Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Collaboration with experienced digital fundraisers is invaluable to learn what resonates. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

You still have to review and edit what ChatGPT has created, but it will save you loads of time on the initial draft. For example, “write a 100-word fundraising appeal email for high-value corporate donors” is a much better prompt than “write a fundraising appeal.” The more specific you can be, the better.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. Standardization around portfolio tracking, donor interactions, documenting proposals, and next steps is critical to the health and sustainability of any fundraising program.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

That means that the vast majority of your nonprofit’s fundraising success is dependent on having a successful major gifts program. They’ve been applying science to major gifts fundraising to help nonprofits raise funds more effectively. Overview of Blackbaud Fundraiser Performance Management. Stand-Out Features of Blackbaud FPM.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Fall will be here before you know it … and so will your big year-end fundraising appeal. Have you completed your fundraising data checklist? What are we talking about – a fundraising DATA checklist? Good data, however, and the technology systems that depend upon good data, are THE key to your fundraising success.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You see, marketing is a cycle of execution, analysis, and tweaking. What can you do to improve the metrics that matter? Marketing goals: You must have marketing goals that are tied to your fundraising plan. Put all your goals on paper and include every metric you need to measure to meet the goals in your fundraising plan.

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Marketing Guide Metrics Nonprofit 69

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Nonprofit organizations should be fostering relationships with their planned donors to not only remain in their estate plans but also to identify future fundraising projections. Once there is enough awareness of the program, launch a planned giving committee to review planned giving processes and fundraising policies.

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Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

NP Source is devoted to providing nonprofits with the knowledge and resources they need to grow their digital marketing and fundraising efforts to new heights. And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit.

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DNL OmniMedia

JUNE 28, 2023

Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics. Use a fundraising dashboard to visualize data analytics. One of the best ways to effectively manage and visualize your nonprofit’s data analytics is to use a fundraising dashboard. Segment your email lists. Leverage social media engagement data. Segment your email lists.

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

Used properly, you’ll know if your email metrics are at industry levels; used poorly, you’ll only scratch the surface of email performance. The San Diego Zoo’s recent email performance analysis supports this position. Email Marketing Interactive Online Fundraising'

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

During the strategic planning process, you should identify areas to spend money effectively in ways that increase your fundraising return on investment. When you make strategic purchasing decisions, you can set your organization up to fundraise more productively than ever before. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Q2 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project paints a concerning picture. in 2020 , according to nonprofit organizations surveyed by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. in 2020 , according to nonprofit organizations surveyed by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

My most recent experiment involved Twitter, fundraising, and an integrated offline component at the Gnomedex Conference in Seattle. I've been a little shell shocked for the past few days, but wanted to share this reflection and analysis of the Gnomedex fundraising experiment. Click to see the larger image. Why was it a success?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

Watch the donorCentrics® 2018 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving featuring Shaun Keister, PhD, vice chancellor of the University of California-Davis, for the online presentation of the Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance. . Giving Days are another important area to review for strategic planning.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As a fellow fundraiser, let me begin by giving you my congratulations on completing an unprecedented fundraising year. Take time to appreciate your team members who contributed to your organization’s fundraising success. . How can I measure and track our overall fundraising program? . Map Metrics.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 17, 2014

I also provided instruction on setting up prospect review meetings to discuss status. At the 4 th level of 100% adoption for your prospect management system, your organization is now able to provide a deep analysis with reportings based on a sound system and full buy-in from all staff.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Lately I have seen some discussion groups, listservs, and blogs on when to create a proposal in the Prospect Module of Raiser’s Edge® or for that matter in any fundraising legacy system. Typically the type of data for pre-qualification is found during a brief review of wealth screening results. Identification. Pre-qualification.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

One of the things I've been wanting to do for a while is review my blog content for the year and select the "Top 10" posts or the "best of" posts. Once a year in June, I do an overall benchmarking and ROI analysis of my blog using particular metrics. You can actually go back and review your entire feed.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2010

When it comes to your fundraising events, if you were starting over, how different would they look? Starting over may not be an option, but in the absence of that, here are ten things event fundraisers and marketers should be considering to reinvent their plans for 2011: Become more data driven. Author: Jill Ward. Think in segments.

