Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you a development director looking to acquire new donors and augment your organization’s impact? Still, it can be challenging to optimize your posts and inspire new donors to engage. By now, you know that social media works wonders for expanding your reach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

As a non-profiteer of many years, I have known donor giving programs to be described via a myriad of terms; sustainment, long-term, continued, recurring – all ways to describe the length of the relationship a donor establishes with a non-profit. Creating powerful solutions. What they really need are affordable, lasting solutions.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 9, 2021

Whether you are an employee, volunteer, donor, board member or play some other organizational role with a nonprofit organization, comprehensive knowledge of board development is a must for you to not only survive but thrive in whatever role you play or intend to play in the future.

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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. The first thing to remember is not to ask the same donors to give too often. Be careful how many times per year you are asking each donor for money. Facebook fundraising campaign. March – Housefile mailing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Often, it means explaining to your boss, or to a referring board member, that no, you were not able to secure a donation, and no, the donor does not want to think about it… they outright declined. The number one reason why major donor prospects say no to an ask is that they haven’t been properly cultivated. All is not lost.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Major donors are the most valuable supporters of the nonprofit world. Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. 1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. 2) Don’t forget about the impact of donor-advised on fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Meet Sarah, a passionate and dedicated supporter of your local Humane Society, an animal rescue organization. This is her real donor story. She’s a perfect example of the importance of year-end donor segmentation. Let’s walk through year-end donor segmentation with Sarah–a loyal donor– in mind.

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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 phenomenon demonstrates a long-term concern regarding the loss of donors fundraising professionals have seen across the country. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. They should reflect a thorough understanding of the organization’s financial needs and capacity.

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like writing newsletters and having lunches with major donors at great restaurants downtown. With gratitude, Sasha Gregory Director of Development Better Tomorrow ——-.

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Charity Village

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the most important aspects of fundraising is having a method to track the information of people who support your organization and manage your donor relationships. Many organizations do not have a dedicated system to track their donors.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. And this organization was in trouble. They had one full-time development director on staff, but everyone – including the staff, the board, the volunteers, even the donors – was constantly worried about fundraising. Let me tell you a story.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donor Negative WORDS.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. According to data from various studies and research, the average age of nonprofit donors typically falls within the range of 50 to 75 years old. Build personal relationships : Cultivate personal connections with your aging donors.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It means that where your organization puts its time, energy, and resources is a direct expression of the things it values. This is especially true when it comes to budget projections that will help inform the strategy of your organization in the coming year. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who gave last year and this year.

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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.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. In order to create calm out of chaos, your nonprofit organization needs a fundraising solution to keep growing. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. They also have the effect of differentiating your organization from others – in a good way. Many organizations call volunteers.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the vast majority of nonprofit organizations, your year-end campaign is, by far, the most important. And in the whirlwind of asking, many organizations often forget to plan what happens after the gift is made. And in the whirlwind of asking, many organizations often forget to plan what happens after the gift is made.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor relation management is the process by which organizations organize donor data and maintain donor relationships to support a long-term donor infrastructure.

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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. . Recruit incorporators and an initial director. . Hold an organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. . Apply to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. .

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Major donors can sometimes feel like an elusive prize that only few will ever receive. The key to understanding where major donors are concerned is learning more about them and how to communicate with them effectively. Session I: Effective Major Donor Development with Charles Burge. Are you tired of fundraising? Frustrated?

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

As Classy steps into our next chapter with our recent Series D funding and new CEO Christopher Himes , we are also thrilled to announce the appointment of Depelsha McGruder to Classy’s Board of Directors. McGruder has spent her career, in both the for-profit and social sector, with organizations that have had a higher purpose for society.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together. Not every “yes” means the donor is passionate. NO = Why me?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

What’s more, golfers tap into their personal and professional networks to fill their team for your tournament, which raises more awareness about your mission and subsequently broadens your donor base. 3) Your organization connects with the golfer donor. This is easier than you might think! 5) Help is available!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. Unfortunately, if you can’t have in-person events or if you don’t have a big marketing budget, finding new donors can be difficult. . Organization B.

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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. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is a busy and long awaited time for many nonprofit organizations. Make it Meaningful: Discussing Donor Engagement Strategies. ”. We recently asked Eman to share some insights regarding her favorite donor engagement strategies, how she likes to unwind after the busy end-of-year giving season, and more!

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