Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

If Facebook extended their fundraising tools to WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) and Facebook Messenger, messaging apps would likely become much more powerful in their ability to raise money for charitable organizations. Baby Boomers are most likely to give tribute gifts at 41%. 31% of Gen Xers give tribute gifts as do 26% of Millennials.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

They tend to give 2x more over their lifetimes than those who repeatedly give one-time gifts. To optimize for recurring giving, you’ll want to create customized donation tiers that help drive more recurring gifts. To create the perfect donation tiers , take a look at the average gift your monthly donor gives.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money. Avoid them!).

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Breaking: Record number of homeless people need help in Atlanta . Veterans at risk of homelessness. Just a few more days to double your gift. Less than 24 hours left to double your gift. A gift for you. Give a gift, change a life. Help a homeless person come in from the cold. Your gift matters.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

How are you using my gift to make a difference?” “You As a nonprofit, you’re called to be a good steward of the money you raise. Next-gen donors also seek instant gratification — they want to come away from your donation site feeling good about their gift. Break down precisely how their gift will be used and who will benefit.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. The irony is that the people your board members know are the MOST likely to donate.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money! Before you can ask for a major gift, you need to focus on gratitude. They don’t simply give money. They feed the hungry and house the homeless. It’s the thank you after a gift is made. However, you should think about stewardship long before you ask for a gift.

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Tech Soup

MAY 24, 2013

gifts in the future. Too often, however, nonprofits focus only on getting gifts "in the door," and don’t pay enough attention to how those gifts are actually put to use in the community. So, once a contribution is made, what aspects of accounting for that contribution deserve your organization’s attention?

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JUNE 11, 2023

Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success. Raising money from individuals is one of the best strategies you can implement. Is there money budgeted for postage and printing? Your gift of $10.87

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2021

Don’t you have donors who you judge as not being able to give a major gift? When I say major gift, I mean $10,000+ annually. For some organizations that raise less than $1M per year, I would say $2,500 or $5,000 could be considered a major gift. . DON’T YOU, THOUGH?! . We all do. . Treat it as such. How do you know?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An organisation can register an account on M-Changa and within 5 minutes they’ll have their own web page to accept payments using Visa, MasterCard, PayPal and mobile money. Because there are many more M-Pesa agents than ATM machines, mobile payments are the leading way people send money to both people and businesses.

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MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. In reality, the van or other gift you receive is not exactly what you would have purchased. And it’s called an inkind gift.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” However, peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to raise money for human services organizations and, more importantly, it’s a grassroots way to build awareness of the issues facing the unhoused community. 3 Successful Peer-to-Peer Events. The best part?

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2024

A persona is based on broad attributes or motivations, for instance, The Doubler, a donor who multiplies their philanthropy through matching gifts. This is also where we tend to spend the most money, and a lot of time. Just because someone has made only $100 gifts in the past doesn’t mean they couldn’t be your next major donor.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2013

gifts in the future. Too often, however, nonprofit organizations focus only on getting gifts “in the door”, and don’t pay enough attention to how those gifts are actually put to use in the community. So, once a contribution is made, what aspects of accounting for that contribution deserve your organization’s attention?

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Here’s the reality: your passion and your vision require MONEY to fulfill. You know this, and so does the general public. It’s true.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You must spend money to make money. . If instead you think of it as a revenue-sucking cost center, fundamentally only about money, you’ll always consider it a “necessary evil” at best. Development staff, and even development board committees, are shoved to a corner and ordered to “go raise money.” to raise $1).

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. Something about the work you do moved them to take out their credit card or their checkbook and give your nonprofit money! A tiny, inexpensive gift, such as a bookmark, sticker, or magnet. As with all these warm touches, it’s important not to ask for money.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

The good folks at Razoo offered me two gift $50 cards , one to make a donation to the charity of my choice and the other to give away. Let Your Kids Choose: Get a gift card from Razoo and let your kids tell you how to spend it. Sara received a thank you email within a half hour and was thrilled].

