NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From 2020 to 2022, National Geographic Society nearly doubled its average gift amount to $324 and made significant strides in the number of major gifts received — at a time when major gifts are declining sector-wide. Here’s a look at the organization’s path to success.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Explore easy strategies for implementing a successful matching gift program.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was a donor to one of our charity clients and we had talked about the possibility of gifting assets to reduce or eliminate tax liability. Many situations can indicate a donor’s readiness to discuss end-of-year gifts of assets. How, then, should you talk about year-end gifts of assets? The call came on December 2.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2024

Here are some of my top tips for ensuring your major gift officers are prepared to ask for and close on a donation.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

What can we learn from last years largest gifts from individuals about the latest giving trends and what to expect in 2025? Candids Philanthropy News Digest and the Chronicle of Philanthropy covered 24 nine- and 10-figure gifts from U.S.-based But the total dollar amount of those mega gifts fell more sharply, to about $4.35

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

Your team spends hours bringing new supporters through the door, only to watch too many quietly leave after their first gift. According to Rachel, “Every step you remove from the donation process increases the likelihood a donor will complete the gift.” Donor retention can feel like a never-ending cycle. Just by asking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Wealth Screening: Focus on High-Value Donors Wealth screening identifies major gift prospects by analyzing financial assets, property ownership, and other wealth indicators. Here’s what it offers: Financial Intelligence Wealth screening uses public and proprietary data sources to uncover high-net-worth individuals who can make large gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2024

If you’re always looking externally for your next major gift prospect, you may overlook a loyal supporter already in your database. Here are seven types of donors your nonprofit can locate internally.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence is particularly exciting for major gift fundraising. Here's how you can use AI to boost your fundraising success.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Master the first 90 days as a Major Gift Officer with this strategic roadmap. Learn how to build donor relationships, align with your organization’s mission, and set the stage for long-term fundraising success. From onboarding and research to donor cultivation and goal setting, this guide provides essential insights to help you thrive.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you are patient — and thank them, steward them and engage them — you’ll be able to ask them for extra gifts, special projects and upgrade them to higher levels. Some donors may only be able to give a nickel per day. Then goes to a dime, to a quarter, to a dollar.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

There's no better way to show someone your love than getting them a gift that demonstrates just how well you know them. We've put together a list of the 30 best Valentine's Day gifts and ideas to get for literally anybody on your list. In need of a more specific gift? You're in luck.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Here is some insight on when and how to make your ask for a second gift. The value of your donors goes up when they donate a second time.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Have a Visa gift card that you keep forgetting to use? Adding a Visa gift card on Amazon isn't the process that you'd expect, though. While it is technically a gift card, it can't be registered as a gift card like an official Amazon gift card would. UPDATE: Mar. 18, 2025, 10:40 a.m.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Why personalization matters: A checklist for donor cultivation The greatest gift you can give a donor is the gift of feeling known by you. Would you like to have donors who are four times more likely to give another gift? You can use a letter or postcard to show your donor the impact of their gift. How can you do it?

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are near and the year-end giving crunch is on. That’s why I am sharing a few bloopers in direct mail and emails that could have been prevented in the past few months.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

Save up to $20: As of April 14, you can grab several tiers of Instacart gift cards on sale at Best Buy. Grab a $50 gift card for $45, a $100 gift card for $90, or a $200 gift card for $80. It's a hard deal to beat, which is why we were thrilled to see Best Buy offering discounts on three different Instacart gift cards.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

GET A FREE $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD: The Samsung Galaxy Ring is $399.99 at Amazon, which is the standard retail price, but it comes with a free $100 Amazon gift card as part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung Galaxy Ring + $100 Amazon gift card $399.99 at Amazon $499.99

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations, including increased individual donations, opportunities for additional corporate funding, improved supporter engagement, and more. If youre wondering if corporate matching gifts can boost donor retention levels, the answer is yes.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As year-end giving heats up, here's a handy list of major giving tips to help make this overwhelming time more manageable and successful.

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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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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

LegalWills published the 2024 Canadian Report Gifts in Wills, which reveals the most frequently bequeathed items among Canadians. million (CAD) was bequested, and the mean residual gift value was $44,982. As part of the study, 8172 Wills were analyzed to determine the trends in giving. Of the 8172 Wills, $380.8

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 14, 2025

Sometimes, a major donation is a one-time or short-term deal. Anonymous donors aside, here are a few examples of when this may be the case.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

New tech is helping nonprofits collect huge amounts of data, which must be leveraged for fundraising. Here's how to turn data into dollars.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

AI-Powered Insights: Salesforce’s Einstein AI analyzes donor data to predict future giving potential, identify major gift prospects, and recommend personalized engagement strategies. This detailed view enables fundraisers to understand donor preferences and tailor their outreach accordingly.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 3, 2025

Matching gift programs present an incredible opportunity for nonprofits to maximize donations without asking donors for additional contributions. However, many organizations miss out on these funds simply because donors are unaware of their employer’s matching gift programs. Thats where well-crafted matching gift emails come in.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! And, if you do attempt to convert, your best window is within 30 days of the initial gift. a matching gift) for donors who give monthly. a matching gift) for donors who give monthly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. Why Stock Gifting? Donors can deduct the fair-market value of the gifted stock on tax returns.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Donation tax receipts allow you to confirm that youve processed and implemented a charitable contribution while expressing appreciation for donors gifts. In addition to the essential details youd include on a cash donation receipt, your in-kind donation tax receipts should feature the following: Gift description.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Amazon gift cards usually come with the starting balance printed on the physical card or mentioned in the email if you receive an eGift card. But what if you want to check the balance on a gift card that you previously redeemed to see if you have enough left over to splurge during the Big Spring Sale ? Select Gift cards.

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 8, 2025

SPEND $100, GET $30: As of April 8, Target will give you a free $30 gift card when you spend $100 on select baby care , like diapers and wipes. Opens in a new window Credit: Parasol Free $30 Target gift card When you spend $100 on diapers or wipes Get Deal Diapers are expensive.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Before exploring specifics about planned giving prospects, you must understand something much more fundamental—why donors choose to give through bequests and other planned gifts in the first place. Additionally, remember that “planned gifts” are a diverse category. What Motivates Planned Giving? Who Gives to Planned Giving Programs?

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 10, 2025

Check out our top 33 volunteer gift ideas that show appreciation for every occasion. April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month! Are you looking for thoughtful yet affordable ways to thank your volunteers?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Or theyre told they must bring in X number of new donors at the organizations major gift level. Mid-level, major, and legacy gifts are a long game. So, handing over a bunch of major gift likelihood folks to your fundraiser and expecting them to raise major gifts from each of them is shooting them in the foot.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Unlike other forms of fundraising (most notably broad annual fundraising , which naturally gets more attention at year-end), building a consistent promotion strategy for planned gifts may pose a bigger challenge. When you send appeals for planned gifts later, supporters will be better primed to engage.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Taking time to recharge is a gift to yourself that makes a difference for everyone. Thanks and best wishes to our friends and clients. I hope the season brings holiday magic and a break from your professional responsibilities to enjoy other activities that enrich your life. Rest is a leader’s best friend. It feeds creativity, […].

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