Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 8, 2021

We are excited to share that we have been selected for 12 Davey Awards for our “Creative David” excellence in web design. The Davey Awards competition honors the achievements of the “Creative Davids” internationally who derive their strength from big ideas, not big budgets. The post Forum One Wins 12 Davey Awards!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. One-time and non-donors might receive compelling stories and testimonials that inspire them to get involved.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Showing donors appreciation is one of the best ways you can go about retaining your donors. Donor love is the act of showing that appreciation via thank-you emails, handwritten notes, kind gestures, donor appreciation events, and other methods. How to create a donor appreciation letter or email.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . How do we record, recognize, and be sure not to forget about these donors as we list our donors from the year in their circles or their donor lists by amount? The impact is the same.

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2015

Every year at NTC, we announce all kinds of award winners. Every year we are wowed by the winners of the DoGooder National Video Awards and this year was no exception. We love getting to acknowledge the winners live on stage, but we also want to shout out their praises online for anyone who wasn''t there to applaud in person.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

According to Fidelity Charitable , 70 % of active donors also volunteered, some working 50 hours at an organization. Have leaders give volunteers awards and express gratitude for their ongoing commitment to the organization. . Create a volunteer appreciation video. Volunteers donate. Design a volunteer perk program.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Are you using video and/or compelling images to tell relevant stories? . Is there contact information displayed should the donor want to contact you? . Is it optimized for mobile?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The day is typically celebrated with a variety of events and activities, including award ceremonies, fundraising galas, volunteer recognition , and educational programs. ” In future years, if you’d like to learn how to nominate someone for a NPD award, the criteria is described here. Check here for the latest information.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Donors may see a dwindling student population and feel their money could be used better elsewhere. Use video storytelling! Talk to your donors. Work with donors to redesign longstanding agreements to better fit a changing student population and ensure full fund utilization. Re-examine admissions and tuition practices.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . Email #1: Thank the donor. What is a welcome email series?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Board members, donors, coalitions partners, and folks who have signed a national list but have not taken a local action are all good places to find some of your best volunteers. Don’t assume!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2012

over 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries worldwide submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. We look forward to seeing you at the awards party!

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2012

more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. Check out the full playlist of videos on YouTube and gallery of photo sets on Flickr. This is a “red carpet” event! Pacific time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Whether it’s boosting engagement, streamlining content creation, or enhancing donor communications, clear objectives are crucial. Monitor metrics such as engagement rates, content reach, and donor response. About the Author Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE is an award-winning educator, social entrepreneur, and international speaker.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

The short videos—which she released at midnight—revealed the tracks on her album. One way to prepare for success is by making sure you have donor management software in place that can manage an influx of donations and support you in your online giving campaigns. This sparked conversations among fans, critics, and potential supporters.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But success in an online fundraiser goes further than just getting the attention of potential donors. AuSM had some additional elements that let them take those audience members from “interested” to “donor”. Every fundraiser received a digital award that was highlighted on social and personalized for them.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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See3

JUNE 11, 2015

At See3 we’ve made hundreds of videos, many of them for gala fundraising events. And as the people behind the DoGooder Awards , we review thousands of nonprofit videos each year looking for innovation, patterns and what works. One thing we’ve learned is that lots of people make videos. Avoiding the Traps. The 3 Rules.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

Use CauseVox’s new giving day functionality to tailor the donor and supporter experience with a remarkable giving day website that not only engages donors but also significantly boosts donations. Packed with insights, this page builds trust and invites potential donors to join your mission. Learn more about the New Site Editor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. Upload work projects, such as presentations, videos, or special fundraising campaigns. List all languages spoken, honors and awards received, and publications. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. So, what do we do when our time is limited and we need to communicate with the community and our donors? Visual storytelling with photos and videos is extremely valuable when available.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

We are here to talk about where to find potential donors to support your cause. We’ve got a good old-fashioned donor acquisition webinar for you today. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond these webinars or if you’re a first-timer, Bloomerang is also a provider of donor management software.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 7, 2012

Winners of the Digital Storytelling Challenge (TSDigs) stand to receive exciting prizes from TechSoup’s generous donor partners like Adobe, Cisco Systems, Seagate, Citrix, Flickr, and SlideRocket. The Audience Choice Award is your chance to pick the digital story you feel made the biggest impact.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 14, 2021

We often think of fundraising as transactional, but I love the idea of creating “fundraising experiences” that acknowledges that donors want to be involved with nonprofits on an experiential level and not just passively donate. Is it a video they shared? It was replicated on a national scale and even won a design award!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

I highly urge you to consider sharing meaningful videos, and in-person and online testimonials at your events — whether live, virtual or hybrid. Studies show most audiences respond better to content when there is a visual component such as a photo or a video. Share more bite-sized content via social media.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. A topic covered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , video can be a powerful tool for. While video is an effective medium, the perceived costs of equipment and editing tools coupled with the question of what will.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Check out these seven tips to enhance your event registration page: Customize your event page Use a fundraising thermometer Promote your event sponsors Include videos Add social sharing buttons Provide seating options Embed maps to the event 1. The best part of using videos is that everything can be pre-recorded to advertise your event.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. How much more of your donor communications went digital ? . Did you check in with donors more frequently simply to see how they were doing? Donor experience. They confronted their biases and justice agendas. .

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Find a Best Dressed Sponsor to provide Best Dressed award prizes and have judges award prizes for the most creative hats, Best Dressed Individual, Best Dressed Couple, Filly Category ( if you have children attend). Share photos, videos, and updates to build excitement. Create a branded hashtag : Put your hashtag on everything!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Leverage video. According to NXUnite , “Videos give you the opportunity to tell your story in your own words, using compelling imagery and footage to explain your mission and impact.” Videos can help break up long speeches or presentations, demonstrate the human aspect of your mission, and evoke emotions in your attendees.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 22, 2020

Check out these top nonprofit youtube channels and the videos that make them great to find out what they do so well! A Powerful YouTube Video Goes A Long Way . Their hard work has paid off, with these channels showing just how effective and entertaining nonprofit videos can be. Cancer Research UK. Greenpeace.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Valerie Harris will focus on what is required when you commit to attracting and maintaining major donors, understanding how major donors think, and how to optimize your communications for this important donor segment. We are here to talk about major donor stewardship. Major donors equal your most significant givers.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

You record a video in real-time and your event participants can send comments, hearts, and likes in response. Want to dial up the participation on your live videos? When you’re done livestreaming on Facebook, your video will still be available to view for those who missed your live broadcast.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Increases in donor engagement. While volunteer management helps you better connect with your volunteers, it also provides more chances for you to engage with your donors. Use stories from your volunteers to inform your current donors of volunteer opportunities that help them stay connected with your cause.

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