Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Testing your initial plans through stakeholder interviews. Announcing your campaign to the broader community to celebrate and explain its purpose. Breaking your prospecting goals down into a gift range chart is an effective way to keep your efforts focused from the very beginning of the quiet phase. Feasibility Study.

Audience 83

Audience Campaign Phase Virtual 83

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

At one place I worked, the executive director gleefully presented everyone on the management team with a sweatshirt as a team-building gift. In our culture, mavens are celebrated. You say : “That may be your opinion, but it’s not based on data and testing.”. They say : “I suppose we could test one appeal photo against another.”.

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Guide Learning Knowledge Test 74

Care2

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

There was no real trend on average gifts – 54% had a higher average gift in 2010 than they did in 2009, while 46% had lower average gifts. As the economy improves, nonprofits will continue to raise more money online and across channels (direct mail, telemarketing, etc). Highlighting different gift amounts.

Money 76

Money Raise Test Gift 76

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

Raise 98

Raise Ideas Online Help 98

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Others are combining their fundraising with a fitness challenge or some other personal goal or celebration. Friends who are doing fundraisers that tie their requests to a personal challenge, celebration, or event are doing “do it yourself (DIY) fundraising.” Does it actually work? Why Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

Impact 25

Impact Fundraising Celebrate Social Media 25

Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends. Do a test run with a few Board members to make sure you know how the tech works. Virtual Concert: A virtual concert can be a big hit if you land the right act.

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Virtual Ideas Online Fundraising 111

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Team up with local news.

Campaign 98

Campaign Ideas Giving Tips 98

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2015

During the holidays, many people celebrate by getting together with family and friends, eating too much, exchanging gifts and drinking lots of hot cocoa. Also, don’t forget to include a message of gratitude to express thanks for the gift they’ve given in the past. Make It About Them. million children last year.” Stay Focused.

Fundraising 28

Fundraising Mail Gift Children 28

Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

Virtual 52

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Game 52

NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2011

Gift information helps you understand how frequently they donate or what specific projects they support. If a donor is celebrating a milestone birthday, a month before their big day, send them an e-mail suggesting gifts to your organization in lieu of presents.

Communication 69

Communication Results NTC Content 69

Neon CRM

JULY 7, 2023

Here’s a tip: Ask a few dedicated donors (your board members would be a great option) to make a gift before you launch your campaign. This appeal, which focuses on raising money for a food pantry, helps donors understand exactly how their gift will make an impact on their community. and celebrate their impact.

Campaign 52

Campaign Ideas Work Giving 52

EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Year-end can be understandably very focused on fundraising, but given the importance of strong donor stewardship and high inflation that may place donating out of reach for some supporters, many nonprofits are curious about how to engage their donors without asking for gifts. Here’s what they said. Jennifer Parker, K2D Strategies.

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Donation Donor Advocacy Gift 159

Allegiance Group

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Don’t make them work any more than is necessary to make a gift to your organization! One of the more pleasing updates to donation form UX in the last years is the proliferation of address lookup type-ahead functionality when inputting a mailing address. Tell the donor the impact their gift will make. Use your CRM integration.

Donation 52

Donation Create Gift Test 52

M+R

JANUARY 31, 2023

For our overall analysis, we included only one-time gifts — ongoing monthly revenue is not included in those numbers, and all gifts are in the months of November and December in order to include Giving Tuesday. 71% of the nonprofits surveyed saw a small decline in year-over-year revenue, and 60% saw a decline in the number of gifts.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Gift Digital Trend 107

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you probably know a little bit about the importance of this holiday celebrating generosity. Test all Software Beforehand. Matching Gifts. Ask for a specific gift amount from supporters. Ask for a gift for a specific purpose. Test All Software Beforehand.

Campaign 101

Campaign Ideas Giving Tips 101

Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Holiday celebrations and time spent with family and friends help us reconnect to the things that matter most and prepare to start fresh for the new year ahead. Put a matching gifts drive into action. How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign?

Campaign 69

Campaign Practice Giving Social Media 69

Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

You work long hours and spend a ton of resources getting new donors in the door, only to then see them never make a second gift, leaving you right back where you started. It begins with identifying and engaging potential donors, but it really kicks into gear after the donor has made their first gift.

Management 52

Management Donor Guide Retention 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

If the experience of those children is not positive, then is it really a celebration? Was your goal $50 and you doubled it and we should be celebrating and I’m going to,” you know, “clap, give you a pat on the back?” ’ Was your goal $200? In that case, you fell 50% short? ” Right. So, again, context.

Report 83

Report Measure Process Impact 83

Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

From giving days to matching gift drives, there are many kinds of basic online fundraisers that are perfect for your organization. Have your supporters put their knowledge to the test as they go head-to-head in a virtual trivia night fundraiser. Matching gift drive. Consider hosting a matching gift drive.

Ideas 52

Ideas Fundraising Virtual Movie 52

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2013

They’re going with the intent to make a gift. Last year Grow Report subscriber Mr. Carry through the emotional impact of your direct mail and email campaign on your donate page with photographs, stories and corresponding ask amounts. Have you tested making a gift? Take this opportunity to celebrate your donors!

Giving 37

Giving Online Paypal Gift 37

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

And testing to see patterns in email activity and donations can help to improve results too. The answer is that only testing will tell you the right number. This year’s most common words were “gift” and “Holiday” with “GivingTuesday” also being used a lot. The Greatest Gift.

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email South Carolina Fundraising Gift 46

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

5-6 weeks ahead: Direct mail goes out (remember to account for potential slowdowns with the U.S. We recommend you use all of the standard marketing channels: your website, your email newsletter, your social media, and direct mail. Segment your donor list, and tailor your direct mail content to resonate with different groups.

Guide 102

Guide Goal Social Media Action 102

The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

5-6 weeks ahead: Direct mail goes out (remember to account for potential slowdowns with the U.S. We recommend you use all of the standard marketing channels: your website, your email newsletter, your social media, and direct mail. Note your average gift amounts. Prepare email blast /newsletter copy. Postal Service).

Guide 98

Guide Goal Social Media Action 98

Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2017

Often, we think of “influencers” as celebrities who could massively raise the visibility of a campaign, but are nearly impossible to recruit if they aren’t already involved with an organization. The social engagement tactic resulted in 96 of the 150 influential alumni making a gift (a 64% conversion rate!). VIP Influencers.

Influence 29

Influence Social Media Action Guide 29