EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Although every list and organization is different, as are the communications between them, some of your testing should include transparency about the financial commitment they’ve made to your organization, asks to increase the contribution or update the frequency of their gift, and general playful messaging (e.g., Raise the Roots.

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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. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Things to Keep in Mind When Running a Sweepstakes. Eventgroove sweepstakes organizers have given away everything from cars to gift baskets! You are not limited by your state’s borders and they’re perfectly legal online, which means your fundraiser can reach from sea to shining sea. Entries: All tickets have a chance to win any prize.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. Why is it more beneficial for your nonprofit than an immediate gift of cash? They have a lot of questions—how does it work?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. NO = I don’t understand what you want Are you trying to tie me down to a one-time gift or a continuing commitment? Explain what their gift will mean at this point in time. Is it children?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

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. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift. What inspired their gift? If so, describe that. . Why is this impact ultimately important?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Preferences of people making online gifts. Advice for organizations to double down on retention of online donors. The thing that comes to mind almost immediately is just getting their tech in check.” How segmentation plays a role in driving the relationship. The factor of language in donor retention. It’s not a transaction.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? What makes you hopeful, and why?

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

In-kind gifts are contributions by corporations of goods or services, other than cash grants. . Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: . Candid recommends speaking with a fundraising consultant if you need specific advice. . What types of support do corporations give? . Locations where they operate.

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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. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

A few lowlights from our past: Letting the donor get too close to the wealth screen, not reading the room to realize who the real decision-makers were, asking for a big gift without the proper cultivation, and not doing our donor research. You should know the average gift in a will is approximately USD $37,000! .

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It needs to be warm, sincere, and prompt so that it closes the loop on the gift and makes the donor feel great about their giving experience. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. The nonprofit receives the gift. It makes me wonder if I gave my gift to the right organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. Think about the personal finance advice professionals dole out. Your nonprofit should take that advice, too. Ask your Board members to get you started on your cash reserves by making a special gift toward the organization’s future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2018

” Given our mutual interests, we had a lot to share about mindfulness and well being. A writer, consultant, and coach, Maia Duerr draws on her decades of Zen practice and training in anthropology to create powerful tools for integrating mindfulness into the workplace and in the everyday lives of the people she works with.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. In major gift fundraising, there’s a general rule: Only about one-third of your major donors will “qualify” for your cultivation portfolio. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Offer intuitive options , like recurring gifts and email sign-ups, directly in the donation process. An intuitive donation experience is critical for securing first-time gifts and encouraging future ones. Looking for even more advice on nonprofit digital fundraising and engagement?

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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 is the reason many capital campaigns don’t go to the “public phase” until they’ve raised the lion’s share of their goal through individual major gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. In this guide, we’ll cover some key information about how you can find your organization’s major donors and determine the right ways to engage them to solicit major gifts. Let’s get started. Who are your major donors?

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BoardAssist

JUNE 2, 2015

Does your nonprofit have a major gifts program? That’s why we asked fundraising pro Gail Perry to weigh in this week with some advice to help us dive in. Thanks for the great advice Gail! Major gifts are the “big win” in fundraising. Then why don’t all organizations press forward with a major gifts program?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. Whatever your mission, the better you tailor your message to what’s top of mind for people, the more likely you’ll be able to inspire them to make a gift to you now.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This includes using their name in the salutation (or greeting) of the letter and including their gift amount. or “ Thank you for your recent gift. “ ?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Plus, it integrates with Double the Donation’s matching gift automation tool , 360MatchPro. They also integrate with 360MatchPro by Double the Donation , allowing users to capture match eligible donations and receive more revenue from matching gifts. Have a great fundraising idea in mind? Fundly charges a 4.9% Givebutter.

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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. With this objective in mind, you’ll probably want an absolute minimum of a couple hundred dollars for your budget.

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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. . The most important major gift fundraising strategy, by far, is getting to know your donors. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” Practical advice: How often to message people? I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind. And when you do send a fundraising appeal , they’ll be receptive. Need proof?

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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. . Finally, keep in mind that it’s not just about collecting data. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Per Jay Baer, timing matters.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . Keep in mind that mingling with other donors is likely a big draw for them so consider your guest list appropriately. Smart decision! Still stumped?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

While you may already be sending emails to talk to your supporters, everyone can use some extra advice when it comes to making donation appeals via email. . If recent donors see an email from your nonprofit, you don’t want them to assume that you’re already asking for another gift. Leave no doubt! Make it bold. Make the font larger.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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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. What happens after someone makes a gift? By Katy Teson , a content strategist at Wired Impact , an organization seeking to make powerful websites something all nonprofits can afford.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

A bit of advice about setting goals. If you don’t have a clear goal in mind for your program and campaigns, it’s challenging to crystallize what you’ll need to do to reach your target. Will these sustaining gifts be applied to a particular program or purpose? Your online monthly gift string might look like: $10 $15 $25 $50 $100.

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Network for Good

MAY 3, 2021

A bit of advice about setting goals. If you don’t have a clear goal in mind for your program and campaigns, it’s challenging to crystallize what you’ll need to do to reach your target. Will these sustaining gifts be applied to a particular program or purpose? Your online monthly gift string might look like: $10 $15 $25 $50 $100.

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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. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be? Vary Gift Amounts. The suggested gift amounts listed in your appeal should be based on the donor’s last gift.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Amy Eisenstein, CEO and co-founder of the Capital Campaign Toolkit, and Adrian Sargeant, co-director at the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, conducted a study titled “ Major Gift Fundraising: Unlocking the Potential for Your Nonprofit *.” . AfriKids , a U.K.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

These days, investing in fundraising tools with CRM integrations is more of a necessity than general fundraising advice. Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. . Gift range chart. Send out messages as soon as the gift is made! Timeline for the campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Plus, it’s essential for cultivating your major gift program. It’s rare that a kind stranger swoops in and donates a major gift to an organization they don’t have a relationship with. Recurring donations are gifts that donors give to nonprofits on a regular basis, usually monthly. Offer recurring donation options.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

Luckily, we have some advice! When asking for donations in person, keep these tips in mind: Do research beforehand. Most of the time, an in-person donation appeal indicates that the individual has the potential to be a major gift donor. They were probably for the amount your organization deems as a major gift.

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