Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2023

Gift baskets are a staple of silent auction fundraising events. If they bring home a high-quality, interesting gift basket, they’ll have a memento of a good experience that will remind them to stay involved with your nonprofit. To make the most of your baskets, you’ll need to get creative and make them stand out. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Some giving options your nonprofit can consider are: Recurring giving Digital wallets Mobile donations Matching gifts Giving apps Crowdfunding platforms And more! This fundraising method empowers your community of supporters to champion your cause and raise money on your behalf by reaching out to their personal networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Online Stores by Nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Here are a few of our favorite elements: The page offers recurring and one time gift options. Donors know how to complete the form and exactly what their gift is supporting, all at a glance. Plus you can use them to increase the gift size of donations. They have specific donation tiers. Donors can use mobile payments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 Thursday’s Give Miami Day raised $5.2 million for 520 South Florida nonprofits, with a total of 19,245 gifts. Thursday’s Give Miami Day raised $5.2 million for 520 South Florida nonprofits, with a total of 19,245 gifts. million for nonprofits guest post by Jessica Hodder.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Fundraising goal: 17% had a goal to raise $15,000 – 25,000 at year-end. 22% had a goal to raise $25,001 – $50,000 at year-end. 18% had a goal to raise $50,001 – 100,000 at year-end. 21% had a goal to raise $100,001 – 1 million at year-end. A matching gift could create more excitement and urgency.

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CauseVox

JULY 12, 2021

CauseVox is launching Auto-Pledge: a state-of-the-art pledge form that’s optimized for the digital world. Auto-Pledge forms help you increase your gift size and get more large gift pledges online, while also automatically fulfilling them. There’s no need to chase down your donors for their promised gifts!

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Double the Donation

MARCH 17, 2021

Double the Donation is proud to announce a new partnership with RKD Group with a matching gifts integration between DMC Fundraising by RKD Digital and 360MatchPro by Double the Donation. Activate in Seconds and Start Raising More from Matching Gifts! Drive More Matching Gifts to Completion with 360MatchPro!

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Holiday Gift Wrapping Services Provide affordable gift-wrapping services during the holiday season, using volunteers to wrap gifts in exchange for a small donation.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Retaining your donors is the most sustainable, cost-effective way to raise money. Made in-kind gifts? After reading a Facebook post?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A money-focused thank-you letter might say, “Thanks to your generous gift of $200, we’ll be able to equip two students with all the school supplies they need for their senior year of high school.” The second message thanks the donor for their generosity first and then mentions the gift amount later. Make the most of these receipts!

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Double the Donation

JULY 27, 2021

This technical partnership has come together to provide educational institutions with the power to double eligible donations through the industry-leading matching gift solution, 360MatchPro. These two solutions integrate seamlessly so that your organization can start harnessing matching gift funds in minutes.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Many organizations are embracing these coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”. Benchmarking Major Gifts. Released in September, the 2017 Major Gifts Fundraising Benchmark Study (MGFBS), asked more than 600 organizations in the U.S.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 27, 2009

SupportingAdvancement.com has published the results of their 2008 survey on how nonprofits are handling corporate matching gifts. The responses came primarily from post-secondary schools, but also included elementary schools, healthcare, museums, gardens, performing arts, and service organizations. 63% raised over $50,000.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org. 4) Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop :: shop.artic.edu. The Art Institute of Chicago Museum Shop sells unique and beautiful objects from around the world in support of the arts. Online Stores by Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Development staff, and even development board committees, are shoved to a corner and ordered to “go raise money.” Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising. to raise $1), special events ($1.50

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Dear Charity Clairity, We just launched the very beginning phase of a capital campaign to create ADA handicap access in our Studio Annex where art classes are held. You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” ” And, for a capital campaign, you’ve likely been charged to raise quite a LOT.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. That’s why retaining top officers is so important.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Note: contains affiliate links) Fundraising for Introverts by Brian Saber If you’re an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer. A “must have” for your fund-raising library.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

