Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation can be an effective tool to use throughout your fundraising efforts, including in your text fundraising appeals. Creating separate text appeals for different donor segments allows your organization to send more engaging messages to your supporters, which can increase the money you raise for your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

That means you need to make sure you don’t lose any of those donors you took such pains to acquire last year. 8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention. Call your most important lapsed donors. .

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There are a lot of elements that make a fundraising appeal work. While the elements of a fundraising appeal matter, what forms their foundation is the messaging. Every decision you make about elements of your fundraising appeal will come back to what message (or messages) you are trying to communication.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! To keep your donors engaged with your mission, it’s important to make them feel appreciated. Donor recognition is one of the best ways to help you retain your donors, but a simple thank-you letter may not always feel like enough.

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Qgiv

JUNE 28, 2022

Part of having your preparedness strategy in place is knowing how to host successful emergency fundraisers. That’s why we put together this blog post to walk you through planning for and hosting an emergency fundraiser. How do you prepare for an emergency fundraiser?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These key event metrics quantify the success of your events, and can show you how to improve them. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. What was your profit margin? .

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity? Why are nonprofits vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks? Why do nonprofits need to worry about cybersecurity? There are a few reasons why your organization should be concerned with cybersecurity, but the number one reason for concern is protecting personal information.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

In the first article of this three-part series, I explored why digital transformation must be an immediate priority and looked at some ways to get there. In the second article, I explored the importance of building a donor experience that resonates with today’s constituents. . Donor experience. See here for more.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Fall will be here before you know it … and so will your big year-end fundraising appeal. Why do we all make this same mistake over and over? Certainly fundraising data management isn’t as interesting as writing good copy, telling stories about your nonprofit’s successes, or chasing new potential donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

So, how can your nonprofit increase and maintain volunteer engagement for the long term? So, how can your nonprofit increase and maintain volunteer engagement for the long term? Most nonprofits use marketing tactics to recruit, like emails, social media posts, blog posts, and web pages. More than 10.4 Select the Right Tools.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Your nonprofit should develop a wide-reaching donor stewardship strategy to build strong, long-lasting relationships with supporters. But your donor stewardship shouldn’t just be broad—you also need to make sure that your stewardship efforts are memorable. Call donors. . Create a donor recognition wall. . Send a gift. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

When you post on social media, you don’t know how many people actually see your content. And when you post on your website, well, most of your donors aren’t regularly visiting your website. What You Need to Know About Open Rates I can tell you why your open rates aren’t higher, and it’s not just because people are busy.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. Stories are powerful. What is Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2022

How do I hold a Paddle Drop? Then give a shout-out to your generous donor during the appeal. Tell your audience how the game is played, and show off the prize they could potentially win if their bid paddle is chosen. This simple auction game is a great way to boost revenue at your nonprofit fundraising event.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Reaching donors and engaging with them is important for donor retention! On average, nonprofits only manage to retain between 40-45% of their donors each year. Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. For every donor who decreased their giving, another donor increased theirs. .

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. To keep donors engaged and maintain a steady funding stream year-round, nonprofits are increasingly turning to their websites to help drive ongoing fundraising pursuits. Let’s dive in!

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

How do you know when your organization is storing and using too much data? In fact, being in the nonprofit data services business, we get asked lots of questions about how to obtain more donor data, better data, the right data. Few customers ask us “When is there too much data? Too much data vs data hoarding.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day? Plan a Simple Two-Day Library Giving Day Strategy Focus your marketing approach on two complementary components: consistent messaging coupled with a seamless donor experience. Need inspiration? Check out what other libraries have done. Word of mouth can be powerful promotion.

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Qgiv

JUNE 16, 2021

Why segment email lists? Segmenting email contacts is a great way to show donors that you know them. Knowing your donors is one of the most important parts of nonprofit email marketing, and it goes a long way in the donor cultivation process ! Why segment by new versus existing donor?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

In much of our culture, we glorify opinions over facts. I recently read a pertinent article on the Moceanic blog published posthumously by the savvy Simone Joyaux: For Fundraising Excellence, Rely on Expertise, Not Opinions. . Why do you need to guide nonprofit leaders? . It said “Maven University: Opinion above Knowledge.” .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Check out this blog post for step-by-step instructions on developing a strategic fundraising plan. How can you ensure you’ve found the right tools for your nonprofit? How can you ensure you’ve found the right tools for your nonprofit? For best results, you have to tell the stories that your donors want to hear.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But that much pressure can also lend itself to anxiety. Thanking Donors. Managing Your Donors. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead, set goals, and brainstorm some Giving Tuesday campaign ideas several weeks or months in advance. Here’s how you can use gift matching in your campaign this year.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Why is year-end giving such a big deal? Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will the money be used much further down the road?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If we’ve learned anything during the pandemic and similar past crisis fundraising , it’s that relationships matter. And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. Provide plenty of giving opportunities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Segment your donor base : Use the information from the report to segment your donor base effectively. The post starts off with general guidance.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

When hand-written notes are as personalized as most people get these days, a thank-you video can help your nonprofit stand out from the crowd while making your donors feel extra-appreciated. Otherwise known as the “Before and After” video, journey videos are a great way to show how donor dollars are making an impact.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Fundraising is important for nonprofits because it supports each organization’s work by providing financial revenue and setting up opportunities for future engagement with donors. Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey. Let’s begin.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 13, 2020

Google One Today and How it Improves Nonprofit Outreach. Find out how the Google One Today app will increase your outreach and excite your supporters. Google has worked hard to make sure this app works for both potential donors and the nonprofits themselves. Why you’ll love it. by Olivia Warnes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

That’s where this blog post comes in! Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Below, they’ll dive into: What really matters to plan a successful virtual event. How you can apply what our team learned to your next event. The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. We recently wrapped up our 2021 Collaborative: Virtual Sessions event here at Classy.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

And, we know a lot more about how to host virtual events and engage an online audience than we did last year. These virtual ideas have already been successful for many of our clients here at Qgiv, helping to fill the gaps in their fundraising revenue and sustain donor engagement during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Let’s get started.

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