Candid

AUGUST 18, 2021

AI can completely change how nonprofits engage donors and prepare for fundraising appeals. This quick guide will review the essentials. Reduced (and in many cases completely eliminated) need for time-consuming and inaccurate manual data analysis or donor segmentation. Data analysis for planning campaigns is the perfect example.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Thanks to you, [insert impact their gift will have].”.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. Whether or not this is a gift you can “make happen” depends on a number of variables. We’ve never done this before.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. For your organization to host a pledge drive, there are a few steps you should take to plan and execute your campaign. How much money do you want to raise?

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

AccuData’s data hygiene guide lists standardized data entry and formatting as critical elements that help organizations generate more value from their data. Offer intuitive options , like recurring gifts and email sign-ups, directly in the donation process. Make a plan for site crashes.

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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. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. All you have to do is plan your personal message, then press record. So why not join them?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover 10 strategies for finding and engaging new donors. Search for those who exhibit both wealth indicators (real estate and stock ownership, large previous charitable gifts, etc.) Use this guide to help you build a strong donor stewardship plan that turns new donors into lifelong supporters.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether it’s a planned campaign leading up to the big day, or simply a day-of fundraising push, it’s up to you to choose the approach that’s right for you and your available resources. This is a great time to set up your GivingTuesday donation page, plan a few publicity blasts, and start approaching donors about commitments.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For nonprofits interested in workplace giving, this guide will dive into how modern workplace giving software impacts these corporate philanthropy initiatives by answering these questions : What is workplace giving software? Search a matching gift database. Why does workplace giving software matter to nonprofits?

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

From major gifts to donations the price of a cold brew, contributions from individuals often make up the largest portion of Americans’ charitable giving. Sustaining gifts, or gifts that occur on a regular basis, are convenient, customizable, and fuel connections for long relationships with donors. What does the tone feel like?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your fundraising strategy is the roadmap for your nonprofit, and once you’ve invested the time to develop one, you’ll have an invaluable resource to guide your organization in your fundraising efforts. An online fundraising solution works even better when paired with our next key element: a marketing plan.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. Major gifts. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Get tips from peers who successfully moved their events online and access a virtual event planning worksheet in Your Virtual Auction Planner. 6) Secure matching gifts for your next fundraising campaign. Pro Tip: The easier it is to request a matching gift, the more likely your donor will follow through with asking for one.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Securing major gifts is an incredibly strategic effort. Each step you take with a prospect, from the first communication to receiving a gift, needs to be carefully tracked and planned for. You can raise more funding and avoid rebuilding processes from scratch each time you want to secure a major gift. Let’s get started.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play. In this guide, we’ll walk through four essential steps to build an operating budget for your new nonprofit. Event planning, marketing costs, and fundraising software purchases fall into this category.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. Supporters either send a donation amount to be charged to their mobile carrier (text-to-give) or are sent a link to your online donation form (text-to-donate) where they can submit a gift.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. 10 steps to plan a successful year-end giving campaign. 10 steps to plan a successful year-end giving campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ). For example, the Nature Conservancy offers both honor gifts and memorial gifts – each with their own donation page.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

That’s reason enough to shift your focus to end-of-year giving and get serious about planning a year-end giving campaign. Giving and receiving gifts extends to others. In a season when many people are participating in gift-giving holidays, they’re inspired to give back to a worthy cause. But where do you start?

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Your strategic plan should point to the need for the main component of your project. It should also help guide you to identifying other related pieces that will deepen your organization’s impact on the community once your project is complete. A budget that lacks planning is a red flag for supporters and volunteers alike.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We aren’t tempted by the glamour and glitz of major gifts , the gold-lettered names on a wall or building. Here is my three-step plan to help you get to baseline with your annual giving program: 1. Plan for your year. While it’s important to be nimble, it’s equally important to have a well-thought-out strategy.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. But this “Great Wealth Transfer” is what makes planned giving an even more significant opportunity for nonprofits right now. They include: Bequests. Retirement accounts.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore three ways your organization’s marketing efforts can be supported by its constituent relationship management (CRM) software. According to Double the Donation’s guide to donor data , this information can give you insight into donors’ backgrounds and motivations. Test your content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. It’s very important to thoroughly review and edit any responses generated by ChatGPT, particularly those that you plan to make public, such as website content.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board can do much more than approve budgetary plans and make high-level decisions about your nonprofit’s direction; in fact, board members can play a substantial role in every aspect of your organization. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Additionally, holding onto physical mail may remind them to make another gift in the future. Here are a few activities to consider completing during this step: Performing motivation-based research.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that involves evaluating your organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Your strengths and weaknesses are the internal factors that your nonprofit deals with, including staffing considerations, marketing plans , and the software tools you use to run your organization.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore six tips to help your team build a successful workplace giving strategy that maximizes your impact and engages individual donors and corporate partners alike. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. 360MatchPro by Double the Donation , the leading provider of matching gift automation software, integrates with the best school and university fundraising platforms. GiveCampus & Matching Gifts. Let’s jump in!

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. Meanwhile, Double the Donation reports that an estimated $2-3 billion is contributed by businesses through matching gift programs each year. Let’s begin!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. It’s not too late to incorporate online and social media fundraising into your fundraising plans. Two-thirds of donors who make gifts do no research before giving. nonprofits.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Capital campaigns are multi-year undertakings that can completely reshape how your nonprofit operates. By giving you the support you need to complete a major expansion project or otherwise grow your capacity, a well-planned campaign can unlock new levels of growth while. Testing your initial plans through stakeholder interviews.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

High levels of engagement lead to effective stewardship plans , increasing retention rates over time, and overall successful supporter relations. But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? What are matching gifts? Let’s begin with the basics.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Further, a Concord Group Study found that 49% of nonprofits don’t have a strategic plan. These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. In the U.S.,

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Think about how you build relationships with your personal network; build a written plan to do the same with your donors. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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