Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

It’s the perfect time to nail down your strategy and decide how you’ll stand out. Whether you’re a Giving Tuesday pro or embarking on your first official Giving Tuesday campaign, these 13 answers will help you prepare, organize, and execute a memorable strategy. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Here are 10 issues around fundraising ethics from my time leading advancement programs for higher learning institutions. Personal gifts : We often work with donors of substantial wealth. “De

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” If you treat every donor like a major donor, you’d probably run out of team member time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. Who are your major donors?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Pyramid works by categorizing donors based on how often they give to your organization, from once-in-a-lifetime gifts down to individuals who make small donations each year. Each level of giving has different expectations and costs associated with it. Annual Gifts: Annual donors make up most of the donor base.

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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.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . Well, donor loyalty is the biggest factor in determining and stewarding potential major donors.

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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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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Why Fundraising Needs a Revolution In the wake of their newfound wealth, Greer and her husband learned that, strangely enough, you can’t just give million-dollar gifts to nonprofits. In one instance, it took seven months of back-and-forth before a gift could be made. Still, Greer didn’t give up.

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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.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the giving season approaches, you may be thinking of new ways to raise money for your organization. One-off fundraisers have their time and place, but if you want to truly make an impact, it’s time to start thinking about major gifts. If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift. It can be even more challenging when you’ve hit a wall in your acquisition efforts.

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sgEngage

APRIL 8, 2024

While Scott is far from the first to focus on giving major gifts with no strings attached, the scale of her philanthropy is causing many funders to rethink long-held beliefs about what requirements should be paired with a donation. Or a major donor may provide funds specifically for scholarships or building a new wing for a hospital.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? But that’s what all too often happens when you silo departments and campaigns: Asking becomes centered on your organization’s processes. No, they don’t.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2021

Your nonprofit relies on the generosity of others to support its mission and further its cause. Without a concrete item or service to offer donors in exchange for their support, what can you do to ensure they feel satisfied with their experience and continuously return to support your programs? Increase donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

As with all new major technological changes (we’re looking at you, electricity and the internet), we must adapt and adopt. There are many ways your nonprofit can test the AI waters , h owever, in this post, we’re focusing on how you can use AI to improve your organization’s written content.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What role do recurring donations play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy ? And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising.

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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. Yet general statistics don’t have to be your reality! Rachel Muir’s terrific post, Four Strategies to Retain Your #GivingTuesday Donors , shares her thoughts on this vital subject.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

No matter your role, the following 10 simple fundraising tips are guaranteed to improve your effectiveness. Think creatively here, beyond your social media and real-life friends. Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? Hit them up.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Another reason you need to embrace this type of strategy is because it will help you understand why your efforts succeeded or failed.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

In other words, if your organization isn’t actively offering and promoting recurring donations, you’re likely missing out on a decent portion of potential revenue. When implemented effectively, recurring gifts have the potential to increase supporter engagement and multiply your earnings. Let’s dive in!

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We have something to say that lands somewhere between an observation and a complaint and a call to arms: Not enough attention is paid to mid-level donors. Major donors get the fanfare, the galas, the special one-to-one contact. And so, too often, the magic of mid-level giving is lost, especially in digital channels.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Organize and segment your data in your CRM. Deliver relevant appeals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

Those at the top are “major.” Those in the middle are “mid-level.” In a dynamic energy vortex people swoop in and out, depending on what pulls them toward your center. Pushing folks up a ladder is really hard work, and sometimes their weight will simply be too much. Think of Sisyphus trying to roll that ball up a hill.

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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. In fact, a Neon One study indicates that the majority of nonprofit executives report fundraising events as accounting for over 21% of their organizations’ annual operating budgets.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With high levels of inflation , high interest rates, and a volatile stock market, many families backed off of charitable giving to ensure they could afford the essentials. Giving by bequest made up the third largest group of contributions, growing 2.3% Giving by corporations made up 6% of all donations, increasing 3.4%

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. The strategic planning process involves reflecting on your mission to identify your most important goals and determining the strategies you’ll use to reach them. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Why should you focus on growing your recurring giving program? How to grow your monthly giving: Brand your recurring giving program.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You’re wrapping up the end of year fundraising frenzy and looking at what the new year may bring. It’s a perfect chance to review your fundraising portfolios and adjust as needed. . Does your portfolio have enough short-term potential to meet this year’s goal? This is an opportunity for your data to shine.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

With AI showing up as a wonder tool in nearly every platform we use, it’s no surprise that every industry, every business unit is suddenly racing to adopt AI. But how do you ensure the AI you want to deploy is worthy of your trust? It will do so based on patterns it finds in your sample data. That’s rules-based programming.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If that sounds like you, a coach can help save you time and make the most of your resources—as well as help you raise more funds. . Do you find that your fear, assumptions about donors, and general icky feeling about fundraising hold you back? The right fundraising coach can help you generate funds that surpass your investment.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

There are thousands of ways to fundraise for your nonprofit, from online campaigns to events and membership programs. But one of the most important forms of fundraising is seeking out major gifts. These are the largest gifts your organization receives, and they empower you to truly move the needle on your mission.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet for all that may be different between organizations, shared fundraising challenges seem to endure, especially when it comes to identifying more opportunities for major gifts. Ask a fundraiser what triggers their nonprofit to elevate a constituent to a higher level of solicitation (i.e., Understanding Benchmark Data.

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sgEngage

JUNE 16, 2021

Now it is the influx of crisis donors who made their first healthcare gift during the pandemic who are grabbing the spotlight. New donors deserve their rightful consideration, yet I would encourage fundraising professionals to not forget the modest, sporadic, or one-time past donors who responded by stepping up their giving.

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