sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, the most popular posts have been in the areas of fund accounting, grantmaking, fundraising, and data intelligence! 10 Considerations for Creating a Budgeting Process by Carrie Watkins, Blackbaud. 4 Secrets to a Successful Fundraising Portfolio Review by Tanya Cole, Blackbaud. By Carrie Cobb, Blackbaud.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. How do you reach new donors? A few fundraising statistics to know. How do you engage existing ones?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Given the volatile state of the economy and the general climate of uncertainty, my greatest fear is that many boards, CEOs, and fundraisers will fail to invest the time and money necessary to hold on to their most valuable resource—their donors. And, when looking at new, first-time donors nearly two-thirds never make a second gift.

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Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

Good donor management software can be a real game changer for a nonprofit. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right donor management software for your organization. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right donor management software for your organization. A good CRM brings them all together.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Dear Call Me Maybe, You’re certainly on the right track wanting to make phone calls to donors. And, make it easy and compelling for donors to offer their information.

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2021

High donor attrition is a fact of life for fundraisers—even those who excel at donor retention. To grow revenue, social good organizations must attract a steady stream of new donors each year to replace those that will be lost. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Donor acquisition growth in 2020.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors? Ask your donors for their input. How do you pick the right event?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. As a result, organizations can demonstrate growth and impact to donors while strengthening their commitment to the mission. And donors like it.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. According to The Blackbaud Institute , 28% of all nonprofit donations in 2021 came from a mobile device. Post by Annabel Maw.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. We''re reaching the fundraising season where asks are being tailored and success stories are being drafted. You might think that your donors are a mystery. I''m going to let you in on a little secret: your donors should never be a mystery. Online Fundraising'

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Chris Krackeler—President and GM of Blackbaud Higher Education. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Year-end fundraising is here. Yes, that’s right – up to 40% of donations come in at the end of the year for many nonprofits that have a solid year-end fundraising plan in place and an engaged list of supporters. Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? Fundraising Facts. – Blackbaud.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. This type of stewardship helps boost donor retention. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2012

Download the full Multichannel Fundraising Report. to learn more about the turn to online fundraising, the need for a multichannel approach and how direct mail is still alive and well. Online donor solicitations are powerful. The allure to both nonprofits and potential donors is obvious. Download Now!

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NetWits

APRIL 19, 2012

Download The 2011 Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance Report to learn more about the 6% revenue growth and other key performance indicators of annual funds at more than 100 public and private institutions. Overall, like other fundraising areas, Higher Education fundraising is bouncing back to pre-recession levels.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. The good news?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Topics include maximizing healthcare fundraising, deep dives into environmental social governance, and the importance of online fundraising and marketing. A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be by Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud. Ask Maureen: Cleaning Up a Messy Fundraising Database by Maureen Wallbeoff.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. The average donor retention rates for first-year online-only donors is 22%.

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

The Blackbaud Institute reports that in 2020, total online giving across the sector was up by 21% over 2019. Also consider that for many nonprofits, GivingTuesday marks the launch of their end-of-year fundraising campaign as they specifically target their mid-size and smaller dollar donors with online asks.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

This change would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news and feel-good stories about the organization. We continue to solicit donors using direct mail and emails. Here’s why: Donor retention continues to be the biggest problem in nonprofit fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. How do you get the most functionality and return on investment while meeting the baseline needs of your donor constituency? .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Blackbaud Doesn’t Want You To Use eTapestry. I received a flurry of emails, calls and texts from partners and current eTapestry customers after Blackbaud sent out the following email in July 2016: Subject: Is your organization outgrowing eTapestry? As your organization continues to grow, Blackbaud will be there to grow with you.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here are the top three benefits AI has for fundraising and fundraisers: AI saves staff time. Artificial intelligence is providing enormous labor-saving help to fundraisers, helping them research prospects, talk to donors, and increase retention rates. AI can increase online donor conversion and retention rates.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. The good news?

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Gift Develop Measure Reflection 52

Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Is your nonprofit prepared to promote your organization’s mission to potential donors and volunteers? When executed effectively a strong GivingTuesday campaign can help your nonprofit ramp up fundraising and volunteer registration going into the new year. Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). during GivingTuesday 2018 (14.8%

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Employee giving programs, often called corporate philanthropy programs, encourage engagement and connection through targeted fundraising that has a lasting positive impact. Employee giving campaigns are an expedited approach to charitable fundraising, allowing companies to launch employee giving efforts during a specific time of year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Note from Beth: Here’s a guest post from my colleague Steve MacLaughlin that is a great example of “ data informed fundraising.” ” A Fundraising Cliff? Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

Donor acquisition is all the rage, but did you know nearly 3 out of 4 new donors leave and never come back. In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. There’s no time like the present to improving your donor retention rates.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

Because “necessity is the mother of invention,” we all found new ways to engage- grandparents facetimed for bedtime stories, neighbors had afternoon drinks in the cul-de-sac, and organizations found digital ways to engage with their donors and volunteers. So how can charities better steward these relationships to increase retention?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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NetWits

JULY 9, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. No matter how well an organization is doing with its online fundraising, it will eventually hit plateaus and declines. Ask Carefully.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Rolling with the punches has become a hallmark of fundraising over the last few years; riding the waves of pandemic, social unrest, global upheaval, and the subsequent economic fluctuations. A diversified revenue stream relies on retaining your existing donors while looking for opportunities to expand.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Today, the school continues to engage her in meaningful ways, not just as a donor, and she looks forward to being one of those visiting alums. He attended various alum lectures and could see the impact that donors made at the university. Alums often visited her classes to talk about their careers and ways to connect.

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. The first is to share my view on some of the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. Retention among the newest generation of donors One startling finding in studies on individual giving post-COVID-19 is the drop in individual giving.

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