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Marketing Tips Online Analysis 55

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Over the years, as we’ve spent more time on our phones and computers, peer-to-peer fundraising has become one of the core avenues through which individuals donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they love. What is peer-to-peer fundraising? . Types of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Guide Fundraising Campaign Raise 109

Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2018

They formulate a set of rough metrics and hypotheses, spend the week running small tests, and then convene at the end of the week to summarize what they have learned. The small experiments aren’t designed to undergo academic peer review. This was their “Testing Whiteboard.” As I mentioned in my previous blog post, data is not magic.)

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines? let er rip.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Fred Weiss shared an in-depth analysis on the latest trends facing higher education advancement , alumni engagement metrics, and CASE’s 2018 Voluntary Support of Education (VSE) Survey. Key findings from CASE’s 2018 VSE Survey include: . Gifts from every type of donor increased.

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Trend Learning Industry Education 23

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Not only are most nonprofits conducting some form of online fundraising, but many are even conducting fully virtual and social media-hosted fundraising campaigns. This digital marketing content directly impacts the success of your online fundraising strategies. Phase 4: The Analysis Stage. It all comes full circle.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines? let er rip.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of fundraising for your organization. Social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for online fundraising and proved the success of online services. This is where fundraising software comes in. Fundraise Up. Online Giving.

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Software Fundraising Nonprofit Platform 89

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This digital-first fundraising post is the first in a six-part series. . I was recently asked what I saw as a change or trend on the fundraising horizon. With so many options available, online and offline, it’s time to go beyond the tried-and-true fundraising fundamentals. . Top 2021 fundraising strategies . I mean it.

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Digital Marketing Fundraising Strategy 103

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These platforms serve as centralized platforms to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to a company’s social, environmental, and ethical performance. Employee engagement metrics: Beyond volunteer hours, your software should provide insight into employee engagement in your various programs.

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Software Business Guide Companies 52

Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Need some metrics guidelines? let er rip.

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ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2015

If you are reading this blog, then you most likely have some fundraising background. The best time to create a set of rules is when your organization has the time to review processes and agree upon a set of guidelines to capture, code, and acknowledge all gifts. Codify Your Coding.

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Disaster Donor Organization Data 20

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These tools may include: Donor management software: To keep track of supporters, donations, and fundraising efforts. Event management tools: To organize and promote events, from church services to fundraisers. Fundraising tools: To create and manage campaigns, accept online donations, and track donor contributions.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It also involves careful analysis and upkeep of your donors’ data. By using data and analytics to track donor behavior and preferences, you can tailor their communication and fundraising strategies to better engage and retain your donors. Fundraising Donor Management Software Comparison: What’s Right for Your Nonprofit?

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Donor Management Guide Retention 52

Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In this article, we’ll walk through 21 end-of-year giving best practices to help your nonprofit end the fundraising year with a bang: Start planning your campaign early. Review your overall annual goal. Incorporate text fundraising. Ask your supporters to fundraise for you with a peer-to-peer campaign. Check them often!

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Campaign Practice Giving Social Media 69

Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2014

That said, events have a role at most nonprofits as they can play a significant role in a diversified fundraising strategy and, when executed well, can be a great means of building new relationships and energizing old ones. as well as year-over-year comparisons for each metric. as well as year-over-year comparisons for each metric.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

KM4Dev has a section devoted to Social Network Analysis process and tools. Jeremiah Owyang's " Why Your Social Media Plan Should Include Success Metrics " post might help nonprofits identify some realistic short-term outcomes for social media implementation. The Nonprofit Blog reviews InStedd.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts. Enhanced Data Analysis AI can also analyze data more quickly and effectively. It can generate fundraising emails , social media posts, and blog articles, all on the fly.

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