M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Over the period of the pandemic, the Merkle “ 2021 Loyalty Barometer Report ” showed four trends in consumer thoughts on rewards and benefits. . Earning trust is work.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

For example, a “Song of the Week” newsletter section might seem fun (and, to be fair, it is!), Who organizes the events that members have so much fun attending? Did you put together an industry-related research report? Share your research methodology and the story behind how the report came to be.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Donor Engagement Cycle The donor engagement cycle is a process that every donor goes through and includes four steps: Ask, Thank, Report, and Repeat. Report: Report back to donors and share how your nonprofit is making a difference. You’ll want to stay professional as you interact with your donors, of course.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

One fun way to organize this in this transitional year (with not everyone ready to join others inside) is via a Zoom call with volunteers. Begin with an ice breaker to make it fun. An exclusively online campaign can be executed much faster than a traditional direct mail campaign. Send an email targeting lapsed donors. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Silent disco. Bingo night.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

In The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022, we found 30% of nonprofits reported donor fatigue as a significant barrier to their fundraising success. Write essays or articles for special or niche publications in your cause area to court and recruit professionals in the field.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

They also enable your nonprofit to manage donor information and track fundraising progress using reporting tools. OneCause Overview OneCause’s peer-to-peer fundraising software places a strong emphasis on making fundraising “social, mobile and fun.” Verify security capabilities. Ensure mobile-friendliness.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

A well-designed direct mail piece sent to several local area codes or a radio or tv slot can also be great methods, depending on the budget allocated to the event. Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

We are here to talk about reporting impact, specifically creating tools and some good processes to do that for your donors. But we’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so, for sure. dang, this is a great topic, this is so timely as people are, you know, perhaps getting annual reports together.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Once you have defined your goals and objectives, create a social media ROI spreadsheet to monitor and report your progress from month to month. Once you’ve set up your new Google account, sign up to receive Google Alerts via e-mail on a daily basis at google.com/alerts. Define Your Metrics and Create a Social Media ROI Spreadsheet.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Any fundraising professional knows that planning a fundraising event is hard work. You’ll be able to get your guests in the door more quickly, so they have more time to have fun! You should also be able to integrate with your email marketing tools so you can easily share your event registration page with your mailing lists!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Caitlyn Cawthon, Development Coordinator Caitlyn is a Certified Nonprofit Professional with 10 years of development experience. She is passionate about fundraising, especially direct mail, and loves helping nonprofits start their giving programs. Have fun on social. with a BA in history and a minor in nonprofit management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Another idea is to have staff members send in reports from important conferences, meetings, or protests. That said, mix it up!

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

After that, have some fun with it using these three tips! A high-yield, low-cost way to delight your donors is to include them in your annual report. At HMC , we’re big advocates of making your annual report serve as a marketing and donor stewardship piece …not just a dry document full of numbers. Get snappy.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Fiver casts a wide net with a “mix of their Fiver community” consisting of their young professionals’ committee, mid-career advocates, program alumni, and board members. Here’s a few ways to get your major donors on board with your year-end campaign: Send them mail. To start, meet with your board members. Email still works, folks!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! The largest one, reporting $2.3 They reported $1.2 posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

Yes, people occasionally give to organizations after a one-time catastrophic event, because a friend asked them to, or they received a particularly compelling card in the mail, and so on. To make the process dynamic and truly useful for employees, managers should include the performance measures in regular meetings with their direct reports.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Fear not, nonprofit professionals! We welcome your comments and feedback.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the added challenges of widespread health concerns and social distancing guidelines over this past year and a half, fundraising professionals have had to rethink how they engage with supporters. Some donors might prefer emails, while others might prefer direct mail outreach or phone calls. Ramp up communications. About the Author.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Ultimately, each must respect the professional demands each has in their own right.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! These smaller nonprofits were not required to file a year-end information report.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Giving Tuesday reported that participants gave $2.47 Giving Tuesday is a great time to encourage your donors, staff, volunteers, and even board members to reach out to their own networks of friends, family, and professional connections. Host an auction.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! 1] In the past few decades, the nonprofit workforce has become increasingly professionalized.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2018

Stewardship professionals are looking to tackle this problem in a variety of ways. With the right technology infrastructure in place, you can also match the student submission with the appropriate funds and donor contacts without a mail merge to make donor communications much easier and efficient. Proactively inform donors.

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NTEN

MARCH 5, 2013

We believe that laughter, irreverence, fun, and a deep joy about what is and what is possible are essential to our work. For more information about this opportunity, located in Portland, OR, please send an e-mail to Pam Kurko, recruiter, at pam@hellersearch.com. Report to the Board on programmatic and financial matters.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

during a development professionals’ educational session. I chose, rather, to look internally at ourselves: At the professional of planned giving and at those of us who specialize in raising these types of gifts. You know what to track, how to gather your information and to whom to report it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Post a wide variety of blog content and have some fun with it. For nonprofits that have staff members or volunteers in the field, definitely encourage them to send in reports with photos for blog posts. Another idea is to have staff members send in reports from important conferences, meetings, or protests. That said, mix it up!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Everyone that works with a nonprofit CEO should read this report. All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! One is simply the program service revenue reported on one line of Form 990.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! I like to be informed of what the organization is doing, but I dont want mail solicitations.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

And while event professionals were making this hard shift, event attendees had to learn how to experience events through a new medium. . Both event professionals and attendees believe that virtual event elements are here to stay. With a virtual event, you can keep the fun going! Creative Engagement is Key.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Fear not, nonprofit professionals! posted by Robert F. Ashcraft, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

If your manager invites you to a meeting, send her a thank you card or e-mail detailing what you learned and your appreciation. It is not fun but it will not last long. If I were in college, I would join a professional organization in the discipline I wanted to pursue (or outside my discipline if one were not available).

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 22, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Further, they do not have to file annual reports with the IRS.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Fear not, nonprofit professionals! We welcome your comments and feedback. Central Ave.

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