Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how to shine a light on their legacy giving program by publicizing bequests. . 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.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

billion raised by 37 million donors for organizations and causes across the United States. These donations came from over 133,000 donors, who gave a median gift of $35 and an average gift of just over $99. EST, but the largest amount of funds raised—the most dollars—also came in during those hours. million in donations.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . This would basically give credit to the same gift twice on the Honor Roll. I would simply count up all gifts from the Vanguard Fund and list them under that category. . Jane and Joe Doe”.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . If you list donations by amount/level of gift, be sure to cumulate all the gifts received from the DAF administrator to assure they are listed in the correct level. — Charity Clairity.

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Fund Gift Donor Award 96

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Even though billions of dollars have been raised online since 1999, it’s surprising how many nonprofits make the donation process more complicated than it should be. Launched in 2002, GlobalGiving.org is a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, charities, and nonprofits worldwide which has raised nearly $500 million online.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

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. Turning down a gift can be a tough decision.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

We know that the generosity is very important to making an impactful gift, but that getting to the motivation of that generosity for a donor is sustaining to a long-term relationship.”. However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges. Finally, Katzen suggested staying the course. Persistence is a virtue.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Here are a few tips from Alras Digital and Raise the Roots. Raise the Roots. Provide an online gift management method: Reassuring your donors that they’re in control of their gift is an important step in building trust with them. Alras Digital. This is your monthly reminder that you are helping us support/accomplish XXXX.”

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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. Are you with me?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2020

They discuss the challenges of raising major and planned gifts in the current environment, give advice on how to talk to donors and consider how they are feeling and faring during this time, and highlight different giving strategies that can benefit organizations and donors. Plan B for planned gifts. Permission marketing.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Fundraisers at mission-driven organizations know that relying on only one avenue for funding the mission isn’t sustainable—the key to successfully raising the money your organization needs to operate programs and advance your mission is to diversify your fundraising programs. Showcase the impact of a donor’s specific gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2022

Whether virtual, in person, or hybrid, raffles are an effective way to raise money for your nonprofit (case in point—the $9,420,506 raffle organizers on Eventgroove have earned for their causes since November 2019). Eventgroove sweepstakes organizers have given away everything from cars to gift baskets! Create yours now !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

I’m going to assume that the question that started you down this path is, “How do I get current donors to increase their gifts?” So, from there, you can create a hard target, such as you want to increase existing donor gifts by x%. After all, what nonprofit doesn’t want that? Persona #1—Community Stakeholders.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

For instance, in-kind donors might want to know how you’re using their gifts to run your programs, while monetary donors would be interested in hearing how you’re using financial donations to further your mission. Allow donors to turn a one-time gift into a recurring donation with just the click of a button. Personalize donor outreach.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” ” And, for a capital campaign, you’ve likely been charged to raise quite a LOT. Per FASB ASC 958-720-25-4].

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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. Having a donor plant in the audience will help you raise more funds. Keep the meeting informal but let them know clearly that you’re asking for the meeting to get their advice about a new approach to grow the auction.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Does that 47% refer to how much money retained donors raised as a percentage of total revenue raised? . Purpose of gift. I hope this helps, — Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

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. Please consider a gift of $XXX (or in the range of $xx to $xxx). Tell them what gift you need from them. This is respectful.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. And the best part of hosting a raffle is that you can combine it with another fundraising event or campaign to raise more money for your cause. You can also raise funds simultaneously by offering tickets to different activities and concessions.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. Major gifts development requires an upfront investment, yet it’s one that should pay off down the line in spades.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2023

Today’s question comes from a director of development who wants advice on how to quickly and efficiently find the best major gift and planned giving prospects: Dear Charity Clairity, We recently purchased donor analytics and now have a database overlay indicating who has major gift and planned gift likelihood.

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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 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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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It’s easy to get started, the fees are low, and you get to keep whatever funds you raise (regardless of whether or not you meet your goal!). Plus, it integrates with Double the Donation’s matching gift automation tool , 360MatchPro. Raise more. Best GoFundMe Alternative for Mobile-First Fundraising. Fundly charges a 4.9%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The platform ensues funds are collected in a transparent way so that anyone interested in giving can also read the fundraisers story and see how much has been raised already. By establishing trust, M-Changa can assist NGOs in Kenya to raise more funds and therefore achieve more. 39% of donors in Kenya give tribute gifts.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Word of advice: Livestream your drawing and record it. Just make sure you check out your volunteers’ gift-wrapping abilities before you sign them up.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. The form of the gift is not what’s important. How the donor feels about having made the gift.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

Think about the personal finance advice professionals dole out. Your nonprofit should take that advice, too. Could you make it your goal to designate 10 percent of funds raised for general operations toward your cash reserves? Ask them to consider an additional gift toward cash reserves. Pay yourself first,” they say.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The temporary AGI limit increase from 60% to 100% on itemized charitable deductions for cash gifts is extended for 2021. In all other years, donors who made significant gifts could only deduct up to 60% of AGI. The gifts must be cash, not stocks or property. Why not do your donors a solid by letting them know?

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. One thing that phonathons have historically struggled with has been identifying donors who may be eligible for a matching gift from their employer?—and Train callers on matching gifts.

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Care2

APRIL 18, 2014

Combined, these organizations hosted more than 44,000 events and raised more than $1 billion online. This begs the question, who is really raising money? And just how much are these individuals raising? The more you ask people to suffer, the more money you will raise for charity events.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

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. This year they’ve sent me some expensive mailings, and a couple of appeals asking me via letter to renew my gift or consider increasing it to $7,500.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Development staff, and even development board committees, are shoved to a corner and ordered to “go raise money.” Both outright (annual and major gifts) and deferred (legacy gifts). It costs from 5 to 25 cents on the dollar to renew current donors and/or generate major, capital and legacy gifts from individuals.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fundraising is the bread and butter of nonprofit organizations—without gifts from generous donors, your nonprofit wouldn’t be able to work toward its mission. Aside from creating a QR code for your donation page, set yourself up for success by following Bloomerang’s advice and including the following elements: Nonprofit branding.

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

Corporate giving programs help nonprofits have diversified streams of income by contributing donations, scholarships, grants, matching gift programs, and other resources to supplement a nonprofit’s operations. These campaigns help increase visibility for both the company and the nonprofit while raising funds for the cause.

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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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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Read on for advice on incorporating each of these themes into your organization: 1. You don’t raise funds just to meet goals. You raise funds to transform treatments, strengthen community health, educate clinical staff and so much more. Fundraising is characterized by persistence, discipline, and intentionality.

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