NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From virtual and hybrid events to digital engagement of your donor audience, there are so many new ways to raise funds to do more good. Download the eGuide today to learn how to target the right donors and inspire them to give larger and more frequent fundraising gifts! Start exploring and expanding your fundraising efforts!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reports that in 2020, nearly 64% of nonprofits had to cancel at least one in-person fundraising event, and more than 50% converted at least one in-person event to a virtual event. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 3) Use an Event Website. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

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. For example, if you work at an animal shelter, ask local pet stores or boutiques for grooming gift certificates, dog and cat toys or pet sitting services. 5) Ready your virtual gavel!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Fundraising through a virtual gala has proven to be an effective way to connect with donors and get them excited about your mission. With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

So if you have the chance to host an exhibitor booth in an online trade show, a virtual career fair, or perhaps as part of an online product launch, you should take advantage of it! Virtual exhibitor booths can provide companies with a list of qualified leads. Benefits of Virtual Exhibitor Booths.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 12, 2021

Selling sponsorships in the era of virtual and hybrid events present fundraisers with a challenge when those traditional benefits don’t look quite the same. Offer new opportunities for sponsors to get visibility with the new technology available in a virtual or hybrid event. Offer Sponsors REAL VALUE.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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Kindful

MAY 21, 2021

We learned that: People will attend virtual events. In some ways, virtual events make it much easier to convert these once-a-year event donors into powerful monthly donors. So, what can we do as fundraisers—both in person and virtually—to help these one-time event donors join the all-too-important stream of monthly donors ?

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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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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. A hybrid fundraising event combines a traditional in-person fundraiser with a live-streamed virtual event that attendees can access online from anywhere the internet is available.

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Blue Fox

MAY 12, 2021

. ​While many nonprofits have reopened their doors for volunteers to safely resume serving, other organizations are continuing to engage with volunteers virtually with board/committee meetings and fundraising events. ​Thanks for stopping by to read our picks for top nonprofit news this month!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Indeed, prior to COVID-19, the core benefits of membership were related to the onsite experience: unlimited free admission, member rates for in-person events, and discounts on gift shop purchases and concessions. How did virtual membership offerings emerge? The Rise of Virtual Membership. These included: Virtual Member Events.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Ease of organization, larger participant pools and technological advances have helped the virtual nonprofit focus group overtake its traditional format. Here are 7 reasons to try a virtual nonprofit focus group. For your virtual focus group, however, you have plenty of tools to choose from when it comes to bringing people together.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Organizations across the board had a drastic increase in first-time gift givers in 2020. With so many one-time gift (OTG) donors, there’s never been a more opportune time to sift your donor base and find those special donors willing to become monthly supporters. I advise you to look into upgrading smaller gift givers to middle donors.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. For example, a horse rescue may be located in Massachusetts, while the virtual assistant lives in Oregon. Do You Need a Nonprofit Virtual Assistant?

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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. When preparing a major gift proposal, focus on the short-term and long-term impact their gifts would make on the trajectory of the organization. So how do you keep track of them?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A virtual gala can be a great opportunity for your nonprofit to raise additional funds for its mission with lower overhead than a traditional gala event. But how do you make your virtual gala events fun and engaging? We’ve put together these virtual gala ideas to help you host more engaging and profitable virtual galas.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

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. This is the anniversary of when they made their first gift to you.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 28, 2021

Virtual Events in a Post-COVID Future. Nonprofits were presented with a choice: no events at all, or figure out how to hold one virtually so guests could participate from any device, anywhere they were. Virtual Fundraisers Opened New Doors. Challenges to “Virtual Only”. Will We See Virtual Fundraisers in 2021 and Beyond?

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

But with the recent industry shift toward virtual and hybrid events, it has become even more popular. Still, there is no reason why they cannot also be applied to virtual events. Benefits of Gamification for Virtual Events. For virtual events to have the same networking value, event organizers have to get creative.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

of gifts per year x Avg. gift amount = Lifetime Value. Example: If your average donor has been on file for 5 years, gives an average of 3 gifts per year, with an average gift amount of $25 then their lifetime value is $375. [5 Do we have a cultivation plan and revenue goal for our major gift donors? .

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Fundraising During COVID: Virtual Events Are Front and Center. Luckily we’ve had all of 2020 to become experts at virtual events, and CauseVox has tons of resources about running virtual events. Wherever possible, assume that your events will be virtual through the rest of 2021.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 27, 2021

During the recent Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers , Ashton Rodenhiser did this wonderful visual overview of what I talked about for 45 minutes. I’ve never heard of a donor who complained that there was an extra button in their emails asking for a one-time gift and then another button asking for a monthly gift.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Virtual Fundraising Events, But Were Too Embarrassed to Ask. The Surprising Gift of Doubt—Using Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Were Meant To Be. Sample Blog Post 1. 91 Nonprofit Industry Conferences + Professional Development Opportunities in 2021.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that almost 70% of nonprofits are planning to incorporate virtual elements into their events in some way, whether that’s with hybrid events, virtual-only events, or a combination of all of them? Ready to empower your peer-to-peer volunteers while also providing a unique and engaging virtual experience? Download PDF.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Tip : If you can’t hold this event in person or you know not everyone will be comfortable attending an in-person event, find ways to create a unique and meaningful experience that you can provide for your volunteers in a virtual or hybrid format. . Surprise them with a gift. . Tip : This gift doesn’t need to be expensive.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Virtual Fundraising. The best campaigns—whether they’re crowdfunding, social media, matching gifts, or something else—will need your whole team to maximize your results. Gift matching programs are designed to drive support for your organization without even asking your donors for more of their own dollars. Virtual Fundraising.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. The other important factor to note is that the virtual component of these campaign types is allowing nonprofits to reach wider audiences across the world. Offer donation matching to drive urgency and increase gifts in a short time.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

However, no matter the theme of your virtual event, you need to develop interesting virtual event ideas so that your attendees are engaged, excited, and continue to think about your event and brand long after the event is done! Here are 21 virtual event ideas to get you started. . Here is another virtual event idea.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to our latest research study on giving trends during a time of social distancing , peer-to-peer and virtual fundraising strategies reach more donors, engage diverse segments of the population, and create vast potential to tap into new donor bases online. . In fact, more than 27 percent of U.S.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider. Enclose a tribute gift envelope in a thank-you letter.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What if you knew the steps to pivot off the spin-cycle of small gifts and start securing larger donations on a regular basis? How would you like to confidently secure 50-75% of the funding you need each year by leading your top 30 donors to their best gift? It’s doable. About Author.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

CFRE, as our guest for a webinar entitled: “How to Interview Strong” or “How Interviewing is Like Asking for a Major Gift”. Since impressing an interviewer – and getting to “yes” — is similar to impressing a major donor prospect, you’ll also come away with an understanding of the keys to effective major gift fundraising.

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning a virtual, in-person, or hybrid fundraising event , certain aspects of your planning will remain consistent across types. It’s also important to remember that the most successful virtual events aren’t mere replicas of in-person experiences, but events that truly embrace the strengths of an online experience.

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Classy

MARCH 24, 2021

You can continue to offer the option for employees to be of service by shifting to virtual volunteer opportunities. . You could also organize opportunities for employees to connect with your nonprofit’s beneficiaries over video conferencing software and do activities together, such as reading to children in your program virtually.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Sanford Health receives $350 million gift for virtual care center. September 9, 2021 Sanford Health has announced a gift of $350 million from philanthropist T. Denny Sanford in support of a clinical initiative to create a virtual care center that will provide accessible care in rural and underserved areas of the Midwest.

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