They can then tailor their fundraising strategies accordingly. Nonprofits can embrace AI.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Any goal of your organization that can be accomplished by reaching a wider audience and having them come to specific pages your website can be accomplished with Google Grant Ads and you can certainly use Google Ads to accomplishing multiple goals. Encouraging actions such as signing petitions or driving social media engagement.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

Periodic technology assessments guarantee that those resources are in good order to deliver on the ambitious goals you’ve set. The objective is to identify strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for improvements that advance your strategic goals. But failure to use data effectively can also be dangerous.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Integrate Strategy There are plenty of incentives for collaboration. Effective strategy begins with an integrated plan. Integrated planning gives departments, like membership and marketing, a format for collaboration on agendas and goals. When strategy doesn’t filter through departments, communications lose that impact.

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Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. Effective learning experiences are dynamic and should evolve based on ongoing assessment and feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. 1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s imperative for nonprofit fundraisers to prioritize evidence-based strategies that yield tangible results. By incorporating findings from recent empirical research, organizations can optimize their fundraising efforts for greater efficiency and effectiveness in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

It’s the perfect time to nail down your strategy and decide how you’ll stand out. Whether you’re a Giving Tuesday pro or embarking on your first official Giving Tuesday campaign, these 13 answers will help you prepare, organize, and execute a memorable strategy. Nailing down the “why” behind this year’s fundraising goals.

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EveryAction

MARCH 22, 2023

It’s important to avoid freezing out donors after the year-end season passes, so what are some strategies and tactics nonprofits can use to thaw their relationships with supporters and meet their spring stewardship goals? Looking for more strategies, tools, and tactics for defrosting your donor retention strategy this spring?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

1) Creating Custom Donation Appeals in Minutes Use ChatGPT to craft a sequence of donation appeals with the goal of encouraging your stakeholders to make a donation. Organizations such as Kids Help Phone have already recognized the potential of chatbots as an effective support tool on their website.

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

Collegiality and teamwork among directors are critical to effective problem-solving. Directors must be prepared to adopt strategies and operations designed to address changing circumstances. “In Govern Strategically Sue advocates for pairing a down-to-earth approach with strategy. “it’s But it’s a two-way street. “You

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. This idea is the most practical and, in some ways, the most effective. Promote data sharing across the organization, and reward people for effectively using new analytic tools. Live stream sales maximize the impact of both strategies.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 7, 2024

From successfully converting non-member audiences into members, to your membership engagement strategy, to events and non-dues revenue, data can inform every step along the way. This blog post will break down the essential steps for aligning KPIs with strategic goals and designing dashboards to monitor and share performance.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 31, 2024

According to research conducted by Sloan, only 50% of the time spent in meetings is measured as effective or engaging. As a leader, it’s vital to prepare for and execute an effective staff meeting to ensure your association is on track to hit its goals. Take time to gather feedback about your association’s meetings.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

podcast , Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and Jennifer Proctor ,orgSource consultant, explored the challenges involved with giving ourselves and our teams room to grow. Middle managers and directors are vital to bridging strategy and execution,” Sharon noted. On a recent Association 4.0

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