Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Stop playing the comparison game.

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Bloomerang

MAY 4, 2023

We actually didn’t mind and adjusted our attitude. Innovative fundraising researcher Adrian Sargeant, co-director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, says, “Nonprofits are a means to an end for the donor. Isn’t that often true for fundraisers too? Sargeant maintains that “ Donors are fundraising’s customers.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2011

Too often, visionless Boards start cutting things out instead of ramping up the fundraising (but that’s a topic for another day!). For a nonprofit, there’s no better place to invest money. How else will you keep up with the latest trends in fundraising and nonprofit management? But this is SO short-sighted!

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

With a unique energy and do-anything attitude, she understands that a community must network and join forces to create and grow successful businesses. Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Types of Online Fundraising Events. What is Digital Marketing?

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. Moreover, the apathetic and even sometimes fearful attitudes toward fundraising among staff and board members can lead to a philanthropic dead-end. Fundraising doesn’t always have to be a predictable routine.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . You can be a grant writer or direct mail specialist or fundraising events specialist. Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. Sure, you’ll raise some money.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

For a nonprofit organization, getting new donors every year is crucial, and the best way to make this happen is through peer-to-peer fundraising. When creating a fundraising campaign, it's essential to be as clear as possible. Keep in mind; fundraising is all about sharing between networks. Tell a Story, Deliver, and Ask Nicely.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As a busy fundraiser or nonprofit data professional, your calendar is already packed, so wouldn’t it be great to have a cheat sheet to plan your schedule for bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good ? Revitalize your change-the-world attitude by joining our blockbuster keynote speakers on the Virtual Mainstage. Where to start?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Whether they know it or not, everyone in your organization is part of the fundraising process. Put yourself in the donor’s shoes – how does the overall attitude of the nonprofit’s staff affect your interest in giving? Got a great fundraising tip?? So you may as well be purposeful about involving them.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town. They gladly sign the roles and responsibilities agreement. We believe them. We trust them.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. This resulted in the virtual BIG Taste at Home fundraiser.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2014

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the suggestion that Facebook is a significant channel for online fundraising, you are not alone! The non-profit sector has a much more pragmatic attitude towards social fundraising now than we did when popular networks like Facebook or Twitter were new.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This results in more money for your mission, more satisfied donors, and more solutions to the world’s most pressing problems! . Remember this: Fundraising is a value-for-value exchange. The donor gives you something of value, usually money and/or time. The money could not first be paid to the donor. IRA distributions.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

You’ve been asking for help to easily raise money for your nonprofit and now we have the perfect solution for you! ANNOUNCING THE FUNDRAISING QUICK START PROGRAM! The Fundraising QuickStart program is a 6-week webinar series designed to help you zero in on the strategies that are guaranteed to raise the funds your nonprofit needs NOW!

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

Fundraising guru Gail Perry shares them all with us in this week’s guest post starting with donor loyalty, something we should all be working harder at! Top 10 Fundraising Trends and Predictions for 2016. Times are changing, and fundraising is evolving too. And it can raise significant money too. What’s up for 2016?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

She recalls, “I was visiting a chapter in Alabama when I got a call from the fundraising team mentioning letting me know about the Ice Bucket Challenge that at the time was happening in Massachusetts at fundraising event organized by Peter Frates and that people were posting videos on Facebook.” What are you takeaways?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.”

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2019

Every year there seems to be an influx of conferences: marketing conferences, fundraising conferences, tech conferences, conferences about conferences. After all, tickets to these events are hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars—you need to make sure it’s money well spent. Attitude is everything. They’re everywhere.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Whether they know it or not, everyone in your organization is part of the fundraising process. Put yourself in the donor’s shoes – how does the overall attitude of the nonprofit’s staff affect your interest in giving? Got a great fundraising tip?? So you may as well be purposeful about involving them.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Whether they know it or not, everyone in your organization is part of the fundraising process. Put yourself in the donor’s shoes – how does the overall attitude of the nonprofit’s staff affect your interest in giving? Got a great fundraising tip?? So you may as well be purposeful about involving them.

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Fundraising Attitude Interaction Phone 40

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2019

Meeting donors in person is a fundamental part of the fundraising process. Most people aren’t very willing to give their money away if they don’t know where it’s going. Don’t be late, dress appropriately, have a friendly attitude and greet them with a firm handshake and a smile. How do you “make the sell” ? Come prepared.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2010

Fundraising has gotten to be a drag for lots of nonprofit staff and volunteers lately. Ready to put the ‘fun’ back into fundraising? The way you raise money must change too. If you’re trudging around with a bad attitude about your job or your work, NOTHING will be fun.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2011

In fundraising, we use excuses too. It’s what keeps us from truly excelling in fundraising, raising boatloads of money, and fully funding our mission. Excuses keep us stuck in mediocre fundraising. “Our Board won’t help with fundraising.&#. Here are some common excuses I’ve heard. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Especially if you want to raise money. complain about how hard fundraising is. blame the economy for their lackluster fundraising results. complain about how hard fundraising is. blame the economy for their lackluster fundraising results. Take responsibility for your fundraising results.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

If you put aside basic resource issues of time and money, I think fear is actually one of the biggest obstacles. We know storytelling is important for grant applications and fundraising appeals, how is it most useful in marketing? In your book, you use the term “Attitude of Gratitude&# – just what does that mean?

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. They don’t care if the touch comes from marketing, fundraising, or programs. It’s not about pandering to people with money. Donors know only one organization.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2014

You don’t have that kind of money. Investing in your organization means getting more money over the long term, at an initial cost. For example – it might cost a nonprofit $50,000 to hire a major donor fundraiser. Adopting an Attitude of Abundance. Have an afternoon to train your board in fundraising and outreach.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 5, 2010

If your organization is having trouble raising money right now and you’re blaming it on the economy, I want you to stop. Many of my clients are raising more money this year than last year. If you spend your day focused on how bad things are and how you can’t raise money, your thoughts become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Consider risk from a nonprofit perspective: Whether perceived or real, a funder’s perception of risk impacts how they raise money, which, in turn, impacts everything. I am heartened that the sector seems to have learned from the trials and tests of the past few years, and I see refreshing changes in attitudes and funding practices.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Especially if you want to raise money. complain about how hard fundraising is. blame the economy for their lackluster fundraising results. complain about how hard fundraising is. blame the economy for their lackluster fundraising results. Take responsibility for your fundraising results.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 5, 2010

If your organization is having trouble raising money right now and you’re blaming it on the economy, I want you to stop. Many of my clients are raising more money this year than last year. If you spend your day focused on how bad things are and how you can’t raise money, your thoughts become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Kindful

JULY 6, 2021

However, making the most of your auction requires more than just willpower and a positive attitude. Your nonprofit auction toolkit will serve as the foundation for your auction, and starting with the right features will prove invaluable as you begin planning your fundraising event. Let’s dive in! Online bidding capabilities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Boost Fundraising & Engagement w/ “Gamification”. Join us and we’ll show you real world examples of “gamified” fundraising initiatives, simple gaming tactics that have been proven to work, and how to take advantage of gamification at your organization. –> Vote Now ! Gamification, eh? –> Vote Now !

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2009

Yesterday I led a great teleseminar to help fundraisers deal with the economy and its impact on our work. It means that you buy into the belief that there is enough money out there for every nonprofit to be fully funded. When you believe that, it changes your attitude and your approach. Believe in abundance.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 6, 2017

Include the fundraisers and be a team player with both the hospital and foundation staffs. The number one predictor of success in healthcare fundraising is the amount of giving by the governing board and by the foundation board. A fundraising campaign takes two years of planning. Include the fundraisers.

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