The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. If you’re a homeless shelter and have spent all year talking to donors about how you want to serve more homeless and thus need more money to add beds to your facility, talk about that at the year-end as well.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. It costs a lot more money to sell to a new prospect (to find… cultivate… and sell that prospect) than it does to sell a new product (or an upgrade) to a current customer.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Youre saving money by improving your donor retention. Youre also more likely to get larger gifts from donors who give over time, so youre making more money. Thats tons of money that is being missed out on. They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media. Whatever feels comfortable.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Non-profit direct mail fundraisers know that one of the worst times to send a fundraising letter for a charity is in the couple of weeks before a major election. Because the candidates and their supporters are going to be flooding mailboxes with oversized postcards, self-mailers, and every other type of direct mail communication possible.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Your board likely has a great network… now is the time to start using it! ( Be sure to read: How to Motivate Your Board to Raise More Money ) 3. Ask Your Donors When was the last time you called your donors (or met them, or e-mailed them) to thank them for their support, and asked them who else you should be calling?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If the exchange is all one-way, theyre not getting my money. Do these nonprofits even realize that by not reaching out, even minimally, theyre leaving money on the table? Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. And theyre not going into my estate plan.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Far too many organizations reply “everyone is a prospect” or “everyone with enough money is a prospect.” You only have so many staff members, so much money and so much time in a day. They may be a great prospect for a “ minor donor program ,” an event, direct mail, etc. You Have Limited Resources – Don’t Waste Them!

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

If only fundraising was as easy as ‘just’ asking for money, right? Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. The Importance of the Donor Relationship. New Donors. Potential Donors.

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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. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. Plus, these campaigns see average response rates of 5.3%.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Take steps to engage with them to build a committed relationship and convert them into lifelong supporters of your cause. Transform Fury into Real Philanthropy Initially, converting rage donors into lifelong supporters might have less to do with money than with channeling their anger into positive action. Mail something memorable.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

And how to raise more money this Fall. If you want to make sure that you raise more money this Fall and have your BEST fundraising season ever, there are some things you need to do NOW to set the stage. Relationships take time to develop. 8 things you should do NOW to set yourself up to raise more money this Fall 1.

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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. Are you looking for Board members who Give matching money for your Fall appeal? It’s frustrating.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

This sparked some LinkedIn commentary; one former radio broadcaster lamented the money-saving elimination of overnight DJs through automation in the late 1990s. worth the expense of time and money); sometimes, not so much. All you, you, you You cant outsource the nurturing of personal friendships, or major donor relationships.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. The irony is that the people your board members know are the MOST likely to donate.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 20, 2025

One answer to this critical question is: Evaluate the strength of your appeal copy, specifically the direct mail and email appeals targeted to individual donors. Direct mail fundraising letters are more personal than other methods. Copywriting services are a core part of our direct mail offerings. Understand your audience.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Exclusive access.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Real relationships. Then, set out to master the one tool that enables you to create a direct relationship online: email. And for too many years, our money mindset has affected our fundraising. No one on my team is going to lick them up & down for money.” Everyone talks about the glut of email and direct mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Collecting registrations online means there’s no need to track down and manage mailed registration forms, checks, and receipts; search for information in multiple spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes; or enter and re-enter registrant information. Raise more money.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 20, 2024

To this end, I’ll recount obstacles that I’ve faced in trying to make donations — including when I wish to give money to charities in my estate planning. All of this takes up a lot of time and money that could be better spent benefitting charities (like yours). This way, I can also (usually) direct how the money is allocated.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Try these 13 successful, yet underutilized strategies to help you raise more money and create stronger relationships this year-end. Peer-to-peer fundraising , a community-driven fundraising technique, is a way to energize your supporters and get them to support your cause, not just by giving money, but their time and efforts.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Letter of Inquiry is part of the grantmaking process because it would be overwhelming and time-consuming for funders to review 15-page proposals from everyone seeking money. Fortunately, when it comes to the structure of a Letter of Inquiry, you dont have to guess at what is required. That would simple take too long.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success. In 2021, over $484.85

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2021

This means that when an Apple Mail user activates this new privacy setting, you may have no way of knowing if that user opened your emails. If you’re paying per subscriber, then you’re throwing money down the drain by emailing people who never open your emails! Building Relationships One Click at a Time. Roomba the Data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

To effectively raise money online, NGOs need a website that makes a good first impression. You should also create a “Donate” page that details how donors can donate online, wire funds, mail funds, or send you mobile money. In the United States this is called fiscal sponsorship.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 3, 2025

job loss) The donor found other causes they would rather support They feel disconnected from or out of the loop about what was happening at the organization or how the money was being used Its worth spending some time understanding why donors lapsed. You dont always have to ask for a donation in a direct mail appeal letter.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

For instance, AI can quickly rank individual donors by their likelihood to give to a direct mail appeal right now. . Altogether, these benefits mean healthier fundraising ROIs, efficient campaign planning, and more time for building donor relationships. . AI also identified 411 gifts that were missed by the traditional mailing list.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. Generally, possession is determined by who has control of the money at any point in time.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 6, 2025

A relationship fundraising approach is increasingly critical for long-term success and sustainable revenue, but that doesnt mean that transactional fundraising is bad, and relationship fundraising is good. Relationship fundraising prioritizes a long-term, donor-service-oriented approach to create lasting donor relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. 4) You’ll Raise More Money Any tournament management tech should come with tools that boost fundraising. Golf has a ton of giving power.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

The biggest mistake that nonprofits make at the end of year is not building relationships throughout the year with donors. A mistake nonprofits make is jumping in your mailbox or inbox at year end asking for money. Share your impact and build that relationship. Relationship + Results = Recurring Revenue.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s actually an opportunity to build stronger relationships with your supporters before you make your year-end asks. Every step you take towards connection and relationship is a step in the right direction. Ask questions You’ve probably asked your supporters for money this year, but have you asked them for their opinions?

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

More importantly, it allows you to strengthen donor relationships and grow your mission with confidence. email, social media, direct mail) to see which methods deliver the best results. Why It Matters : ROI reveals whether your campaigns are worth the time and money youre investing. Compare DAC across different channels (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Donor Negative WORDS.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This helps make it possible for you to nurture fruitful, intentional relationships with your constituents. With this information, they can build strong gift officer portfolios, ensure expensive marketing like direct mail is going to the best prospects, and increase response rates with segmented lists and personalized content.

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