Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 22, 2014

We asked several interesting poll questions to open the event, and the wrapped with a Q&A session. The purpose of this post is to share the results of both the polling and the Q&A. The polling results. 1 – Is easier or more complicated to plan and execute a fundraising campaign today than it was 5 or 10 years ago?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. Volunteers are a multi-faceted group of people and critical to keeping your nonprofit afloat. Were they given t-shirts or badges to help identify their involvement with your group and make them feel like part of the cause? Click here to read Part I.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 29, 2014

We have been asking nonprofits a very important fundraising question, and getting some surprising results. The question: Is it easier or more complicated to execute a fundraising campaign today than it was 5 or 10 years ago? Note Q2 in the poll. What can we do about the complication of technology, data and fundraising?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Fundraising 10 Steps to Plan a Successful Membership Drive 9 min read Read Now 3 Membership Engagement Strategies That Boost Member Retention You worked hard to grow your member base. Fundraising The Top 5 Best Nonprofit Social Media Examples 7 min read Read Now 2. A simple interest poll can provide a considerable boost in attendees.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Prepare participants with a peer-to-peer fundraising guide.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Embracing Interactive Content You can leverage interactive content such as quizzes, polls, surveys, and interactive videos to capture attention, educate supporters, and collect valuable feedback. For instance, an organization focused on education could create an interactive quiz to raise awareness about the importance of literacy.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. Use segmentation Everything from fundraising management to advocacy work to supporter engagement hinges on the quality of your communication tactics. 3 engagement strategies for supporter mobilization 1.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. Giving them the tools they need to be successful fundraisers is important, but beyond that there’s so much more that can be done.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. With individuals giving the most of any group polled, this was particularly worrying because individuals make up the majority of fundraising dollars given in a year (64% of total giving in 2022).

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. Let’s dive in!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

While Facebook is widely used across all age groups, keep in mind that more than half of users 65 and older use Facebook, making it a great way to connect with this target group. Twitter can additionally do some of the things that Facebook can do, including the posting of photos, links, and polls. Already a social media guru?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

It’s all too easy for group projects to bury teams in mountains of emails and file versions that hold you back from what you’re really trying to get done. We get it – completely. But it doesn’t have to be this way. What Does It Mean to Be Sponsored by Podio? There’s no time limit on a Citrix Podio sponsorship.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you’re probably aware that GivingTuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year for many nonprofits. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday. In fact, an incredible $2.47

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. I felt really humbled to be amongst a highly diverse group of both budding and seasoned grassroots activists.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These tips can apply to any type of nonprofit event: whether you’re hosting a charity auction , a fundraising 5K, conference, webinar, and so on. Create audience segments to send more personalized messages to each supporter group. Launch a peer-to-peer fundraiser ahead of your event. Let’s get started! Plan hybrid events.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In fact, Facebook instated a strict ban on political advertising after the polls closed in November 2020, in an effort to limit the spread of misinformation — this Facebook political ads ban remained in effect until March 2021, with only a few exceptions for advertising during the Georgia Senate runoff elections in January 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Segmenting your members: Segmentation is a powerful tactic for grouping your members into different categories based on things like their interests, location, and membership tier. Community service groups: Your members can volunteer their time , support a great cause, meet members of the community, and interact with fellow nonprofit members.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Because of Giving Tuesday’s major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning your campaign. Create a research-based fundraising strategy.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear In the Digital Wilderness, No doubt about it, embracing digital marketing and fundraising strategies is certainly a new frontier for most nonprofits. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? My boss asked me to explore this further.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Plus, with Classy’s peer-to-peer and registration with fundraising functionality, you can leverage the power of the Classy fundraising platform while hosting your live event on LinkedIn Events. . Be sure to build anticipation by posting content to the event feed—like polls, updates about speakers, and behind-the-scenes videos. .

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Whether your grassroots organization relies on social networks or thrives on face to face (F2F) contact, these five basic tips will help you achieve your fundraising goals more successfully. This suggestion of a specific donation in exchange for a set reward or token can be successful for many fundraising organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Even Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting causes we love, can be a challenge for small and local groups who are outsized by national and global causes. Or, even do a poll or survey to gain first-hand knowledge of their preferences for shopping. Understand the time of day when your shoppers like to browse.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. Check out this blog article on effective fundraising communications tips you can use as you talk with your supporters.

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Care2

OCTOBER 4, 2010

As nonprofits rush to put the final touches on year-end fundraising campaigns, what financial returns should they expect for Quarter 4 in 2010? The reports results aren’t very surprising considering 82% of American’s still feel that the economy is in a recession, according to a Gallup Poll from August 2010.

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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. . It’s best to send these polls after a fundraising event or after a gift is made.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

Portland Museum of Art groups their E-newsletter with links to their social media accounts. Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. If you have a link to your Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Flickr, and YouTube, but not your email signup, your visitors may assume you don’t have a list to join.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2000. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2000. Everything,” I replied.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2021

But after many sessions, I realize that using chat, virtual polls, and virtual breakout rooms can be just as engaging and involving as an in-person class. The icebreakers still break the ice, the bad jokes still elicit rueful grins, and the group activities have the bonus of happening in everyone’s own relaxed personal environment.”

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. Do a survey, do a poll, do a Facebook Live, call people on the phone, do a focus group. Being active in more groups. More (obviously) interesting content–I don’t want you just posting about your fundraising campaign 75 times a day. Posting more.

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Care2

MAY 10, 2013

From micro-fundraising on Kickstarter.com to mapping craters on the Moon , people are coming up with creative ways to harness large groups of online volunteers. Every time you read the results of a scientifically rigorous opinion poll, you are learning from the crowd. Crowdsourcing is all the rage.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

On January 11, 2021, a small group of nonprofit leaders came together to discuss how we are connecting to our audiences in a disconnected world. Fundraising from events declined. Using virtual meeting tools, such as chats, polls, and game wheels to engage families and young children in ways beyond a “zoom call” online.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you prioritize donor retention when planning and executing your overall fundraising efforts, you gain opportunities to reactivate lapsed donors and build lasting relationships with new donors through direct mail and digital campaigns. We can help The post How to Improve Donor Retention appeared first on Allegiance Group.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Plus, managing volunteers and donors together lets you discover hidden fundraising opportunities for volunteers and potential new volunteers within your donor pool. You can maximize the potential of both groups, providing sustainable support for your fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

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