Connection Cafe

JULY 19, 2018

Four years ago, the only thing major gifts officers and direct marketing teams shared was the office bathroom. Mid-level giving programs exist at the intersection between major gifts and direct marketing. And successful mid-level programs are borrowing and blending the best of both disciplines. Engaged Leadership.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Other studies show that use of positive empathy—like a happy face—encourages donors because they either see the result of their generosity, or they want to experience the joyful mood portrayed in such an image. One important study shows that a positive image of a child leads to a higher average gift donation than a negative one.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2023

Donors choose to give in a multitude of ways, and Qgiv is prepared to accept their gifts. Donors can give via text, on the web, or via the Givi app. Additionally, Qgiv connects with other payment processors like Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo to offer donors even more ways to complete their gifts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

The planning, preparation, execution and blend of multi-generational activities really comes together to make a community impact. Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

Another aspect of a great story is that it clearly states a problem; this is the problem your donors will help solve by giving to your cause. . However, it can be helpful for your donors to hear directly from the person in their own words. . You need to explain to your donors why giving is so important. . You need logic. .

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Just as the previous year was a complex year for nonprofits, it was also a complicated one for individual donors. Understand the Power of Data Leveraging data to understand your donors is critical because it allows your nonprofit to drive the strategies that connect your cause to your donors’ passions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

The NCA was generously gifted to CCF by our long-term supporter, Velcro Companies. Using local materials and traditional Cambodian architectural concepts, the NCA blends Khmer culture and an environmental ethos in a building that will train Cambodia’s leaders of tomorrow. We support students from kindergarten to university.

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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. Survey existing donors on what compelled them to support you before.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But the potential for donor engagement and fund generation is immense. When your donors listen to the same story, they’re not just understanding your mission; they’re becoming a part of it. Make stories shareable: Shareable stories extend your reach, turning your donors into ambassadors for your cause.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

Let’s touch on a few easy ways to ensure you’re mixing up your P2P strategy and blending it with your organization’s overall fundraising strategy. Second, crowdfunding is an opportunity for you to fundraise for programs that donors love to assist with. It’s timely, it speaks to every kind of donor, and it’s easy to manage.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By multitasking, organizations of any size can motivate donors to give and maximize their fundraising revenue. Host a sports tournament, charging donors a participation fee to compete in their favorite games. Mystery gift: Keep things exciting by offering a mystery gift as the raffle prize!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In our experience, it’s a good idea to send at least five emails during your year-end campaign to ensure your message makes it out to donors- remember, not everyone is going to see every email you send. Think about what will get your donors emotionally invested in your work, and then showing them how they can make a difference.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This busy time is marked with nonprofits around the world striving for new and exciting ways to engage with potential donors. This page has a prominent monthly-giving option, encouraging donors to give at regular intervals. Way to go CRS for establishing your credibility and building trust with future donors! Audubon Society.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

This blend of expertise and generative conflict will make the organization stronger in the long run. Typically, the founder holds (or is integrally involved in) major donor relationships, has the passion and charisma to secure gifts, and has developed a strong intuitive grasp of what is possible.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

Giving donors and participants a way to engage from home can open your event up to a lot more people and spread awareness of the issues even further! You can even register your event on the official HHWeek website to help participants and donors find you. How long do we want the event to run? and Worldwide. We’d love to help!

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

If you’re like 90+% of the nonprofits reading this blog, direct mail gifts still make up the overwhelming majority of your fundraising revenue. Could a coordinated blend of messages and channels enhance your fundraising returns?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2018

First look at your existing donor list, then screen for wealth and age. 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. Hopefully one that’s six or seven figures.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 4, 2016

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2015 Survey , only 19 percent of new donors to nonprofits give again after their first gift. In other words, if 100 donors made gifts via your year-end appeal in 2015, only 19 of them will donate again in 2016. Direct mail donors can attend galas.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2019

Treating Donors Like Customers (But Not in a Bad Way). Many fundraisers will recoil at the thought of calling donors “clients,” or, even worse, “customers.” The words alone create a dispassionate space between donor and fundraiser (and, by extension, the nonprofit). Stewardship is more than responding to donors’ needs.

