EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

This is why data-informed donor screening and segmentation practices are so important: with the right tools and practices, your team can maximize and optimize fundraising efforts to raise more money, spend fewer resources raising it, and increase your impact on the communities you serve. Raising children is expensive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

And while stock gifting has been limited either by lack of awareness among potential donors or a painstaking process, the prize for nonprofits is enormous. “If Opening the ability to receive stock donations provides another avenue for donors to be able to support the organizations that are meaningful to them in a contactless way.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift. Here’s what they said.

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tribute donations offer a meaningful way to honor loved ones—family members, friends, coworkers, or even pets—while supporting a nonprofit’s mission. Whether given in memory, to celebrate milestones, or as a unique holiday gift, these contributions help organizations forge connections with both new and returning donors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2024

And one of the most powerful ways to achieve this is by using donor segmentation to communicate more directly with your supporters. Consider segmenting donors by the frequency of their gifts or their average gift size. So, emphasize how recurring gifts provide sustained support for your initiatives.

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Candid

AUGUST 13, 2024

And they built dedicated capabilities to raise revenue from the one or two categories that were at the core of their funding strategy. Here are two ways nonprofit boards can support their organization’s leadership to find and implement an effective funding strategy.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to maximizing donations for your nonprofit, matching gift programs are one of the most effective strategies available. By encouraging donors to take advantage of their employer’s matching gifts, you can significantly increase the funds raised without asking them to contribute more directly.

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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 7, 2021

A matching gift is a great opportunity to leverage a generous donation from one donor, or a group of donors, to bring in even more money from other donors for your nonprofit. You then invite them to give $3,000 that can be used as a match as you raise money for the laptops. You see, getting a matching gift is easier than you think!

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Create opportunities to build community with Gen Z and Millennial supporters by increasing your social media presence (organically and thoughtfully), expanding events, strengthening, or building partnerships with workplace volunteer programs,” they added. This adoption is made possible through strong change management practices.”

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“How are you using my gift to make a difference?” “You You say my donation will support this program, but how can I trust you?” As a nonprofit, you’re called to be a good steward of the money you raise. But beyond reporting standards, transparency is critical to building long-term, loyal support among your donors.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

One of the best ways to recognize their generosity is with unique gifts for donors. Research shows 88% of total dollars raised comes from just 12% of donors–making it a priority to form a relationship with your major donors based on their interests and connection to your mission. What is considered a major gift donation?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fundraising events are a staple in the nonprofit world, often seen as essential for raising immediate funds and increasing awareness. What if they could serve as a launching pad for developing major gifts that significantly impact your organization’s long-term success? But what if these events could do more?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. To get you started, here are seven terms that your supporters may not immediately know. 1) Donation page Your donation page is a specific area on your website where a supporter can make a donation.

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CauseVox

MAY 29, 2024

With a match in place, 84% of donors say they’re more likely to give, and a staggering 1 in 3 say they would give a larger gift if matching is applied to their donation. Here are 4 ways you can effectively communicate your matching grant to your audience and encourage the most donations from your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Crowdfunding can be especially successful among a social-savvy demographic because a share or a like doesn’t cost supporters a cent. While your most enthusiastic supporters aren’t always the ones who are able to give big, they can still impact your Giving Tuesday goal in a significant way by joining in your crowdfunding campaign.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Individual giving was down, and so were major gifts. As part of the planning and preparation for their upcoming fiscal year, her sustainer (monthly donor) fundraising targets had been raised. We send them into our general communications stream if they happen to sign up for email when they make their gift. Sound familiar?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inclusive Fundraising: Taking Pride Month Support to New Heights In a world that yearns for inclusivity and acceptance, Pride Month stands tall as a beacon of hope and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. This can help raise awareness and show your organization’s commitment to inclusivity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . Here are 6 ways. . 2) Go live on Instagram. Amirah, Inc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

28% of nonprofits raise between 26-50% of their annual funds from the year-end ask. Social media powerhouses Facebook and YouTube have rolled out new fundraising tools for nonprofits and individuals, to make it even easier to connect with supporters and drive donations at year-end. We give to what we know. nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The reason these peer-to-peer fundraisers are so effective is that they can tap into networks of people who aren’t personally invested in your cause but who are willing to give based on their relationships with your organization’s supporters. If you reach your initial goal early, you can always raise it to a higher figure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When raising money online (or offline) you must be able to succinctly answer this question for your potential donors: Why this? But when you DO ask for a gift, make it incredibly easy to complete. Yep – the old-school, traditional, never-going-away principles of effective fundraising still apply. 2) Make it urgent.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether a gift chart is appropriate to raise funds if not in a capital campaign: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an ambitious individual fundraising goal of $500,000 this year – almost 1.5 times what we raised last year! I’m anxious.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Your case for support (sometimes called your “case statement,” a term we will use interchangeably in this article) is one of the most important documents you can write for your non-profit. In this two part series, we’re going to take a look at how to write a strong and compelling case for support for your organization.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Over the last decade, this nonprofit has raised over $57 million dollars and helped over 500 small nonprofits in their community do world-changing work. Their interactive and well-designed fundraising website made it easy for their nearly 6000 donors to support multiple nonprofits in one seamless transaction. And for good reason!

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. Challenge gifts are issued only once a contingency, or “challenge,” has been achieved.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. But the data doesn’t always support that view. The overall findings provide supporting evidence for the interplay between negative emotions and message framing.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 26, 2024

If you’ve just launched a major gifts program, you’ll need a fresh plan for marketing the new giving opportunity. Lean on your existing network When you’re looking to garner more support for your cause, your first instinct may be to acquire new donors. Let’s explore five strategies you can use to market your new program.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Shine a spotlight on your volunteers Hearing heartfelt stories about why your cause is important to them will amplify your messaging and help make it resonate with prospects and donors, deepening their emotional connection to your organization and fostering long-term support. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

No matter your nonprofit’s size, scale, or mission, you’ll find useful tips and tricks in this article that will have you raising money in no time. Get companies involved, have people come out to the course, and raise money for your organization. Embarrass the Boss Add fun to team challenges by raising the stakes!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Major Gifts. A rise in this type of membership or subscription model has primed supporters to make monthly commitments. 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. Peer-to-Peer and Team Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2024

While upselling is designed to increase the initial donation, cross-selling offers your donors something separate in addition to the gift they planned to make. As previously mentioned, cross-selling isn’t about replacing the donation or gift your donor is about to make, it’s about offering them something in addition to it.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? It’s part of a Board’s basic responsibility to help you raise money. Share your Facebook posts or forward your email to their friends to ask for support for Giving Tuesday ?

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a refresh, now is the perfect time to launch or expand your program. Charitable giving has grown nearly 20% in the last three years, with the average gift amount increasing by 10% in 2021. Set Your Major Gift Threshold.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While important, this factor wasn’t universal but was vital for campaigns focused on crisis relief or specific fund-raising event promotion. Emotional Connection: The campaign raised awareness about ALS, a debilitating disease, fostering empathy and a desire to help. Matching contributions doubled the impact.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

Matching Gifts Statistics. 18% of Americans have said that supporting youth and family causes are most important to them. Nearly three out of four young adults are willing to raise money on behalf of an organization that matters to them. The average American supports 4.5 Social Media Fundraising Statistics. and 11:00 p.m.

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