Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

What Donors Want – Fundraising Advice Straight from the Donor’s Mouth – Guest Post by Rachel Stephenson Sheff. Major gift fundraising is an intuitive blend of art and science, with relationship-building at its core. Advisors, I produce a podcast called What Donors Want where we ask donors questions just like these.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to handle gift solicitation when more cultivation is needed first. . If this visit is one of several planned major gift ‘moves,’ that’s swell. The ED said “Oh, we’re not here to ask you for a gift today. But, it should be a flexible plan.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. SEE In Which Year Are Gifts Made On Or Before December 31, But Received In January, Counted?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships. As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 19, 2016

From learning to talk about your cause on the donors’ terms to working harder to build personal relationships, there’s some truly good advice here no matter the size or goal of your organization. Revamp the way you build personal relationships with your donor base. Bring your message down to earth and talk in real-life terms.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

When it comes to recruiting and retaining more sustainers, the challenge presented to nonprofits and their partners is not just about how to keep their current supporters, but how they can improve their relationships with them. If your platform offers a self-service portal where monthly donors can alter or cancel their gift, that works.

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

But those relationships are very important. It’s the designer’s job to help strengthen those relationships , whether it’s by helping the finance department create thank you gifts for donors or helping create merch for a partnership with a band or business. Do you have any advice for them? Design is about communication.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse. I’m calling to thank you for your recent gifts—it means so much!

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It means all of your efforts, research, and cultivation will not be resulting in a gift from this prospect. Part of the cultivation process is weeding out prospects who aren’t really interested in your non-profit enough to make a gift. Get them on your team, doing something with you other than making a financial gift.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Trust is the foundation of all lasting relationships.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

By creating an endowment or accepting endowment gifts from high-capacity donors, you can set your nonprofit up for growth and greater financial sustainability—all without extensive effort. Donors may place restrictions on their endowment gifts, limiting how you can spend the earnings. That’s where endowments come in.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strong relationships are built on trust. A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Develop two-way trust from there: 1.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The third post in this series, 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , provides detailed advice, but its worth reiterating that the first step in being successful in online fundraising is having well-designed, data-driven donation pages. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

From major gifts to donations the price of a cold brew, contributions from individuals often make up the largest portion of Americans’ charitable giving. Sustaining gifts, or gifts that occur on a regular basis, are convenient, customizable, and fuel connections for long relationships with donors.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Listen to today’s conversation to learn what Rachel thinks about building relationships between donors and organizations, the role of segmentation, and how language factors into donor retention. Building the relationship between the organization and the donor. Preferences of people making online gifts. It’s a relationship.”.

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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. The truth is not everyone will want to build a relationship or be “wined and dined.’

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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 meet with the donor, explain that your organization is exploring new types of giving programs, and ask if they’d be open to creating a bequest gift in their will. Why is it more beneficial for your nonprofit than an immediate gift of cash? Take your time.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Prospect research Once you have identified the donor plant prospects, next complete prospect research on each one to determine their total giving, first gift, last gift, largest gift, interests, last contact, relationships, employment, date of birth, and other gifts to charity so as to pre-qualify your chosen prospects.

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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. If I never meet, how can I build relationships? NO = I don’t understand what you want Are you trying to tie me down to a one-time gift or a continuing commitment? But I feel I’m not doing my job.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Just as personal relationships flourish through understanding and care, tending to the needs of your board members can significantly enhance their commitment to your cause. Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members.

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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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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

In-kind gifts are contributions by corporations of goods or services, other than cash grants. . For more information on developing corporate relationships, see our blog, “ Corporate Relationships in Action: Unlocking Corporate Needs and Interests. ” . What types of support do corporations give? . Have a question?

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2023

We’ve recently witnessed an unprecedented number of what many consider to be “transformational gifts” across the social sector. The momentous impact the gift will have on the trajectory and pace of the organization and its work. The common thread? Put simply, it’s an opportunity mindset.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Good relationships stand the test of time. How are you cultivating relationships with people in your professional or organization’s network or movement? We’ve been together for 32 years! I marked my 20th anniversary in Flickr and on YouTube with this video (darn the gown doesn’t fit!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Each completed application automatically creates a volunteer profile stored in the CRM or constituent relationship management within Givefffect. When determining how to communicate, use a variety of communication channels to build strong relationships with your volunteers. The information is stored securely and is easily accessible.

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Roundtree

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Donor relationships are just that: relationships. Here are four habits your organization can develop to build stronger relationships with donors and retain them: #1: Communication is the key. . Relationships don’t grow stronger through silence. Never assume they know the impact their gift is having.

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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 thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. or “ Thank you for your recent gift. “ ?

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2022

Matching gifts drive. A great alternative to sponsorships is a matching gift drive. There are two different ways to ask for a corporate matching gift. Or second, the company can match employee gifts to your nonprofit organization (all without the need of a fundraising event!). Volunteer grants. Corporate partnerships.

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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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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the best fundraising strategy for new nonprofits. . Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Fundraising Vehicles. Do you have one?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Fundraising succeeds because of authentic relationships in every direction: with and among staff, board, volunteers and donors. Read on for advice on incorporating each of these themes into your organization: 1. Fundraising is distributed broadly across staff, board, and volunteers. Follow these steps to improve board engagement.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 21, 2011

This post was written as part of a gift from wishstudio founder, Mindy Tsonas, to a young artist friend, M. Below is my contribution: Dear M, My main advice for you, as you begin your adult life as an artist (so exciting!), Mindy asked a group of artists and writers to write letters to M, which Mindy compiled into a book for her.

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Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

Because you rely on major gifts for so much of your revenue, fine-tuning your major giving program is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your nonprofit and set it up for sustainable growth. Set up a major gifts program. Incorporate matching gifts into your strategy. Set up a major gifts program.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Building long-lasting fruitful relationships with your donors requires diligence, hard work, and careful planning. Ask, thank, report, and repeat—it’s a simple but powerful way to manage your relationships. Once a donor’s initial gift is made, you can’t simply ignore them afterwards and expect them to give again.

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