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

With Millennial donors, in particular, the process of learning how their gift is used is vital, together with constant communication along the way. They also like to blend their personal and professional interests, so leveraging a service opportunity with the availability to network and meet new people will increase participation.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

With peer fundraisers and millennial donors in particular, the process of learning how their gift was used is vital. They also like to blend their personal and professional interests, so leveraging a service opportunity with the availability to network and meet new people will increase participation. Tell them the story.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Make It Personal: Donor Engagement Sustainable fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about building connections. By nurturing long-term and meaningful bonds with a myriad of donors, this strategy creates a ripple effect, deepening their engagement and, ultimately, their investment in your cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. The core mission is thereby freed from total dependence upon the decisions of donors. Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 12, 2011

The following post is by Kivi Leroux Miller and originally appeared as "Blending Marketing and Fundraising into Community Engagement Teams" on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog on July 6. Author: Guest Blogger. They are whole people who want to relate to the causes they care about in multiple ways.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Silent auctions are a great way to fundraise and encourage donors to get involved with nonprofits. Luckily, we’ve created this list of silent auction basket ideas to help you make sure your auction’s selection of gifts will have your guests rushing to place the highest bid. Know your supporters. What is your auction’s target group?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Your fundraising campaign page is your digital storefront and your most effective tool for connecting with potential donors. In fact, 76% of donors are more likely to donate on a professional and branded donation page. It’s the first thing potential donors see, and first impressions matter.

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OneCause

MAY 12, 2021

Not long ago, it was an accepted best practice to operate on one CRM platform with the goal of achieving a 360-degree view of donors, volunteers, and other constituents. Before you choose a CRM, it’s important to keep in mind your donor mix and your fundraising strategies. CRM Ecosystem and Integration Considerations.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Other companies are using more diverse types of corporate giving – such as employee matching gift programs, volunteer opportunities, and non-cash donation drives – to increase philanthropy and improve their ROI. Employee matching gift programs are a good example. Is Your CR Program Actually Achieving Results?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The next day, I facilitated a workshop on Best Practices for Crowd Funding that blended traditional instruction with innovation lab facilitation techniques. 28% of donors are repeat donors. Social channels are also used to continue to cultivate and engage with the donor to retain them. How would you describe them?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

After years of fundraising in the “trenches,” as well as coaching and training thousands of organizations to raise money from individual donors, Lori L. Lori has found that one thing creates a successful individual donor fundraising program. Why donors will pay more attention to nonprofits with great landing pages. What gives?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

We are here to talk about how to tap into Gen Y and Gen Z donors. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond our webinars, we are also a provider of donor management software. Again, I am going to talk about how to identify and pull from your philanthropic bench, really tapping into your Gen Y and Gen Z donors.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

The best way to engage with every single stakeholder.from donors to board members to community partners.is Everything is a blend of people, flavors, sights and sounds; all are welcome. gift of all in life. The nonprofit lesson: We need to take our work seriously, but we don't always need to take ourselves so seriously.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Your nonprofit’s data , when paired with graphic design, can engage donors and invite them to join your cause. Different types of graphic design require various levels of expertise, but each type can be used to optimize aspects of your organization’s donor strategy. These are the perfect pages for sending potential donors to.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The stark reality is that when soliciting major gifts , we typically don’t hear an immediate favorable response. Sometimes, we are categorically turned down, but on numerous occasions there are questions, comments and other concerns that prospecive donors convey. When the donor prospect asks for more time, ask for a concrete date/time.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Email blast to re-engage donors and remind them of your mission and ask for contributions. Email blast to remind donors to give before the end of the year. Remind donors they still have time to give. Send hand-written thank you notes to major donors that have responded. Don’t forget to promptly thank your donors.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Without in-person events and amid increased competition for attention online, being able to reach, engage, and convert new donors online effectively is critical. Thanks to custom development and integration with Salesforce , the site instantly reflects every gift ICA receives! Donor-focused content. Recurring gift option.

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