Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. This year, commit to customizing and offering options (email, direct mail, text, etc.). Arts and culture. This is part three in a six-part series. Environmental.

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Greater Giving

MAY 5, 2023

How to Plan Successful Auction Fundraising Events Auctions are a popular and effective fundraising method for nonprofits. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of auction fundraising for nonprofits and provide tips for planning successful auction events.

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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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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. Joe, join our new Art Lovers Speakers Series.”) But take heart.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. It’s important to have an effective event fundraising marketing plan to save time and execute flawless fundraisers. What should my team consider when developing an event fundraising marketing plan?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. Joe, join our new Art Lovers Speakers Series.”) But take heart.

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Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

Fundraising is a HUGE field and there are many great oranizations that help improve the quality of the sector like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This group is a go-to for many fundraisers looking to learn and improve their skills. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies. Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

When it comes to fundraising for Mother’s Day, let’s start with some facts. And yet, Mother’s Day is often an untapped day of giving when it comes to annual fundraising. We recognize that in the age of coronavirus, many traditional fundraisers and in-person events are difficult to execute safely. Jewelry for a Cause.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re fundraising for your church’s youth group, your school, or your kid’s sports team, investing in the education and wellbeing of your kids is priceless. With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing goals often focus around building recognition, fostering community, and increasing your funds raised. Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2010

A receipt would automatically be e-mailed along with a customized thank you letter. Now almost 4 months later the first generation of iPhone Fundraising Apps are hitting the iPhone App Store. This App was created by two guys who went out on the Internet asking friends to help them raise $3,100 to launch this App. organizations.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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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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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year.

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Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Laura Kruisenga, President & CEO, Kennari Consulting – Laura works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. She is regularly featured as a presenter at local workshops and seminars on fundraising. Common barriers of effective donor communications.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Giving Days are time-sensitive fundraising events aimed at rallying communities to maximize engagement and donations to your institution and so much goes into running a successful one. If it is your first year, keep your total raised goal private so you don’t set unrealistic expectations. As you can imagine, it was!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

We continue to solicit donors using direct mail and emails. In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2014

Working with arts organizations there are often concern that your constituent stories aren’t as impactful. million likes surely someone touting the effect of music and art on their lives can get just as many. Take notes, whip something thoughtful up and send it to them along with a link to a quick, easy fundraising page.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For example, some direct costs associated with an afterschool program at a local community center include food for snacks, supplies for arts and crafts, sports equipment for outdoor activities, and the costs of the staff members providing the programs. How do you split costs among functional expenses?

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

It is that time of year when many nonprofit raise the bulk of the money they will need to continue their important work in the next year. Think you are doing all that you can with your year-end fundraising? Fundraising guru Gail Perry has some ideas you might not have considered. Year-End Fundraising Tip #2.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success. Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Your dollars raised have stayed the same, or decreased, year over year. If you’re any type of arts organization , you can expand to online offerings at accessible price points. You can take art to the schools or bring students to your art. I needed to assign someone to make calls to supplement the art with other items.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled. This is because fundraisers — up and down the pyramid — miss out on fundamental information that can help them better build relationships, effect the best possible messaging, and elicit support to further the mission. You Want Your Data Clean.

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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. Email marketing is mainly a numbers game.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Your purpose in raising money through the mail is two-fold: generate dollars for immediate needs and build relationships with individual donors for long-term success. In 2021, over $484.85

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NTEN

JUNE 14, 2011

Even if the mission of your nonprofit doesn't have anything to do with adorable cats or precious babies, you can still raise money using social media. When the earthquake hit Japan in March, nonprofits of all sizes, budgets, and national reputations put up Fundraising Projects on Causes. Facebook ads? 100,000 people. 100,000 people.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2016

In the first part of this mobile fundraising series , we covered the basics, diving into the various forms of mobile fundraising and key terms that every mobile fundraiser should know. Now that you have that background, we’re moving on to part 2, which answers: Can mobile giving technology be used for more than just fundraising?

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). How have you considered your donors’ changed perspectives in your fundraising and marketing strategies? Did you raise more money or less? .

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Tis the season for end of the year fundraising letters. Now that I run a museum, I read this mail with particular interest. It is sparking conversation in the arts blogosphere and my own kitchen. This email is a mini-art experience that I felt inspired to pay for. fundraising' That wasn''t so great! Does it matter?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Many faith-based organizations worry about making fundraising asks. Other faith-based non-profits focus solely on making group asks from the pulpit, or through mass-communication mediums like direct mail or e-mail. You Can Make Direct Fundraising Asks While Honoring Your Mission. You need to fundraise.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Many faith-based organizations worry about making fundraising asks. Other faith-based nonprofits focus solely on making group asks from the pulpit, or through mass-communication mediums like direct mail or e-mail. You Can Make Direct Fundraising Asks While Honoring Your Mission. You need to fundraise.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2020

Talk about how your organization is supporting the community–discuss what you are doing for the health of the community and the why; for example: “ Our neighbors of all ages are important to us, to protect the most vulnerable members of our community , we are raising __.”. Livestream Fundraising 101: What is Livestream Fundraising?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Much has changed with regard to fundraising and “friendraising” during the 12 years I have been a professional fundraiser, the most obvious being the use of technology. The fundraising piece does often come – just at a later date.). Fundraising Events. CC launched Red House@Your House with a mail and e-mail campaign.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

The Prism Foundation empowers the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ community by raising critical funds and mobilizing resources to build a more just and equitable society. The LGBTQ+ Donor Engagement Program exists to support annual fundraising events. Most of their funding is for individuals and not for organizations.

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