Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a grant writer who wants advice on how to apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase. . Dear Charity Clairity, Can or should you apply for grant funds if you’ve already made the purchase (i.e.

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frontstream

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Whether you’re planning a charity event, raising money for a school project, or just wanting to get the community involved in a good cause, hosting a successful walkathon requires careful planning and organization. If you’re looking for advice on how to get started, you’ve come to the right place!

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You could use some fresh advice. Teamed with Co-Founder, Chip Massey, a former FBI hostage negotiator, this duo could persuade Ebenezer Scrooge to launch a charity. Some of the biggest ethical issues raised by AI are bias, data privacy and security, accuracy and reliability, and responsible innovation. Don’t wait.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 9, 2022

Chris Johnson , a Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, serves as the President of the chapter’s Associate Board, whose charge is to raise funds for the organization’s work. Funds raised by the Associate Board help underwrite the costs of this program, which is a key part of fulfilling the local chapter’s mission.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s a good idea to announce and share a financial goal for their fundraising campaign. . – Charity Clairity. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

A good example of a charity planning a Giving Tuesday campaign is the children’s health charity, Tiny Tickers. They set out to raise £750 for a new machine to measure oxygen levels in babies’ blood, but significantly exceed their original target. “We Last year, Save the Children raised over £100K during Gaming Tuesday.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A professional benefit auctioneer is an invaluable resource for every part of your charity event. Hiring one can streamline your auction, boost your live appeal, and maximize engagement to raise more money. The Charity Event Experience. Anyone—whether they have experience or not—can drum up bids. Make Your Silent Auction Shine.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Donor plants jump up at your gala’s auction , raise their hand high, and start, or advance, the bidding. The context around donor plants Galas, either online or in-person, often feature a charity auction as the main event. Having a donor plant in the audience will help you raise more funds.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

Check out these fundraising apps, with our advice on how to choose the right one for your goals. So far, they’ve helped over 4,000 nonprofits raise money at $0 charge to their members. Learn how to join their database and start raising money here. Charity Miles. Find out how to join their charity roster here.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. — Charity Clairity Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Dear Charity Clairity, . — Charity Clairity. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . My best advice is simply to try different tactics. They’re essentially “shopping” for the best deal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best words and phrases for successful fundraising appeals: Dear Charity Clairity, I’d like to spiff up my appeal writing. I’m tired of the same old, same old.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today I want to look at two ways to promote philanthropy that are too-little used by the lion’s share of charities: Current tax incentives. The charitable deduction encourages Americans to give more to charity than they otherwise would. or older could gift no more than $100,000 annually from an IRA to charity, tax-free.

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Care2

AUGUST 9, 2013

economy is still recovering, the majority of Americans (60%) still give to charity, according to the Next Generation of American Giving study by Blackbaud. 60% of Gen X and Y give to charity. 72% of Boomers donate to charity. 88% of Matures donate to charity. Even though the U.S.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. — Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . — Charity Clairity. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. an administrative assistant; program director, volunteer coordinator, or anyone who has good verbal skills and enjoys connecting with people) to better target and close mid-range gifts that would raise huge dividends. That’s why you invested in donor analytics.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on whether suspense or emotion is a better hook in a fundraising appeal: . Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small township trying to raise $300,000 to build pickleball courts.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Building relationships with all of your supporters can strengthen your donor retention rate and help your nonprofit raise more funds over time. Prior to Bloomerang, he was the CEO and Co-Founder of eTapestry for 11 years, which at the time was the leading SaaS technology company serving the charity sector. in Business Administration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. Crowdfunding helps you raise money for issues that are central to your organization and offset any costs not covered by your budget or other fundraising efforts. Help Me Feed Hungry Kids!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I discovered it because of a charity challenge they're running on Twitter to raise awareness of their book, plus raise some money to help Room To Read. Now, a few critical thoughts about their charity challenge. My criticism below is intended to help such efforts have more impact on the charities. . 11 cents = $32.78

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to shine a light on their legacy giving program by publicizing bequests. . Dear Charity Clairity, We just received a significant bequest from a donor who is childless.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

I have my go-to global organizations that do a great job at relief efforts on the ground, set up funds for long-term rebuilding, or do a terrific job of vetting local charities to support. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. Local Charities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . I have stayed in touch by calling but want your advice as to what we can do so that he will further explore our offer.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering if you have a data point readily available in your brilliant brain? per dollar raised.

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3rd Sector Labs

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Let me offer one piece of advice: let’s not get distracted by the story and instead focus on the epilogue – the Ice Bucket Epilogue: it’s about the data. Recently, the Chronicle of Philanthropy asked on its front page “ Is Raising Visibility a Waste of Time? Discussion and debate. million new donors.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . per dollar raised compared with $0.50 Thanks for this question, Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. When charities made their case, donors answered the calls to action with remarkable generosity. And that’s what happened with charities who froze in fear. to raise $1).

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to deal with a potential legacy gift that has conditions attached. . I have stayed in touch by calling but want your advice as to what we can do so that he will further explore our offer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2020

While you certainly can use the day to raise critical dollars for your mission, here are a few simple ways your nonprofit can easily participate: 1: Encourage Your Supporters To Chalk The Walks. America’s Food Fund had raised $12 million to assist those and other suffering communities. Don’t know any celebrities?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

That’s good because recent data from Network for Good indicates that 6X more money is raised through branded “Donate Now” pages. Results: A few years back I read a study that claimed that a $25 default donation amount results in more money raised online. The NCPSSM is very familiar with my advice on the subject.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 3, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on legacy giving and how to overcome obstacles and barriers to receiving a bequest. . Dear Charity Clairity, How do you persuade donors to create a will so they can leave your organization a bequest?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. 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: . Discuss the purpose of the appeal, and how the money raised will be allocated.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 24, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on identifying planned giving prospects through predictions and analytics. . — Charity Clairity. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

This, more than anything — more than raises even — built trust, improved morale, and created teams that focused on the mission instead of petty grievances against each other.”. First, listening is key. The only way your culture can thrive is if you know what works best for your team.

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