EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

End-of-year fundraising can feel like a noisy cash grab. Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? They tell you how your gift made a difference. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). Think you’ll make a gift?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Guest post by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide. Make sure to check out his upcoming webinar where Bill will talk about Making the Most of Recurring Gifts with The Raisers Edge — 2/22/12 @ 2pm ET — Register Now ! The concept of recurring gifts is simple.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Why is this fundraising formula important? A lot of people shy away from fundraising. A lot of people shy away from fundraising. Even our fundraising shows it. Well, here it is: 12141.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fundraising ideas than ever before. Get specific fundraising asks. Take advantage of the increased flexibility of online fundraising tools.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 13, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. In order to truly maximize your fundraising efforts and better engage with the individuals who help fund your mission, an integration between direct mail marketing and a digital channel is a huge step in the right direction. . Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If your fundraising event or the end of a specific fundraising campaign is quickly approaching and you haven’t quite hit your goal, try not to stress. In peer-to-peer fundraising, nonprofits essentially ask their volunteers and supporters to reach out to their individual networks to raise money on their behalf.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. Get them moving on behalf of your charity with participatory fundraising. Get them involved.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. If you rely on contributed income, fundraising and marketing are essential.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Should you print, stuff, and mail your own fundraising letter? If you have fewer than 200 mail recipients, the answer is probably yes. When you get more than 200 donors, you may be eligible to mail at nonprofit postage rates as low as 19 cents per piece (as of July 2023). No labels needed!

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The Fundraising Authority

JANUARY 15, 2021

Thank you letters have long been seen by many fundraisers as “gottados” – one of those things you just “gotta do” to get to the real work of fundraising, like writing newsletters and having lunches with major donors at great restaurants downtown. As I sat here this morning opening the mail, I came across your generous donation.

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If your organization struggles to boost fundraising each year (or is seeing a decline in overall donations), it can be hard to know how to improve your fundraising strategy. For most nonprofits, it helps to go back to the starting point: your fundraising appeal. Do donors prefer giving by mail, phone, or online?

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

In today’s media-overloaded world, your message could easily be drowned out by competing emails, social posts, and direct mail. While some of your volunteers may have never made a monetary gift to your organization, they certainly already understand your mission and the cause you serve. Connect with Corbit on Linkedin.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Most fundraisers I know have done their share of mental gymnastics worrying about this possibility. Let’s say you had a mail merge snafu that messed up your donors’ names and addresses. This just happened to one of my favorite fundraising professionals. Have you ever worried about offending a donor? If so, you’re not alone.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Engaging, consistent donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. SOFII The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. Ann Handley.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, check out this webinar, led by fundraising and leadership expert, Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising). Fundraising planning 101. How NOT to make a fundraising plan. Your One-Page Fundraising Road-map. About Author. Space is limited!

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Network for Good

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Whether you’re looking for your very first subscription gift or you are looking to expand upon the donors you already have, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re promoting this opportunity in your communications. Brainstorm ideas to talk about subscription gifts differently than one-time donations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Is it easy to join your mailing list? As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By: Piper Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager, Fundraising and Lori Borg, Senior Product Marketing Manager. Make a small donation to your organization and check the following: How many clicks does it take to successfully make a gift? Does the transaction process successfully in your nonprofit’s fundraising platform?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2021

Ask any fundraiser if they want more donors and you’ll get a resounding “YES” but ask what source yielded them their very BEST donors and you might see some puzzled faces. . of gifts per year x Avg. gift amount = Lifetime Value. No fundraising is free. Think fast: do you know where you get your best donors?

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

One of the most challenging parts of fundraising is the coveted ask. Maybe you’ve hosted a couple of events already or have launched a fundraising campaign, but have found that your messaging hasn’t resulted in many donations. Your fundraising ask is equivalent to a sales pitch. designing the perfect fundraising event.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Special thanks to Brian Winters at Adcieo for authoring this guest post. — When creating any fundraising campaign there are two items that should always be on your short list list. So, what are the 2 key elements of successful fundraising campaigns? Oh, and improved fundraising results. Learn how Susan G.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. I love the mission, but wonder if my gift really matters to them.

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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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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By Erica Waasdorp, President, A Direct Solution and author of Monthly Giving. I’ve never heard of a donor who complained that there was an extra button in their emails asking for a one-time gift and then another button asking for a monthly gift. So, join some programs with a small gift and see what others are doing.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. This is why the fundraising adage “ major gift officers have to get out from behind their desks ” has long been accepted wisdom. . Major gift fundraising costs, on average, $0.5

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Boost program participation and engagement with the following strategies: Optimize your recurring gift calls to action (CTAs) A recurring gift or donation CTA is a button or form field that encourages donors to become recurring supporters. Invite donors to participate in activities that align with their interests and passions.

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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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NetWits

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Online fundraising research suggests that if you move an online acquired donor to on offline channel (i.e. direct mail) you’ll increase the lifetime value of that donor from $128 dollars to $197 dollars – An increase that any nonprofit organization would love to see. Is among the most cost-effective, long-term fundraising methods.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. What my friends and I talk about is how donors who make smaller gift are dismissed as unimportant.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

So as you consider your online fundraising efforts moving forward, prioritize creating a dedicated program aimed toward recruiting recurring donors and establishing long-term relationships for giving. Having a comprehensive and functional CRM is essential for developing a data-driven fundraising strategy for recurring donors.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Direct mail is best suited for older donors who may be less technologically savvy. After a donor makes a gift, regardless of its size, send them a thank-you message. Phone call. Social media.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

As well they should… a very high percentage of all charitable gifts are made during the year-end fundraising cycle. If you want to know how to run an amazing year-end fundraising campaign (both online and offline) for your organization, check out our three part series How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Claire Axelrad ( @charityclairity on Twitter) has been called a Fundraising Ninja, and we have to agree. Don’t let it be you! THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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