Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. From knowing your target audiences to getting them to donate, there’s a lot you need to know as a fundraiser. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Over the years, virtual fundraising has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic when meeting in person wasn’t possible.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sound familiar? Use GivingTuesday as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising campaign. Check out some other great tips to maximize your year-end fundraising campaign kick-off from Candid’s recent webinar. Have a year-end fundraising goal and plan to set yourself up for success. Here are a few top tips: 1.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 31, 2022

What they did: Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser. Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation created a network fundraiser using Qgiv’s peer-to-peer platform called the Sole Stars campaign. To add even more fun and attention to this campaign, the fundraisers agreed to wear pink shoes for the entire month!

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Unleash Crowdfunding Potential: Transform Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Game In the challenging nonprofit community, smaller organizations often struggle with securing adequate funds to execute their mission. And remember, attention spans tend to be brief online!

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

When launching an email campaign to raise funds, it is imperative to perfect the copy, segment your email lists, fine-tune the graphic assets, and more. 26 Email Subject Lines for Your Fundraising Campaign . Here are some subject lines you can incorporate in your fundraising campaign to make it more effective. Be Thankful.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Crafting a Donor-friendly Giving Page If you’ve ever experienced the warm-feeling of giving to a charity, chances are it was through a fundraising page. Sounds pretty smooth, right? Unfortunately, subpar formatting, uninspiring content, and other mishaps could be holding back your fundraising efforts.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Coordinating an impactful marketing campaign which runs across several channels remains one of the best ways to capture your audience’s attention. The Sound of Science: A Tinnitus Biobank Read on to find out more about these innovative examples of nonprofit marketing campaigns.

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NetWits

MAY 24, 2011

Today I want to spend a little time thinking about the most important type of participant in your fundraising event (i.e. You cannot be a semi-established NPO or run a moderately successful fundraising event without them. They personally raise obscene amounts of money from their friends and family. Run, Walk, Ride, etc).

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

What is meant to be always finds a way, and that proved to be the case with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s annual Puppygram fundraiser! With the various pandemic safety precautions, there was no chance their popular Puppygram fundraiser could take place in person. Moral of the Story. “It Schedule your free one-on-one demo today!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

In March 2020, the Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area was three days away from their biggest fundraiser of the year when COVID-19 struck. While the BGC didn’t quite raise the $200,000 that had been their live event goal, it showed Bartol that virtual events worked. There’s a formula for fundraising galas because it works.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

When you start a new nonprofit, you realize pretty quickly that with so many options, it’s important that you pick the right fundraiser to get the money flowing. There are so many things you could try to raise money. Any fundraising event takes time to plan and effort to pull off successfully. That sounds good, right?

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, fundraisers have struggled to engage online donors with the cause. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

People who attend a fundraiser in person want to be wined and dined, to experience the atmosphere, watch an entertaining program, and raise their paddles in fun and energetic live auctions. It was a huge success, and the Jungle Party raised $1.9 How did The Woodland Park Zoo raise nearly $2 million in the midst of a pandemic?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 4, 2018

Spring fundraising season is upon us and the pressure is on for nonprofits to hit their goals at upcoming galas or events. Leading up to your gala or big fundraising event, give attendees a sense of the flow of the evening, including a call for donations. Perfect your fundraising page in advance. Sponsored by Give Lively.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask?

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. You’re joining 6000+ pros attending the DSF4 on July 21-22 to learn the skills you need to grow digital fundraising all year long.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

There’s a term you’ve probably heard recently floating around the online fundraising space, and it may have you curious. We’re talking about pledge now, pay later fundraising. There are some truly exciting things coming down the pipeline for digital fundraising and a lot of them feature the Pledge Now, Pay Later model.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. The livelihood of any nonprofit usually rests on receiving donations from individual and corporate giving, legacy planning, and fundraising events. Types of Online Fundraising Events. This is as easy as it sounds!

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 10, 2023

When you think of peer-to-peer fundraising, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? It’s probably something along the lines of, your supporters raising money on your behalf. While this is true and serves as the foundation of peer-to-peer fundraising (hence the name) there’s another component that needs some attention.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

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. Direct mail is the most important fundraising and communications tool you have. Raising more from your top donors. Using the right envelope as a fundraising tool. Thanks Gail!

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

All professional and volunteer team members of the nonprofit have a role to play, and this starts with contributing their ideas and best thinking on where fundraising is succeeding and where there are opportunities for improvement. Communications and fundraising are seamless. Be sure your assessment addresses the external environment.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about online fundraising strategies. Whether you’re fundraising, selling a product or providing a service, the way in which you market to people really isn’t all that different. 3 Ending The Stigma: Fundraising Is Sales.

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Greater Giving

JULY 8, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, fundraisers have struggled to engage online donors with the cause. One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask?

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

The cancellation of events and the need to abruptly pivot their fundraising strategies and messaging have certainly been struggles, but, by and large, we’ve seen some amazing resilience across the sector. For many organizations, the need for major fundraising initiatives has become abundantly clear over the course of the pandemic.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about digital fundraising strategies. Whether you’re fundraising, selling a product or providing a service, the way in which you market to people really isn’t all that different. 3 Ending The Stigma: Fundraising Is Sales.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Check out this blog article on effective fundraising communications tips you can use as you talk with your supporters. Encouraging conversations.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We’re acknowledging eight nonprofits leading the charge with dedicated fundraising campaigns as communities unite to support a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable planet. You’ll find their mission statements, creative fundraising examples , and how to connect with each of them below. Park usage reached an all-time high in 2020.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Learn more about video messages for fundraising from our latest webinar: Virtual Gala 2.0-Going Going to the Next Level in 2021 with Stellar Fundraising Auctions. Begin by raising awareness about the way the natural world works and show the viewer just how much change can happen when there is purposeful effort put to it.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

It builds that trust and earns their attention, so when you do have something to ask them, they’ll pay attention. Or even the next six months if the year sounds overwhelming! Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. Well, the first part is that you have to grab their attention. It does not.

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