DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Juggling all of these tasks is where nonprofit database software comes in. Before investing in a nonprofit database, take a moment to understand why and how it can benefit your nonprofit. It can help secure major gifts.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 25, 2010

I get a lot of emails like the following from small nonprofits: We desperately need to get a new donor database and most of them are totally unaffordable!! Looking at the Idealware Low Cost Database report , I find that there are so many considerations that it is quite complicated to make a choice. Then you need to check references.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, at a small organization, your tactical calendar may look something like this: January – Prospecting mailing. February – E-mail fundraising letter. March – Housefile mailing. May – E-mail fundraising letter. Prospecting mailing. October – E-mail fundraising letter. December – Housefile mailing.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., And I, like you, feel the imperative of a prompt, personal thank you that’s powerfully indicative of the impact of the donor’s gift. We then looked at the total gift journey. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where do checks go first?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Develop or switch to a new donor database , CRM, email provider, or website. Develop user-friendly donation landing pages and gift processing. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop a monthly giving program.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Your donor database is only as good as the data you put into it. A clean database should be a high priority as you plan ahead. Personal touches are important and play a key role in cultivating a one-time gift into a regular donor. Save your organization money and resources by preventing a large pile of returned mail.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

You have a donor database ! Now, who exactly are all of these people in your database? I like to think that the same rule applies to our databases – let’s pull our supporters into organized lists so we can see them and appreciate them! Out of all of the constituents in your database, how many of them have given a gift?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., It’s just me as DOD, an associate development director, a part-time events manager and an assistant who handles the database and donor acknowledgements. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. In this guide, we’ll cover some key information about how you can find your organization’s major donors and determine the right ways to engage them to solicit major gifts. Let’s get started. Who are your major donors?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. In this guide, we’ll answer that question by addressing some of the most substantial roadblocks to donor participation in corporate giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Boost program participation and engagement with the following strategies: Optimize your recurring gift calls to action (CTAs) A recurring gift or donation CTA is a button or form field that encourages donors to become recurring supporters. Save all this information in your donor database to reference in future conversations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Follow these tips to ensure that your letter is as effective as possible: Once you’ve completed this process and feel like you’re ready to do a final review of your letter, ask yourself the following questions: Is your appeal letter easy to read? A direct mail provider can help you send out letters quickly and efficiently.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

If they have questions, take that as complications you need to try and work out and go back to the drawing whiteboard. . Did you attend What is a Database Manager ? I can tell you right now that while I can make gala check outs look easy , I cannot for the life of me ask for a gift. Did you go? Me t oo! We see you.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 15, 2015

The original question: My organization is working on a data retention policy and wondering if others have insights to share. good questions to consider – “How much space does a record take up?”, “How much space do you you have/need/can get?”, “How much space do our backups take up?”, “How many new records do we amass per year?”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

So when you use a main CRM database, such as Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP), along with an assortment of ‘satellite’ systems for online giving, fundraising events, email marketing, eCommerce, volunteers, and the like, data integrity has to be top of mind. She also gets no gift acknowledgement because of the erroneous email address.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. This can make a huge impact on the number of donors in your donor database from year to year. Here’s what effect donor attrition can have on your donor database after five years: Starting # of Donors In Database.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings. Design and save direct mail communication documents like solicitations and acknowledgments. When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

For those of you on a different fiscal year, skip down to “Cleaning up your Prospect Database” and save this checklist for whenever the time is right for you. This is important for all sorts of reasons, including the fact that many CRMs and donor databases are set up to treat “ lapsed donors ” differently than current ones.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Many organizations are embracing these coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”. Benchmarking Major Gifts. The term “major gift” isn’t new.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura has over 20 years of fund development experience and is certified in the use of several databases, including Raiser’s Edge and Giftworks. Monthly giving can do more than help you attract new donors, it can help you renew donors and cultivate them to higher gifts too! Have a “recurring gift” type on the gift record.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ll explore: Types of fundraising software to consider 7 essential fundraising software features to look for 5 steps to buy fundraising software 5 questions to ask when buying fundraising software It’s worth taking the time to research potential solutions, discuss options with your team, and deliberate before coming to a final decision.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This is probably a question on your mind, as well as something your board might be asking you every chance they get. . They obviously know that securing a second gift is necessary to predict long-term value and giving, but throwing these new donors into your mass communications right away is a big mistake. But what happens next?

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

The answers to those questions are simple: we can’t. A Major Gifts Officer is actively developing personal relationships with existing and potential donors. Answer: only what is stored in the donor database. 53% don’t know when was the last time that their donor database was cleaned. Data degrades. What to do.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? And SO many questions that need answering before you start. And do you really want these 2 groups to be part of your regular mail stream?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. This question needs our attention. New donors are found through special events, acquisition mailings, and online giving or peer-to-peer campaigns. Strawhecker, Inc. And rightly so.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Additionally, they can give at different levels, ranging from small, one-time gifts (e.g., $10) 10) to major gifts (e.g., Businesses most often give through matching gifts, corporate and volunteer grants, or in-kind donations of free goods or services. Foundations. Reach out to major donors. Establish a sense of urgency.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. Receiving a gift with no donor data behind it is like being given a fish. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. I’m glad you asked.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 2, 2013

So your organization mails to the same group of prospects for your annual giving program year after year, looking at LYBUNTs, SYBUNTs, etc., Keep in mind that if you don’t analyze your database every few years at least, you are leaving potential fundraising dollars on the table.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Once supporters give to your nonprofit through your virtual fundraising platforms, this information is stored in your Bloomerang database. Fundraise Up also integrates seamlessly with your Bloomerang donor database. Bloomerang Online fundraising platform overview: Bloomerang is the top donor management solution on the market.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

When you’re determining who to cultivate for your major donor portfolio, do you simply look at everyone who gave more than $1,000 (or whatever your major gift amount is) and dump them all into your portfolio for the year? Where Do Qualifying and Tiering Donors Fall Within Major Gift Fundraising? I confess: I used to do that.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your ability to retain donors and keep them engaged can directly impact your nonprofit for a few reasons: Retained donors can be more easily guided towards making larger gifts in the future. Your donation software and marketing platforms are the key places to focus on when it comes to database integrations. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

All modern donor databases feature donor analytics and report generation that you can use. It’s important to answer these questions for yourself and chart your course of action accordingly. What next steps can you take to communicate more effectively by email, postal mail, and online? Weekly communication is a basic standard.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

So for example, if you’re hoping to increase major gifts, focus on major gift-related metrics. This includes building integrations between your various data-generating technology solutions and your CRM, so all of your data will flow into your most comprehensive database. Major Gift Indicators. Website Traffic Sources.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

How do they make sure gift officers aren’t overloaded? Without correct constituent information, you are wasting money with every solicitation and missing out on gifts. On average, 8% of constituent records are matching gift-eligible but have not been identified. Learn more about the untapped potential in your database.

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