BoardAssist

JUNE 17, 2014

Stop thinking of your donors as ATM machines and really focus on them as people. That’s the advice we got this week from guest blogger Amy Eisenstein, a top fundraising consultant who has generously shared her terrific advice with our readers this week. How to Thank Your Donors: Stop Focusing on the Money!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

We don’t convince donors. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. The words you want them to say: “ Wow, it’s like he read my mind! ”. Thanks to the internet, we have more access to information about our donors than ever.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

In simple terms, an endowment is a pool of donor money that is invested in the stock market. There is something quite fancy about having piles of money generating income! Having a lot of money makes it easier to bring in more money. And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

Telling a story that pulls apart what that problem is will help donors understand the scope and impact of the problem your organization wants to solve. . We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. If so, describe that. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices. Any advice on how I can help balance the scales, between discussion and action? Lastly, having a timeline meeting will convey the importance of sticking to deadlines and having a backup plan in case its needed.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

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. . This gives the donor an idea of how they could meaningfully contribute and how they could move the nonprofit closer to the goal. What do you think?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Givebutter – Best GoFundMe Alternative for Donor Management. This “keep it all” (KiA) model allows fundraisers to focus on spreading awareness for their campaigns and recruiting more donors, instead of worrying about a deadline or a looming goal. Best GoFundMe Alternative for Donor Management. Fundly charges a 4.9%

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. Factors like these tend to lead to fewer donations and a lower donor engagement rate during this time of year. Start by thanking your donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. . Dear Charity Clairity, I was talking with a donor the other day and he mentioned our organization was in his will. When asking for this information, let donors know that you’re asking: .

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and efficient way to ask for donations from your donors and prospects, look no further than a fundraising email! It’s also a great way to update donors and prospects about your current and future projects. . This email gives donors clear action items right off the bat. Leave no doubt!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Generally not much beyond what these folks feel personally, but I hope you know by now you are not your donors. And it keeps you from wondering why you’re not raising more money from your 10,000 email list – which really should be whittled down to half that size. Practical advice: How often to message people? The result?

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

On the one hand, you are having a conversation in real time with a donor or prospect. However, we’ve got some great strategies that you can use next time you dial a donor’s number or host a phonathon. Let donors get a word in on your call. Tap into your donor base. Make it personal when making your call.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Luckily, we have some advice! When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor. Practice your pitch.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

When you look to donate money to a charity, what are some considerations that influence your decision? But isn’t the way the organization spends its money just as important? Cloud-Based Software: A Priority for Your Nonprofit So, here’s the tough-love advice: Upgrade. Now think about your nonprofit organization.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

As you spend money and enter the expenses into the app, it automatically adjusts allotments for future days in the week. Clarity Money. Available for iOS with an Android version coming soon, Clarity Money helps you take control of your finances. It can cancel them so you have more money available to spend on things that matter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. 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. This will create transparency and earn your donors’ trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Compared to other social networks, LinkedIn Ads are expensive and the site spends your money fast. Fundraisers and executive staff should actively engage donors and funders on LinkedIn. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

“My feeling is if you’re not keeping up with what’s going on in marketing, then you’re going to be left behind with how quickly new technologies change the way we market as nonprofits,” Murphy said, acknowledging that it’s getting harder and harder to engage with donors and potential donors. Keep reading to see why.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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. . It’s a little bit different with major individual donors who know and love you and are willing to help as a member of the family. This is completely understandable. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

She also writes about digital marketing with helpful and actionable advice on Wired Impact’s nonprofit marketing blog and for their online guides. Most generations of donors are now comfortable making donations on a nonprofit’s website. Recording donations in a donor management system. 3) The online giving experience is rocky.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

The first question that probably comes to your mind when reading this headline is – “Pinterest? In addition, when women give, they are more likely to give more and to be more loyal donors. Tip: Nonprofits may consider specifically tailoring their Pinterest content to the female segment of their donors and supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The Ads Manager interface is not particularly intuitive, and the advertising advice offered by Facebook and third parties is almost always focused on e-commerce rather than nonprofits and advocacy campaigns. You could, for example, base one on an email list of your past donors to try and reach the most productive segment of your following.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s worth it to invest in digital analytics tools. . As a fundraiser, I’m sure you’re concerned about your donors’ experience; that’s why digital transformation matters. Number two is revenue. Descriptive analytics: What happened?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Generally not much beyond what these folks feel personally, but I hope you know by now you are not your donors. And it keeps you from wondering why you’re not raising more money from your 10,000 email list – which really should be whittled down to half that size. Practical advice: How often to message people? The result?

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Achieve

APRIL 29, 2015

I interview donors, young and old, all the time to learn why they support and give to the causes that are dear to them. The donors all believe they are actively engaged with the organizations they support. The sad reality, however, is that the organizations themselves probably see many of those donors as disengaged.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For example, a fundraising tool like DonorSearch Ai can take a massive amount of donor data, supplemented by external datasets, and make specific predictions about individual donors. With the right AI tools, you can go deeper with prospect and donor research. Use its resources more efficiently. Personalize its communications.

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BoardAssist

JULY 22, 2014

You finally got an appointment to meet with your Big Donor…now what? Always ready with great fundraising advice, guest blogger Gail Perry has terrific guidance for us in her guest post this week below. 6 Ways to Get The Most Out of a Major Donor Visit. Ok, you have the appointment with your Big Donor!

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

These chatbots can answer common queries such as different procedures for contributing money or learning about upcoming programs. It executed a chatbot trail which offered fundraising information to potential donors. Nonprofits can use this to make future recommendations and generate actionable advice to consumers. .

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2017

But the reality is, every nonprofit desperately needs donors who are sustainable. Who are your best donors? They have life experiences that help them relate to your donors. After all, t hey know social media and can quickly build an active presence on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or whatever the latest social media fad is.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Fundraising is important for nonprofits because it supports each organization’s work by providing financial revenue and setting up opportunities for future engagement with donors. All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. Let’s begin. Develop a Strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

A few things to keep in mind for any virtual fundraising idea: Choose your technology carefully! Spend time using the platform you choose, and familiarize yourself with their tech support so you’ll feel confident when the big day arrives.The best fundraiser ideas always start with the audience in mind.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. The biggest mistake that nonprofits make at the end of year is not building relationships throughout the year with donors. A mistake nonprofits make is jumping in your mailbox or inbox at year end asking for money.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s useful to invest in wealth screening before a capital campaign. . There are other useful ways to use wealth appending tools to improve donor lifetime value. A high score may reflect the fact that a donor owns an expensive home.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 11, 2019

Sponsorship programs aren’t for every organization, but they can provide some much-needed relief when money is tight. Whether they’re consumers of your content, donors or they’re affected by your organization in another way, sponsors will want to know who they are. How much money do they make? Money raised? Homes built?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2017

You’ve smiled through back-to-back-to-back-to-back meetings with donors and your best donor prospect just cancelled on you, and now you’ve got to finish that grant report before you can go home. Maybe every little thing about a donor, a board member, or your executive director is rubbing you the wrong way.

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