Hands on Fundraising

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your donors really don’t care about your fundraising goals. Fundraising goals are important – inside. But donors care about your mission. If you’re fundraising, you already know that. The post Your donors don’t care about your fundraising goals appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Hands on Fundraising

APRIL 9, 2024

A lapsed donor is a donor who hasn’t given in a while. How long do you consider a donor active? 5 ways to win donor hearts again. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. 5 ways to win donor hearts again. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And of course, that’s insider talk.

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Donorbox

MAY 4, 2023

Donor-centric fundraising has dominated the fundraising field for a while, but many organizations have started to debate the usefulness of this way of doing things. Community-centered fundraising is the new kid on the block, focusing on beneficiaries’ needs over donors’ interests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. With more than 500 million blogs worldwide, many nonprofits may think that the world does not need another blog, but that’s simply not the case.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 17, 2021

How can you harness the power of this paradigm shift to strengthen your donor retention within your own donor community and get closer to your fundraising goals? It’s all about a shift of your own toward transformational fundraising. That means: Get an Read More ».

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 5, 2024

You know taking care of your donors is one of the most important things you can do I’ve recently written about thank you letters and donor retention. And your donors are likely going through the drudgery of pulling together their records, […] The post Can we talk about donor care?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. Why Quarterly Impact Reports?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2023

Donor engagement is a crucial aspect of any fundraising event. Donor Engagement involves creating an emotional connection between donors and the organization, leading to increased support and donations. In this blog post, we will focus on donor engagement at events, and how to maximize its impact.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 25, 2024

Attracting new donors is vital for nonprofit growth. However, the journey doesn’t end with finding them – it’s equally crucial to nurture these relationships long-term.According to a study by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, acquiring a new donor can cost up to five times more than retaining one.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Unlocking Success: Recap of Greater Giving’s Top 5 Fundraising blog post in 2023 As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for a promising new year of fundraising, it’s essential to reflect on the valuable insights our fundraising blog posts have offered throughout the past year.

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frontstream

APRIL 12, 2024

Summer is the perfect time to get creative with your fundraising efforts and make a splash in your community. Exciting and unique ideas will help you engage donors and reach your goals, whether you're raising money for your charity or school.

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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 12, 2024

Do your donor communications need a few quick tips? Improve your donor communications… I know. But how do you turn […] The post 7 more quick tips to improve your donor communications appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. I just wrote about this. And so you should.

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Communication Tips Donor Ideas 87

Donorbox

JANUARY 24, 2023

In the nonprofit world, finding the key to fundraising success can be tricky. We try out new strategies, connect with new donors, exhaust our fundraising budgets, and whatnot. But what if the secret is just understanding the donor data we already have?

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Fundraising is often a necessity for schools to provide students and teachers with resources that set them up for success. Planning and implementing school fundraisers can involve a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel like a chore. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love?

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 7, 2023

How Much Do Donor Demographics Matter? One of these is the necessity of attracting people to your organization, whether they are consumers or donors. One of these is the necessity of attracting people to your organization, whether they are consumers or donors.

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Hands on Fundraising

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

How to keep those donors Oh, hello 2024. Yes, your year-end fundraising efforts are over. Time for 2024 fundraising! I hope you welcomed new donors last year. But […] The post Do you want to keep last year’s donors this year? But […] The post Do you want to keep last year’s donors this year?

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Donor Retention Fundraising Time 89

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation can be an effective tool to use throughout your fundraising efforts, including in your text fundraising appeals. Creating separate text appeals for different donor segments allows your organization to send more engaging messages to your supporters, which can increase the money you raise for your mission.

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Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

The school and university fundraising landscape has significantly transformed in an era of evolving technology and philanthropy. Understanding the giving habits of your donors and the trends and activities that impact school fundraising is crucial.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 20, 2023

You’ve just donated to an organization that uses Donorbox to fundraise. Are you a Donorbox […] The post Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Are you a Donorbox […] The post Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 16, 2023

Last year, you and your team worked tirelessly to meet your fundraising and donor acquisition goals. As the year passes, you slowly see the progress you made trickle away as each new donor you acquired fails to respond to this years’ appeals.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors. Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 15, 2023

According to the 80/20 rule, or the Pareto principle, 80% of a nonprofit’s revenue comes from the top 20% of donors. If that’s the case, major donor stewardship must become a priority for your nonprofit.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Are you a new development director or executive director and feeling a bit lost on how to learn exactly what motivates your donors? Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Enclosing a survey?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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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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Hands on Fundraising

MARCH 26, 2024

Every fundraising professional wants to maximize support for their organization’s cause. Whether their organization’s vision is to feed those in need, protect the environment, or support the arts, fundraisers are want to make a difference.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. How do you use AI for fundraising?

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DonorPerfect

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The post Have you started your year-end fundraising plan? Consider the donor engagement cycle appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs. But when just Read More ».

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DonorPerfect

MAY 30, 2023

Written by Samantha Ste Marie, Marketing Specialist at Givecloud Donors can often feel overwhelmed by philanthropic demand. Countless nonprofits are asking for their attention and contributions, leading these organizations to put a great deal of effort into holding onto their donors.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Demonstrating genuine care fosters trust and opens doors for future support.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Have you ever worried about offending a donor? Most fundraisers I know have done their share of mental gymnastics worrying about this possibility. The important thing is to be prepared to respond to your donors’ feelings. The important thing is to be prepared to respond to your donors’ feelings. If so, you’re not alone.

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DonorPerfect

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Donors are resonating with your mission and have signed up to make a long-term impact. Now, you are tasked with retaining these generous donors while securing new ones. Donor retention is an ongoing challenge for nonprofits. Your monthly giving program has kicked off to a great start.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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Donorbox

APRIL 19, 2024

If you’re a nonprofit fundraiser looking to generate additional revenue through upcoming events, matching gifts may be the answer you’re looking for. In fact, in the realm of nonprofit fundraising, the combined power of corporate matching gifts and fundraising events can yield remarkable outcomes.

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Donorbox

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The BBB provides accreditation to national and regional charities […] The post Build Donor Trust with a BBB Accreditation appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Organizations of all kinds can also receive BBB accreditation to showcase their dedication to good business practices.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 23, 2024

As fundraisers, it’s easy to let the election also dominate your fundraising efforts—often in a negative way. Seeing a dip in donors? Instead, as you plan out your fundraising campaigns for the weeks and months ahead, now is the perfect time to get back to the basics. Miss your goal this quarter? Blame election giving.

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Kindful

JANUARY 4, 2022

In this blog post, I’m going to focus on something I think all fundraisers should know about in order to be more effective at their jobs: the donor cultivation cycle. First, what is the donor cultivation cycle? . What are the five steps in the donor cultivation cycle? . You can learn more in this blog post. .

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