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 PRO

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

As we come into the holiday season, potential donors will be considering where to allocate their gifts. Make your charity completely worthy of their support to create transformational, lifelong relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Personalized Outreach at Scale With AI, your nonprofit can tailor messaging based on donor behavior, creating a more personalized experience for each supporter. Wealth Screening: Focus on High-Value Donors Wealth screening identifies major gift prospects by analyzing financial assets, property ownership, and other wealth indicators.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

AI-Powered Insights: Salesforce’s Einstein AI analyzes donor data to predict future giving potential, identify major gift prospects, and recommend personalized engagement strategies. Map the donor lifecycle: Visualize the stages donors go through from initial awareness to becoming loyal supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2025

Your team spends hours bringing new supporters through the door, only to watch too many quietly leave after their first gift. According to Rachel, “Every step you remove from the donation process increases the likelihood a donor will complete the gift.” In fact, only 14% regularly survey their supporters.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If you want to turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters, you need to build out a new, personalized donor cultivation journey. Why personalization matters: A checklist for donor cultivation The greatest gift you can give a donor is the gift of feeling known by you. How can you do it?

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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 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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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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Double the Donation

JANUARY 23, 2025

This enhanced integration supports organizations in identifying more matching gift eligible donors and driving more matching gifts to completion. Double the Donation and Springboard are excited to announce an improved integration experience for Double the Donation Matching users on Springboard donation forms.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2022

That’s why I was really excited to read the recent Blackbaud Institute study, “Tipping Point: Aligning with Supporters in a Changing World.”. I couldn’t do my job without it and I wish there were a lot more available on recurring giving.

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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. As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . Why Stock Gifting? Nonprofits receive larger pre-tax gifts (vs.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Additionally, remember that “planned gifts” are a diverse category. What if you don’t have many supporters who fit this ideal description?

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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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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. In addition to the essential details youd include on a cash donation receipt, your in-kind donation tax receipts should feature the following: Gift description.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It not only provides a steady, predictable revenue stream but also forges deep, meaningful connections with your most loyal supporters. When you send appeals for planned gifts later, supporters will be better primed to engage. Others may be concerned about their finances or taxes, or their legacies and relationships.

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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. A recurring donation allows supporters to spread the financial impact of their giving across the entire year, lessening the acute financial effect.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What are you asking donors to support? If you suggest that my $100 gift will end hunger, I won’t believe you. Why is their support needed now? 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.” Is it believable? (If

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org or GlobalGiving.org. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Perfect gifts for the nonprofit techie! Online Stores by Nonprofits.

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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. Whether they have necessary administrative support, without which half their time may be eaten up with non-donor-facing tasks. annual gifts, major gifts, or legacy gifts).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2025

Recurring donors: Monthly donors have demonstrated a commitment to supporting your work, but your organization may live in the back of their minds. Major donors: Your nonprofit’s largest donors expect to be highly involved and updated often on how you use their gifts.

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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 PRO

JANUARY 19, 2022

Saget's commitment to building awareness of the disease will continue through support of family, friends, and fans. Nonprofit investor will match donations made in honor of Bob Saget, SRF Board member, comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist.

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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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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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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. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Examples: Make a second gift. List of major gifts given today. First impressions are essential.

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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 Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2023

Your donors and supporters start searching Google for “holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits” in early August, yet most nonprofits do not update their holiday tribute giving program until November or December. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

That’s why showcasing existing support through matching gifts with social proof can be a game-changer for nonprofits like yours. […] In the world of fundraising, one of the most effective yet underutilized tools for maximizing donations is the power of social proof.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again? In the timeline below, we tell you exactly when to send emails designed to cultivate a relationship with your new Giving Tuesday supporters. Subject line: Sofia, keep tabs on the impact of your gift by following us on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

When you invite these loyal supporters to take action, you need to introduce your campaign in a way that emphasizes their unique value and motivates them to help kick off your fundraising effort. And if your supporters don’t engage with your call to action the first time around, a well-structured follow-up is crucial. Make it personal.

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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?” But beyond reporting standards, transparency is critical to building long-term, loyal support among your donors. It’s essential to make giving easier for your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support! 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media! 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign.

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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. Craft a compelling case for support: How d o you articulate your cause? Capital projects and improvements?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What was our average gift amount? Test all buttons, links, post-gift email auto-responders, and landing pages on desktop and mobile devices. Ensure online donors and new first-time donors are put into a special segmented donor stewardship series after making their gifts (instead of continuing to get each appeal in your appeal series).

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