sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Without it, your efforts to cultivate and steward donors won’t go very far. A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Your Perception of Your Donors I’m sure you can remember an interaction that felt purely transactional.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. After all, there is nothing more disappointing than contributing hard-earned money to what looks like a good cause, and then having absolutely no idea whether it made any difference.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the powerful connection between volunteers and donors in the nonprofit world? This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? Are you acknowledging those differences in the way you build relationships with these supporters? This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. So, what does it take to prevent donor fatigue and keep people giving? What is Donor Fatigue? I’ll show you.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. Good major donor prospects…. #1

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 5, 2022

So, how are they going to ask a donor to give to a cause after their death? For some nonprofits, starting to ask for planned gifts may seem like a big leap. After all, many fundraisers are afraid to ask for a gift in general.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Turnaround Time: Understanding the time it takes from order placement to delivery is crucial for your campaign’s timeline and donor expectations. This can result in valuable coverage that brings more attention to your cause. Start building your brick fundraiser today and pave the way to a brighter future! So why wait?

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to build a nonprofit mailing list: Dear Charity Clairity, We’ve relied in the past on government and foundation grants, but since many of these sources are drying up we need to develop an individual fundraising program. Scour lists of donors to similar causes.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations. This next generation is reshaping the giving landscape in ways predictably reflective of their status as digital natives while rallying around priority causes like social justice and climate change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2024

Here are some tips to get started engaging volunteers as donors at your free clinic. Here are a few ways to ensure you’re delivering stellar volunteer experiences: Treat them just like donors by learning about their interests and sharing their impact. Your story and support can inspire others to join our cause.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The first step is to decide which days to build a campaign upon and then add them to your 2020 editorial calendar. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 9: World Fair Trade Day — #WorldFairTradeDay.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

At Salesforce, we see the building blocks of trust as honesty, consideration, reliability, and follow through. Understanding who your donors are and what they care about helps you create compelling content that moves them to act. For example, knowing if your donor is also a survivor might change your message to them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday ? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Having a strong brand helps your organization set itself apart from every other nonprofit out there, lends credibility, and builds trust with your audience. Creating a branded social media page is a free and easy way to build a healthy following, share updates, and engage with your supporters. Regular events (classes, webinars, etc.)

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

Storytelling is one of the most challenging aspects of donor cultivation. This is especially true when engaging prospective donors who are new to your cause. While some of your volunteers may have never made a monetary gift to your organization, they certainly already understand your mission and the cause you serve.

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2024

Monthly donors are a big deal. They’re a dedicated group of people who are deeply invested in the causes they support. But who are monthly donors, exactly? And how can nonprofits build relationships with them? Across all five years, monthly donors initiated 12,460 in the month of May. It depends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 8: World Oceans Day — #WorldOceansDay.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 15, 2019

It’s time to take on new terrain by building a targeted multichannel donor journey that ensures every member of your community feels connected to your cause throughout the year. In this must-watch webinar you’ll learn how to: Take a multichannel approach to your donor communications.

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Media Cause

APRIL 15, 2024

The good news is that you likely already use at least one marketing tool, meaning you are well on your way to building a MarTech stack. Explore the steps below to learn how to build a MarTech stack and how your team can use those tools. Are we doing anything to follow up with those donors? Where is that information stored?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 8: World Oceans Day — #WorldOceansDay.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Your fundraising software should allow you to build a custom donation page that encourages people to complete the donation process and is easy for your donors to use. Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page. Tell your potential donors how their gift can make a difference.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

How do you build trust with donors? Here are a few ways you can make your organization stand out and build trust with those who are loyal to your cause. Consistency will build trust. Keep donors connected with the people they’re helping, so they can feel secure knowing what was accomplished.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors. So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation? Bring on the board Your other early-stage prospective donors are your board members.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. Although they might not be your biggest donors right away, they are poised to shape philanthropy for decades to come. Although they might not be your biggest donors right away, they are poised to shape philanthropy for decades to come.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Why is donor retention important? With their social media savvy, the organization builds enthusiasm and raises a substantial amount of money for its cause. Unfortunately, as time goes on, many of the new donors from the campaign do […]. The post Donor retention for small shops appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

All donors are not created equally. Some donors can cost a great deal to acquire, and then only make one gift before lapsing. Where can you find your most generous donors and prospective donors? What if you knew more about their generosity, how philanthropic they are, and what causes they hold dear?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Those who give to your cause deserve to be acknowledged authentically and frequently for their generosity. Here are a few of our favorite ways: Practice donor stewardship.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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