Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference. Matching gifts offer a unique opportunity to take donors’ impact further and create a lasting impact.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. Social media.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 19, 2024

Full of buzzwords. […] The post Unlocking Support: The Art of Clear Communication in Nonprofits appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. It was titled: We dare you to figure out what our nonprofit does. And it nails it. Do you want to make me really cranky? Use language like what they mock here.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2021

Join CharityEngine’s Erin Crotty, as she shows how to set up a system of demonstrating gratefulness for your various donor types: sustainers, new donors, annual fund donors, and more. Statistics say it takes 7 personal touches to go from a first gift to the second.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission. Major Gift Fundraising Phases and Strategies 1.

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CauseVox

MAY 28, 2023

Join us for the highly anticipated, free, major gifts workshop, “The Art of the Big Ask.” At this half-day workshop (12pm – 4:30pm ET), you’ll walk away with: Nail the art of the “big ask”, unlocking major gift acquisitions like never before.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They don’t have to be fine art. If it’s a donor , maybe you’re suffused with anxiety as you navigate the divide between serving and cultivating the donor and most effectively serving your organization. “I The post Mastering The Art Of Idea Generation And Sharing appeared first on Bloomerang. Use a lot of imagery.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2017

According to the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report , a donor’s ideology has more impact upon which causes and types of nonprofits they support than gender or age. Donors with a conservative ideology are more traditional in their giving while donors with a liberal ideology are more diverse in the types of causes they support.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

While there are dozens of sessions designed to pique anyone’s interest, we wanted to highlight some specifically created for the arts and culture audience. You could have future members, donors, sustainers, board members, and volunteers visiting without realizing it. Leverage visitor profiles to Increase annual giving and membership.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In fact, 75% of donors are more likely to donate to a branded donation page than a generic design. Optimized Donor UX: Navigate the intricacies of user experience, ensuring each touchpoint on your donation page reflects your brand and smoothly leads donors through their giving journey.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He did what donors love. It’s exciting for donors to see an organization with imagination. It’s exciting for donors to see an organization with imagination. Donors like to be challenged to look at things differently. The post What donors love appeared first on Candid Blog. That’s just plain smart.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

He did what donors love. It’s exciting for donors to see an organization with imagination. It’s exciting for donors to see an organization with imagination. Donors like to be challenged to look at things differently. The post What donors love appeared first on Candid Blog. That’s just plain smart.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

In this e-book, discover how to tailor the donor experience and align your mission with what the donor values and build a generous partnership together. Download your free copy of "The Art of First Impressions" today.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over the last year, there’s been an explosion of multi-million-dollar gifts from donors to their alma maters. In this blog, we’ll explore these evolving philanthropic dynamics and highlight why building and sustaining meaningful relationships with alumni donors remains central in higher education. billion in funding.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It’s an opportunity to thank donors for their contributions immediately, while reminding them about your mission and why their help is so valuable. . A good receipt is tailored to your constituents and can encourage one-time donors to become ongoing supporters. Donors want to know why their gift matters, so make it personal.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s fundraising world , with dozens of nonprofits competing for donors’ hearts and wallets, it’s important to stand out from a donor relations standpoint. Here are 16 uncommon and practical donor relations tactics that will delight and surprise your donors: 1. Leave a voicemail if they don’t answer.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 2, 2024

When you rely on people’s donated support to push your work forward, you must be able to confidently explain to your donors what you need, why, and what the benefit will be. Convincing an audience to take any kind of action requires making an effective pitch. Nonprofits know this all too well. A nonprofit case […]

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Attracting and engaging volunteers is both an art and a science—a nuanced dance of understanding, inspiring, and retaining individuals driven by purpose rather than profit. Instead, segment your volunteers as you would your donors and tailor your communication and engagement strategies accordingly.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 28, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the Art of Silent Auction Bid Sheets Creating a Winning Silent Auction Bid Sheet Planning a successful silent auction involves several key elements, and one of the most critical is the bid sheet. The post Silent Auction Bid Sheets An Art Worth Mastering appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

bbcon 2021 Virtual , happening October 13–15, will bring together thousands of arts & cultural professionals from zoos, museums, aquaria, performing arts organizations, gardens, and beyond for three days of cutting-edge thought leadership, virtual peer networking and unforgettable experiences.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

Dear Charity Clairity, I know calling donors to thank them is a good idea. If you’re a small charity If you’re a small charity, and receive just a few gifts a day, you could reasonably call every donor. Make it easy to accept donations wherever your donors are. You probably can’t call all those donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Luckily, there are several ways nonprofits can go about engaging young people, strengthening relationships between them and an organization, and eventually send them through the donor pipeline. Illustration generated by DALL·E. Conclusion.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’re the executive director of a small but fast-growing arts and culture nonprofit organization. If this sounds like you, maybe it’s time you implement a donor management system, or DMS. I know what you’re thinking – what is a donor management system? Donor Management Software Help You Manage Potential Donors.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The post The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 244: The Art of Managing, Rather than Mitigating, Risk first appeared on npENGAGE. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Listen Now: Resources: PEAK Grantmaking. The Myth of Risk: Fear Not the Dragons, Funder. Full Webinar.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

When it comes to the art of asking , multiple studies have proved these three tools to be effective for donation appeal messaging. The post The Art Of Asking: 3 Tricks To Keep Donation Appeal Messaging Fresh appeared first on Bloomerang. Well the answer might come down to the specifics of how we frame donation appeal messaging.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

You’ve completed thorough prospect research , cultivated and provided a site visit, prepared a first-rate proposal and secured a meeting to make a solicitation, but the major donor prospect responds with a “no.” It’s up to nonprofit leaders to be tuned in and sensitive to the complexity of donor words and feelings.

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 25, 2024

To continue fulfilling your essential role in the community, you must meet IRS reporting requirements, build donor trust, and make informed decisions that contribute to your overall financial sustainability. Well-managed finances are the backbone of successful nonprofits.

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Achieve

JANUARY 22, 2024

Because mid-level donations play an essential role in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, cultivating and stewarding strong mid-level donor relationships is vital. This way, you can carefully tailor donation appeals and donor recognition activities to your mid-level donors’ involvement, preferences, and interests in your organization.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The season of gratitude is upon us and there is nothing more important you can do than thank donors for their support this year. Actually, from a donor’s perspective, it’s annoying. To build a relationship on purpose with a donor, you must communicate with them often without asking for anything. I thought so.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We see this in the arts and culture realm, especially. These organizations often see support from three areas: members, donors, and member-donors. Donors support you because they believe in your mission. Member-Donors are both. Member-Donors are the goal. They’re now part of a community.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. Let’s review these two giving opportunities of which your donors may not be aware.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered what the funders, donor advisors, and other industry professionals who use Candid nonprofit profiles are searching for? For this article, we looked at a subset of the more than 10,000 subject area searches conducted with Candid’s Guidestar Pro , which is used frequently by funders and donor advisors.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

The donor journey is a lengthy process, ending with a donation, joining a membership program, volunteering, or getting involved in some other way before restarting again. The longer a donor stays with your nonprofit, the more times they’ll be able to complete this cycle, deepening their engagement with your nonprofit.

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