The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

3 Top Nonprofit Storytelling Strategies Well-crafted nonprofit stories will help you engage with your audience and inspire them to take further action. These stories also lend authenticity and credibility to your nonprofit, as it shows the direct connection between your values and actions. Incorporate authentic and personal stories.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Not only do you have to pick the type of event, such as a charity golf tournament , gala, or bake sale, but you also have to decide if your event will take place in-person or virtually. To help simplify your nonprofit event planning processes , this guide will evaluate the three most popular event formats: in-person, virtual, and hybrid.

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. These tours have formed the backbone of the Center’s offerings, attracting more than 70,000 persons per year. DipJar demonstrated its value in fundraising, but another application also came to mind.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

Make sure it’s timely, personalized, and has a sense of urgency. Make it personal. Mention the donor’s past involvement with your organization and the impact their previous gifts have made. If possible, use tangible examples to show how their personal contributions have supported your mission. Set them up for success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. The rest must provide value to your audience like a gift. Say their name.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Personal training sessions. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. The more personal your interactions with supporters, the better.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

They tend to give 2x more over their lifetimes than those who repeatedly give one-time gifts. To optimize for recurring giving, you’ll want to create customized donation tiers that help drive more recurring gifts. To create the perfect donation tiers , take a look at the average gift your monthly donor gives.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

December 27-31: The final five days of the year are critical for year-end tax-deductibility messaging and are frequently the busiest fundraising days of the year when people begin to make gifts in earnest ahead of the tax deadline. 2021 Year End Success Stories. 4,248 total online gifts. The clients we worked with saw: S1.4M

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. Every time an individual gives, ensure you follow up with a thank you and details reporting how much their gift contributed to your financial campaign, exactly where the funds will go, and more. Vocalize donor impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Round up a list of your major donors and task your team with sending them a personal video to thank them for their continued support! The best part?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Don’t be that person to your donors. Acknowledge the donor for their gift. Your gift of three sets of quilted dog crate pads is very much appreciated and helps free up funds that can be used for emergencies or veterinary bills for those greyhounds that need extra care. It tells the story of one life being saved.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You want your letter to sparkle with a short, amazing story so the recipient will eagerly read the whole thing. Confirms to the donor that you got their gift. Closes the loop on this gift and prepares them for the next gift. Dear friend of xyz organization …” Take the time to personalize your letters. Some say ‘Ms.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. I’ve been getting to know Julie over the past few months and is just an awesome person.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

What story will you tell in the letter? At a minimum, consider these goals: The largest number of gifts possible (exactly how many would that be for your nonprofit?). The highest possible gift from each donor (what is your typical average gift size?). Write to one person. Plan it out. Like dozens a year.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

“Frank” (who anonymously shared his story with us) has always been an avid reader, but the progression of his neuromuscular disease to his arms made reading difficult. Frank’s story exemplifies the life-changing power of access to information and reading. Eventually he had to ask others to turn pages for him.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. Getting into this mindset accomplishes a few things: It takes away any jitters about asking for donations because it isn’t personal. It might be a smaller gift than they usually give, but they’ll keep supporting your work to the best of their ability. they’ll still give.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Instead, send emails from someone on your team or board and make sure the sender name and email address correspond to that person (example: Claire and claire@). . Donors who make major gifts .

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. With that in mind, think about how you can feature a volunteer in both internal and external communications. . Surprise them with a gift. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. In fact, you can immediately acknowledge each gift through your fundraising CRM.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause. Do you have personal aspirations that could be enhanced by board service? Ditch the yawn-inducing, mind-numbing formalities like Robert’s Rules of Order. Review board lists for organizations with shared values.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. Tip #1 Personalize as much as possible There’s nothing worse than reading something that feels like it has been mass mailed, and it’s probably one of the quicker ways to turn your reader off.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Host donor recognition events.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It needs to be warm, sincere, and prompt so that it closes the loop on the gift and makes the donor feel great about their giving experience. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. The nonprofit receives the gift. It makes me wonder if I gave my gift to the right organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. Studies tell us that thanking donors right away helps them feel important and satisfied about their gift. Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Share another powerful story here. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It’s a 1950s converted 2-story apartment complex painted canary yellow. . When you pick it up, the person on the other line answers, “Hello, popsicle hotline.” Don’t overthink this: Just be warm, personable, and conversational. Give them the gift of being known by you. . What’s a donorversary?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Getting a good look at organized data will tell you a story about your supporters’ journey with your organization and the experience you need to create at your event. Use information wisely to reach folks with a personal, heartfelt invitation to join the fight your organization began. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

When a donor makes a contribution to your organization, they need proof of the gift for their tax records. That’s why you need to make sure your nonprofit donation receipts are scheduled to send as soon as a gift is made. You’ll also want to include the donor’s name, the donation amount, and the date of the gift.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

Here are five ways to motivate new and existing donors to show support with a one-time gift or a recurring donation. . Crowdfunding campaigns offer nonprofits a powerful way to share their stories, rally supporters, and fund their programmatic initiatives. Thank donors with a personalized message .

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

First responders and essential workers who gave us a measure of normalcy during the pandemic come immediately to mind. Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

These are the folks who are great candidates to help you procure top-notch auction items for your event, or even donate to be part of the experience (dinner wine, tasting bar, gifts, etc.) Check online for donation forms, but know a phone call or in person visit will deliver a higher success rate. Timing is everything!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

The person asking feels that they are somehow in a diminished social position from the person being asked. This is often demonstrated in the classroom by standing the tallest person on a chair and having the shortest person ask for something. Personalize your ask. Then, reverse the roles.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

After two isolated years of the conference being virtual , everyone was excited to be back in person – even if transitioning from solitude to a crowd of thousands gave you some awkward middle-school-dance flashbacks. . Watch her story live here. . You should know the average gift in a will is approximately USD $37,000! .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sarah is a real person. This is her real donor story. Let’s walk through year-end donor segmentation with Sarah–a loyal donor– in mind. Personalization and upgrade opportunity Rather than sending a generic year-end appeal to all donors, the organization acknowledged Sarah’s loyal support.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2023

Dear Charity Clairity, I have two related questions about determining when a donor is ready to be asked for a major gift. I don’t want to lose his gift, but I’m afraid this isn’t the right time to ask. I don’t want to lose his gift, but I’m afraid this isn’t the right time to ask. We need money now! What do I do?

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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

While some have found quick success, however, others are struggling to make up fundraising revenue that came from in-person events they can no longer hold. The problem: What do you do when one in-person event accounts for all of your fundraising revenue? As the old saying goes, “Ask, and you shall receive.”.

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