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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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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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. . — Fear of Being Held Back.

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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. As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff. You can read part one here.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. In major gift fundraising, there’s a general rule: Only about one-third of your major donors will “qualify” for your cultivation portfolio.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . They approached me regarding a gift of property, but they seem wishy-washy whenever I approach. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on best practices around recording and recognizing in-kind donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. Or an expired gift card.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 24, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop more planned gifts and I’m wondering about purchasing planned giving analytics so we can better identify likely prospects. Note you can screen for other factors, such as “major gift likelihood” as well.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

When you’re determining who to cultivate for your major donor portfolio, do you simply look at everyone who gave more than $1,000 (or whatever your major gift amount is) and dump them all into your portfolio for the year? Today I want to help you avoid my mistake by teaching you what I’ve learned. I confess: I used to do that.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? When thinking about fundraising, many nonprofits and funders believe in the old adage, “Give a person a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a person to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Fundraising advisors encourage this support too. What you think?

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Even if your boss is a “natural” at fundraising, they likely wear too many other hats to be thinking about this morning, noon, and night. It’s one of the best traits for a fundraiser to have! Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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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. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term. For years now, there’s been a powerful evolving discussion in the social benefit sector around “ culture of philanthropy ” and why it’s so critically important to fundraising success. Donor experience. See here for more.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

How have you considered your donors’ changed perspectives in your fundraising and marketing strategies? You may have cut back on fundraising appeals, assuming your supporters would feel strapped, uncertain and wary of commitment. . What would need to be in place before you began to even think about fundraising?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! Grassroots fundraising guru Kim Klein suggests “ Is it all over between us?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 3, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on legacy giving and how to overcome obstacles and barriers to receiving a bequest. . Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? I hope this helps you move many mountains!

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

They focus on supporting smaller and newer 501(c)(3) organizations so that the foundation’s gift can make a more significant contribution to the work of the recipient organization. They award grants for educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible leaders of the future. Areas served: Worldwide.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2018

Emotional intelligence teaches us to challenge our discomforts. As hospital fundraisers, one of our most powerful roles is leading our own CEOs through that uneasiness & unfamiliarity with philanthropy. The first step in contributing to a culture of philanthropy is for your CEO to lead with a gift he or she is proud of.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

We give it labels like “culture of philanthropy” and “donor-centered fundraising.” Leaving these things up to others is a huge mistake if you’re the fundraising professional. . As the fundraiser, you must lead the way in developing a culture that supports this. Silos make a mess of an otherwise brilliant fundraising strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 5, 2011

It’s a good time to think about how you’re going to do fundraising for the next 12 months. If you aren’t getting the fundraising results you want, here are 10 ways you can completely change your fundraising program and get the BIG results you want. Thank them warmly and sincerely for their gift.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

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! It’ll be like having your own personal fundraising trainer to stretch you and help you grow!

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

She is an expert in developing and teaching practical, ready-made tools that inspire people to take action. She helps find a positive a ngle to most any fundraising challenge. Lori’s gift is to help nonprofit organizations communicate powerfully so they raise exponentially more money. As founder and CEO of Kishshana & Co.,

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Much has changed with regard to fundraising and “friendraising” during the 12 years I have been a professional fundraiser, the most obvious being the use of technology. The fundraising piece does often come – just at a later date.). Fundraising Events. Adrienne D. And how do you check results? www.grassroots.org.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Sadly, on average, one-time gifts have no monetary value at all. Use peer-to-peer fundraising to upgrade the donor’s value. . This is part four in a six-part series.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

My mother taught me many things, and I feel like with every year she teaches me more – whether she knows it or not. Now, at just 23 years old, Maggie’s work has been featured in the New York Times, and her remarkable story has earned her the DoSomething & CosmoGirl awards.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. You are worth it.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on best practices around acknowledging and recognizing major gifts. . We’ve received the largest ever single gift to our organization, over $800,000. — Seeking best practice.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Click here to download the guide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

Fundraising has not stopped during these uncertain times. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual. These tickets can be anywhere from $10 to $50 depending on what you may include (t-shirt, gift bag, delivered meal, etc.). 3) Pre-record your virtual fundraising event.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Click here to download the guide.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Participants will acquire a foundational understanding of this increasingly important component of fundraising strategy and will be able to identify and distinguish between the most common planned giving vehicles. Fundraising & Grants/ @CASEAdvance. Fundraising& Grants.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Learn how Qgiv can help you and your volunteers make the most of your fundraising efforts! Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Request a Demo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor. Plaque or award. Name an award after them. Thank them on the anniversary of their gift, directly tying it to a win or impact. Name a scholarship after them.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This digital-first fundraising post is the first in a six-part series. . I was recently asked what I saw as a change or trend on the fundraising horizon. With so many options available, online and offline, it’s time to go beyond the tried-and-true fundraising fundamentals. . Top 2021 fundraising strategies . I mean it.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Over the years, as we’ve spent more time on our phones and computers, peer-to-peer fundraising has become one of the core avenues through which individuals donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they love. What is peer-to-peer fundraising? . Types of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 19, 2021

If you have a major gift officer, this will be their job. If you do not have the luxury to have one full time person dedicated to major gift fundraising, figure out how much time you do have. That’s because these will be passionate gifts. Assuming they do nothing else. Their only job.

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