Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

” Barb says she thought it was great that they might raise some money and some visibility on Facebook, but never in a million years did they anticipate that the fundraiser would transform into a global event. .” A few resources on donor engagement, stewardship, and retention. Frank Barry, Donor Retention Tips.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Year-end fundraising is here. Yes, that’s right – up to 40% of donations come in at the end of the year for many nonprofits that have a solid year-end fundraising plan in place and an engaged list of supporters. Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? Fundraising Facts. – Blackbaud.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. Chris Krackeler—President and GM of Blackbaud Higher Education. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Topics include maximizing healthcare fundraising, deep dives into environmental social governance, and the importance of online fundraising and marketing. A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be by Kayla Barnes, Blackbaud. Ask Maureen: Cleaning Up a Messy Fundraising Database by Maureen Wallbeoff.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. According to The Blackbaud Institute , 28% of all nonprofit donations in 2021 came from a mobile device. Host online fundraising events.

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NetWits

APRIL 19, 2012

Download The 2011 Index of Higher Education Fundraising Performance Report to learn more about the 6% revenue growth and other key performance indicators of annual funds at more than 100 public and private institutions. Overall, like other fundraising areas, Higher Education fundraising is bouncing back to pre-recession levels.

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sgEngage

JULY 15, 2023

Donor management centers around proactively fostering relationships with donors and leveraging donor data to cultivate donor interest, maximize retention, and utilize donor resources effectively. Donors may suddenly be unable to afford their contribution, causing an interruption in fundraising.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors? Build the right-fit event and they will come. And they will donate.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Increases Retention Rates and Donor Life Cycle With each recurring donation, your organization may send thank-you notes with suggestions to stay engaged beyond financial support. Inspiring donors to take action in their community and advance your mission ultimately increases donor satisfaction and improves retention rate and donor life cycle.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 4, 2023

Employee giving programs, often called corporate philanthropy programs, encourage engagement and connection through targeted fundraising that has a lasting positive impact. Employee giving campaigns are an expedited approach to charitable fundraising, allowing companies to launch employee giving efforts during a specific time of year.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. The good news?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. We''re reaching the fundraising season where asks are being tailored and success stories are being drafted. Donor love is how Blackbaud npExperts frame the subject, and we dug into the second part of their recent report for this blog post.). Online Fundraising'

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Essential nonprofit CRM features 9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Steps to find and implement the right nonprofit CRM for your needs Your nonprofit’s CRM is an essential tool for scaling up your fundraising and donor engagement efforts, so your team should be experts in knowing what type of platform to look for.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Having this data in one place will help you create a more effective fundraising and communication strategy and build deeper relationships with your donors. . Fundraising metrics.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Blackbaud Doesn’t Want You To Use eTapestry. I received a flurry of emails, calls and texts from partners and current eTapestry customers after Blackbaud sent out the following email in July 2016: Subject: Is your organization outgrowing eTapestry? As your organization continues to grow, Blackbaud will be there to grow with you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Here are the top three benefits AI has for fundraising and fundraisers: AI saves staff time. Artificial intelligence is providing enormous labor-saving help to fundraisers, helping them research prospects, talk to donors, and increase retention rates. AI can increase online donor conversion and retention rates.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Blackbaud’s latest Charitable Giving Report sheds light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to the latest research from Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report : The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. But we can and SHOULD change this!

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When executed effectively a strong GivingTuesday campaign can help your nonprofit ramp up fundraising and volunteer registration going into the new year. Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Report ). Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Trends ). Blackbaud Giving Tuesday Trends ). givingtuesday.org ).

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sgEngage

MAY 28, 2021

High donor attrition is a fact of life for fundraisers—even those who excel at donor retention. Multi-year donor retention vs. first-year donor retention. To grow revenue, social good organizations must attract a steady stream of new donors each year to replace those that will be lost. How to acquire donors efficiently.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Note from Beth: Here’s a guest post from my colleague Steve MacLaughlin that is a great example of “ data informed fundraising.” ” A Fundraising Cliff? Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. One of its best features is an interactive dashboard that features retention rates, improvement suggestions, and projections at the forefront. With Blackbaud, it is easy to consolidate processes and communications so that you are maximizing both efficiency and effectiveness.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. The good news?

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NetWits

JULY 9, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. No matter how well an organization is doing with its online fundraising, it will eventually hit plateaus and declines. Ask Carefully.

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Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

With a CRM, you can connect all of your tools, like your email clients, fundraising software, and pay portals. Fundraising Software: Fundraising software facilitates donations, fundraising events, and other online fundraising activities. A key part of that retention is consistent, impactful, and timely messaging.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Rolling with the punches has become a hallmark of fundraising over the last few years; riding the waves of pandemic, social unrest, global upheaval, and the subsequent economic fluctuations. Retention should be your key focus no matter what challenges your organization is facing.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

executive associate dean for academic programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy stated, “There also may have been a digital divide in 2020 between nonprofit organizations that were able to pivot their fundraising and services to online and those that were more severely limited by the effects of the pandemic.” Rooney, Ph.D.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

My family’s and friend’s experiences echo the experiences of so many people we’ve talked with, surveyed, and listened to through social media, our various Blackbaud University classes, and of course, in the Blackbaud Community. If any of my alma maters connected with me like Martha ’s did, I would support them.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In today’s episode, Ashley Thompson, Managing Director of the Blackbaud Institute, discusses the Institute’s new State of the Social Sector series with host Steve MacLaughlin. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The new State of the Social Sector reports from the Blackbaud Institute. Blackbaud Institute Index.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Especially if you begin with prompt, personal thank you calls which, research shows , deliver a powerful punch when it comes to increasing subsequent donor retention and gift size. See 7 Steps to Getting Started with Telephone Fundraising.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

These days, peer-to-peer fundraising takes many forms. It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. No matter what your peer-to-peer fundraising looks like, one thing’s the same: you must communicate with your participants. Email is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. For example: Top fundraiser .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Reinforcing the need for better donor development and retention are new data from Blackbaud that show a decline in charitable giving overall and only a slight increase in online giving in the three months through September, compared to the same period last year.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit. From each one of these events, a key fundraising lesson has emerged.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2024

For example, applications using Blackbaud’s SKY API® will have a step that asks the user to authorize the application to access data within the Blackbaud software with their assigned permissions. This is the industry’s best-practice way for enabling different software applications to exchange data.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

P2P fundraising is a heck of a competitive space. From VIP treatment at the ride for top fundraisers to year-round multichannel marketing, the personalized approach emphasizes the BikeMS lifestyle, and the importance of each supporter’s individual role in riding, fundraising, advocating, and working to create a world free of MS.

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