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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2021

As nonprofits continue to adapt to the new normal, many fundraisers struggle with the goal of engaging major donors. Developing donor relationships in the age of social-distancing. Learning how to ask for gifts remotely and in-person.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. To use a drip-email campaign, determine what your end goal is, or your call to action. Sign up to volunteer.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2022

While more and more organizations are realizing the value of a mid-level program, the concept of having mid-level donors, and creating specific strategies and a program for them is still in its infancy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Major Gifts. These types of donations, once set up, are easily executed with nonprofit software such as Giveffect – an all-in-one nonprofit management software that includes donation management, relationship management (CRM), volunteer management, email marketing, and more in one easy-to-use suite. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will strengthen donor relationships and build deeper, more sustainable relationships with our current and potential donors. We will diversify revenue streams and explore all our options.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What was our average gift amount? Set campaign goals. Test all buttons, links, post-gift email auto-responders, and landing pages on desktop and mobile devices. November 11-20 Train all staff to handle last-minute donor requests, like processing gifts online or accepting stock gifts. Filter by date.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. Describe your current initiative.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Monthly Gifts: A Perfect Way For Millennials To Pitch In . And don’t forget that as they move up in their careers, millennials will increase their gift amounts to you substantially. 2)Set a goal of monthly donors on Giving Tuesday. . 3) Lead with the impact of a monthly gift. . ONE LESS COLD BREW CAN CHANGE A LOT.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The most common concept spoken about in the nonprofit community is being in the business of building relationships. I once heard relationships described as something you have until something better comes along. I dont believe that goes nearly deep enough. Its almost transactional. That misses the mark.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Data from recent elections shows rage donors take their candidate’s loss in a presidential bid as inspiration to donate more to causes associated with the candidate’s party, while the winning team’s incoming gifts drop off. Did they make their first (only) gift during the election cycle? What are their interests beyond politics?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

It costs 200-300% more to attract new donors than it does to get a second gift. Youre also more likely to get larger gifts from donors who give over time, so youre making more money. Very simply, donor retention refers to the number (or percentage) of donors that return to give another gift in a specific time period.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In the timeline below, we tell you exactly when to send emails designed to cultivate a relationship with your new Giving Tuesday supporters. Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media. Why do donors stop giving after their first gift? 1) Day One: Welcome Wednesday & Thank You.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

According to a recent report from the Blackbaud Institute , 72% of spontaneous gifts went to organizations with whom the donors were already familiar. Read on to learn more about who these first-time spontaneous donors are, and how to turn their GivingTuesday gifts into lasting support.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Regular updates, personalized appeals, and segmented lists can help build lasting relationships with donors and drive consistent contributions. Matching gift platforms: Software that assists nonprofits in finding corporate matching gift opportunities to potentially double or triple donations.

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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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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Soon, we’ll spend our days purchasing holiday gifts for loved ones, baking, and gearing up for visits from family and friends. Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication. Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. Update your donation form and include the opportunity for a donor to leave a note about their gift. What do you notice?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Having a dedicated and data-driven strategy to engage and build relationships with major donors is critical to your fundraising goals and success. As a fundraising professional, you already know how important your major donors are.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Real relationships: Making an ask for a donation immediately after meeting someone is like asking to borrow a car from someone you just met—there isn’t enough trust built to warrant the interaction. Instead, fundraisers should create a series of touchpoints, building the foundation of the relationship before making the ask.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

As a tech leader at a growing social impact organization, you know that migrating to an enterprise-scale constituent relationship management (CRM) system can be a daunting proposition. Your Fundraising Goals Are Materially Increasing As your organization grows, so do your fundraising goals. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Perhaps it was a message about the tangible impact of their gifts or the urgency of a specific need. But data only tells part of the story.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 3, 2024

There may be a lot of pressure to hit fundraising goals. After all, your nonprofit depends on that revenue to continue its mission's work. But all that pressure doesn't have to feel so intense.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. By spending time with these free resources, you’ll start to hear the same themes, such as diversifying your funding streams, finding the right donors for the work your organization does, and nurturing your relationship with your donors so they keep giving. Where do you start? Just beware!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift? billion in 2022.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. Receiving that small gift—along with annual updates on how “their” animal is doing—is measurable, touchable, huggable proof that an annual subscription is a big deal. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. More than a passing fad, crowdfunding is a lucrative fundraising tool that connects your community and builds toward a common goal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). It doesn’t have to be a gift. Then help implement these tools.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Fundraisers have the opportunity to offer several ways people can support the work and the organization’s goals. Using a CRM database can help you identify donor patterns to make smart engagement decisions or make a process easier for donors setting up recurring gifts. Volunteering time and donating needed items are just as important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 27, 2023

These consistent gifts, known as recurring donations, help your organization’s long-term fundraising success and retention goals. More Donations According to research on nonprofit giving , the average recurring donor will give 42% more in one year than those who give one-time gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

Finding new opportunities to build donor relationships. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Aligning around fundraising goals from the start helps to build trust between teams and show teammates how they can play important roles in your success. Respond personally to new donation activity.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 1, 2025

Quick donation wins feel greatbut if you want to meet your fundraising goals year after year, you need more than a viral moment. You need a digital fundraising strategy that builds trust, deepens relationships, and turns curiosity into generosity time and time again. AWARE: Attracting New Donor Prospects Your goal: Get on their radar.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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