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MAY 24, 2013

Last month we reported that online fundraising response rates declined 27% between 2011-2012, according to the eNonprofit Benchmark study. The latest Blackbaud Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits that analyzed data from 500 organizations using the Luminate platform also indicated a steep decline in fundraising response rates.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. Provide peer-to-peer fundraisers with easy access to information and resources they can use to fundraiser for your event. 2) Educate. 3) Involve.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Crowdfunding is the simple act of raising money from many people to fund a project, appeal, or cause. In fact, in 2021, we saw 13% growth in online crowdfunding globally through JustGiving from Blackbaud. We see nonprofits around the world adding QR codes to their direct mail appeals or posters at onsite events to drive online giving.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Does senior leadership at your organization ask “why can’t we raise money on social media? They raised millions of dollars. Second, the majority of nonprofits have not raised a dime on social media. And just 1% raised between $25K and $100K. 20% raised money via Event Fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2017

And if you’re in the peer to peer event space , you know this to be especially true. I recently returned to Blackbaud after a 3-year stint working for a large cancer hospital where I established a brand new institutional P2P fundraising event—The Boot Walk to End Cancer. Want more P2P event tips? Time is money.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Understanding Benchmark Data. The broadest industry benchmarking data is a good place to start. to midlevel or major giving), and too often the answer will be something along the lines of “when they give a gift of $1,000 or more” or “when they attend three or more events in a given quarter.”. Past Giving. Learn more.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The 2016 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study released this month give us some interesting insights into different types of fundraising events. By studying the benchmarks, we can get insights into achieving greater fundraising success – and the solutions definitely vary depending on the type of event.

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

Over the past five years peer-to-peer fundraising (aka social fundraising, event fundraising or friendraising) revenue has more than doubled online – reaching close to the billion-dollar mark. Peer-to-Peer Event Fundraising Consumer Survey. Raising More Money Online with Independent Fundraising Events.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In a recent Blackbaud webinar , we discussed four critical elements of managing and retaining development officers: consistency, clarity, accountability, and solidarity. A fundraiser’s job is to raise money for the organization. In some cases, they are not raising enough to pay their salary. Foster trust through consistency.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Facebook announced that since their introduction in 2016 they have raised over $5 billion through fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram. According to the 2020 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study , fundraisers who email their networks raise nearly twice as much as Facebook fundraisers.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 11, 2014

We got a sneak peak at the 2013 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study this week. The stats and analysis give us some interesting insights into different types of fundraising events. Of the four types of events we study, all but one get the majority of their revenue through fundraising. How do we identify likely fundraisers?

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

Globally, charities raised 3x more in 2020 than 2019 using Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising , powered by JustGiving® 2021’s P2P Benchmark Study. Sadly, only one in four peer-to-peer participants are typically retained year over year ( 2019 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study). Rooney, Ph.D.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 24, 2014

So why not think of your event metrics as your own personal P2P FitBit? So what metrics should you check out to monitor the health of your peer-to-peer fundraising event? On average, across all four event types (Endurance, Cycle, Walk and 5K), 68% of great fundraisers send emails. Team Captains.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 9, 2013

Over time, we’ve isolated certain benchmarks that provide clues to the health of an event. Efforts that improve these metrics often lead to growth in revenue and vitality of an event or event series. Common peer-to-peer benchmarks include the following: Repeat attendance. How Do I Use Metrics with My Event?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2013

Focus on Event Fundraising Analytics , we looked at how peer-to-peer event metrics let us know if our event planning and execution efforts are paying off in fundraising results. Benchmarks let us know how we perform compared to our event fundraising peers. Teams out-fundraise individuals in peer-to-peer events.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

According to the 2015 Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Benchmark Study , 5K events are struggling to recruit participants and raise funds. 5Ks have been historically difficult to raise funds through, but they seem to be having a particularly tough go of it lately. So, what are we to do?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Event metrics can be great guides as we plan. In earlier posts, npENGAGE has discussed how to focus on our event fundraising analytics and how to use these metrics for success. How can we use our data during our fundraising event or campaign to identify opportunities that help us achieve our goals? Warm Bodies.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

Peer to peer fundraising events like runs, walks and rides have become a staple for nonprofit fundraisers, and often bring in more revenue than any other fundraising campaign throughout the year. Online Gift Average : The average online gift increased in every event type ranging from 2 – 6%.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 15, 2014

