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Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising.

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Combine Virtual and In-Person Networking Before Conferences to Increase Engagement

The MatrixFiles

I’m attending Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDAP) next week in Nashville, in person. Even though the event will be in person, Teri Carden , the founder of NDAP decided to do a digital drop-in event a week before the actual event. This will be my third NDAP event and I’m pretty excited. And as usual, many thanks to Teri for showing us the way!

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6 Ways to Prepare Your Communications for Successful End-of-Year Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. You might think they’re redundant—but your audience won’t. Repetition is key to building a strong brand.

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Who Qualifies as a Major Donor Prospect for Your Organization? (3 Guidelines)

The Fundraising Authority

In order to be a major donor prospect, the person has to have the capacity to give at the level that you consider to be a major gift. Bear in mind that just because someone lacks major donor capacity doesn’t mean you should write them off. Keep these three guidelines in mind as you develop your next major donor prospect list!

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. In my mind, there are four different categories of stories you can and should be collecting to use in your donor communications: Client Stories – The first type of stories you should be collecting are client stories – stories told by those who your non-profit has helped.

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2 Email Templates to Soft Launch Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Campaign

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Make sure it’s timely, personalized, and has a sense of urgency. Make it personal. If possible, use tangible examples to show how their personal contributions have supported your mission. Offering to help each donor customize their personal fundraising page is another nice touch.

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5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Advocates may not always be able to give in-person time or money, but they help spread awareness and strengthen the cause through their online engagements. Nonprofits can create a welcome message template and personalize it for each new follower, creating a positive first impression. Offer personal thank-you’s.

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