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 Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Achieving this level of personalization at scale has traditionally been time-consuming and difficult for many organizations. Theres good news.

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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. Ready to make an impact?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? Far too many organizations reply “everyone is a prospect” or “everyone with enough money is a prospect.” This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. Let’s be honest – your organization has limited resources. Good major donor prospects….

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2022

To improve retention, you simply must get that second gift from your donor as soon as possible. Those organizations that do that are ahead of the curve. Can we finally bury that myth that you can’t ask too soon? Research proves it’s just a myth.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 28, 2023

Legacy gifting offers nearly guaranteed revenue that an organization can count on for long-term planning. But accepting and managing legacy gifts can sometimes pose challenges or even bring up the question, “Is that possible?” regarding less-common donations like annuities or real estate.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Is your accounting software not working for your organization? But very few nonprofit organizations only need to subdivide revenue and expenses into a single project, fund, or program. If you need up-to-the-minute balances for your organizations projects, every time you add one, you will add significant volume to the chart of accounts.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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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. So, what are the specific signs that your organization has reached a tipping point and needs to consider moving to an enterprise-scale CRM ?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country. Similarly, cultivating an organic community involves crafting a unique approach tailored to your audience. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, which factor do you believe best showcases the success of your mission? Coffman stated in their GuideStar article : Theres no question that nonprofit organizations have an obligation to manage their finances responsibly. As Chuck McLean and Suzanne E.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The motivation that gets someone to take the first step to support an organization (donating or volunteering) is quite different from their motivation to continue to be engaged. We do not need any further proof of this than the lousy retention rates that nonprofit organizations suffer year after year.

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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 Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts. MobileCause makes it easy for a donor to make a tribute gift.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Email solicitation from numerous organizations, such as Planned Parenthood of America, were sent to donors the day after the event. Due in part to a 50% match, the organization generated $5.5 million exceeded expectations, it did not match the $6 million the organization generated during GivingTuesday 2023. While the $5.5

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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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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Creative design and personalized messaging can help donors visualize their impact, see themselves as part of your community, and feel inspired to make their next gift. It’s not too late to engage donors in 2023 with a custom-designed, creative holiday stewardship campaign, calendar year end or winter appeal.

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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. Heres what is not within a fundraisers control: The organizations maturity and name recognition. The organizations culture of philanthropy (or lack thereof).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

If your organization already has sophisticated giving programs in place, they’ll likely be easy. If your organization hasn’t yet made planned giving a priority, where do you focus? Additionally, remember that “planned gifts” are a diverse category. Who Gives to Planned Giving Programs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Instead of asking for an increasing lump sum each year, your organization can ask for a smaller monthly donation that adds up to a larger annual total.

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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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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Steve Latham , CEO & Co-founder at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Persistent inflation and higher living costs have resulted in fewer dollars left over each month, making it harder for most households to support their favorite organizations as they did in prior years.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Todays question comes from a nonprofit supporter who wants advice on how and when organizations should acknowledge nonprofit supporter input: Dear Charity Clairity, As a major supporter at a number of charities, Im becoming increasingly frustrated with the dismal lack of personal interaction I have with these organizations.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9%

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

, we were keen to explore how Canada’s philanthropic sector could do a better job of funding Indigenous-led organizations and communities.

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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. Donors want to know that you recognize their previous relationship with your organization. How can you show your gratitude and acknowledge their contributions?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you suggest that my $100 gift will end hunger, I won’t believe you. Here are several examples to help you: Add this phrase somewhere in your appeal: “Your gift will not only help this project, but all our work at X.” One of the greatest gifts we can give our donors is the gift of being known by us. What do I do?

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 7, 2025

Matching gift opportunities can double or even triple the donations you receive at the end of the year. We often see these during Giving Tuesday or year-end campaigns, but have you considered how matching gifts can accelerate your campaigns year-round? Lets look at the many benefits matching gifts can bring your organization.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Now is the time to make sure that your organization has donor retention strategies in place to bring those year-end supporters with you into 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.

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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. GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for these donors to reconnect with your organization through word of mouth, peer-to-peer, or social media campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2025

Establish funding priorities: What gifts do you need of time, talent, and treasure to robustly champion your mission? Compare your organization to its peers. To really improve the results, show where the additional gift income will come from. To acquire million-dollar gifts you must have a project that genuinely elicits a Wow!

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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. Its also important to include your organizations logo on the letterhead so donors recognize who the letter is from and dont throw it away. Key steps 1. Start with a personalized greeting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

The first indicator of a successful nonprofit organization is the amount of time they spend on the details that bring their fundraising campaigns to life right from the start. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Offer donation matching to drive urgency and increase gifts in a short time.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online? Want to learn which methods are helping organizations the most?

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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. Social proof campaign. (We

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