Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. Step 2 : Meet once per month or as regularly as needed for your event’s fundraising timeline.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. Rhanda is representative of the enormous movement and flexibility of fundraisers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Whether from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (Apra), or the Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP), you’ll find overlap with fundraising ethics statements and the guidelines for trustworthy AI.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 25, 2022

Despite another challenging year, 2021 fundraising was up 5.1%, raising a total of $471.44 As you begin planning for your year-end fundraising, we wanted to provide some action items and insights based on our findings from 2021. The average website gift was also higher than the average email gift. Website Giving.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Easily steward attendees, fundraisers, and donors to future engagement opportunities.

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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. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees. This makes a compelling case that successful fundraisers possess and display mojo because they have earned it. Every day should be welcomed as an opportunity to learn more about fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In addition, charitable giving is at an all-time high in the United States and nonprofits would be wise to invest in upgrades to their online donation service to ensure that they are meeting the needs of today’s online donors. Add calls-to-action to your “Thank You” landing page. Prioritize year-end fundraising.

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2024

Fundraising asks are like sales pitches. In the long term, nailing your fundraising asks can also help you build lasting relationships and encourage further engagement. Let’s explore five proven tips to improve your fundraising asks. Develop a fundraising ask strategy. Develop a fundraising ask strategy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. loyal donor for a period of years; current board or committee member; active direct service volunteer; enthusiastic user of services). I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. or “ You did it!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. . Essentially, you gift them the information they need to share in the wonderful experience you enjoyed. . Maybe get out in the field to see your work in action.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. This leadership is critical to driving both community impact and fundraising success.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Double the Donation and Classy have come together to enhance their existing matching gift solution to help organizations drive greater matching gift revenue. The 360MatchPro and Classy integration has already served countless nonprofits in their automated matching gift fundraising efforts.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: . From the donor’s perspective, they have lost control of the gift when it leaves their possession.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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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. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service. Apply those lessons.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

An audit query can be as simple as looking for data entry errors, like a recent cash gift with a gift date of two years later. This could spur new data entry rules like restricting a gift date used in a current appeal to match the fiscal year. Add wealth screening services. Check out news alert services.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 2, 2021

Double the Donation is proud to announce its new partnership with ClickBid , a simple and affordable mobile bidding platform, with an integration between ClickBid bidding donation forms and text-to-give forms with 360MatchPro, Double the Donation’s strongest gift matching tool. Activate in Seconds and Start Raising More from Matching Gifts!

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

How to Prepare for a Digital Giving Season Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment. So, what’s a fundraising organization to do with giving season right around the corner? Coronavirus. Unemployment. Business closures.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

26 Email Subject Lines for Your Fundraising Campaign . Here are some subject lines you can incorporate in your fundraising campaign to make it more effective. The best gift you can give someone is a gift of change . Give 50 children the gift of a better life – clean and safe drinking water. Emphasize the Cause.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. Just like anything else, you need a plan for fundraising online. With so many tools available, it’s easy enough to start an online fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

End-of-year fundraising season is upon us, and if you’re like most fundraisers out there, you’re probably frantically trying to write killer appeals. However, according to Lynne Wester , “ More than 80% of donors say they were never told the outcome of their gift.” . I bet you’re feeling the pressure too—and for good reason.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. It) has helped me identify the correct constituents to place into gift officer portfolios,” she said.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. Not the call to action (which needs to be clear and motivational). Those can go in a newsletter.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising. For example, if you’re running a virtual fundraising event for shelter animals, you could make your keyword SAVEDOGS. Acknowledge donations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Given this trend, we asked some of our partners, what are some messaging and communications best practices to help nonprofit fundraising and engagement staff recruit and retain more recurring donors? If your platform offers a self-service portal where monthly donors can alter or cancel their gift, that works. Alras Digital.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals.

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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. She’s an executive fundraising coach. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year.

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DipJar

JUNE 24, 2021

Spring and summer are kitten season at Dallas Animal Services (DAS). The “friends” in this case is the Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides ready financial assistance to Dallas Animal Services. A Critical Mission for Animals and the Community. How FODAS Helps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever cringed in embarrassment after writing a fundraising appeal letter that fell flat? In order to meet our mission and provide services in our community, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses for support. Happy fundraising! We’ve all been there. It is our mission to Insert Mission Statement.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

That’s why recurring donations are so important: they create stable donation streams for sustained fundraising. Your nonprofit can also use giving plans to fundraise toward a specific project or goal. You can also link gifts to specific goals and initiatives to create impact statements for donors. Giving Plans in the Wild.

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