Jori Taylor is a Senior Strategy Consultant at Blackbaud, focusing on everything peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising. During 2013, Jori combined Blackbaud’s powerful P2P software, TeamRaiser, with innovative group consulting services to create Go! Who’s ready for another Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study ? TeamRaiser.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 25, 2016

If you run any kind of peer to peer event, then this is the session for you. It focuses on how to use pre and post event communications to build lifelong event supporters. 3:15 PM – Behind the Scenes of the Raise+Engage Podcast. To give you an idea of just HOW big this report is, organizations raised over $1.76

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

As the daughter of archaeologists, I find a great deal of similarity in delving into the secrets that can be revealed by studying the details of our events as reflected in our performance data. Evaluate your event data from the past 3 years or so. Compare your performance to industry benchmarks.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. In fact, the end of the calendar year is also a significant source of the funds raised online for nonprofits. In fact, the end of the calendar year is also a significant source of the funds raised online for nonprofits. for Blackbaud customers in the entire analysis.

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MAY 17, 2013

As you refine your fundraising strategy and explore new ways of connecting with donors, check out Blackbaud ''s 2013 Online Marketing Benchmark Study for Nonprofits to compare your organization to others and gather new ideas. You can register for the event or make a donation here: [link]. and James L.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2013

Individuals who personalize their fundraising pages and use online tools raise six times more funds than those who do not. Ease-of-use plays an important role in participants raising more online as well. Surveying participants after your event is over will assist in preparing for following year. Lead By Example.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

While it might seem a little early to start thinking about 2018 to some (hint: it’s not ), it’s the perfect time to benchmark where 2017 has taken you. Charitable Giving Report Quiz : The Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic released the 5 th annual Charitable Giving Report at the beginning of the year.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report , just released by Blackbaud, shows donation and email trends based on online fundraising and email campaigns by 707 Luminate Online customers. Check out these resources: 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report. Collectively these organizations raised over $1.7 billion emails.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This doesn’t mean traditional event-driven peer-to-peer events run by nonprofits are passé, just that our industry is undergoing a shift we cannot ignore. He raised over $760,000 by appealing to his worldwide following. Within a matter of weeks this campaign raised $3.8 First, technology propels this move.

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JULY 12, 2021

Fundraising Event Statistics. Nearly three out of four young adults are willing to raise money on behalf of an organization that matters to them. 88% of dollars raised comes from 12% of an organization’s donors. For every 1,000 website visitors, a nonprofit raises $612. General Fundraising Statistics. and 11:00 p.m.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 18, 2015

I’m thrilled because now I can be closer to the Blackbaud office and take on a new challenge.  Fundraisers that are new to your event are often uncomfortable with asking people for money multiple times, so they stop at just one ask. Perhaps you changed venues, raised your registration fees, or changed the color of your T-shirts.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 27, 2013

With apologies to Yogi Berra for the mangled quote, in the world of peer-to-peer fundraising, an event ain’t over, even when it’s over. Ideally, work on this year’s event transitions seamlessly into the effort to establish NEXT year’s event success. Are you ramping up for late summer or fall events?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

This is a guest post from Anah McRae, Manager of Customer Support for Altru at Blackbaud. to participate in an event. Participatory fundraising often starts with events that allow people to get involved causally with a small time commitment. Make it fun! Reward them!

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2013

They also raise awareness for the cause and the profile of the organization but, at the end of the day we host these events to raise money. Do your participants think your event is a fundraiser? How do people not know the event is a fundraiser, I’ve included it in all my communications? Yes, right?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2014

Everything from your dollars raised and campaigns run to email open rates and growth on social media. There are things we are doing that just need to stop – that 10 year old event that is barely making money, the annual report that takes months to create but no one reads – just stop. Then, have a meeting with everyone involved.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

They visitedwhether through an event, your website, or by going to your actual organizationand had a positive experience, but they just haven’t gotten around to coming back to donate or volunteer. Make sure you have a signup sheet, flyer, tablet, or laptop at the event. How many of your constituents fit into this category?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2015

percent in the three months ending in June 2015, compared to the same period in 2014, according to a Foundation Index introduced this month by Blackbaud. Chuck Longfield, Blackbaud’s chief scientists and creator of the Index, said the new specialty index will serve as a useful tool for foundations.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details. Register Now !

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Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

According to Blackbaud 's 2011 Online Giving Report , online earnings dropped by 55 percent; but that was likely due to the increase in donations due to the Haiti earthquake in January 2010. Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online? Look at Web Traffic. Search engines? Social media sites?

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