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

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

By Kim Peterson , Content Marketing Specialist for Give by Cell , a technology company that provides mobile fundraising tools and text messaging services to nonprofits. With average email open rates at 20% for nonprofits , many organizations struggle to grab the attention of supporters, volunteers, and donors. Donor Follow Up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 9, 2022

Did you know that 84% of fundraising pledges are fulfilled and that the average mobile donation pledge for fundraising events is $167 ? These are only a few of the statistics that show how effective pledge fundraising can be for nonprofits. What is pledge fundraising? How can I use pledge fundraising in 2022?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Use statistics to vividly demonstrate the scale of the problem being addressed. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention. It is based on reciprocity.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

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. Drive urgency through your email subject line based on your campaign’s fundraising activity. Emphasize the Cause. Your gift to [organization name]. Be Thankful.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

While there are many fundraising opportunities nonprofits can leverage throughout the year, GivingTuesday is undoubtedly one of the biggest. Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 billion that year. How Does Social Media Benefit Nonprofits on GivingTuesday?

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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. But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. By collecting and analyzing key data points, you’ll be able to continually refine your strategy and stay at the forefront of social media fundraising. So how do you stand out from the crowd?

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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. But take heart. Our supply of pantry items will last only 30 days.”)

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Here’s what they said.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Encouraging supporters to host birthday fundraisers on your nonprofit’s behalf. Once you’ve decided on your digital marketing channels and how you’ll use them to appeal to your target audience, it’s time to create a content calendar that encompasses a variety of attention-grabbing formats.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your fundraising strategies, leaving the less effective approaches in the past, and considering the addition of (or emphasis on) some new ones. Let’s get started! Emphasizing Mobile Giving.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Throughout the event, you’ll extend invitations to your existing donors to contribute, while also capturing the attention of potential new supporters who might discover your organization and choose to contribute to your cause. Amplify your organization’s story and impact, drawing attention to the critical work you do.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to send some year-end fundraising emails! Or else it’s time to look blankly at the page while you try to plan your year-end fundraising email campaign because you’re not sure how many emails is too many or what your emails should include. Deep breaths. Let’s dive in! General Principles.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

These days, peer-to-peer fundraising takes many forms. It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. No matter what your peer-to-peer fundraising looks like, one thing’s the same: you must communicate with your participants. Email is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. For example: Top fundraiser .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Now more than ever, effective fundraising is what your nonprofit depends on to survive. All this fundraising definitely involves sending appeals to your donor base. At GivingMail, we’re experts on using direct mail appeals to help organizations big and small improve their fundraising numbers and achieve their goals. Direct Mail.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. Here’s what to expect: Year-end giving statistics roundup. Year-end giving statistics roundup. to submit tax-deductible gifts.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Below are 4 statistics that will undoubtedly make you prioritize your mobile website, effective immediately. The statistic speaks for itself. Mobile donations skyrocketing is no surprise, but given the previous statistic, imagine how much higher that number would be if all donation pages loaded in 3 seconds or less.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. The British Heart Foundation wanted to attract younger female runners to fundraise for its MyMarathon campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

You likely already use calls-to-action (CTAs) in your fundraising materials to inspire your supporters to act, whether it’s by donating to an upcoming campaign or joining your volunteer team. Reference statistics when framing CTA content. Pay attention to subject lines.

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TechImpact

MARCH 13, 2014

Image courtesy of The Fundraising Authority. Well, predicting your nonprofit’s fundraising potential is not a mystery. Pay attention to these statistics when evaluating who your loyal donors are. Fundraising Industry News donation donations donors fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech online fundraising'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Create custom graphics for powerful quotes, statistics, and call-to-actions. Using a graphic design tool such as Canva or Venngage , converting powerful stats, quotes, and CTAs into graphics is a time-tested, proven method to grab the attention of your followers, thus increasing your engagement on Twitter (and all social media).

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Written by Findjoo , this is the second post in a series of three about best practices in digital marketing and fundraising for membership organizations and associations. Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. Source: Dreamgrow. Comments.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event. Don’t overwhelm yourself with having to manage and pay attention to too many networks at a time. Offer incentives to encourage supporters to do this. Use social media.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Here’s what we’ll cover: Using Instagram promotion before your event Instagram event promotion during your event Following up on your Instagram event promotion Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a community volunteer opportunity, Instagram can help you engage current and new audience members and set your event up for success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Promoting a special fundraising campaign. If you want to make sure the announcement gets extra attention, change the colors or styles of the announcement from the typical design. Notice the similarities of the layouts: they have a headline, a description, an impactful statistic, and a link. Changes to services or hours.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Attracting new donors is an essential part of every fundraising strategy. But the reality is, { two or three sentences explaining statistic of bigger problem/crisis }. But life is busy, and other things steal their attention. But it’s not enough. In 2019, only 19% of first-time donors gave a second time.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. Seeing Tara speaking to a person on the street is much more compelling than posting a simple statistic. Image courtesy of No Kid Hungry. 3) Spotlight your employees.

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