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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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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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

In other words, use trial and error to test out fundraising strategies to find out what works for your nonprofit organization. How to Use Trial and Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit As the world and how we interact with it changes, response to fundraising efforts evolves, too. That’s ok, too!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. In this guide, we’ll cover 10 strategies for finding and engaging new donors.

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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. Donors tend to focus more on the cause or project itself and its importance to them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Tax Season doesn’t have to be stressful for nonprofits. Understanding the importance of nonprofit tax summaries For nonprofits, issuing tax summaries is more than a routine administrative task; it’s crucial to maintaining transparency and trust with donors. Complying with IRS regulations Let’s break it down.

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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. So what exactly is this website that’s causing such a stir?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

Why Should Nonprofits Care About Web3? Web3 is already changing the way people think about giving out personal identifiable information (PII) online, how they invest and store their money, and what kinds of transparency they expect from companies and brands they interact with online, including nonprofits. What is the Metaverse?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. You can use outbound text messages to inform donors about upcoming fundraising events and campaigns. You can read all about it here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Creating powerful solutions. What they really need are affordable, lasting solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . Donors can avoid capital gains tax on stocks held more than 1 year .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. This way, your nonprofit isn’t relying on one source of revenue. And there’s a reason for that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. Among the innovative tools that have garnered attention is ChatGPT.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion. Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For most nonprofits, December is the busiest time of year. 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. The strategies in this article will help you.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Every nonprofit worries about them. Your lapsed donors. Could your nonprofit have done something to drive them away? This timeline offers a clear road map to prevent lapsed donors: What makes donors lapse? The second thing you must know is what defines a lapsed donor. Do donors realize they’ve lapsed?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Have you developed nonprofit donor personas? If so, I recommend moving away from those donor personas and toward donor identities instead. . Further, that part might not be what motivates them to support your nonprofit. That’s why I believe you should focus on donor identities instead.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. Address donors by their preferred names and pronouns.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. Carefully comb your donor records.

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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. However, there’s one crucial thing to remember when using AI: don’t input any sensitive information into public AI platforms!

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

The nonprofit industry loves talking about how to run a successful GivingTuesday campaign. It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. And why not? Here’s why.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Get Millennials to Support Your Cause. Now is the time to ask: how can your nonprofit engage the millennial generation? Although they might not be your biggest donors right away, they are poised to shape philanthropy for decades to come. They are cause-oriented.

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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. Without constituents, your nonprofit organization wouldn’t be able to positively impact your community and drive your mission forward. Thank your donors publicly.

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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

APRIL 11, 2023

Reading donor signals is a key step in deciding who to invite to your events! At Virtuous, we believe that the Responsive Fundraising Framework is foundational in helping fundraisers cultivate meaningful relationships with donors that increase generosity. The data you receive for every event you run will help inform your next attempts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inspire a New Generation of Donors: Text-to-Give for Nonprofits Shh, can you hear that? Your donors are at an event, phones in hand, sharing the experience, live-tweeting your powerful speech, or simply engrossed in a captivating presentation. Imagine this.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

Create a donor experience that strengthens supporter relationships. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the average donor retention rate in the U.S. As nonprofits work on strengthening donor relationships to improve retention, there has been an increased focus on the donor experience.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

As 2023 has drawn to a close, tax season looms on the horizon, and we nonprofits gear up for a unique opportunity—issuing tax summaries to our donors. Bloomerang refers to them as tax summaries—which they are—but they also summarize each donor’s cumulative giving. Allow me to explain. What are tax summaries?

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