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

A Gift for Teaching’s 2021 Back-to-School Drive. The first of our peer-to-peer fundraising examples comes from A Gift for Teaching. A Gift for Teaching hosted a Back-to-School Drive in the form of a peer-to-peer fundraising event. This is a unique way of using a peer-to-peer fundraiser to help those you serve.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

This is a campaign that tries to raise a specific amount of money throughout the summer months. . Another idea could be to ask for support to provide water, shelter, or life-saving medical care for the homeless who are impacted by the heat. Determine if a summer fundraising campaign would help your communications.

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Greater Giving

JULY 19, 2021

Whether it’s your first outdoor fundraiser or your fiftieth, we wanted to put together a quick list for you of last-minute tips, tricks, and most importantly, awesome ideas for raising even more money. Happy, Healthy, and Spending Money. These little shady stops also present a great opportunity to engage guests and raise more money!

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Someone looking to make a donation can be emotionally turned off if they don’t feel personally vested in your organization’s cause, so be sure they understand the importance of what you do and how their money is making a difference. A good donation page “connects the dots between cause and effect, gift and impact,” says Haydon.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

The Strategy Behind Successful Fundraising Emails If you want to raise money by sending fundraising emails, you need to plan it carefully. Maybe something like this: “Remember when you gave to our organization last year on Giving Tuesday, when we were raising money to give more families a place to stay at our transitional shelter?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most people are motivated to join a board because they are passionate about the mission, not because they love to ask for money. I have heard fellow board members say, “Asking for money feels icky” or they don’t want to sound like a “used car salesman.” In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise.

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MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! But you know what makes it easier?

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JUNE 11, 2023

A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What difference will their money make? Don’t just mail or email a letter and hope to raise money. The highest possible gift from each donor (what is your typical average gift size?).

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

For example, Neon CRM users can create groups based on gift size, initial donation type (online, direct mail, or in person), their level of engagement (one-time donation versus recurring donors, for example), or the campaign that prompted their gift. Did it say, “Thanks for the gift!” This will help you achieve a few ends.

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JUNE 11, 2023

You may have given money to some of these groups after receiving a request in the mail. Maybe you’re not seeing a lot of return for the time and money you invest in mailing an appeal, so you decide that sending out letters is too old-fashioned to work anymore. The letter doesn’t actually ask for money. Lots of people do.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

Today’s internal management software can track and categorize every donor interaction, gift, and desired style of communication, and they can manage physical and virtual events, cover all areas of fundraising, and are easy to use.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

He lives very simply, preferring to invest the money he makes from consulting to support technology and social change projects in the rural area that he now calls home. The young person on the left shouted out “Thank You Madame” upon receiving the gift. The kids were thrilled with the donation. Others may donate.

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MAY 1, 2023

Your organization doesn’t exist to make money. For example, the Executive Summary might have a very different focus if you are trying to recruit an expert in your service sector to the Board versus applying for a small business loan to open a gift shop. Organizational Structure. Does your organization provide a meal?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Matching Gifts. Empower others to raise the money for you. You don’t have to be the one asking for money on Giving Tuesday. Participate in Giving Tuesday without asking for money. Ask for a specific gift amount from supporters. Ask for a gift for a specific purpose. Keep in Touch During the Day.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The brother who is always in trouble; the niece who needs money for college; the old friend who can’t seem to get ahead and needs some help; the list goes on. That’s what donors feel if all they ever receive from your nonprofit is requests for money. They give you money, and you give them good feelings.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

Here are some examples of nonprofit organizational assets: Compelling mission (like feeding the hungry or housing the homeless). Opportunity for earned income (like a thrift store or gift shop). They’d been taking names and email addresses for a couple of years, and sending out e-newsletters regularly, but had never asked for a gift.

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sometimes it’s a matter of zeroing in on a single aspect of your organization’s work or an unexpected story, such as two volunteers falling in love while serving soup side-by-side in the homeless shelter’s kitchen. A transformational gift. Emphasize what you will do with the gift and how it will impact the community.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. Envy achieves nothing.

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