A clear and well-planned fundraising strategy is key to successfully raising the funds you need and retaining more support year over year. The solution to enhancing your fundraising plan and increasing your fundraising capacity is simple: matching gifts. Recognize the benefits of matching gifts. Step 2: Determine Eligibility.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I’ve heard that to be a major gift officer you have to have access to people with money, be comfortable socializing with them, and speak their language. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money? Given that, the business case would dictate that we hire the people who can most easily raise the most.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

For folks that are interested, I have a free Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World starter kit that walks through this process in more detail. I also reflect regularly through meditation and other mindfulness practices on what are my gifts and talents and how I’ve been called to use them to be of service.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

billion was raised in the U.S., and raised around $90.88 2021 was a bad year for gifts given as bequests. With corporate giving rising this much, it’s important to have a plan to pursue corporate gifts in the form of grants, sponsorships, or partnerships. The subsector raised approximately $135.78 percent growth.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Let’s take the example of an arts organization: Is there a gap they can fill that drives support? Donors loved it! There will always be a nonprofit sector.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts. If it is your first year, keep your total raised goal private so you don’t set unrealistic expectations.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Anyone reading this blog that lives in the New England area may know that the symphony I was raised around is the Boston Symphony Orchestra. I’m looking for a place to donate in honor of my mother’s 90 th birthday, and a gift made to the local symphony orchestra in Myrtle Beach seemed like the right thing to do. Fast forward to 2017.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fundraising is both an art and a science. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. It should outline exactly what you plan to do to raise crucial funds for your mission and when you intend to launch and conclude those initiatives. Read on to learn more!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 26, 2022

I had a fantastic conversation with hosts Jonathan McCoy and Becky Endicott about driving innovation in the nonprofit sector and what’s next for capital campaigns and major gifts. Let’s take the example of an arts organization: Is there a gap they can fill that drives support? Donors loved it! There will always be a nonprofit sector.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

decline in gifts’ impact. Giving to arts, culture, and humanities increased 2.9% Note that the majority of donations to individuals are in-kind gifts of medication to patients in need made through patient assistance programs of pharmaceutical companies’ operating foundations. Giving to health organizations grew 5.1%

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Enhanced Storytelling Master the art of storytelling with our DIY, easy-to-use, self-service page builder. Robust Donation Forms Raise more funds with ease. We know that 81% of high-earners look for a streamline donation experience , especially when processing recurring and pledge gifts.

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Candid

AUGUST 20, 2021

Lincoln Center receives $20 million to revitalize performing arts. August 19, 2021 Lincoln Center in New York City has announced a $20 million gift from Lynne and Richard Pasculano to help revitalize opera, jazz, theater, and dance programming across its campus, the New York Times reports.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. Fundraising Planning When You Are New to Fundraising No one starts a nonprofit to raise money. Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals. In other words, don’t try to raise as much as you can then figure out how to spend it.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The temporary AGI limit increase from 60% to 100% on itemized charitable deductions for cash gifts is extended for 2021. In all other years, donors who made significant gifts could only deduct up to 60% of AGI. The gifts must be cash, not stocks or property. Why not do your donors a solid by letting them know?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Yet for all that may be different between organizations, shared fundraising challenges seem to endure, especially when it comes to identifying more opportunities for major gifts. The characteristics of a strong major gift prospect do not materialize out of thin air just because they make their first $1,000 gift.

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

Lou has served in public and private nonprofit enterprises for more than 27 years and is well-known throughout the community as an expert in major gifts. Lou has led several major gift campaigns for Florida SouthWestern State College, Hodges University, and the Diocese of Venice. It is an art and a science, Lou says.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

AS works with nonprofits across a wide range of industries, including arts and culture, the environment, foundations, and government. Brain Lacy & Associates provide services for nonprofits including augmentation, analysis of data, prospect research, major donor information, and matching gift data. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas.

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