Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

Donor Cultivation. Are your donors also your customers? For many of us, the problem answering the question “Are your donors also your customers?” In sharp contrast, the very definition of “service” is to be other-centered. But the fact is we also have a self-serving agenda: to secure revenue for our worthy nonprofit.

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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

This is definitely a factor and something to consider when you use AI to write for you. Human-Centered SEO for Nonprofits in 2024 Good (optimized) content has a better chance of working for you and getting your nonprofit found online. Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

How powerful a magnet is your nonprofit cause and the way you engage potential constituents? For years we’ve talked about donors from the perspective of moving them up a “pyramid” or “ladder.” Which is why I advocate retiring the old donor pyramid in favor of a dynamic energy vortex. If you want gifts, you must give them.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Listen, starting a nonprofit is NOT a “build it and they will come” activity.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2023

We might use an acronym like CRM without explaining what that stands for or that it’s sometimes used interchangeably with donor database or donor management software. It’s confusing when you hear or see a word you don’t understand, and the same is true for your nonprofit supporters. If not, how can you better explain it?

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Which strategies have worked well to keep donors engaged with your mission? Make full use of your blog content.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Hopefully, your donation form is already mobile-friendly, but here are 10 tips to make it mobile-friendlier from online fundraising pros : Eliminate all unnecessary/nice-to-have fields. We recommend using large, tappable buttons (46px minimum) that have a very clear “on” or “selected” state for your mobile donors. The future is now.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and steward tribute donors: Dear Charity Clairity, Our small organization has been around for many years, but we have only just recently begun receiving donations “in memory of a loved one in lieu of flowers” for example.

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Whole Whale

MAY 23, 2022

Also, Father’s day actually owes its history to nonprofits for its creation, so supporting charity is in the day’s DNA. More on that after the tips to get people to donate. Here are nine ideas that will get people donating on Father’s Day: 1. Find a way to connect your donors to the cause they’re supporting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 19, 2017

Liberal female Gen Xers may not be the majority of online donors, but they definitely are the demographic participating most in the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Survey. We need more diversity in our survey respondents (!!) The survey is 100% anonymous and published in English, español, and français. 19% in Australia. 10% in Canada.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. Prioritizing donor retention will ultimately build a dedicated pool of supporters who will lend support any time you need it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Each year I select 31 Favorite Nonprofits to which I donate 10% of my webinar income. Part of the reason is a commitment to altruism, but I also use (for lack of a better word) these 31 nonprofits to study how nonprofits are progressing in online fundraising, social media and mobile communications.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Among the thousands of nonprofits that use CauseVox, we’re always amazed at the impact each organization makes everyday. It may sound strange but Cylinda and many other nonprofit professionals swear by it: the #1 fundraising hack is to grow your email list. Provide Resources For Donors. Recent Donors Notes.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Luckily, we have some advice!

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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. Personalize your donor communication.

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Kindful

MARCH 25, 2021

Nonprofit marketing leaders are always thinking about how to best communicate with their donors. Personalized and valuable communication is what builds relationships, and long-lasting donor relationships are what set the foundation for nonprofit growth. You’ll be exploring: What type of donor data should you collect?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 27, 2021

You’re undoubtedly familiar with donation forms for nonprofits. But they’re only one kind of form nonprofits use on their websites. In addition to raising money online , nonprofits use forms to build email lists, to recruit new volunteers, to onboard clients, and in lots of other applications. Let’s take a look!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

Does your nonprofit have a digital marketing plan ? Why Nonprofits Need A Digital Marketing Plan. As it turns out, people are 7 times more likely to visit a nonprofit’s website in a search result then they are through social media. How To Build A Nonprofit Digital Marketing Plan (That works). Ready to get started?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Personalize all appeals .

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. But you know what makes it easier?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third 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: Website & Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2017

A donor’s first donation to your nonprofit is a step in the right direction, but it’s not an immediate promise for smooth sailing. After their initial gift, you still have work to do with each donor. Talk about how their donation is positively impacting your organization’s mission. That work pays off, though. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The season of gratitude is upon us and there is nothing more important you can do than thank donors for their support this year. Actually, from a donor’s perspective, it’s annoying. To build a relationship on purpose with a donor, you must communicate with them often without asking for anything. I thought so. That would be me!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips to help your nonprofit’s campaign get noticed this #GivingTuesday.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

Well the answer might come down to the specifics of how we frame donation appeal messaging. When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. Instead of asking: Can you donate? Try: Donate $40 today to keep the treatment center open!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

And this applies to nonprofits in a big way. That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways. Making a donation. Having a personal experience with your nonprofit.

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

You could master a strategy to attract thousands of supporters to your campaigns, but it’s your donation process that determines if they complete a donation. When it comes to converting supporters into donors, the payment options you offer matter. Feedback and insights from nonprofits who use both effectively .

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

Donor recognition is one of the most under-appreciated methods of donor engagement. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The 32 nonprofits were bookmarked for a donation and selected because they were effective at grabbing my attention and sparking an inspiration to give through their tweets. The last time Nonprofit Tech for Good donated to a large volume of nonprofits – $25 to 28 nonprofits – 27% of the donations failed due bugs.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With 12% of all gifts made during the last few days of the year , fundraising emails are a powerful tool to encourage year-end generosity among your donors. And what’s most important to communicate to donors as the year comes to a close? Knowing how frequently to email your donors can be tricky, especially during the end of the year.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Giving was unevenly directed; donor perceptions of greatest need had an impact. Giving was unevenly sourced; wealthier donors were more insulated from pandemic effects. New donors were up by 18.5%.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Engaging donors is no simple task. Building long-lasting fruitful relationships with your donors requires diligence, hard work, and careful planning. But if you follow the principles of the donor engagement cycle, you can use them as a framework around which to build the rest of your donor stewardship plan.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? That reality is going to remain attractive and viable for many small to medium nonprofits.

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