Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours!

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Because of Giving Tuesday’s major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning your campaign. Of course, as one of your most important annual fundraisers, it can be challenging to know where to begin when it comes to planning a Giving Tuesday campaign. Start testing your outreach plans.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. But if your company is new to philanthropy, a great place to start is by starting an employee giving program!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

Widen your donor net with a summer event. Widen your donor net with a summer event. Will your big donors still be able to attend and give? Rather than trying to find the magic date that will work for all your important guests, aim your event at a more casual audience. What is your nonprofit story ?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 18, 2021

Now you might wonder, “What does that have to do with fundraising and food banks?” And what we discovered was a plethora of prospects in the post-COVID landscape. In all honesty, never has there been a better time to gain, sustain, and upgrade donors and expand your digital efforts to accomplish your mission.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your major donors are going to become more important to your nonprofit as the number of small-gift donors declines. That’s why knowing how to cultivate your major donors is imperative to the financial well-being of your nonprofit. Are you in need of a major donor cultivation strategy?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

When you’re determining who to cultivate for your major donor portfolio, do you simply look at everyone who gave more than $1,000 (or whatever your major gift amount is) and dump them all into your portfolio for the year? Who Gets an Individual Major Donor Portfolio Cultivation Plan? .

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Capital campaigns often recruit volunteers to help with various functions. You might have a campaign steering committee, a kick-off committee, a committee to oversee the feasibility study, and a lead gift committee. But sometimes, managing campaign volunteers may seem like more work than it is worth.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. What are the basics of donor acquisition? What is donor acquisition?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

For many of you, this is your fiscal year-end. For those of you on a different fiscal year, skip down to “Cleaning up your Prospect Database” and save this checklist for whenever the time is right for you. There’s nothing more important to your bottom line and long-term sustainability than donor retention.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yes, your nonprofit is a brand. And, yes, your donors are consumers. They “consume” or “buy” who you are, what you do, the values you stand for, and how you approach your work and treat the people you work with.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For associations and other organizations with memberships, your members are the life force of your work. Attracting members—especially engaged ones who plan to be active long term—with a membership drive is crucial for your organization’s continued growth and success. What Is a Membership Drive? We say—resoundingly—yes.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 9, 2022

As we approach the end of the calendar year, many of your donors will be thinking about end-of-year donations to your organization. The opportunity to engage with your constituents is of utmost importance and being able to serve them where they are is essential to having a successful giving season.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices.

Gift 52

Gift Strategy Amazon Digital 52

The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? That’s where this blog post comes in!

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 14, 2022

If your association wants to break into peer-to-peer fundraising, follow these tips to get started. . What is peer-to-peer fundraising? P2P fundraising is a flexible campaign method your association can apply to any event, program, or cause. How peer-to-peer fundraising can elevate your association.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program. A good fundraising plan should start with an analysis of development activities, either a formal audit or an informal survey of the current state of your program.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

How much does your nonprofit need to raise and how are you going to acquire those funds? This blog post explores how to create an annual fundraising plan and even provides a helpful annual fundraising plan template to help putting together your fundraising plan easier. What does a nonprofit strategic plan include?

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

But too often one major source of potential is overlooked or dismissed by a cause-related board of directors or internal staff: the power of partnering with major corporations and large businesses. Reward Volunteers. So how should a non-profit, no matter its size, leverage corporate philanthropy? Make a Match.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Form a strong relationship before you make your ask. Practice your pitch. Most of the time, an in-person donation appeal indicates that the individual has the potential to be a major gift donor.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 24, 2023

From prospect research to volunteer management to mobile bidding for an auction event , technology can streamline and completely automate many aspects of your nonprofit’s operations. Speeding up your team’s workflow is just one of the benefits technology and automation can bring nonprofits.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. Inspire your supporters by creating a campaign that engages your community, promotes your brand, and encourages generous donations. million, with an average gift of $134.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? Develop a Strategy. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

And what is fundraising but carefully crafted, targeted communications that move people’s hearts and hands to support causes they believe in? Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. Never stop learning” is her rallying cry. . “I

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. Not sure your organization is going to experience these results? Here is a list of what successful campaigns have in common: 1.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Embrace creativity, take time to plan your approach, and carefully schedule publicity leading up to GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022. Embrace creativity, take time to plan your approach, and carefully schedule publicity leading up to GivingTuesday on November 29, 2022. Your goal should translate directly to a tangible outcome.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

Having an effective board on board at your nonprofit is essential to being able to run your organization well. But if your nonprofit is struggling to find board members or keep board members, this can be a serious detriment to your performance. How do you recruit, coach, and retain your board members?

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

What happens when we combine a near-universal dependence on texting with the desire to do some good? Even without the resources of a larger organization, your organization can use a reliable text-to-donate tool to collect gifts, send quick communications, and provide convenience for donors. Text fundraising! Ready to dive in?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Is your site well organized and easy to navigate? .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Specific key performance indicators allow you to gauge opportunities for growth and identify what works best for your fundraising efforts. Specific key performance indicators allow you to gauge opportunities for growth and identify what works best for your fundraising efforts. What do we mean by “data?”.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. What channel do they spend the most time on? What are they looking at on those channels? To help you take full advantage of this opportunity, we’ve compiled helpful tactics for building out your Instagram event promotion.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Your nonprofit needs to collect donations, message donors, host events, manage volunteers, and much, more more. Before investing in a nonprofit database, take a moment to understand why and how it can benefit your nonprofit.

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