NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In a previous article, I shared the first two things I learned during my 30 years of working on sustainer programs. Most of this is not rocket science, but it’s important to keep in mind when you’re looking to grow or retain your sustainers. Here are my next two lessons.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

I’ve shared six of my top sustainer giving lessons so far. Today, I’ll get to the heart of sustainer giving, and probably the hardest lessons for nonprofit leadership.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I hope you’re enjoying this list of things to focus on when it comes to sustainer giving. So far, I’ve shared four things I’ve learned. Some I had to learn the hard way but certainly they can benefit any and all fundraisers. Here are lessons five and six. .

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned about sustainer giving, and I’m here to say: You do make a difference, one day, one mission at a time. But for those days where doubt and worry and stress come into the picture, it’s really important to take a look at these final learnings.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2022

Spring is always an exciting time as sustainer statistics are rolling in. The most recent Blackbaud Target Analytics donorCentrics Sustainer Summit was held earlier this year. The study is based upon 36 big organizations that provided data for their July through June fiscal years from 2017 through 2021.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2021

What’s the first nonprofit you think of with a huge sustainer program? But yet, most public TV and radio stations are leading the pact when it comes to sustainer giving. Did you guess your local public broadcasting station? Probably not. They started asking for monthly gifts many years ago.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Transportation, child care, business development, job creation, healthcare — they’re all connected and necessary to create a sustainable neighborhood economy and a thriving community. In areas nationwide, there are barriers to economic development that need to be met with community engagement and solutions.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

There have been several discussions about subscription giving and sustainers. In my view, some aspects absolutely apply, but not all of them.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2023

There are actually way better, sustainable fundraising success strategies to really smile about, whether or not your nonprofit organization participated in the program. No need to worry about the shutdown of Amazon Smile?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

There are actually way better, sustainable fundraising success strategies to really smile about, whether or not your nonprofit organization participated in the program. Should you be worried about the shutdown of Amazon Smile?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

And there's been horror stories about the number of sustainers a nonprofit can lose if the organization doesn’t do it right. . There is an important new trend where nonprofits have to or want to transition from one recurring donor processor to another.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Sustainer programs are growing in popularity—M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2021 found that recurring giving grew by 24 percent over 2020. The growing interest from donors and nonprofits alike in sustainer programs is an opportunity to test and do something different. Check out our last installment here ! Alras Digital.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

Sustainer giving is not the latest shiny new thing. Instead, it should already be part of your fundraising strategy as it will permeate all your giving and all levels of donors. It will help you keep your lights on. It will help you with your operating revenue. All it takes is a little bit of time to focus on it.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 10, 2023

Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, and guest fundraising expert panelists, including Mackenzie Burckbuchler from Double the Donation, for a highly interactive, panel conversation webinar, on Thursday, March 30th at 2pm ET, and smile your way to real success with way better sustainable, year-round fundraising strategies.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Listen to Julie Packard discuss and share the steps that are urgently needed to help save the oceans that are so integral to the future of our planet.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Fundraisers are worried because the number of Americans giving to nonprofit causes has declined. Unfortunately, at the same time, the need in our communities continues to increase.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fundraisers at mission-driven organizations know that relying on only one avenue for funding the mission isn’t sustainable—the key to successfully raising the money your organization needs to operate programs and advance your mission is to diversify your fundraising programs. Ensure flexibility, convenience, and privacy. Flexibility.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2021

Sometimes, fundraisers ask me: “What’s the cost per sustainer?” Let me explain a few different types of cost.

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Government of Canada is now accepting applications for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program. The program will fund projects that increase public awareness, and share best practices or lessons learned that support and enhance Canada’s progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 12, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 20, 2023

Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper which addresses the critical role that a donor retention program plays in helping you to meet your fundraising goals, and provides proven strategies to increase donor retention and elevate giving for your nonprofit organization, as well as insights and guidance on ow to create and maintain a sustainable (..)

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2024

Creating and growing a monthly giving program sets you up for success in donor retention, accurate budget projections, and total annual gifts. DonorPerfect and fundraising consultant Erica Waasdorp joined forces to create the free Monthly Giving Success Kit, so you can build or boost your recurring giving program with confidence.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 27, 2023

Download the Definitive Donor Retention White Paper which addresses the critical role that a donor retention program plays in helping you to meet your fundraising goals, and provides proven strategies to increase donor retention and elevate giving for your nonprofit organization, as well as insights and guidance on ow to create and maintain a sustainable (..)

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2024

Neon One's research report delves into the generosity behaviors of more than 2,000 nonprofits, analyzing the power of recurring donations.

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Charity Village

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Building Organizational Sector Sustainability (BOSS), British Columbia’s conference for not-for-profit leaders, hosted by Vantage Point, is coming up quickly on November 15-16, 2022! BOSS 2022 equips leaders with strategies, tools, and inspiration for more healthy, sustainable organizations.?Our The Level Up […].

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Nonprofits should use a spending policy that provides stable support for constituents’ needs through various market cycles. Here is one methodology that can be used to determine what the best spending policy may be for your organization.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2021

Nonprofits have a special status in our society. Because they're tax-exempt organizations and working in the public's service, it's vital that they operate with complete transparency and lean into social good.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 15, 2023

To provide a data-backed guide for sustainable growth and address the common challenges fundraisers are facing, Qgiv has released a new research report—the Sustainable Giving Report.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2022

Ask anyone in the nonprofit field — nonprofits are always busy. These organizations carry out essential and urgent duties. At the same time, they’re often operating with small teams and budgets. As a result, nonprofits need to work hard, smart and fast.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 30, 2023

It’s the grant application question you always dread… How will your organization sustain this program when the grant is complete? But the real answers to the sustainability question start long before keying in the first word on a grant application. No fluff, no filler, no BS.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

One intention behind publishing the Sustainable Giving Report was to find data, trends, and solutions to some of the biggest challenges that fundraisers encounter today, including the Great Resignation, the economy impacting philanthropy, and more! Another area the Sustainable Giving Report dove into was Building Streams of Revenue.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 2, 2020

Proper financial planning and establishing sound accounting practices for your nonprofit are key to remaining sustainable. Here's how you can get started!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

When launching the Sustainable Giving Report , Qgiv aimed to find solutions to some of the largest challenges fundraisers are facing today, such as the economy’s impact on philanthropy, overall donor numbers and donor retention declining, the Great Resignation, and more! he Sustainable Giving Report was broken down into multiple sections.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What will it take to create sustainable work in helping professions, for volunteers and staff? The post Reckoning: Towards sustainable healthy work in crisis, health & nonprofit sectors appeared first on CharityVillage. We are beginning to reckon with the reality that it is our systems that are failing, not our workers.

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Charity Village

MAY 5, 2023

The Danone Institute of North America, a nonprofit foundation which fosters community-based work to promote sustainable food systems, launched a request for proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role. We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. The Current State of Environmental Sustainability.

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