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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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Let me tell you a story. For example, if your system calls for a thank you call to be made to every donor within 7 days of their gift, have your database set to automatically print out a call list for your development director once per week. 4 – Put it On a Calendar. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

There is no better tool for doing this than the LightBox Collaborative 5th Annual Editorial Calendar. Take Charge of Your Communications with LightBox Collaborative’s 2015 Editorial Calendar – guest post by LightBox Collaborative Amanda Cooper. LightBox Collaborative is very proud to present our 5th Annual Editorial Calendar.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Year-end giving is officially upon us—but luckily, it’s not too late to get started with matching gift tools and strategies before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. What better way to maximize such an impactful opportunity than with matching gifts? 4 Tips to Get Started With Impactful EOY Gift-Matching in 2021. ?Ready

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Calendar as a symbol: A real reminder To build on the idea of acknowledging efforts, you can use a detailed calendar to show your appreciation. This special calendar isn’t just for marking dates; it carefully notes important days like board members’ birthdays.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Last year’s list of nonprofit holiday gift programs has been getting a lot traffic over the last two weeks thanks to Google searches. Please use your purchasing power wisely and with compassion this holiday season by giving gifts that benefit nonprofits and make the world a better place. Purchase Green Gifts ].

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Ask them to share their stories and experiences with your organization and invite others to contribute. Subscribe here and follow their calendar. We must do better.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

Major gift officers often prepare TOTAL GIVING statements before meeting with their major donors because they, too, lose track of their cumulative generosity. In the nonprofit world, tax summaries are the golden tickets that encapsulate a donor’s generosity throughout the preceding calendar year. What are tax summaries?

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rethinking Rewards: Beyond Tangible Gifts Rewards in fundraising don’t always need to be physical items. Branded Merchandise : Create and distribute items like t-shirts, mugs, or calendars adorned with your organization’s logo and mission. Share your stories and insights in the comments below!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? In fact, you can immediately acknowledge each gift through your fundraising CRM. That’s why online forms are the best way for you and your donors to do business during the warmer months. Crowdfunding.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Give them credit, and gratitude, for the largest gift you can. No, they don’t.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. The terms “LYBUNT” and “SYBUNT” are often used to segment communications to donors that have given before but not within the current calendar/fiscal year. Our letter should thank them for their last gift and remind them of the impact they made.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

Save the longer stories for your “About Us” tab or your blog and try using calls to action on your homepage instead. You can do this in a variety of ways: Integrate an interactive event calendar. Many website builders will allow you to integrate an editable calendar feature into your events page. Highlight matching gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When a donor clicks that Donate button and makes a gift, what’s the very next thing they experience? Thank you so much for your generous gift. We rely on friends just like you to help us feed our community’s veterans.” …along with a nice photo Which one would make you feel great about the gift you just made?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Are you sharing heartwarming stories that stir their heart and soul, moving them to donate? Ask yourself what you can do to make sure donors feel good about their gift to your nonprofit. Was the story you told in this email powerful enough? Did the story have a strong accompanying photo or video? What do you see?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . Third, it gives folks who are considering making a legacy gift with information to provide to their advisors. Donors who make major gifts . Let me summarize…].

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. This might involve browsing your event calendar, reading your blog, donating through your online giving page, or using your contact form to get in touch. To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. For example, let’s say that your nonprofit is trying to raise more funds by securing more matching gifts. Thanks to modern technology, the world is more interconnected than ever.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. Do they receive an inspiring receipt after their gift, or do they get something stale and generic? Making your donors feel appreciated is important and often leads to recurring gifts from dedicated supporters.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having your own fundraising system brings an array of benefits: Full Control & Flexibility : You can manage donations, campaigns, and recurring gifts by your own rules. in a calendar quarter. Supporters have the option to cover transaction fees when checking out, and over 85% of donors do. of every $100 you raise.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is a direct way to connect with your donors and ask them if they’d like to make a final gift to your organization before the new year. Focus on your donors Tell a story Include a donation form Engage your donors Thank your donors. Highlight your major accomplishments and tell stories about the people or communities you’ve impacted.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! Sprout includes content approval tools, social media analytics, and a shared content calendar view. The good news?

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sgEngage

APRIL 28, 2022

I utilize whatever forms of communication work for everyone, whether it be an email thread, group text, or Google Calendar meeting requests. To accommodate this, I simply print out a big blank monthly calendar with shifts, and volunteers will initial on the shift they’ll cover. Ursula Academy . . Provide good training.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For instance, have you considered including winter solstice celebrations in your holiday gift appeal? Understanding who gives, why, and when can help your nonprofit make more sensitive and inclusive appeals at the close of the calendar year. Yalda is a winter solstice celebration for Iranian-Americans, Dec. There are 7.5

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Make it easy for potential donors to understand the impact their contributions will have and showcase success stories to inspire them. An optimized donation page not only enhances the experience for visitors but also streamlines the process of gift-giving, resulting in improved online fundraising outcomes for your organization.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? Which would make you happier? Be as specific as possible!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give. In fact, 42% of donors said success stories influenced their decision to give, so don’t forget to share your achievements.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2016

We have officially crossed the mid-way point of the calendar year! It might seem too easy, but research shows that donors want to know 1) how their gift was used and 2) what impact it had. Stories provide great content pieces for your organization to report backs to donors. Stories perfectly illustrate impact in action.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “GivingTuesday + Year-End Fundraising: A (Good) Marriage Story,” Melissa Benjamin from Fiver Children’s Foundation and Jenna Notarfrancesco from CauseVox, sat down to talk about how Fiver was able to raise over $32K with their #GivingTuesday campaign in 2020. Who doesn’t love a good story? Don’t Skip Direct Mail.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? This year, I am choosing to look at this pandemic as a gift. Set an operations calendar.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

Are your goals: to keep your supporters informed about the impact of their gift. Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. I’ll be more inspired reading a short story about who will benefit.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. Develop a story that highlights your nonprofit’s impact and the importance of ongoing support from donors. Your narrative should inspire donors by showcasing the impact of their gifts.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. Attendees will enjoy educational offerings on better outward facing communications, content marketing, telling your nonprofit's story, and much more. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

Valentines (aka donations) were processed online, and donors were reminded they could give a one-time donation or commit to recurring monthly gifts. If you want donors to give more than once, you must share the impact of their gift. Moral of the Story. “It

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. Build your case for support around individual stories and compelling examples of how your nonprofit is making an impact. Follow these steps to tell a complete story : Select a protagonist. Give your audience information that will help them identify with the individual featured in your story.

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