Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

When does it make sense to use artificial intelligence in fundraising ? This sparked some LinkedIn commentary; one former radio broadcaster lamented the money-saving elimination of overnight DJs through automation in the late 1990s. worth the expense of time and money); sometimes, not so much. When does it not?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

Paybee’s Annual Bid Masters competition reveals the 54 best benefit auctioneers of 2024, these trailblazers are leading the way in the world of benefit auctioneering and transforming the fundraising landscape.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Whenever people ask me what I do and I say that I’m a fundraiser, they typically respond, “That must be a really tough job. The first thing to understand is that the “ask” is just a single moment in a comprehensive fundraising continuum that begins with “hello” and culminates in “thank you for your gift.” I could never do it.”

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . Because you are the one person, or one department, actually charged with living and breathing philanthropy on a daily basis. You are the philanthropy facilitator. . You’re part of the problem.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 5, 2021

The money that’s required to close the gap on the critical project seems to be within your reach. It starts with the best of intentions. Your organization is focused on helping others — some in serious need. And then.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

Youre not fit to be a fundraiser unless you hear things that frustrate the daylights out of you. It is up to all of us involved in philanthropy to tell their story and explain the indispensable role of unrestricted giving in advancing the missions, objectives, and dreams of our causes. Unrestricted money is a nonprofit elixir.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

. “Hero” is a word that should be restricted to those who are genuinely courageous in taking significant risks to benefit others without the rewards of money and fame. 10 Examples of Heroes in Action Several perspectives illustrate that philanthropy is full of heroes who demonstrate courage each and every day to improve the world.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us. These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. We are 20% of the U.S.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. USPS mailings are getting expensive and it has been suggested we might save money by including our next impact report (slated for dropping in Dec) in with our appeal – or perhaps AS the appeal, with an accompanying cover letter.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Philanthropy is on the subscription bandwagon, too! Major gift fundraising — From A to Z Fewer people giving gifts, but the overall value of donations going up, means you – whatever your size — must engage those individual major donors. [We’ll look at strategies 4 – 6 in the final installment, Part 3, of this series.]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 25, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Below, you’ll get a primer to set you up for better fundraising in the future.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 27, 2021

With the rise in online and mobile giving, micro-donations, also known as micro philanthropy, have become a positive trend in the nonprofit sector. The term usually refers to a smaller sum of money donated by millions of people to a charitable cause. It would be a grave mistake for nonprofits and even churches to ignore […].

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money. And money is one of the top taboo topics in our society. Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “ love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” .

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

It’s not too early to begin planning your fundraising strategies for the fall and end of the calendar year. But what about person-to-person major gift fundraising? For most nonprofits, the lion’s share of money comes from the smallest group of people. You’re probably already thinking about your mail appeal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It sounds dystopian to some and it very well could be, but once you understand the concept and the emerging technology around it, as a nonprofit marketing and fundraising professional, you’ll also begin to understand its potential. Nonprofit warriors, champions, changemakers, and fundraisers are needed in the metaverse ASAP.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. What is philanthropy? In the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. The data is available, and we know dire predictions of the death of philanthropy early in the pandemic have been disproved. You must spend money to make money. .

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Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

How to ask your long-term funders for more money. So, how does a nonprofit fundraiser go about approaching a grantmaker for more funding? Definitions of GOS varied by foundation, however, and many werent tracking those grants. If one funding source is in jeopardy, it seems logical to ask other longtime supporters to step up.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Trends in philanthropy make this a question worth asking. And yet, with occasional setbacks, the actual amount of money being given continues to rise, year after year — even as the number of people giving goes steadily down. As life feels more insecure, giving money to others is not only harder, but also riskier. percent. “The

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Charity Village

AUGUST 23, 2021

Take a minute to imagine this: your entire organization is passionate about raising money for your cause. The development team is functioning well and your fundraisers feel that they are supported with what they need to be successful. Your programs team is passionate about connecting potential supporters and clients with your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Some of the primary ways they give include: faith-based giving, bequests and legacy giving, and in-person events and fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” ” This individual guides people along the pathway to passionate philanthropy. Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Because… money.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Several years ago, I was attending our local National Philanthropy Day luncheon, and the most striking comments were made by a nine-year-old girl accepting an award for the first time in the youth category. She started by reflecting on the first three letters of the word fundraising — F-U-N. This is a win-win transaction.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase your donor lifetime value. Promote bequests.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Corporate philanthropy is a key component of corporate social responsibility , which is a category of initiatives held by businesses to improve society in some way. For nonprofits, corporate philanthropy means free corporate support for their missions and programming. Corporate Philanthropy Best Practices. Let’s dive in!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Why is this fundraising formula important? A lot of people shy away from fundraising. A lot of people shy away from fundraising. Even our fundraising shows it. Well, here it is: 12141.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Micro-donations are those small contributions of $5, $10 or $20 that many fundraisers dismiss or overlook as insignificant. This short primer on micro-philanthropy campaigns can turn one breath-taking image and a short but motivational story into a social media sensation… and potentially bring in new supporters excited about your cause.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. Yet all of these strategies are fundamentally important if you want to be a successful fundraiser. Today, you must segment donors by their passions , not by how much money they give. The wrong message to the right people?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

But you do have evidence in your fundraising CRM. Prioritize the Rage Donors Most Likely to Give Again Online giving makes “fury philanthropy” easier than ever, taking a donor just a few minutes to register outrage with a credit card and the click of a donate button. Did they make their first (only) gift during the election cycle?

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . You’re beginning to feel they think of you only as an endless money pit, and not as someone who may wish to approach their giving thoughtfully and strategically.

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Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Educate Your Board on What You Need Education is the key to getting board members to fundraise. Get Started Today 1.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2024

The other day I spoke with a major gift fundraiser who had quit her job with a large health care facility. I understood her perspective and immediately shared with her this similar take from another professional fundraising expert. The human tool to unlock philanthropy: empathy. They are about order, not emotion.

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Donorbox

MAY 16, 2021

Does your Greek life organization need some inspiration for a new and creative way to fundraise for your philanthropy? There are plenty of ways you can get creative and have fun while raising money for a good cause. We have rounded up a handful of our favorite sorority and fraternity fundraising ideas so you can […].

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Bloomerang

JULY 11, 2024

Love is the most important thing in the world, and it’s also the one thing your fundraising might be missing. So, how can you transform your fundraising with love? Jen Shang founded Phil Psych® and holds the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy. Is every word in my fundraising copy helping me to achieve these goals?

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Case in point: Through the Gates Foundation , Bill and Melinda Gates have such outsized effect on philanthropy in the U.S.

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