Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy? Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Shine a spotlight on your volunteers Hearing heartfelt stories about why your cause is important to them will amplify your messaging and help make it resonate with prospects and donors, deepening their emotional connection to your organization and fostering long-term support.

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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. Thanks to generous supporters like you, we were able to move S. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lola’s story: Turning volunteers into super supporters When Lola Woods went into the Idaho Youth Ranch thrift store she wasn’t thinking about runaway or homeless youth. They were overjoyed at Lola’s generous gift and came behind the counter to hug her. Lola’s gifts continued to grow and she quickly became a super supporter!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Make a genuine appeal during your phone call. Let’s get started!

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Don’t just make an ask, but keep new donors closely informed during the crucial period after a first gift.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. And what are some of the ways technology can help support those efforts? Too often we only invite those making major gifts into the strategy fold. Invite mid-level donors into your strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. In fact, according to the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Also, a s mobile traffic increases , embedded giving is an incredible tool to help simplify the mobile donation experience and urge supporters to complete their donations. Delight new donors with embedded giving, and offer a reliable process that long-term supporters are happy to come back to. What Is Embedded Giving?

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? It is the 21st-century version of a phone call. They tell you how your gift made a difference. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). Think you’ll make a gift?

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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’m here to support you. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year.

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. A well-written letter can inspire them to renew their support. Did it say, “Thanks for the gift!”

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Small gifts can not only grow your donor base but also appeal to younger audiences and potential recurring donors. A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help. Donors like to know how their gifts will make a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

As a nonprofit, there are certain ways you can encourage your donors to use their phones for good. According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day. Your supporters can benefit from this information, too. By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity.

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Qgiv

JUNE 2, 2021

Luckily, there’s a great way to make your donors’ gifts double (and sometimes triple) in value. By instituting a matching gifts program at your medical nonprofit, your donors can provide additional funds so you can continue to do your crucial work. What is a matching gift program?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As you probably know, this is the most lucrative time of the year to ask for the support of our friends, family, co-workers, and online followers, so your action now can have a significant impact. Self-reflection / Gift of significance Before describing three suggested actions, allow us to share something important that we’ve learned.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission. It’s a good idea to combine standalone tournament marketing emails with your regular campaigns to maximize visibility and minimize spamming supporters’ inboxes.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support. Lean into the spirit of gratitude by thanking your donors and volunteers for what their support made possible before you start asking for money. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make.

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Frequent communication is vital in cultivating donor relationships, especially with new supporters. Examples: Make a second gift. List of major gifts given today. First impressions are essential.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s worth noting that a recent study by Philanthropy Daily found that 49% of lapsed donors who hadn’t made a gift in at least two years believe themselves to be current donors. According to Roger Craver, you have a 20%-40% chance of obtaining a gift from a recently lapsed donor. I’m not coming to you today to ask for a gift. (Of

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Plus, scripts are a must when you are training people who have never asked for gifts before. Your script sets you up for a two-way dialogue that includes you asking the donor questions, natural pauses for your donors to reply, heartfelt appreciation and affirmation for the donor’s prior support and willingness to talk, and the ask.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Keep the momentum going after GivingTuesday Keep the momentum going and continue engaging your supporters. Make phone calls or send text messages that solely express your thanks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

When supporters see that their generosity truly matters, they’re much more likely to give again, give more, and publicize the cause. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), He has years of experience assisting nonprofit organizations grow their supporter base. 3) Give something real.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

These highly interactive experiences allow your nonprofit ample time to engage with supporters face-to-face. In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The organization we support, Major Health Partners (MHP) has a long history of always being above average, and it’s our overall goal to improve the health of our community, thereby increasing the quality of the care we provide. Motivating Donors to Support Social Determinants of Health. MHP Foundation is not doing this alone.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

No matter how they support your mission, one thing all of these volunteers have in common is that they deserve your gratitude. . You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. Surprise them with a gift. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Survey supporters as part of registration questionnaires, in-person interviews, or your donor satisfaction online survey. As you learn more about your constituents’ interests, you can diversify or expand your event offerings, perhaps planning one online and one in-person event to maximize supporter engagement.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Your nonprofit CRM is much more than a storage space for addresses and phone numbers. It’s a powerful tool for managing and growing relationships with your supporters. The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

It is tempting to allow board members to skip fundraising, but this useful list is designed to give board members a wide range of tasks they can choose from to support the financial growth of your organization, and only a few involve directly asking for money. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. Include photos and examples of the impact supporters’ donations will have.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? You know your supporters best and which outlets they use the most. Once you hit your target, why not raise it another 25% for the cause you support? Think creatively here, beyond your social media and real-life friends.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Show you care Thanking your donors ensures that your organization appreciates all financial supporters and is the key to effective donor stewardship. An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Thanking repeat donors also helps to boost future gifts. Contact your donors.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? 50 gift card for $5,000 raised). You probably already receive support from many local companies.

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