Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. What are Fundraising Systems?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2023

Historically, major gift officers solely sought donors with the capacity to make major gifts, and planned gift officers focused on prospects with the result being a planned gift. But now, blended gifts are the future of gift planning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

We work with nonprofits to educate donors on the benefits of donating appreciated stock. Stock represents an untapped source of funding that has either been inaccessible or under-utilized by nonprofits. If every investor donated $2,500 in appreciated stock, $150 billion would flow to nonprofits each year,” Latham said. “So

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By Denise Dunbar , a Digital Fundraising Strategist at MobileCause , where she helps nonprofits accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Major gifts fundraising is generally misunderstood. So, if you are facing ignorance in your nonprofit, here are some ways you can educate your fellow team members on the role. There is more to it than the art of asking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. The Center for Plain Language.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Fundraisers rarely engage in balanced dialogues with donors. Instead, incorporate active listening into your major gift asks.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2024

Nonprofits need to understand that major donor fundraising has a seasonality. Here's some guidance on how to work with this ebb and flow.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2024

Nonprofits must harmonize fundraising strategies to successfully manage annual campaigns and major gifts. Here’s a practical approach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Nonprofits have been accepting cryptocurrency donations for over a decade. The recent spike in cryptocurrency fundraising was sparked by IRS guidance which provided clarity and ignited the trend. A single donor donated $56 million worth of Bitcoin to 60 nonprofits at the start of 2018 – on Reddit!

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2024

While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Have you ever blundered into disaster asking for a major gift? A blunder is a careless mistake. It happens when you don’t 100% have a handle on what you’re doing, so taking good care becomes challenging. Let's review the top eight blunders I have encountered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. NextAfter ] The average return on ad spend (ROAS) for fundraising ads on Meta platforms is $0.50

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

By Simon Yost , Founder of Glued Network — an AI fundraising leader who uses software to automatically identify your top donors and AI to find similar new ones. In the evolving fundraising landscape, nonprofits have more tools than ever to engage donors, grow their base, and achieve their missions.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 23, 2024

Annual campaigns and major gift fundraising both rely on building relationships with donors. Here's the distinction between the two.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Step 2 : Meet once per month or as regularly as needed for your event’s fundraising timeline.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2022

Many fundraisers have inquired about asking donors for gifts, and more specifically, how to get over the fear of it. Very simply, there is only one way to get over that fear.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask any nonprofit fundraiser if he or she wants to increase the results of their fundraising efforts and you’ll get a resounding “yes”! I’m going to assume that the question that started you down this path is, “How do I get current donors to increase their gifts?” After all, what nonprofit doesn’t want that?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. 1) Increased Revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Kelly Pullin , Marketing Manager at RoundUp App – the nation’s largest tool for rounded up donations, giving nonprofits across the country a new stream of recurring giving. Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. That’s where RoundUp App comes in.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Here is how to use gift histories to help forecast future fundraising goals. Determining where the funds will come from to deliver on the mission can feel a bit like a numerical game of Tetris, trying to make all the pieces fit together no matter how strange the final configuration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Diversifying your funding is critical to your nonprofit’s stability and ability to achieve your mission. With the ups and downs of the past few years, many nonprofit organizations that were heavily dependent on just one or two funding sources found themselves in a tight spot. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising. Major Gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2022

Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. of a nonprofit’s total revenue – and those numbers will continue to grow.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. Implement a multichannel fundraising strategy with plenty of different opportunities to give. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits. Winter 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over the last year, Nonprofit Tech for Good has observed that many old school a.k.a. retro digital marketing and fundraising strategies are making a comeback as evidenced by high engagement on social media and in email. Perhaps nonprofits shifted their creative focus and time to creating TikToks and Reels?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Your established experience in the nonprofit industry and your ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances have gotten you this far. Not to worry.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

EveryAction, which is becoming Bonterra, is excited to announce two new ways our platform enables nonprofit organizations to maximize fundraising through matching gift programs. We’re announcing a new partnership with Double the Donation , including an integration with 360MatchPro’s automated gift matching platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Kevin Santiago , Marketing Director at Paybee – an all-in-one charity fundraising platform that specializes in virtual, hybrid, and in-person fundraising events. Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2021

“The Surprising Gift of Doubt,” written by Marc Pitman of Concord Leadership Group, is a book that’s not just about nonprofit leadership. It can be applied to leaders in any situation, especially if you, as a leader, needs some re-grounding or refocus.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Ready to meet (and exceed) your 2024 fundraising goals?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The 2021 Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. From a list of 32 digital marketing and fundraising tools, survey respondents were asked to select the 10 they found most effective.

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