Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner , and a great way to make the most of it is to encourage volunteers to raise money for you from their friends on Facebook that day! In 2019, Facebook provided $7 million dollars in matching funds for the first gifts made on Facebook on Giving Tuesday. We rarely get gifts we don’t ask for.

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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. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

SEE In Which Year Are Gifts Made On Or Before December 31, But Received In January, Counted? Generally, possession is determined by who has control of the money at any point in time. Whenever the gift leaves the donor’s possession – and they can’t get it back – that’s when the gift is considered made. What should you do?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

As development professionals, volunteers, and board members, we spend a lot of time searching for new prospects … trying to find new individuals, companies and foundations who might respond to our message, who we can cultivate, and who, over time, might make a significant gift to help us continue our work.

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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? It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. If you want future gifts, you must give present ones.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

And good news! A clean list , with the most current email and mailing addresses, will save you money and help you reach the right people fast. What difference will their money make? Don’t just mail or email a letter and hope to raise money. Bad news – it doesn’t work that way. Ready for it? Plan it out.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Collect all the good-news/feel-good stories that you did not use during Giving Tuesday and send them out one at a time over the last few days of the year using both email and social media. For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In part 1 (on the left side of the cycle), the donor gives you money. Acknowledge the donor for their gift. If your letter doesn’t do these two things in as few words as possible, you need a new letter. The good news is that Tahoe is not in any pain. They just gave you money, so call them by name.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You see, raising money for bricks and mortar is different than fundraising for ongoing operations. You need a different approach so you can successfully raise the money you need, which is probably more than you’ve ever attempted before. Money raised during a capital campaign can only be used for that project. New major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). The good news is that Eventgroove Fundraising provides built-in, legally compliant official rules for each sweepstakes.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We put together some charity donation form best practices to help you raise more money for animals! The good news is you don’t need to hire a videographer or buy expensive equipment to make compelling videos. Here are some key things you’ll want to include when trying to raise money for animals. We already know they work! .

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

It’s also likely not news to you that people are discouraged and that so many of us are wondering whether it’s worth it to work toward and hope for a better future. The next tweets give some context for the news he’s about the share. Where is this money coming from? The exhale comes from his next tweet : He’s still optimistic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

If you expect to retain your new Giving Tuesday donors, add saying “Thank You” to the top of your to-do list. GuideStar reports that new donors who receive a thank you within 48 hours of donating are four times more likely to give to your organization again. Why do donors stop giving after their first gift? Why send this email?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift.

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

Is this bad news? New vs. Returning Participants People who were returning participants raised more money than brand-new people in all categories. Create a plan for boosting revenue: Growing the average gift size is another strategy to increase revenue. Can your P2P fundraisers ask for a bigger gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Followers will tune out repetitive asks for money. Share statistics, facts, and news related to your cause. The rest must provide value to your audience like a gift. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches. Social platforms are all about relationships first.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit?

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

December is for two things: cooking great big extravagant feasts, and using every tool at our disposal to raise money. And those who weren’t in the news… didn’t do as well, generally speaking. Fewer gifts, higher averages! Read time: 4 minutes. We’re carrying that energy into 2022. Email is alive and well! Hmmm, social!

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Sometimes, methods of fundraising that worked in previous years don’t work as well when the economy shifts or a big news event pulls people’s attention away. Maybe you just asked people to buy tickets to your big event or participate in your online auction then two weeks later sent out an appeal asking for money. Was it at least 35%?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

million in gift annuities. billion, including pledges receivable of $14 million and gift annuities of $4.8 According to the organization’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for 2018, BSA had total assets of just more than $1.56 billion, including around $108 million in cash and cash equivalents, $91.2

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I’ve been listening to NPR* since I was a teenager, and it’s my constant news source as an adult. I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. WWNO has been a huge part of my life since I was a child.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 15, 2023

I’ve been listening to NPR* since I was a teenager, and it’s my constant news source as an adult. I am a firm supporter of public radio since it often provides local updates like emergency services or breaking news and connects us to international issues. WWNO has been a huge part of my life since I was a child.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

That brings a glimmer of good news. In addition, think beyond typical major gifts fundraising. This may be in part because most donors fall into this category, and fundraisers tend to focus more on major gifts. It’s not necessarily whether people are still giving small gifts, but how they’re giving.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit. It’s usually their last gift. And quite often, it’s their largest gift. And planned gifts can have some surprising benefits. According to PlannedGiving.com , a planned gift can be 200 times the size of a donor’s annual gift!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Today’s question comes from a director of development who wants advice on how to quickly and efficiently find the best major gift and planned giving prospects: Dear Charity Clairity, We recently purchased donor analytics and now have a database overlay indicating who has major gift and planned gift likelihood. That’s great news.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

I’m sure you’ve heard some of these assumptions: “They have a really nice house in a tony neighborhood so they must have capacity,” to “she’s widowed and doesn’t have children so she’s perfect for Planned Giving,” to “oh, he’s too young to be philanthropic,” to “lawyers make a lot of money so we should try to meet with her.” Of course not.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This results in more money for your mission, more satisfied donors, and more solutions to the world’s most pressing problems! . In 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act introduced some new temporary tax benefits. In all other years, donors who made significant gifts could only deduct up to 60% of AGI.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Just a few more days to double your gift. Less than 24 hours left to double your gift. Important news. I have great news! A gift for you. Give a gift, change a life. Make a gift, change a life. Your gift matters. 6 things your gifts made possible this month. What we did with your money.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. For instance, matching gifts and volunteer grants allow companies to align their charitable giving with employees’ values, leading to greater employee retention and talent acquisition. The donor’s gift may be tax deductible. billion in just one year.

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Kindful

JUNE 3, 2021

Businesses, unlike foundations, aren’t in the business of giving away money. They’re in the business of making money. It may feel tempting to “marry for money,” but those deep pockets can come with lots of strings attached. Matching gifts. In-kind gifts. Matching employee gifts. Before you get started.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 20, 2022

According to survey data from FreeWill, millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance, are likely to seek professional help in managing their money once they have more of it.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But good news – it IS doable. Confirms to the donor that you got their gift. Closes the loop on this gift and prepares them for the next gift. After all, they gave your organization a gift. Thank you for your generous gift to xyz organization.’ That’s a lot for one letter to accomplish! And important.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Now, here’s the more surprising part of monthly giving: Not only do you get more money when someone gives a monthly gift, but the loyalty level increases. Many will give to your Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns in addition to their monthly gifts. range as an entry level gift. Click To Tweet. More on that in a moment.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This typically involves donations of money, time, and/or resources from corporations to charitable causes. And that the future of corporate giving is increasingly trending toward employee-centric giving programs, such as matching gifts, volunteer grants, and other forms of workplace giving. Sounds like a win-win situation, right?

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

No, this doesn’t have to be complicated (or cost money)! . Give them the gift of being known by you. . Giving a bereaved donor who just made a memorial gift the same upbeat cheery thank you message other donors get. One of the greatest gifts you can give your donors is the gift of being known by you.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

After all, there will be no client service without the money to pay for it, even if your nonprofit is an all-volunteer organization. As the saying goes: no money, no mission. In this article, I will talk about how you can support your organization’s charitable gift efforts. Asking for money is about the mission.

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