CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Are you on track to meet your goals? However, if you find that you’re behind on your goals, don’t worry too much. You’re either on track to meet your goals…or you’re not.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In particular, they have a track record of running incredible #GivingTuesday campaigns, exceeding their goal year after year. Fiver’s goal is to empower children to make positive life choices, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school and beyond. CauseVox makes it so easy to donate on your phone.”. Set A Goal.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. Set fundraising and supporter engagement goals for the auction. Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. Equipment capabilities. Merchandise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

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. It’s easier than it sounds. Set up face-to-face meetings or phone calls to ask contacts to donate. Cultivation. There are many game options.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sounds great, right? Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. Just asking ambassadors to spread the word and “help us reach our fundraising goal” won’t lead anywhere.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

It can sound big and murky, but digital transformation simply means integrating technology into your organization in a way that enhances your ability to deliver on your mission. The pandemic forced BBBSA to quickly transform deep, in-person connections into virtual relationships.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Establish purpose Gazala advises setting goals and objectives at the outset. Is the event format in-person event, virtual, or hybrid? Start a volunteer phone bank 3 to 5 months prior to the event, calling to thank donors and sponsors for their support. Sound is non-negotiable at GFS because it’s just that critical.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Would you be available this week or next for a phone call? I like to suggest both a phone call and a coffee date, and see which one the donor feels more comfortable with. Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Is the information presented in a clear and concise manner highlighting your goals? It may sound antiquated given the virtual world we live in, but lots of people still want to pick up the phone, drop by your offices or mail in a donation. And that fight should begin at that most holy of public spaces: your website.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. Regularly communicate with your current donors through email campaigns, social media, events, and phone calls. This model will help you connect what your organization does with your desired goals (your vision). New Donors.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

By November 1st : Set Goals And Make A Plan. Set a Goal: Hopefully, your nonprofit or charity has a clear, board-approved budget that you follow. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal. Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” The goal of a promo video is to give people a tease and make them want to sign up, buy a ticket, and attend. Virtual tour: A peek behind the curtain at your organization will engage your audience, especially those who are curious about your work.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It is important to consider the long-term goals of your fundraising team, as well as the long-term goals of the organization. The moves management structure may vary depending on your goals and priorities. What are the goals for donor retention, upward movement in the donor pipeline, major gift officer visit expectations?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Studies show that fundraisers with specific goal amounts are more successful than open-ended fundraisers. Your donors want to SEE that their dollars REALLY do make a difference in moving you towards your goal. In writing, it’s virtually the same thing. How much money are you trying to raise? Thanks for meeting me. So do I.” “I

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

Mission and overall goals: All of your branding should point your supporters back to your overall mission and larger goals, so taking the time to include these in your style guide should help focus your site branding. . Whatever your mission is, you likely have an idea of what you want your organizations to “sound like” on the web.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. A reliable auction platform also makes it easy to pivot this experience to the virtual space! These can work as in-person, virtual , or even hybrid events.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Join me next Friday, Feb 19, as I lead a virtual retreat to help you create a detailed fundraising plan for 2010. A virtual retreat is just what it sounds like – a time to step back and plan, but you can do it from home or your office. You just need a phone and internet access.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

According to Rob Cross’s research, knowledge workers spend 90 to 95 per cent of their time on the phone, responding to e-mails or in meetings. Sound familiar? Because the communication virtual, you can’t see the stress you are creating for your team members when sending after hours emails.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Simple volunteer jobs may include having someone help answer the phone or employing day-of event helpers to assist with handing out t-shirts or waters to 5k participants. G=Goal (What is the goal we’re trying to accomplish?) Let’s break down what each letter stands for below. What are the pros and cons of each?)

