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? When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. 2) Give social media shoutouts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 1, 2021

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising and social media awareness campaigns. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 17: World Religion Day — #WorldReligionDay. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. Personal training sessions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. If it doesn’t, do something else.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ?

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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. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

By Korrin Bishop , writer at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. The Center for Plain Language.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 13, 2023

Fundraising boils down to two simple things: finding new donors and keeping existing ones. Even better, the golfer donor represents an affluent, influential demographic that you want represented in your organization’s donor database. Great news—golf tournaments are avenues to successfully do both!

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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

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Cause awareness and giving days can be very powerful themes upon which to launch online fundraising campaigns. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized). 3: World Press Freedom Day — #WorldPressFreedomDay.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2023

Transactional fundraising is something so deeply rooted in many traditional fundraising practices that we may not really know what we are missing and the harm it's causing to us and our donors until we feel and experience transformational fundraising with authentic, mission-driven donor relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits. Deciding how to handle donor recognition on social media is a complex exercise.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

One of the most pressing issues for today’s nonprofit professionals is the uncertainty of today’s economy. So, what does this mean for fundraisers? Logic would tell us that with higher expenses, potential donors have less money to give to their favorite causes.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 10, 2022

Fundraising events are often necessary for nonprofit organizations for several reasons. Nonprofit fundraising also drives awareness of certain causes, and it provides a source to attract new supporters, donors and volunteers. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2017

According to the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report , a donor’s ideology has more impact upon which causes and types of nonprofits they support than gender or age. Giving to children and youth, however, is a cause that unites all donors regardless of ideology. Donors with a liberal ideology support: 1.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. How do you use AI for fundraising? This is to ensure the privacy of both your and your donors’ information.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. Advertise your nonprofit on social media Brand recognition is super important for nonprofits!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2024

Nonprofits who hold golf events know they’re a great way to raise mission-critical funds, connect with supporters, expand your donor base, and raise awareness about your cause. In short, golf helps nonprofits do more good. This free webinar is designed for nonprofit event planners of all experience levels.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. Many founders do.)

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs. They’re more comfortable partnering with nonprofits that have a substantial track record of success, which takes time to establish.

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frontstream

MARCH 1, 2024

Allowing donors to cover 100% of standard processing and credit card fees helps nonprofits reduce direct costs and raise more to do more good. Nonprofits know that, like small donations, these small credit card and platform donation processing fees add up.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Contact Us!

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter? Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Independent researchers have also conducted a number of studies to understand donor attitudes and behaviors regarding crowdfunding tipping or adding optional contributions when donating on crowdfunding platforms. They may also feel more engaged with the platform and the fundraising community when given the opportunity to contribute more.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. What does it take to be successful in fundraising? Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. I love the expression that fundraising occurs at the speed of trust.

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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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. The past two years have seen a dip in overall giving, placing even more emphasis on the need for nonprofits to strategically boost both short and long-term funding.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Adapting to Changes in Facebook Fundraising Tools: A Guide for Nonprofits When you run a nonprofit, you’ve likely leaned on social media platforms for fundraising. However, the recent announcement about changes to Facebook’s fundraising tools may have you rethinking your strategy.

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