EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. To kick off 2023, we asked our partners, what are some new habits nonprofit practitioners should build with their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to help them meet their long-term organizational goals? Drink more water!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Winter 2022.

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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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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

Nearly all new reports and benchmarks show a decline in both donors and dollars, and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) latest Quarterly Fundraising Report is no exception. High-Level Takeaways from the FEP Report FEP tracks three key metrics: donors, dollars, and retention. from 2022, the largest decrease among donor sizes.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Understanding the upcoming changes Direct Donation Handling : Facebook is moving away from directly processing donations. This change means you’ll need to explore other avenues for processing donations. Recurring Donations : The end of support for recurring donations is perhaps the most significant blow.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. Three —Mind the Calendar + Communicate Precisely The months nearest to the election, October especially, are going to be some of the toughest times to reach your audiences.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, here’s a roadmap featuring key fundraising tactics for nonprofits to turbocharge your efforts: Cultivate meaningful donor relationships by engaging and stewarding new donors Your bond with your donors is the lifeline of your organization. This year, make a concerted effort to nurture these relationships.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. With social media, you can connect with your donors in real time and give them information about the work you’re doing and a peek behind the curtain at the people that make your mission a success. What do they like?

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Wouldn’t your organization rather spend a little extra money on a website if it means finding more donors and volunteers? Furthermore, it is equally essential to establish a seamless connection between your social media posts and your online donation page. Here are eight features your nonprofit website should include: 1.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. You need to reach your donors where they are.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. Your plan should also include what you’ll do when you’re NOT asking for money like donor communications, stewardship, and warm touches — all designed to give the donor a GREAT experience.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Good stories show a dramatic difference in the ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and move people to ask questions, make a donation, or get involved. Can a visitor make a donation on my website in 2 clicks?

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth can lead to supporters who are hesitant to give , whether one-time donors, monthly givers , or grant funders. With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself. the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming).

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As donor retention and engagement continue to challenge the space, virtual events are a viable tool you can explore to enhance these efforts. There’s no shortage of creative ideas your organization can try to engage your donors in this new era, whether you try galas, cooking classes, endurance rides , or comedy events. Emails (19.9%).

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide : Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year, so there’s a lot to keep in mind when preparing for it.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Mark Your Calendars: November 28, 2023 As we fast approach the final months of the year, it’s time to circle a date on your calendar that holds immense potential for your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. By leveraging the heightened visibility of the day, your nonprofit can engage with potential donors.

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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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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. With these ideas in mind, take a look at your organization’s development plan and search for any room for potential improvement.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. The good news?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Though many nonprofits still bring in donations the old-fashioned way, online fundraising can be a cost-effective, quick way to boost revenue and can open up a world of possibilities for your organization. Setting up multiple donation platforms. Implement donor management technology. Creating an engaging website.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Send In the First 24 Hours Post Donation According to recent email marketing research , the timing with which an email is sent is one of the most essential criteria regarding its likelihood of success. You don’t want the donor to assume it’s a gift receipt or another financial ask. Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

It’s like ergonomics for the mind. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings. Your contact simply compares their calendar to your published availability and self-selects an agreeable time. 5) Thank Your Donors Automatically. Every donation helps make your mission possible. Short on time?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

The events can also effectively raise funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations for organizations that provide services and advocacy to advance AAPIs. Or present grants and donations to causes they support. Donor appeals – Have a short appeal during the event from organizational leadership or a community member.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofit membership programs offer perks to your nonprofit’s supporters in exchange for their donations and support. If your membership perks fit your donor base’s needs, odds are members will want to renew their membership! Offering perks to loyal supporters also leaves you more attention to focus on attracting new donations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

During this time of generosity, finding donor engagement opportunities is key. Enter ⁠— matching gifts , a type of philanthropy in which companies will financially match donations their employees make to nonprofits. Corporate matching gifts can double donation impact, increase funding, and drive donor engagement.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Knowing the best times to post ads throughout the year will increase your chance to gain new donors. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Even platforms with no recurring monthly or yearly fee may require a transaction or processing fee to process donations. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

One of the simplest and best ways to get your donors engaged with giving in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is to send an end-of-year giving letter out to your donors. It is a direct way to connect with your donors and ask them if they’d like to make a final gift to your organization before the new year.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. A participation goal (either trying to achieve a specific number of donors or gifts) seems to work best.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . A marketing strategy is essentially your game plan for reaching prospective donors and turning them into lifelong supporters. Here are some common nonprofit marketing goals to get you started: Increase donations. Acquire new donors. Deepen support .

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. And that’s okay because by offloading the highlighted tasks, you just cleared space on your calendar to focus on these items and get them done. COMMUNICATION .

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many of your donors will be thinking about end-of-year donations to your organization. Maybe that means you are sending an email to encourage your constituents to donate – you can use the event information to make that email more personal. Optimize Your Giving Pages.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. The good news?

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