Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

How much will it cost for you to accomplish what you have in mind? Use the tools you need, just don’t try to keep everything stored in your brain. Your donors can easily visualize how their gift will help make a difference. How will we follow up on the gifts we receive?” That will have an impact on your goal.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

But it is a good task to schedule after blocking off time to work on a complex grant or other task that requires a lot of brain power. I can do it even when my brain feels fried. Try managing your hardest work days by plotting out what you will do when in a way that keeps your brain going for the long haul.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information. In our panel discussion, Laura was asked about being mindful in our philanthropy and giving.

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OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This doesn’t mean that you should talk down to your donors or that they’re unintelligent: it just means that they’re probably using their brain power for other things and quickly skimming emails and mailers. Then, reach out individually to major donors to keep them informed on the impact of their gifts.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

We once thought the problem was simply about a lack of calories, but now we know it’s more about not having enough nutritious food to support body and brain development. The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Or you will need to increase the average gift from your existing donors. This exhaustive list should include: All individual donations (including major gifts) procured by Direct mail Online fundraising Special/in-person fundraisers Phone solicitations Membership fees Corporate sponsorships Company matches Grants Sale of items/services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2019

Rituals are also used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. Give them a cake or have everyone sign a birthday card with a small gift.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Storytelling makes it personal and transforms the heart and mind of your target audience by showing them why something is important, instead of just telling them. When a good story is shared, scientific research shows our brains connect to storytelling can have on us: Stories are remembered 22x more easily than data, facts, and stats.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Select a cost-effective online donation platform that meets your specific requirements.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Build a Website That Can Grow With You Like any good investment, a nonprofit website should be built with longevity in mind. Images are an important part of keeping online visitors on your website— 91% of consumers prefer visual content to written content, and the human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text!

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Achieve

APRIL 30, 2014

Why do we expect volunteers to become donors or to up their gifts if their involvement has not been exciting, mind-expanding, and fun? Volunteer activities may demand creativity, brains, elbow grease, or a combination of all three. What a shame! They may also be weary that the task at hand might not appeal to the volunteer.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Still, end-of-year gifts and donations account for a substantial amount of the money raised by nonprofit organizations, which, in an effort to capture every bit of potential support before January 1, typically kick off the end-of-year fundraising season with a series of direct-mail appeals and then move on to email solicitations. (One

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Connection Cafe

MAY 25, 2016

In a recently released report , Turnkey explores the relationship between recognition gifts and fundraising, all while explaining what makes peer-to-peer participants tick. As it turns out, “our brains crave the positive evaluation of others almost to an embarrassing degree.” says study author Katrina Van Huss).

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Major Gifts – If you’re a nonprofit major gift officer, then Fundwriter can help you write great donor-facing content like prospect outreach emails and meeting follow-ups. Gift Proposal Outline Outline sections to include in a proposal for a grant or major gift based on the project and funder’s areas of interest.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Can I pick your brain?”. Here are five key thoughts in the forefront of my mind as I engage with these potential supporters. Getting that initial gift is just part of the goal. Sounds like a great idea. What do you want from me?”. Me: “I’m not sure yet. My passion and excitement about this project are contagious.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. You know, one of the things about being a donor, it’s not just giving a gift, it’s building a strong culture of philanthropy.

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BoardAssist

JULY 22, 2014

Just say you want to pick their brain. They tell you where her mind is taking her. Gail’s Fired-Up Fundraising approach, developed over the past 25 years as a non-profit philanthropy expert, has helped organizations raise hundreds of millions in gifts and support. Ask for advice. It’s absolutely the best way to get in the door.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 30, 2013

I’ve been in the business of raising deferred revenue since 1994, when I accepted the position of Director of Planned Gifts at the American Heart Association’s California Affiliate office in Orange County and I see both signs of change and signs that other things will stand. I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re a divided lot.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Why reason alone doesn’t work in fundraising suggests that appealing to your supporters’ analytical nature isn’t enough to inspire a gift. Speak to the part of the brain that controls action-taking. Steve Maclaughlin’s 10th episode of npVoices rallies some of the nonprofit sector’s brightest minds.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. And if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, you probably have some desires that you’re experiencing when it comes to major gift fundraising. There we go.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

I haven't made up my mind for sure about anything yet, but I appreciated his exploration of the issues. I'm friends with Cami Walker and am mentioned in 29 Gifts. I received review copies of 29 Gifts and Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar. You can read a transcript of my interview with Zainab Salbi here. I gotta say it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Scarcity captures the mind. The mind orients automatically, powerfully, toward unfulfilled needs. Scarcity is more than just the displeasure of having very little. .”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But my first gift was to the World Wildlife Foundation, and I just … I still support them. I started yoga about, you know, from a really early age, my family introduced me to mindfulness and meditation, even though you would never guess it because they don’t look like typical hippies. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. And if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, you probably have some desires that you’re experiencing when it comes to major gift fundraising. There we go.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

When a donor reads your year-end appeal, their brain is working fast to answer this question: “Is this for me?” Vary Gift Amounts. The suggested gift amounts listed in your appeal should be based on the donor’s last gift. Moreover, matches often boost average gift size. Start poolside with a margarita.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

And let’s see if we can get your slides going here, if you don’t mind sharing again. Nearly 70% of people make gifts to charity during their lifetimes but only 6% leave a bequest. They need to have it kind of as just this little idea in their mind, and we’ll talk about how to get that there. Here we go.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2014

For ten years, he was the director of communications for the Gift of Life organ donation nonprofit, where he oversaw projects ranging from advocating for changes in laws, to a rebranding of the organization. . Constituent Relationship Management tools), and you have the makings of a good content strategy.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

That means that, for every 100 people who land on your nonprofit’s donation page, 83 people will leave without making a gift. Try only to include fields that are necessary for you to process the donor’s gift. Enable Recurring Donations Recurring gifts are a nonprofit’s best friend.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 3, 2016

Boards are the brain trusts of nonprofit organizations, responsible for providing leadership, oversight, expertise, guidance, accountability, vision, fundraising and an invaluable connection to community. posted by Joseph Garcia Director of Communication, ASU Morrison Institute Director, ASU Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2011

And what about the time when a major gift check got “misplaced at the post office”? And away with her brain went all the years of evidence that a certain supporter had played an integral role in getting grant funding from a couple of key local foundations. Was it gremlins? Evil red asterisk.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 10, 2014

For ten years, he was the director of communications for the Gift of Life organ donation nonprofit, where he oversaw projects ranging from advocating for changes in laws, to a rebranding of the organization. . Constituent Relationship Management tools), and you have the makings of a good content strategy.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. Share the gifts they’ve made. Keep in mind that you can (and should) revise your plan in accordance with the other steps listed below. Social media.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Harvey’s going to talk a little bit about getting inside the minds of donors. But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . It’s closer to the gift. .

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, a supporter who has just signed up to become a recurring donor will likely be more receptive to a thoughtful thank you message than they would a prompt to immediately increase their new gift. . While some recurring donors are content to just contribute their monthly gift, others will want to get more involved with your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. Share the gifts they’ve made. Keep in mind that you can also leverage social media tools for your fundraising campaigns. These gifts can be matched at a 1:1, 2:1, and even 3:1 ratio.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Our brains are wired for visual information; people process images 60,000 times faster than words. Consistent, relevant content is key to keeping your campaign top of mind for donors. In fact, The Millennial Impact Report found that 78% of millennials will cease to donate if they don’t know how their gift has made an impact.

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