CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Guaranteed!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

You’ll throw together a fundraiser that brings in enough money to give you breathing room for a few days then you’ll panic when you realize the money won’t stretch into next month and you’ll go right back to throwing together another fundraiser where the cycle just repeats. How much money do we need to raise?” .

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Of course, donations are a common source of funds for nonprofits, but other than that, how do nonprofits make money? How do 501(c)(3) organizations make money? To bring in the money to take care of every expense, nonprofits have many options. Raise money through fundraising. What are 501(c)(3) organizations?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Maybe you just asked people to buy tickets to your big event or participate in your online auction then two weeks later sent out an appeal asking for money. Or maybe you sent your mailing out at a time when people are distracted with something else like vacations or elections or major holidays. Did you ASK for money ?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

You’ll get a better return on the time, money, and effort you spend executing your GivingTuesday strategy if you can inspire new donors to give again in the future. If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. Retaining your donors is the most sustainable, cost-effective way to raise money.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

The data in your CRM can help you raise more money, improve your donor retention, and even attract new supporters to your cause. For example, think about what happens after someone makes their first gift to your organization. When first-time givers make a second gift: How long is the average time between first and second gifts?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. Don’t count on them remembering.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. Let’s explore a few of our favorite ways to get the word out about matching gifts : Online donation pages. Direct mail.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Your nonprofit needs you working in your strengths , not setting up your newsletter in Mail Chimp or scheduling your next Facebook post. Nor should you. FUNDRAISING.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Put together a master marketing calendar. To make your multi-channel marketing efforts successful, it’s important to implement a campaign calendar. Your communications across every channel you use should be included on the calendar. Direct mail. Direct mail still works as a means to raise funds and get noticed.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Your database is probably home to people from a ton of different sources – your online donors, your direct mail donors, your volunteers, people who signed up on your website, people who registered for one of your events, people who fall into more than one of those categories, etc. What can you do to convince them they should give a gift?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

Because wherever you are with your fundraising, no matter how far behind you think you are, with six months remaining in the year, you have plenty of time to make changes and raise more money. If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Are gifts from major donors up?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Don’t Skip Direct Mail. During the Year-End Fundraising Fair session, “Direct Mail In The Digital Age” nonprofit coach Kelly McLaughlin shared that over her 12+ years of experience, she has found that direct mail is still an effective fundraising tool, especially as part of your year-end appeal. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

It does Direct Marketing but not Major Gift fundraising (or it does Major Gift fundraising but not Direct Marketing); we need support in both areas. The current software does not interface with our current/new technical environment (MS-Exchange and Office, or Google g-mail, calendar, docs, etc.). Time-management.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 23, 2022

While it may be tempting to stick to one marketing channel, a multi-channel strategy uses email, social media, text messaging, and direct mail, to reach a wider audience and generate more excitement for your auction. Direct mail marketing. How to donate money. Date, time, and location. Your supporters are busy people.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Envy achieves nothing.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” 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

MAY 19, 2022

Raising money to make a difference is prioritized over increasing the salaries of your top-level leadership. Or, you could invest in supplementary fundraising automation tools like matching gift software. matching gift program. Matching gift software would help you find these opportunities. Creating a. productive. !)

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

How do they make sure gift officers aren’t overloaded? Without correct constituent information, you are wasting money with every solicitation and missing out on gifts. On average, 8% of constituent records are matching gift-eligible but have not been identified. How will they re-engage these donors after the crisis?

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

The answer is simple: it has the potential to make your event more effective and to help you raise more money. Fundraising Calendar Template. Once you have your plan and calendar in place, it’s time to set out your goals. Communicate the donor’s impact : Include the impact of a donor’s gift right in the order form.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

How much money do you need to raise? Your donor database: Your donor database houses every donor who ever gave you money. It’s cheaper to get another gift from someone who already donated than to recruit a brand new donor! Appeals: Read your most recent appeal as if you are a lapsed donor receiving it in the mail.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers. According to our Navigating the Unknown report, Facebook was the number one channel that motivated donors to make gifts. A personalized event email can be the perfect way to reach your supporters without investing a lot of time and money. Direct mail tips.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

She is passionate about fundraising, especially direct mail, and loves helping nonprofits start their giving programs. Then tell everyone you can about how you’re raising money. Donors want to hear about the impact their gift has had, not just what your nonprofit does. Collaborate. Send a save-the-date. Have fun on social.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The end of the calendar year can (and should) be a bonanza for non-profit organizations looking to raised small and medium-sized gifts to round out their fundraising numbers. For other folks, the end of the year is simply a time of gift giving, including giving gifts to charity.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 2, 2014

As we approach the peak of end of year fundraising and the beginning of a new year I encourage you to take a short break to call your major gift donors and congratulate them on how they are making an impact. Schedule a power hour of calls on your calendar and start dialing. How to Make Your Donors Feel like Heroes.

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Givinga

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Many will have spent a lot of time and money on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday; others will be looking forward to the year’s end. Consistently remind employees about Giving Tuesday initiatives through internal productivity apps including calendars and Basecamp. Your employees will be busy leading up to Giving Tuesday.

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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. And when you are kicking off your fiscal year or your calendar year, set those expectations high so people know what they can do to be helpful.

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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. We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Full Transcript: Steven: All right. There we go.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

This is a huge opportunity to raise money and invite people to get more involved in your mission. The best campaigns—whether they’re crowdfunding, social media, matching gifts, or something else—will need your whole team to maximize your results. Here’s how you can use gift matching in your campaign this year.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will the money be used much further down the road? Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Fundraising tools enable organization to leave the stress of cash boxes and checks behind and collect donor information and gifts entirely online. From online donation forms to auction software, peer-to-peer platforms to text fundraising, there are plenty of fundraising tools that will help you raise more money for your mission.

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