Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on creating a major donor stewardship budget: Dear Charity Clairity, We are in the beginning stages of creating a major gift program. I’m thinking impact videos (less formal – low cost), gatherings, impact mailings, cost of donor meetings, etc.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

While each nonprofit is different and each donor relationship has its own intricacies, there are three general phases that define the donor journey: cultivating, soliciting, and promoting stewardship, and in each phase, there is the opportunity to promote a strong fundraising culture. The Cultivation Phase.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Traditionally, capital campaigns are broken down into seven phases: Pre-Campaign Planning. The Quiet Phase. The Public Phase. At each of these phases, understanding exactly who your audience is and how you should connect with them will be essential, especially after a year of pandemic challenges and distractions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2024

During this crucial phase, organizational leaders and stakeholders come together to define the aim of the campaign beyond just raising funds. This groundwork is essential for rallying support and laying a solid foundation for the campaign’s next phases.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 7, 2025

Successful promotion requires a nuanced, strategic approach that adapts to the different campaign phases, balancing technical precision with compelling storytelling. While its hard to imagine mailing a DVD in the mid-2020s, the importance of storytelling in unique ways remains a bedrock to campaign marketing success.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 5, 2010

I'm much rather post something in a blog than go through a formal sending of a snail mail letter! It’s not clear that money awards would be an important driver of this Phase: the gift of attention to the issue would be the main payoff. The bigger question is about how to structure the second phase.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2017

The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter lifecycle : Step #1: Getting to Know You. For places of worship, this is the phase where a potential member attends services for the first time, or comes occasionally, while still attending another parish most weekends. Step #3: First Gift. Step #4: Donor Stewardship.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Just saying the magic words thank you can mean the difference between a donor who gives a single gift and a supporter who feels connected to your organization and consistently contributes to your campaigns. Printed letters sent through direct mail are a classic way to contact and acknowledge your donors. Prioritize personalization.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Gift range chart. Though each of your donors and supporters is unique and different, they all follow a similar journey as they get to know your nonprofit’s mission and make each gift. Understanding each stage of that journey will help you identify sticking points and obstacles your donors may encounter! Direct mail.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Is our board on track for the public phase? Whether you’re already riding the momentum of an exciting campaign or just considering the planning phase, know you have access to the right engagement tools and tips to prepare your board for a successful capital campaign. The Public Phase In launching this final phase, timing is key.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Their small development team knows the majority of their donations come from direct mail and email appeals, so they’ll prioritize those channels. Direct mail appeals are most effective when reinforced with photos. What does this look like? Lakeland Food Pantry is getting ready for their. year-end fundraising campaign. Email appeals?

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Between all the events , phone calls and mailings your plan can bring you and your team back to the most important activities. While you might be in a planning phase for your annual fundraising goals and plans, don’t forget that you could also create one of these for every campaign you run – it’s a great tool for many uses.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The 5 phases of the faith-based supporter life cycle: Step #1: Getting to Know You. For places of worship, this is the phase where a potential member attends services for the first time, or comes occasionally, while still attending another parish most weekends. Step #3: First Gift. Step #4: Donor Stewardship.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

This is the stage when you start to steward the prospective donor by sending them more information and eventually asking for a gift or for more involvement. You’ll have received their contact information at this phase, so reach out via email, give them the occasional phone call, or send a piece of direct mail. Final thoughts.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Click for strategies on revamping your direct mail program , practical tips on improving your email program , and an in-depth look at reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). Working in major gifts means tracking relationships, points of contact, and data with multiple high-level donors.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The more you can tailor an email to the recipient the better you’re able to communicate to them directly and secure your Giving Tuesday gift. Another possibility that comes with using a text fundraising service is the ability to receive gifts via text. Direct mail. You also want to approach direct mail with a plan.

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Neon CRM

JULY 20, 2023

You’ll probably want to have at least two phases to your own campaign. A “silent phase” will emphasize private fundraising conversations with your major donors and corporate sponsors. The later public phase will focus on raising money from smaller individual donors. This is why your silent phase is so critical.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For direct mail, you might want to start more like 8 weeks before the mail date because of additional production time. Vanessa circa 2012 would let this phase turn into full on procrastination. It’s the best gift you can give yourself when you write. That’s right. Be compassionate with yourself.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2007

Every gift you give away, you don't mail it somewhere. It's the power of each person individually to make a gift to one other person in their local community. That's the beauty of it, and that's why our motto is "Changing the world one gift at a time." I wanted to keep stuff out of the landfills.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For one thing, donors will be far more inclined to give to nonprofits that prioritize the protection of their gifts. A critical leg of this journey includes the decision phase, where a donor commits their support to your organization. Good security also increases system efficiency by bringing in donations without a hitch.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 6, 2015

The role of these projects with all your programs and initiatives is to help you identify and strategize the right individuals and target audience for specific types of gifts , as well as how much to ask for and who to prioritize. They may have the ability to give larger gifts but look unlikely to donate major gifts at this time.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Do you know how many of those you reach out to have the potential to make a large gift? While we are still in the planning and preparatory phase at this point, our VP of Fundraising and her committee will be using our ‘VIP’ list to cultivate endowments and planned gifts.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

And if you plan to also include a direct mail appeal in your campaign, the theme should remain consistent. Why that gift is important, how it will make a difference, and why someone should give now is part of the story you weave with the narrative, images, and video. A few examples that have proven effective: Matching gift challenge.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference. Don’t just make an ask, but keep new donors closely informed during the crucial period after a first gift.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The fundraising landscape has evolved, which means you need to be prepared to offer an abundance of options beyond traditional methods like direct mail. Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You can apply for an EIN online , or by mail or fax. Explore Bloomerang’s sample job descriptions for positions like major gift officer and development director. These supporters can give your nonprofit the boost it needs in your crucial start-up phase. Hold interviews.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You invest heavily in the planning phase, often (err, hopefully) as early as August, but by the time January arrives you want to count the dollars, share the stories, and congratulate donors on another successful year. However, if time does not allow a direct mail piece, focus resources on crafting a dedicated email series.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For instance, your major gift officer may use an app to look up more information about major prospects prior to initial meetings. Think about it: if you know your supporter tends to be more direct and results-driven, you can craft your communications with them to be straightforward and show the direct results of their gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. You know, one of the things about being a donor, it’s not just giving a gift, it’s building a strong culture of philanthropy.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. Planned and legacy gift marketing strategies. GivingMail: Top Nonprofit Consulting Firm for Direct Mail Design. GivingMail is a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in direct mail design for marketing materials and fundraising appeals. Zobrio – Financial & Accounting Support.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

During this phase of your charity auction planning, remember to keep the law of supply and demand in mind. The takeaway: Corporate sponsors can make your charity auction more successful by giving in-kind gifts, monetary donations, or raising your event’s visibility. You may be surprised by what you discover! Partner up!

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Allegiance Group makes achieving direct mail success simple. Does direct mail work?

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And I want you to think about this because in each of these different phases, there’s different components required. And with major gifts and sponsorships, that’s also about cultivation, but also building out who is going to do the cultivation? Is it phone, e-mail? And resources could be multiple things.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

This means your marketing activities—especially on your website and on your social media channels—should be thoroughly planned so you give yourself the best chance of establishing your nonprofit as a legitimate organization to people who are vetting you before making a gift. Direct Mail. Curious about their preferences?

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