Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. What experience do you have in major donor fundraising? How would you go about discovering new potential donors? What is the most challenging part of identifying potential donors?

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2022

Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the availability of an Android mobile application (app) to complement Bloomerang’s iOS app. Improve donor retention with real-time donor insights. Keep donor data accurate and up to date.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Looking for a sponsorship or new source of funding this year? There were two things I heard most when meeting with nonprofits: “I didn’t know about sponsorships” and “I want to increase my impact, but I do not have the funds to do so.” In this post, we speak with Mariah Monique, a sponsorship strategy coach and educator.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

Grants can be a wonderful vehicle to fund a new program or expand an existing one; however, if your organization is new to the “grant world,” you may be unfamiliar with the work involved with both applying and managing grants. In other words, let’s look at the readiness to apply for grants and readiness to manage grant projects.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2022

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced that it has been identified as the leader in the Spring 2022 Mid-Market Grid® Report for Fundraising by G2 , the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Finding the bandwidth and funding to provide professional guidance for staff and volunteers may be a stumbling block. Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Lack of resources. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, giving days can also be orchestrated by community foundations and other host organizations to raise awareness and funds for several nonprofits at once. Set Clear Goals Define your fundraising target, donor engagement goals, and impact-oriented objectives. Why Should I Participate in a Giving Day?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Operating reserve funds used to be a tricky concept for many nonprofit organizations. With an understandable and accessible operating reserves policy, your team, Board, and donors know the specific reasons you would use your operating reserves and the exact amount that needs to always be in the fund.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Crowdfunding is the simple act of raising money from many people to fund a project, appeal, or cause. All prospects and donors can get involved, despite age, race, location, gender, disposable income, or affiliation. In The Tipping Point , we found that 41% of new donors plan to give to a specific program or campaign in the future.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

In contrast to for-profit organizations, nonprofits rely on donations, usually a combination of individual donations, grants, sponsorships, and corporate donations, to fund their operations and further their charitable missions. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? In the U.S., The answer could be “both.”

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

Maryanne Dersch specializes in helping nonprofit organizations increase their influence and easily connect with new donors so they increase their income and impact without feeling rejected, ineffective or pushy. Marc’s expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world both in person and with online presentations. Share This Post!

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Once you understand your part in this matrix of good, you can better tell your story and articulate your value in grant writing. By breaking down each goal into consumable sections, we hope you will be able to maximize the impact of the SDGs, harness a shared language in seeking funding, and bring about greater change.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Developing a strong fundraising appeal is the first step to getting your audience (your donors and soon-to-be donors!) This is your opportunity to draw donors in with your story and get them personally invested in your cause. When your donors are invested emotionally, you can bet they’ll also invest financially.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2022

June 23, 2022 – Bloomerang , the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the availability of a new user-centric dashboard to improve fundraisers’ day-to-day productivity and monitor fundraising campaign performance and overall organizational health. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

Will our donors be responsive to a campaign? After all, you depend on your donors to help grow your impact and drive your mission forward; their thoughts and opinions should weigh heavily in your plans. This means the impact of gifts is thrown into very sharp relief and made easier to identify and highlight to donors.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. Given the high cost of new donor acquisition, the best course of action may be to focus on the supporters you already have and get them more involved in your mission. Prioritize repeat donors.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 29, 2020

Articulate Your Brand Vision. Speak to donors, board members, and stakeholders to gather their input. Highlighting Influential Donors. Donors keep nonprofit organizations on their feet and in business. So, organizations need to be aware of major donors when planning a new project. Credible, Recognizable Leadership.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As fundraisers, we spend so much time trying to connect prospective donors to the mission of our organizations, but we don’t always remind our teams how their own work is vital to the mission. Priorities shifted to emergency funds and wellness contacts. Here are a few ideas: Reconnect fundraisers to the mission.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. They’re put over in a corner and told to “go raise funds.” No one should fall back on “that’s not my job” when it comes to passionately and proactively articulating your vision, mission, and values. It’s a fitting tribute to quote her here, and carry on her legacy.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

They receive financial support for their programs directly from Verizon and also gain exposure to new audiences, which means they end up with a huge new base of potential donors. You can gain needed funding, build awareness, and strengthen community ties. The benefits to the Gary Sinise Foundation are clear.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Finding Corporate Sponsorships for Your Nonprofit When seeking out a corporation to sponsor your nonprofit, you should look to smaller, local businesses that can provide community connections in addition to sponsorship funds. But securing corporate sponsorships for nonprofits is another area where donors can shine.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Remember to tap into the power of your own network and those of your staff, volunteers, board members, and loyal donors to aid with your search to find potential corporations to sponsor your fundraising event. Be sure to articulate your goals of your fundraising event’s sponsorship.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Financial Reasons (Tax-year-end) – The IRS allows donors to deduct a portion of their charitable contributions from their overall taxable income. Instead of the government redistributing wealth, charitable giving provides donors with autonomy to choose where to allocate their otherwise would-be-tax dollars.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Use this strategy when you are feeling stressed before a big meeting, you just heard bad news, or after a clash with a Board member or donor. Why are you afraid?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

It starts with articulating a clear, authentic, and long-term purpose — something that is true today, and that guides the organization into the future. Companies that articulate their core business purpose often seek to evolve the way they engage with society, as well. So, how do organizations pursue purpose successfully? What’s next?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. Professors Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone state that a strong brand is critical to attracting donors and key stakeholders. A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results.

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play. Do board members have a clear picture of the mission, priorities, and funding needs of the organization? Can and do board members articulate this focus to others, particularly potential donors?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It can attract a lot of support, with donors and volunteers lining up to help. You need to articulately describe the need you’re addressing in a way that moves listeners’ hearts. Keep the best interests of the donor in mind and you won’t have any need to feel yucky.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Nonprofits must be able to grab their potential sponsors’ attention with compelling messages and secure funding. Increases your event’s possibilities: With additional funds, you’re able to create a fun, engaging, and highly successful event that brings your community together and highlights your mission beautifully.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Without a strong brand, you’ll spend your days reinventing the wheel, and your customers/donors/funders/audiences will struggle to connect. . Who are the people you’re trying to help (communities, individuals, entities, etc), and who are the people that will help you get there (donors, funders, supporters, etc)?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Think of the multi-million bequest left to a local hospital or university by a donor that never made a previous gift. For a more casual donor, how do they know all of the nonprofits that are working in their areas of interest and which of them have the most impact? They all sound as if they are doing the same thing.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Donor retention is an on-going conversation in our sector and any time it comes up, people start to panic. We all know what we have donor retention troubles. Donor stewardship is a great place to begin making changes that can impact your donor retention rates. I think this is especially true for donors.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

While we know that it’s significantly more beneficial to retain a donor than acquire a new one, we also know that the first-time donor retention rate is less than 20%. An articulated reason for why you’re holding the event. Include final figures on donations made and information about the exact actions those donations funded.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

With this in mind, I’ll be conducting a three part fundraising series on the core principles to acquire, retain , and upgrade your donors. In this first, short video of the series, we’ll focus on viewing your donors as customers and why it is important to offer value in exchange for contributions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

I believe our healthcare organizations , their philanthropic partners and donors will endure and emerge stronger from this crisis. All of these acts were in addition to continuing to raise funds but by very unique and different means than our foundations are accustom to. The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

These nourish the brand to attract more funding, helping the organization become stronger and more successful. Professors Nathalie Kylander and Christopher Stone state that a strong brand is critical to attracting donors and key stakeholders. A strong brand is important because it facilitates opportunities, resources and results.

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