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Do Negativity And Alarm Really Raise More Funds?

Bloomerang

Worse, studies show that we’re more likely to perceive negative news as truthful. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention. One important study shows that a positive image of a child leads to a higher average gift donation than a negative one. The truth is relative So, what’s a fundraiser to do?

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Giving Tuesday #Inspo: 14 Donation Pages That Know What They’re Doing

Everyaction

But one of the easiest things you can check off your to-do list is perfecting your donation page. The reality is, an organization’s donation page is often its own greatest enemy. The good news? So test out new ideas, seek inspiration, and embrace the quirks! Why not tell your story in your donation forms?

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UC Innovation Selects 360MatchPro by Double the Donation as New Automated Matching Gift Offering

Double the Donation

Double the Donation is thrilled to announce its newest integration with ascend by UC Innovation, a CRM software and consulting company committed to delivering innovative, sustainable results. With this integration, your donation records will flow from ascend into your 360MatchPro portal to kick off the matching gift process.

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Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

" Interactive: How America Gives – How America Gives – The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas – The Chronicle of Philanthropy has launched a great new tool: an interactive map of giving data in the US.

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It’s Time to Go Beyond the Usual Suspects in Planned Giving

Connection Cafe

Once the older, high-net-worth individuals with a history of donating to an organization have been identified, focus and build relationships with them before making an ask for a bequest or a blended gift. First look at your existing donor list, then screen for wealth and age. Hopefully one that’s six or seven figures.

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GTD Meets GPT: How to Adopt The AI 2-minute Rule

Whole Whale

Enter the AI 2-minute rule, a blend of GTD and AI tech that expands the window of quick tasks that can be done to unblock yourself and your team. Write a thank-you email to donors/supporters Prompt: Compose a thank-you email for a donor named {donor’s name} who contributed {amount/donation details}.

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Maximizing Nonprofit Impact: A Roadmap to Sustainable Fundraising

The Modern Nonprofit

Goals – Blending Aspiration with Pragmatism Here’s where board members roll up their sleeves. These can range from small, one-time donations to large, recurring gifts. Utilizing online platforms for crowdfunding can tap into a wider audience and attract small donations from a large number of people.

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