The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called Prospect. An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. What is Stewarding?

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. With all of the new, innovative fundraising tools available online, the price of your campaigns may go up, making it challenging to actually get a return at all. Direct mail . You’ll also need to measure your outputs.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. If you rely on contributed income, fundraising and marketing are essential.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In this article we’ll explore the differences between hosting a Fundraiser and Friendraiser, so you can choose which is right for you! What’s the Difference Between a Fundraiser and a Friendraiser? A Fundraiser is more formal and structured than a Friendraiser. What is the goal of your fundraising?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve been writing fundraising copy since 2010. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in 11 years of writing and millions of dollars I’ve raised, it’s that writing for fundraising is its own genre. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Source stories.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As fundraisers, we often focus on planning and tactics: what five things are we going to do to raise $200,000 this year? How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? What’s our social media fundraising plan ? How does this effect your fundraising? Tactics are important.

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

In The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022, we found 30% of nonprofits reported donor fatigue as a significant barrier to their fundraising success. 33% of respondents said donor engagement is the greatest challenge they face in fundraising this year. Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season! Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. Get Ready Now For Year End Fundraising So, what does it take to make this your best year end fundraising season ever?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

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. And when you do send a fundraising appeal , they’ll be receptive. As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Need to create your 2021 fundraising plan? Register for the course, “How To Create A Fundraising Plan For 2021” for only $115. “If And as far as fundraising planning goes, your fundraising plans were thrown off. Creating a Fundraising Plan. Creating a fundraising plan may seem daunting.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising is to the mission-driven space. Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your fundraising strategies, leaving the less effective approaches in the past, and considering the addition of (or emphasis on) some new ones. Let’s get started! Emphasizing Mobile Giving.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Often the donor engagement officer sent me articles they knew I’d have an interest in. I also received articles in the mail. You can lead up to a face-to-face visit or phone or video call by asking for feedback via email or mail. .

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. The fundraising cycle has six stages and is the key to your fundraising success. Identification. Cultivation.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year. It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. But here’s the thing: Your GivingTuesday fundraising success is only part of the equation. Retaining your donors is the most sustainable, cost-effective way to raise money.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Saying thank you establishes trust , reassuring donors their money didn’t go into a black hole. Do you wait for the mail to arrive? Where does the mail go first? But this makes fundraising passive when it should be active.

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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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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

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. And when you do send a fundraising appeal , they’ll be receptive. As you expand services and need to raise more money, expanding the number of mailings you send makes a lot of sense.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

There are tons of advantages to having an online fundraising store—it’s a great way to raise some extra money, it gives people a way to show their loyalty to your mission, it boosts your visibility in the community—but it does take a little extra planning to do well. Sell event sponsorship packages through an online fundraising store.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

As well they should… a very high percentage of all charitable gifts are made during the year-end fundraising cycle. If you want to know how to run an amazing year-end fundraising campaign (both online and offline) for your organization, check out our three part series How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Whether you’re new to the fundraising world or a seasoned veteran, one thing is clear—volunteers are key to a nonprofit’s success. In the world of charitable organizations, money is often tight, and organizations frequently operate with the bare minimum of employees. Passionate volunteers translate to successful fundraising events !

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Claire Axelrad ( @charityclairity on Twitter) has been called a Fundraising Ninja, and we have to agree. Don’t let it be you! THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . Did Facebook Just Change the Game for P2P Fundraising (Again)?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. Why is that? Why is that?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

As I mentioned in my last article The Difference Between a Principal Gift and a Mega Gift mega gifts are not always given just to capital campaigns. I have seen gift agreements that allow for a portion of the money to be used to build collaborations with other nonprofit organizations, public entities, and communities.

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Care2

AUGUST 5, 2014

In the ever-changing world of online fundraising, it is easy to get distracted by the newest thing that promises instant success. I recently wrote an article for The Nonprofit Times outlining exactly what makes up a fruitful digital fundraising program. 5 key Key Ways to Ramp Up Online Fundraising.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

This is what many nonprofit fundraisers and donation campaigners are banking on. Here are a few tips to help you make the most out of your fundraising campaigns this holiday season, as according to Entrepreneur. So make your nonprofit stand out with an interesting way of raising money and awareness for your cause.

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Care2

AUGUST 28, 2013

After working on over 400 nonprofit email recruitment campaigns, and helping clients plan successful recruitment strategies, I’ve realized that most nonprofits don''t send nearly enough standalone fundraising appeals. In short, more good emails = more revenue. If you break that down, it''s two per month, on average.

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nonprofits have been pushing especially hard to get their online fundraising strategies up to par over the last several years. Not only have the past several years forced everyone to interact more virtually, but technology also changes quickly, making it essential to stay up-to-date with online fundraising trends.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Build a fundraising strategy? Next problem, the fundraising advice. A recent Third Sector Labs survey of fundraising advice showed us that 80% of expert advice focused on content, messaging and materials. People know people.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event—and for good reason. And, this type of fundraiser can be applied to all types of organizations and their audiences! You’ve come to the right place to learn more about how to plan a silent auction for fundraising. How Nonprofits Use Silent Auction Fundraising.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. Check out this blog article on effective fundraising communications tips you can use as you talk with your supporters.

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