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Follow up with a phone call. If not now, ask for permission to spend a few minutes on the phone within the same week. Ask their preferred method of communication and give them lots of ways to contact you (mail, email, phone, text, social media, etc.). The economic value of these donors will approach 50% of your goal.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. With both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing technology, they make it easy to manage all aspects of your next event right from your phone.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2009

We have different conversations on the phone than we do in person or in internet chat rooms. Here are a few design rules I use to think about what kinds of designed dialogue environments are right for different experience goals. This is the opposite situation of the previous design goal, one typical in science and children's museums.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

That doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate a personal touch; the next most popular method of receiving updates was through personal phone calls. If that sounds like your organization, don’t discount the power of organic reach! That said, you’ll want to make sure your ad includes the time zone the virtual festivities will take place in.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

Kristal Frazier will provide strategies that will empower you to become confident in your next virtual ask. We are here to talk about “The 3 V’s of Virtual Communication.” So just glad to be here, and I want to share this with you so you can be ready for your next virtual ask. Full Transcript: Kristal: Okay.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 8, 2023

When you’re just starting out, your goal is to make a difference in the world. Make it a goal to either meet one new person or learn more about one of your contacts every day. It’s one of the best ways you can spend your time, and truly, it doesn’t take a ton of time for a short phone call with a contact. A website to build.

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CauseVox

MARCH 2, 2021

These statements are the Zoom soundtrack to our virtual lives. You want both your staff and donors to be highly invested in your cause — but when long hours of meetings and virtual fatigue set in, it doesn’t matter how passionate your donors and staff are. “Am I on mute?”. Can you hear me?”. But they’re tired. We’re all tired.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

It’s recommended that your keyword is memorable and simple, but also unique to your mission and goals. It’s helpful to test whether your word will be autocorrected by typing it in various phones. This can help forge an emotional tie and further connect your donors to your goals. Use common terminology.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Every decision you make should be in service to one or more of these three goals. Make your points memorable. Final Words.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

So the goal of our time here together today is we’re actually going to start identifying the specific mindset shifts that you need to make. Picking up the 500-pound phone and calling donors was a big struggle for me. Phone calls can feel a bit intrusive to me. So I’m still not in love with the phone, right?

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

Determine your fundraising event goals. vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row id=”goals”][vc_column] 1. Determine Your Fundraising Event Goals In order to host a successful event, you’ll first need to determine what success means to your organization. Select the right type of fundraising event.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Finding new donors online is an important goal for most nonprofits—but where do you start? Your goal here is simply to make your new subscribers feel connected to a community that’s working together to make an impact. But, once you get them up and running, they can be invaluable ways to reach your acquisition goals.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 9, 2007

In January, I interviewed Sibley about the potential use of virtual worlds and Second Life by museums, but in the four months since then, the virtual world platform--and the hype around it--has exploded. Sibley's company has developed virtual world projects for CBS, AOL, the NBA, Reuters, and many others.

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Qgiv

JUNE 16, 2021

Then you have to craft an engaging message that helps you reach your goals, whether that’s getting new donations or recruiting volunteers for an event. Reach Out Honduras has been holding their annual gala for 10 years, but their event had to quickly adapt to a virtual environment like the rest of us did last year.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

And I’m on the upswing, so if I sound a little groggy, that’s why. There are more people attending their virtual “put a face on it” experience than they ever had coming into their healing center. So they humanized this to something that’s well beyond a goal and a thermometer. Steven: Yes.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

So the goal of our time here together today is we’re actually going to start identifying the specific mindset shifts that you need to make. Picking up the 500-pound phone and calling donors was a big struggle for me. Phone calls can feel a bit intrusive to me. So I’m still not in love with the phone, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2021

And when we are off the clock, we take virtual trips to foreign countries, cook on live-demo video calls, and shimmy around our living rooms with fellow Zumba dancers who could be anywhere in the world. Every decision you make should be in service to one or more of these three goals. Make your points memorable. Final Words.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

This sub-committee will be able to ensure that your events strategy aligns with greater organizational goals while working directly with your fundraising staff to keep individual events on track. Virtual: This is an event held online instead of in person. Virtual events can be good for guest speakers, book readings, or online gaming.

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