The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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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 automate your marketing efforts.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

All your supporters, from your one-time givers to your major donors, should feel appreciated by your organization. Identifying Your Donors Tiers Most organizations will have four levels of donors: one-time, recurring, mid level, and major donors. If you relied entirely on one-time donors, you’d break your organization.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

It does Direct Marketing but not Major Gift fundraising (or it does Major Gift fundraising but not Direct Marketing); we need support in both areas. The current software does not interface with our current/new technical environment (MS-Exchange and Office, or Google g-mail, calendar, docs, etc.).

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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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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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

.” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? This will give your biggest supporters the opportunity to meet your nonprofit’s board, executives, and most involved staff members.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 2, 2021

Like great sales organizations, great development operations need a constant stream of prospects… individuals, companies, and foundations that are, or are likely to be, interested enough in your mission to donate funds to your non-profit. Your donors support you and feel like part of your team. They never write them down.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

These include direct mail, phone calls and messages, and in-person solicitations. They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising. Predictive analytics helps organizations expect donor behavior. AI tools help organizations find the best fundraising targets. These messages deeply connect with supporters.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Data-Driven Industry Insights. Let’s dive in! Volunteer grants.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . This form can be completed by mail, phone, fax, or online. By fax, it can take four business days and four to five weeks by mail. It’s not a business model. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action? Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. Your donors are individuals who care about your organization and mission.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Why It’s Important to Accept Online Donations Collecting online donations can be a powerful and budget-friendly way to raise funds for your cause or organization. They can show some love for your organization quickly, no matter where they are in the world.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Organize and segment your data in your CRM. Respect their preferences by understanding if they prefer email, direct mail, phone calls, or social media outreach. Giving history: Better understand donors’ giving patterns and preferences by tracking donation amounts, frequency, dates, and specific campaigns they’ve supported.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

You have a donor database ! Congratulations, all your data is now tucked neatly into organized rows and easy-to-access fields. Now, who exactly are all of these people in your database? These 5 reports will help us figure out who is in your database So to get started, log into your database and note the total number of people.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

It’s a chance for you to share your successes, highlight how important a donor’s support has been to your mission, and make a fundraising appeal. . You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year. We’ll review: . Use the right tools.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2020

This is especially true of healthcare organizations as their revenue is being impacted by both the disruption of service lines and possible cancellation of signature events. Savvy fundraisers are turning to the opportunity that lies within their database. You already know all of these supporters. Not Your Typical Supporters.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Personalize all appeals .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A nd even more amazing seeing all your comments and support for it! Taking the road with least resistance and having support from my colleagues along the way. Or how about addressing contacts at organizations? (Ok Did you attend What is a Database Manager ? Back with another round of confessions. Did you go?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2017

W ith the right donor management tool to fit your organization’s needs, you have a better shot at communicating in the right way and building better relationships, so donors don’t leave your nonprofit behind and instead stick around to continue donating and engaging with your organization. Donor Databases for Medium-Sized Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Event management technology has made organizing and executing a successful golf fundraiser easier and more efficient, but there’s one particular piece of technology that’s a game-changer for nonprofits holding a charity golf tournament: an event website. Fundraisers and event organizers have more on their plates than ever.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make. Regardless of the channel (website, email, mail, or the phone) or medium (in-person or digitally) you want to connect with donors in a way that is one-to-one, contextual, and collaborative. Your engagement should reflect that.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Send emails from an individual associated with your organization. The subject line is like the envelope for a direct mail letter; it’s a critical part of your appeal “package” as 47% of email recipients open an email based on the subject line alone. First, this information reassures people that they can trust your organization.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. Offers accountability.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

If your nonprofit organization is eager to harness the full potential of your digital fundraising efforts and give your donors what they expect, it’s good to have a guide. Embracing Modernity: The Path to Frictionless Giving How can contemporary strategies and technological advancements redefine the donor experience for your organization?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. These proven strategies will lay a strong foundation for your organization and pave the way for future growth. Be sure to include a few engagement and growth goals for your organization.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events last year due to the pandemic. It’s easy to end up with a lot of data silos, none of which provide a full picture of a supporter’s overall involvement. And 2020 didn’t help.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Quite simply, donor retention is a measure of how many donors continue to donate to your organization. Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year. This can make a huge impact on the number of donors in your donor database from year to year. But what is donor retention?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. As an essential and integral part of your fundraising strategy, your major donors should feel valued by your organization. . Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Your organization Matching gifts lift average donation size, improve retention and donor lifetime value , and open the door to other giving. The more you grow corporate support, the more others in your community trust that you’re a worthwhile beneficiary of their philanthropy. But they need your support and guidance.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Laura graduated from Adrian College with a degree in business administration and has over 20 years of fund development experience and is certified in the use of several databases, including Raiser’s Edge and Giftworks. At the very least, you need a donor database that allows for basic tracking. Monthly/Recurring Donors.

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Neon CRM

MAY 11, 2023

This donor management software comparison will go over the features of some of the most popular options so you can make the right choice for your organization. Taking a look at their specific features will help you understand how good a fit each might be for your organization. Let’s take a look.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Organize your contacts, build better relationships with your donors and collaborate with your team members. For the NPE Lite package, your organization can have one user, up to 1,000 contacts and 10,000 annual batch e-communications. Plus, support is offered. “Technology should never replace human interaction. NonprofitEasy.

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