The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

An audit query can be as simple as looking for data entry errors, like a recent cash gift with a gift date of two years later. This could spur new data entry rules like restricting a gift date used in a current appeal to match the fiscal year. Fine-tune your fund setup. Review reporting. Add wealth screening services.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nonprofits professionals turn to prospect research time after time to enhance and strengthen their fundraising strategies. This research method has the innate ability to uncover valuable information on prospective donors, helping your organization better understand its audience and determine key cultivation steps. . fundraising plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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Blue Avocado

JULY 23, 2024

Introduction from the author (2024) Six years ago, I penned this article for Blue Avocado in which I shared thoughts on the best way to connect with donors by researching their capacity, interest in — and heart connection to — a cause. Paula has provided a new introduction for this article. Times radically changed after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 27, 2024

Overall, 85% of respondents research nonprofits by visiting a website and 70% review an organization’s social media presences before giving gifts. Donors would prefer messaging with a better balance than what they have experienced regarding asks for funds and providing information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. In planned giving, a major donor arranges to give now, but the nonprofit receives the gift after death, usually after the donor’s passing. How Do You Find Donors to Give Planned Gifts?

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EveryAction

JUNE 19, 2017

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this very important revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue.

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sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2023

Major giving is often the largest revenue source for nonprofits, so being able to identify and build relationships with large-gift donors is crucial to successful fundraising efforts. In this article, we will go into more detail about major gifts, major donors, and how software can help identify prospects. What are Major Donors?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This isn’t just a casual coffee chat; it’s a pivotal meeting that can define a donor’s impression of you, your organization, and may determine whether they make a moderate gift, a significant one, or none at all. Before the meeting, research the donor’s interests, hobbies, background. and great fundraisers are amazing question askers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. They value transparency and are more inclined to research organizations before donating. Lead in annual volunteer hours served.++

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Achieve

JUNE 28, 2024

Prospect Research Data Modeling If your nonprofit has solicited major gifts or established a planned giving program , you’ve likely conducted prospect research. There is also a nonprofit-specific generative AI functionality, prospect reporting, which can also be useful for gaining deeper insights into prospect research data.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For instance, in-kind donors might want to know how you’re using their gifts to run your programs, while monetary donors would be interested in hearing how you’re using financial donations to further your mission. Monthly donations ensure your organization has consistent funding no matter the season. Personalize donor outreach.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Engage with donors after they make a gift by: . Thanking them quickly for their gifts. Send an automated thank you email and donation confirmation to assure donors that you received their gift. Be sure to include the specific donation amount and describe how your organization plans to use the gift. . Segmenting donors.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier. This multi-channel approach not only helps diversify your funding streams.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The most obvious reason is that your donor’s funds will go twice as far! The stats show that mentioning matching gifts in fundraising appeals results in a 71% increase in the response rate and a 51% increase in the average donation amount (and that’s prior to receiving matching gift funds). ASK YOUR major donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on where to seek endowment funding for their local historic charity. . Any suggestions of where to seek funding? Not to mention the fact that they may have no demonstrated history of philanthropy ! . –The ghosts are watching.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to Verified Market Research , “The Nonprofit CRM Market size was valued at USD 4.25 A CRM can store information about donors’ contact information, giving history, communication preferences, workplace giving eligibility , volunteer history, and more. billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.35

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Find the first installment of this series, Developing a Grant Project here , the second installment, Researching government funders here , and the third installment on researching foundations here. Finding corporate funding may be the trickiest of all funders to engage. Here is her wisdom on finding corporate funders.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

For those new to direct mail , it’s “the process of writing, designing, printing, and distributing hard copy requests for funds to your donors and/or prospective donors.”. Grey Matter Research addressed long-standing myths about donor communication in The Donor Mindset Study III. Refer to the data. Define your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Many of these virtual events were born from a spirit of innovation and resiliency from organizations that were forced to evolve in a matter of days and raise much-needed funds in new ways. And the value of a recurring donor goes well beyond their monthly commitment (which is already 5 times more valuable than one-time gifts).

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. Conduct prospect research. Prospect research is an effective strategy to help you connect with new major donors. Search for those who exhibit both wealth indicators (real estate and stock ownership, large previous charitable gifts, etc.)

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Building a successful workplace giving strategy can provide your organization with a reliable source of funding, deepen supporter relationships, and increase awareness of your cause. Donors love seeing their gifts stretch farther for a cause they care about, and they’re even likely to give more when they know a match is available.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Typically, planned giving is a legal process coordinated between a lawyer and a nonprofit, as these gifts are taxed differently than a standard donation.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

You can create a research-based fundraising strategy. . You’ll have the guidance of data and research, rather than having to rely on the “throw things at the wall and see what sticks” approach. You can get a head start on prospect research. . History of donating or volunteering with similar organizations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

To help you get started, this article will explore four ways you can plan ahead now, including: Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Get a head start on prospect research. Create a research-based fundraising strategy. Get a head start on prospect research. Start testing your outreach plans.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 12) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

The majority of your funding likely comes from these major donors, so you should have specific strategies aimed at acquiring these key supporters. Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. We’ll cover the following ideas: Who are your major donors?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Update donor profiles, track donations in real-time, and research supporters as needed, all from your mobile device. Receive funds immediately through automatic donation transfers. View reports such as campaign health metrics, recurring gift volume, and total donations. Mobile app. Donor reporting and insights.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

While nonprofits often deliver highly relevant content in direct mail appeals – based on giving history, interests and past actions – that approach isn’t always carried over to their email appeals. Including last year’s gift amount. When asking for donations, include funding opportunities that match your constituents’ interests.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your major donors are going to become more important to your nonprofit as the number of small-gift donors declines. This ensures your nonprofit can continue to receive major gifts donations. These donations are crucial for funding your nonprofit’s work. Identifying major donors often requires research.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 24, 2024

Aspire Research Group The Munshine Group The Covenant Group The Phoenix Philanthropy Group Capstone Advancement Partners Focus Fundraising Orr Group The Prospect Finder Chase Solutions, Inc. I often partner with organizations to provide tailored development plans, grant writing services, and prospect research.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Matching gift database. Email marketing software.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2022

Here’s how fundraising can help your association and what best practices you can use to raise funds more effectively. But the truth is that your organization can (and should) raise much-needed funds without turning off members – simply by employing some fundraising best practices. . How fundraising helps your organization.

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