Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

Technology vendors and service providers have long touted that traditional CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems were the end-all-be-all for every organization, assuming that nonprofits will simply follow along. Learn more at benevolent.tech and schedule a personal demo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2021

As nonprofits continue to adapt to the new normal, many fundraisers struggle with the goal of engaging major donors. Developing donor relationships in the age of social-distancing. Learning how to ask for gifts remotely and in-person. Learning how to ask for gifts remotely and in-person.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I love technology as much as the next person, and have benefited enormously from its application throughout my personal, professional, and civic lives. The most common concept spoken about in the nonprofit community is being in the business of building relationships. Nothing is as personal as fundraising.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Effective donor stewardship isnt just about saying thank you; its about cultivating meaningful, genuine relationships. Within 48 hours of receiving a donation, send a personalized thank-you letter that acknowledges the donors specific impact. This small but immediate gesture can set the tone for a lasting relationship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

These types of donations, once set up, are easily executed with nonprofit software such as Giveffect – an all-in-one nonprofit management software that includes donation management, relationship management (CRM), volunteer management, email marketing, and more in one easy-to-use suite. Benefits for Your Supporters.

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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. Your Fundraising Goals Are Materially Increasing As your organization grows, so do your fundraising goals. Your technology has to keep pace, too.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. We had open discussions about our personal attitudes toward fundraising and role-played donor interactions.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) … in person and over the phone). Build new relationships. Steward them.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. But it should be reinforced in person during the orientation for new members and in the documentation they receive. Personal anecdotes about their own learning experiences can help new members feel more confident.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. To use a drip-email campaign, determine what your end goal is, or your call to action. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. Don’t let it stop there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. Artificial intelligence is also changing how we personalize donor experiences and maximize donations. It will also help them build better relationships with major donors and their broader donor base. Personalized requests are crucial.

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

January is a great time to look to the year ahead and commit to new goals. There isnt a world where technology will ever be as connective as in-person interactions. Build relationships Visibility will make building relationships easier. Relationships are the foundation for job satisfaction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. When creating an account for your nonprofit, you should choose a business profile over a personal one. Regular updates to your Instagram page also show that your nonprofit is active and demonstrates how your brand is accomplishing its goals.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The person then threatens to make the picture public unless the victim pays them. The goal is to help young people learn about personal boundaries, safe relationships, and how to ask for help. Adults can access the educational materials for free.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Such subpar messages may be the reason that 63% of fundraisers feel uncomfortable using AI for personalized donor communications. While AI is often touted as a way to hyper-personalize fundraising efforts, to many fundraisers, AI can make communications seem less personal, less authentic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

Not only do small donations can help you reach your fundraising goals but they also present a great opportunity for long term growth. They will only get more generous with age as they earn more disposable income, which is why it’s crucial for you to build relationships with new and existing donors. 2) Be sure to thank all donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch. making donors feel appreciated goes a long way toward building long-lasting relationships. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Crediting the gift to one person alone makes no sense. Development and deployment of a donor love and loyalty plan that keeps gratitude flowing and builds stronger relationships over time. The $10K seemed like a win, and got the fundraiser to their annual goal. Perhaps the donor loves the ED or the board president.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Will they focus on the goal/mission?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Instead, these programs primarily focus on personal skills building, lack cultural competency for leaders of small and midsize organizations, and offer curricula that adapt a one-size-fits-all approach based on the best practices of the sector. As a result, I feel 2024 was one of my most productive years as a nonprofit leader.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Keep all of this important personal information organized and in a secure database.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

Retaining your donors requires building relationships with them, and those relationships will rely heavily on effective communication. Donor retention is, at its heart, about building relationships. It doesn’t mean you have to individually know each and every person in your donor database—that isn’t practical.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message. Build Relationships : Approach influencers with sincerity and a genuine interest in collaboration. Craft powerful narratives that highlight your mission, values, and the impact you’re making.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. These letters are particularly impactful during nonprofit giving days like GivingTuesday and targeted fundraising campaigns, providing a personal touch that can resonate with recipients.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears. Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Try personally reaching out to lapsed donors with a phone call to recapture their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. COVID-19 obviously changed this dynamic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect and lead author of #GivingTuesday Ideas for 2018 , a new guide designed to equip and empower nonprofit professionals to achieve their #GivingTuesday goals. More than a passing fad, crowdfunding is a lucrative fundraising tool that connects your community and builds toward a common goal.

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sgEngage

APRIL 14, 2025

Philanthropy is known for stretched dollars and thin margins so one more meal can be served and one more person can get support. From streamlined applications to implementing trust-based philanthropy principles, your grant management system can support your goals to improve your grantees well-being.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising encourages existing supporters to set up their own pages, gathering donations from their personal networks on behalf of the organization. Regular updates, personalized appeals, and segmented lists can help build lasting relationships with donors and drive consistent contributions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Set campaign goals. Schedule in-person ask visits with donors. Coordinate with your direct mail drop, use segments and personalization appropriately, and split A/B test your subject lines. Craft a personal out-of-office message that spotlights your campaign and includes your mobile number so donors can reach you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Many boards have policies requiring the full board (or each member individually) to hit a fundraising goal and this worksheet helps get them organized and on a path to success. Cultivation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Keep reading to check out our list of ways your nonprofit can leverage ChatGPT and use AI to enhance donor relationships, optimize communications, and ultimately increase revenue. But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 13, 2025

This alignment prevents mission creep and maintains the integrity of your nonprofit’s goals. The goal is long-term sustainability with minimal additional resources. Even though it might only be $100 every quarter, there is no other work needed once the relationship is established.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investing in strategic email marketing can amplify your fundraising return on investment (ROI), engage supporters personally, and rally even more people to champion your mission. Fundraising emails play a key role in informing your audience about your campaigns purpose, goals, and how they can show their support.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Like many Black women, I’ve been socialized to endure hardship, to shoulder burdens silently, and to continue regardless of personal cost–to even consider these burdens a badge of honor. Thriving, not just surviving, as Black fundraisers For Black fundraisers, the work is often more than just a job; it’s deeply personal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

Choose people that have different understandings and relationships with your (new) organization and whose influence with their peer group is notable. Work with them to get input from a good cross-section of stakeholders to understand goals, strategies, and perceptions so that you can turn them into communications that make sense.

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