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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

Bloomerang

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. But there are also potential pitfalls when it comes to hosting a nonprofit fundraising event. Direct costs.

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How to Demonstrate ROI to Your Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Fundraising expense is one place where this manifests. Perceptions of spending levels – from donors, the board, or other stakeholders – can influence campaign and fundraising management. Fundraising success is required to support what you do! . Why Reporting Matters to Board Members. About the Sponsor.

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4 Key Benefits of Employer Matching Gifts for Nonprofits

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Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . One might argue, however, that the nonprofit is the party that benefits the most from these types of corporate giving programs? Let’s get started.

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

Greater Giving

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. Fundraising ROI (Return on Investment). You may know how much a fundraiser brought in, but did it deliver given the cost and investment?

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Leveraging AI in Major Gift Fundraising: A Game-Changer in Philanthropy

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The social sector and major gift fundraising are no exception. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout. The Benefits of AI to Major Gift Fundraisers Fundraising is an industry that faces high stress and burnout.

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What Are Passive Fundraisers? FAQ + 4 Ideas for Nonprofits

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As a nonprofit professional, you’re probably always looking for innovative fundraising ideas for your organization. Most nonprofits host several fundraising events and giving campaigns throughout the year, which bring in lots of revenue but require extensive planning and have upfront costs. How does passive fundraising work?

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Top 2021 Fundraising Strategies: Mastering Online Appeals and Messaging

Bloomerang

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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