Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. However, it’s an increasingly uphill battle to build long-term relationships with donors. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

This marks the end of the qualification road for one nonprofit organization. There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” Are they inclined to be philanthropic to our organization? It is an essential part of the post-qualification cycle for major gift officers (MGOs).

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy? Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2012

All that said, when doing your shopping this year, please be conscious of the power of your spending and put your dollars to work for good by purchasing from any of the 22 online gift stores that benefit nonprofits – especially on #GivingTuesday. Global Goods Partners Fair Trade Gift Store. Jude Online Gift Shop.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. Building strong relationships with existing donors helps your nonprofit access reliable funding to support your programs and projects through any dips in overall giving.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. Challenge gifts are issued only once a contingency, or “challenge,” has been achieved.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

While your mission is what drives your nonprofit, your relationships with donors are what sustain it. The work you do wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of your donors, so it’s vital that you work to build genuine relationships that inspire them to continue giving. Let’s dive in! What is Email Automation?

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

A donor’s first experience with your organization should be a good one as it can be the difference between turning them into a repeat supporter or someone who gives once and never again. . Studies tell us that thanking donors right away helps them feel important and satisfied about their gift. First impressions are important.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It might seem like a small change, but letting donors to donate on behalf of someone as a gift has the power to make a big impact and drive donations. Emphasize the Gift of Giving It shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are already in a giving spirit. What Are Tribute Donations?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 27, 2021

If you’ve run a ticketed fundraising event for your organization, you’ve probably been asked for a receipt for the tickets. When someone receives a benefit for their “gift” to a nonprofit organization, the IRS determines that their support is not tax-deductible. The benefits and drawback of sponsorship: Benefits.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. You should instead focus on explaining the different types of gifts that your nonprofit can accept and what their positive impacts would be on your mission.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about matching gifts and effective donor engagement, including: What are matching gifts? What are matching gifts? Companies that offer the programs?—which

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

And, when you properly steward and build relationships with these new donors, they can turn into lifelong supporters of your mission. Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. Compile a list of prospects based on donors to other organizations. Conduct prospect research.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. In the 19th century, organized forms of volunteering start to pick up steam, such as the YMCA , which began in 1844 in London.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. — Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

To meet rapidly changing donor expectations, we need to adopt a digital-first mindset to keep our organizations relevant and grow our missions. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

With email marketing automation, you can make sure that you’re cultivating relationships with your current and future supporters at the right time , every time. By implementing automation techniques for recurring emails, you can strengthen the relationships that matter most, whether you’re on the clock or not. New subscriber.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Examples: Make a second gift. What would benefit you most to know about your constituent base?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. After all, it’s easier to sell tickets than ask for a gift. . The importance of a cost-benefit analysis for your fundraising strategies. James Greenfield is the guru of fundraising cost-benefit analysis. A donor makes a $300 gift.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

These are the folks who give you a predictable stream of income month after month, and who support your organization over time. They tend to give 2x more over their lifetimes than those who repeatedly give one-time gifts. To create the perfect donation tiers , take a look at the average gift your monthly donor gives.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

They help you increase exposure for your cause, pull in fundraising dollars , and strengthen your organization’s reputation in the public eye. Events can also provide the perfect opportunity to build lasting, quality relationships with supporters as you engage in these memorable experiences together. Let’s begin!

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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. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be Informed.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Use Bloomerang to identify your most generous donors and get a sense of their overall giving, including major gifts they might make to other causes close to their hearts. Seek out community partners Partner with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to increase visibility and reach potential donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

These amazing organizations are committed to social change and making the world a better place. Imagine a youth-service organization that needs community support for its programs. Instead, it’s content by supporters, which allows others who could support the organization to ‘see’ themselves doing the same thing.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2023

Incorporating corporate philanthropy into your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy is a great way to cultivate long-term relationships with companies and increase your organization’s revenue. Reach out to companies in your community and explain the volunteer opportunities available at your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

To meet rapidly changing donor expectations, we need to adopt a digital-first mindset to keep our organizations relevant and grow our missions. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Volunteer grants. Data-Driven Industry Insights.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

And if you’re looking to increase your organization’s corporate revenue as well, wealth screening and matching gift efforts go hand in hand. To boost your wealth screening and matching gift strategies simultaneously, equipping your team with the right tips and tools is critical. Understanding Matching Gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Is your YMCA only asking for gifts during your annual fund campaign? Here’s the good news: as long as you properly thank your donors and report back to them on how their gift made a difference, your donors are ready to be asked again. Recruit a donor (or group of donors) to create a match of gifts up to a certain amount.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! By leaving a legacy gift to your nonprofit, your donors invest in your future and to continue supporting the work they cared about throughout their life. What’s a legacy gift? Charitable remainder trusts.

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