Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When the donor opened the email, it explained that the school was celebrating Curl Up With A Good Book Day, a day devoted to reading and writing. For your next email, try split-testing two different subject lines, one with a sense of urgency and another with a sense of intrigue. Just a few more days to double your gift.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. That means more than half of donors who made a gift in 2019 didn’t make another one in the following year! Get that second gift and you’re well on your way to the third gift and the fourth one. Increases the likelihood of a second gift by 33%.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

For the past few years, nonprofits have been raising 40% to 60% of their money online during the month of December. Highlights include: 77% raised more money this year than they did in 2009. 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.

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Achieve

JUNE 8, 2023

You start discussing your goals with donors, but they don’t understand why you’re asking for such large gifts. You lay out a series of gifts of different sizes that will get you to your goal. Thankfully, you secure your next gift, although it’s not at the expected amount. What should you do instead?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

If you’ve heard about Giving Tuesday , you likely know that it presents a huge opportunity for nonprofits to raise a lot of money during one 24-hour period. Talk to your donors and try to secure a matching gift for the Giving Tuesday campaign. Plan your matching gift announcements and/or special rewards (i.e.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. Since BikeMS is all about cycling, their partners include the gear company, Primal, and the bike brand, Trek, as well as Left Hand Brewery for post-ride celebrating.

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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. Due to a lack of major upfront expenses, fundraising online is one of the most profitable ways to raise money for your organization.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? Gift wrapping. Most winter holidays have one thing in common: gift giving. During this time of year, you can count on wrapping paper sales skyrocketing, but becoming a gift-wrapping professional is no easy task for just anybody. Easy fundraising ideas.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

An online auction is a great way to engage your supporters and raise money for your organization at the same time. Your nonprofit can use DonorPerfect’s integration with Qgiv to seamlessly store and organize donors’ gift information and bids from your auction event. Double the Donation – Matching Gifts.

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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 : “You’re wrong; research shows sad images raise more money than happy ones.” . It said “Maven University: Opinion above Knowledge.” .

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Pere-to-peer fundraising is more than just a physical event, and there are many campaign ideas your organization to test out, including: Contests Challenges Crowdfunding DIY fundraising A-thon events Network fundraising Virtual storefronts Giving days And more! Other team sports, like volleyball, are also great for peer-to-peer tournaments.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you work in development, major gifts, grants, or event planning, you’ll love the emphasis on identifying and crafting compelling stories that make your marketing and fundraising more effective. The Nonprofit Innovation and Optimization Summit (NIO) If you love data or get excited about A/B tests, this is a great choice.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Carefully evaluate each idea so you can choose the one that will bring you the most money and awareness for the least investment of time and money. 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.

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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. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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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. House parties.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 27, 2018

Therefore, anything that slows Denise’s gift-giving is problematic to your bottom line. Some users may be irritated that they’re being asked for money before you tell your story and impact. Remember, most of these smaller individual gifts are made in a momentary “fit of charity.” Confusion is costly. But this isn’t the case.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2019

Almost every day, we log into our personal online bank accounts to manage money and pay bills. We can clearly see and know where the money is coming from, and where it is going, and we are starting to expect more of the same from the companies, governments, and organizations we interact with. Be creative in your messaging.

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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.” Is it Easy Money? Does it actually work? Our average donation was $53!

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

If you’re hosting a text fundraising campaign for the first time, make sure you run a few test text messages once you choose a fundraising platform. Automated messages will make sure your donors are thanked within the first 48 hours of their gift. Plan your campaign The next step for your text fundraiser is to plan your campaign.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. From actors, to reality tv stars, to musicians, there are a number of celebrities who will film a shoutout for your auction. Ready to dive in? Let’s begin.

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CauseVox

MAY 4, 2021

To celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community we invited our community to join us for a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. This helped us to test out all our materials and make sure everything was as easy as possible for fundraisers. Enter A Toast to AuSM.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

In celebration of our 40th birthday on April 1, 2012, CDS Global is bringing the party to NTC 2012! Stop by booth #59 sporting your ClientTrack Skippy Pin (included in your conference tote bag) to receive a complimentary gift and meet the most passionate and expert technologists in the human services industry. CDS Global.

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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. Include examples of how much money will help your organization.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Then I realize the longer I sit in celebration, patting myself on the back and relishing in the moment, the longer I’m putting off the hike to the next milestone. There will be celebrations along the way, but the key is to keep going. So, start testing- the sooner you do, the sooner you can start converting new donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so it’s not uncommon that as you’re working through your gift tables and your commitments that your leadership or your donors will want to rush out and, you know, launch the social media campaign or start a new grassroots initiatives. Not being able to build out your gift tables. Momentum is really important.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Promote matching gifts. Test your forms and links to make sure people are able to reach out to your team through your website. . Place your donate buttons in prominent locations, like the header of your home page or in the navigation bar so they’ll know right away where to go to make a gift. . That’s why testing is so important.

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Neon CRM

JULY 7, 2023

This is a great tactic to use if you’re raising money for something tangible or specific, like buying an important piece of equipment or funding a specific program. 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. and celebrate their impact.

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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. Ashley Allison, ABD Direct.

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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. Empower others to raise the money for you. You don’t have to be the one asking for money on Giving Tuesday. Analyze Campaign Data.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 31, 2021

Automating the process sounds like easy money, right? You wouldn’t send your mom the same gift you’d send your nephew. You wouldn’t send your mom the same gift you’d send your nephew. You tailor your gifts and your appeals based on the person and on your relationship. Not exactly. But the keyword there is person.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Ensuring you not only can accept mobile gifts but also leverage this channel smartly to increase fundraising is essential. Mobile fundraising helps nonprofits raise money by connecting with supporters via a mobile device, like a smartphone. Here are some tips we recommend: Avoid generic terms like “Donate” or “Gift.”

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Whole Whale

JULY 10, 2021

TEST YOUR DONATE PAGE. We’ve seen increases of 20% and higher for every page we have A/B Tested for our Whole Whale clients. Don’t forget matching gifts. Matching gifts are to #GivingTuesday as deals are to #CyberMonday. Use Double the Donation’s #GivingTuesday Matching Gift Pages for free.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2023

No matter whether you’re a coach for a sports team or the director of an athletic program, at some point, you’ll need to host sports fundraisers to raise money for your athletes. However, you never want money to be a barrier for any of your aspiring professional athletes.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2022

By raising money on the internet, you can keep all of your donors safe and expand your reach beyond your current donor base. From giving days to matching gift drives, there are many kinds of basic online fundraisers that are perfect for your organization. Organizing a giving day is an easy way to raise some money for your organization.

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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.

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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. Put a matching gifts drive into action. Provide information on gift matching and recurring giving. Host a hybrid event.

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Classy

MARCH 29, 2021

As a Certified B Corporation , we strive to hold ourselves to the highest standard of social and environmental performance for business, motivate other companies to do the same, and celebrate those who are working to create positive social change. In 2007, Google became the first major company to reach carbon neutrality. Ben & Jerry’s.

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