NonProfit PRO

MARCH 7, 2022

A CEO listed 60 to 100 people she knew who either had given some financial support already or could give if asked. The very funds this good CEO needs are right in front of her. But she cannot, no matter how hard she tries, reach out and access them because she actually thinks that it will offend the donor.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Also, do bequest societies work to secure gifts? As I’ve previously noted, most people enjoy being recognized and appreciated. The $5,000 cash gifts they already made are indicators they can probably make much larger legacy gifts from their assets – once they no longer need them. If so, what benefits should I list?

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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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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

More people participated in the 2024 event, with an estimated 36.1 million people taking action across the U.S, In a world that can feel increasingly divided, we’re seeing people unite through simple acts of kindness that have profound ripple effects.” An estimated $3.6 a 7% increase compared to last year. million this year.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2025

I’ve always been bothered by the fact we had defaulted to listing people (a recipe for disaster). People give larger gifts to receive public recognition. People complain about perceptions of exclusivity. People complain about lack of privacy. If you dont list names, might you lose out on larger gifts?

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 2, 2023

People still have a burning desire to support causes they care about. Savvy nonprofits have long known the power of small, recurring donations. So what's the key to unlocking their generosity? It's simple: encourage your donors to automate their giving.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If I take the time to make a monetary gift, offer community feedback, or even send along a useful article from an expert like you, I expect someone to react and interact with me. Just something to make me feel there are real people who see me and care about the support Im offering. Show me you noticed! Youre in good company.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

People tend to follow the lead of others, especially when making decisions about giving. That’s why showcasing existing support through matching gifts with social proof can be a game-changer for nonprofits like yours. […]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

There are two different ways of approaching embedded giving: Modal embeds or pop-up donation forms that display when people select your donate button. As people become more passionate about what their donations are accomplishing, they may also be more likely to share it. People like easy.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 10, 2025

In-kind gifts are a valuable way for people to support nonprofit missions without breaking the bank. Here's how to boost in-kind donations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2023

An estimated one in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. If you were in a meeting with a prospective donor for a major or planned gift, what would you do if you did detect cognitive decline? The average age of donors is 65.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Step 1: Show your donors the impact of their last gift! This doesn’t mean you’re asking too often—it means asking again before showing their first gift had an impact. Whether their last gift was for GivingTuesday or months before, you need to do more than just thank them. You must tell them how their gift made a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

More than ever, people want to get out there and have real social experiences with other people. This way, people from all around the world could suddenly “attend” through their laptops. Some people want the convenience they’re used to that come with virtual events, while others prefer the social aspects of in-person events. .

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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? To really improve the results, show where the additional gift income will come from. This will set the stage for not only motivating them to renew gifts, but to also consider increasing the amounts.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2021

“Last year more than one million quarter-inch drills were sold – not because people wanted quarter-inch drills, but because they wanted quarter-inch holes.” This often-quoted concept by Theodore Levitt sums up exactly what your focus should be as a major gift officer (MGO). Donors want to solve problems.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 23, 2021

We have a number of major donors in our database that, because of their age or illness have stopped giving, but over their lifetime have made significant gifts to our organization. I feel like we can’t just forget about these people, but what should I do?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

You have to get comfortable asking people for money – even if you think asking for money is the last thing you would ever feel comfortable doing. Plus, I had a burning passion to help people. I knew that if I didnt learn how to ask people for money, my efforts to help people would be limited by my fear of fundraising.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. When people are able to give in several ways this creates a connection between the donor and your cause.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s a common tactic for nonprofit organizations to seek out an older donor base in the hopes of soliciting larger gifts. When most people think of millennials and Generation Z, their financial freedom to give doesn’t typically come to mind.

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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. Storytelling connects donors to your mission and introduces them to the people theyll help with their gifts. Include photographs of your impact, especially photos featuring people youve helped!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

You can also “invite” people who engage with your posts or advertisements to like your page if they haven’t already. Consider searching social media for posts about your organization and interacting with the people who’ve posted them. Add to that the fact that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to donate to that cause.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Every year, people became more comfortable with monthly subscriptions, and charities asked for monthly gifts more often. It was inevitable. That was until last year.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Social media: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have the unique power to reach people who might not have heard of an organization’s cause. Matching gift platforms: Software that assists nonprofits in finding corporate matching gift opportunities to potentially double or triple donations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A time when many nonprofits ramp up their email volume to try to get more gifts. While we know that people are more likely to give between Giving Tuesday and December 31st, sending even more emails than were sent in prior years doesn’t mean they will give. Just because we ask, doesn’t mean we’ll get a gift.

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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. 3) Lead with the impact of a monthly gift. . Spell out how each monthly gift amount makes a difference. ONE LESS COLD BREW CAN CHANGE A LOT.

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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. Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. People who feel connected to the organization are more likely to stay involved.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Major Gifts. Their contact and gift information is saved in your CRM, a thank you note and receipt are automatically sent, and you are ready to solicit donations again in the future. This type of donor may also donate to support special projects or programs on top of their recurring gift. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Some nonprofits even have monthly giving set as the default on their primary donation page which can increase your nonprofit’s number of monthly gifts by as much as 5.5% (also according to Blackbaud). The Rainforest Alliance takes it a step further with $75 set as the default and a message of “Most people are giving $75 right now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org ’s approach to empowering people with safe water and sanitation delivers on long-term impact expectations and makes it convenient for donors to create the change they wish to see in the world. Water.org’s monthly donors are a powerful driver of long-term change and scale because their sustaining gifts create sustainable solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

People expect a modern and straightforward donation process that mimics a checkout page like those of our favorite e-commerce brands. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. For example, do you want to increase awareness of your monthly gift program among your existing donor base?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nothing is more draining than constantly following major donor “hunches,” and spending time tracking people down, only to fail to even get a first meeting. For example, you may run a non-profit that appeals primarily to older folks, people in the Jewish Community, or young professionals. Don’t write people off too easily.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Your donor database is full of information about the people who support you. Use that data to paint a picture of the different groups of people who are passionate about your cause. Update your donation form and include the opportunity for a donor to leave a note about their gift. Or written thank-you notes for gifts?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A strong operating reserve in a time of crisis helps everyone focus on helping the people who need to be helped. Nonprofits must recognize the balance between helping more people today and helping more people long-term because you are still in operation. If you can give your organization a long life, you can help more people.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It’s a motivating and transparent tool that encourages people to give more, knowing exactly what their support accomplishes. Plus, customizable tiers allow you to cater to a wide range of donors, from small contributions to larger gifts, making everyone feel like they’re making a difference! It is also simple to set up with CauseVox!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Gifted :: gifted.com. Ideal for virtual parties, Gifted is an event invitation platform that allows party organizers to donate up to 100% of funds raised to select nonprofits in the United States and Canada. Virtual Quiz Events allows nonprofits to host online quiz event fundraisers for large groups of people.

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