Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And a Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund report from 2009 (PDF) showed that volunteers will donate 10 times more money over their lifetimes than nonvolunteers to the cause they're involved in.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2021

If you ask for a monthly gift, you’ll want the donor to be very conscious, alert and intent about making that commitment. You want them to actively choose the amount and frequency, and complete the payment information before they hit submit. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” Exit 1: Disqualification Road Exit 2: Proposal Avenue Exit 3: The Stewardship Fork Once you know what road you’re on with a potential donor, you can decide to press the gas or to let it go and move on to a better-fit major gift prospect. Action : Let it go.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2022

We rarely know who coined certain development terms or originated some of the activities and fundraising we use today. The concept of a “mega gift” was coined by the late Jerold Panas , a fundraising pioneer in our industry. Principal gifts vs. mega gifts. What do principal and mega gifts have in common?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

Some donors are also actively engaged in estate planning, having set up trusts and other financial vehicles. The post Elevating your major gifts and planned giving with data-driven decision-making appeared first on EveryAction. With DAFs, donors already have a fund in place to make donations and securing tax benefits easier.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift? billion in 2022.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fundraising requires timely and efficient processing of donations, especially in the typical end-of-year rush of gifts. This season, give your team a little December stress relief by automating and streamlining gift processing, including recurring donations and installment payments.  Enable donors to manage recurring gifts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In 2019, Facebook provided $7 million dollars in matching funds for the first gifts made on Facebook on Giving Tuesday. We rarely get gifts we don’t ask for. Facebook will show a progress-to-goal within the fundraiser, and they can modify it if needed once active.) caption: I asked for a $34 gift for my 34th birthday.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear No Rockefellers, It’s a myth that legacy gifts must come from rich people. This may be those who give to you religiously, or even those who don’t make cash gifts but who give their time as volunteers.

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VisionLink

MAY 25, 2011

Writing from the national conference of the National Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster (NVOAD). Americans need to continue, and expand, their gifts of time, talent, and dollars to support the work of these and many others. And these are but a few examples from the voluntary sector. Working together we all work better.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good. And I also prefer a new donor paradigm that doesn’t look at donors from top to bottom based simply on the size of their gift.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 2, 2023

Educational institutions, public and private alike, rely on strategic fundraising to bankroll their academic programming, extracurricular activities, student scholarships, supplies and equipment, and more. And matching gifts for K-12 schools enables fundraisers to literally double the impact of their generous donations.

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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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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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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. Challenge gifts are issued only once a contingency, or “challenge,” has been achieved.

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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. The donors who are most active and engaged with your organization are your best major donor prospects. . Are you able to articulate the impact their gift will have on your mission.

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VisionLink

OCTOBER 13, 2022

You can also exchange information with one of our team members for a chance to win a $50 amazon gift card--just to keep it fun. Monday Learning Lab : We're offering a learning lab on Monday, "Active Referrals Going Beyond Closed Loop." We are humanitarians driven to build better connections for thriving communities like yours.

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Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

PatronManager – Patron Technology’s powerful ticketing and CRM solution – and Double the Donation are proud to launch a matching gift integration between PatronManager donation forms and 360MatchPro, the leading matching gifts automation provider by Double the Donation. Check out some key features below: .

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 9, 2024

How long do you consider a donor active? Experts tell us that after a first gift, you need to thank […] The post Please don’t go! (And of course, that’s insider talk. But you’re an insider, so we’ll use the term here.) But how do you define that period? 5 ways to win donor hearts again.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

In fact, setting your sights on major gifts this year may be more important than ever. Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing a major gift in 2023. raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g., raise $100,000 via major gifts; volume-based—e.g.,

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. I usually start my research with the board, volunteers, and staff members of the nonprofit to see if any of them meet the profile for a legacy gift.

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. My boss thinks talking about such gifts is a bit unseemly because they’re received due to a death. Dear Need to Make a Case, There are two ways I like to honor/acknowledge legacy gifts: Story of impact. She prefers staying quiet. Donor’s story.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

How do they make sure gift officers aren’t overloaded? Without correct constituent information, you are wasting money with every solicitation and missing out on gifts. On average, 8% of constituent records are matching gift-eligible but have not been identified. How will they re-engage these donors after the crisis?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2023

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Nonprofits saw mobile conversion improve by more than 2 points after activating Venmo on Classy Pay in 2022. Elevate different gift amounts and frequencies to be accessible for varied financial situations. In fact, the average one-time gift is about $168 on Classy, and the average monthly recurring gift is $30.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

This was the first 90 minutes of the workshop, and while content and interaction kept in active learning mode — the next step was a synthesis. You have to listen to every comment and accept it as a gift with enthusiasm and a smile. This where design thinking methods and innovation lab facilitation techniques can be helpful.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . Is promoting giving for a specific purpose helpful in attracting monthly gifts? Make a Monthly Gift. Let’s take them one at a time.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With a whopping 85% of employees actively disengaged at the workplace, implementing intentional engagement programs is crucial for ensuring your company’s success.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year. This is profoundly true in the rarefied world of major gifts. Ours isn’t a complicated business.

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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

But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about matching gifts and effective donor engagement, including: What are matching gifts? What are matching gifts? Let’s begin with the basics.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

They lay out (systematize) the steps your nonprofit will take for each of the most important activities you engage in. If your nonprofit has a full-time development staff, fundraising systems can help your team reach new prospects and carry out new activities without the need to hire more staff or rely on more volunteers.

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