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What Are Passive Fundraisers? FAQ + 4 Ideas for Nonprofits

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Nonprofits tend to bring in the most donations at the end of the calendar year and experience a lull during the summer, but passive fundraising is effective no matter what month it is. There are a variety of charity affiliate programs your organization could join, so do your research to find a partner whose values align with yours.

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Encouraging Donors to Participate in Corporate Giving Programs

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Direct mail. Match ratios (i.e., within the calendar year, six months following the donation). Donor research is critical, but it’s nearly impossible to manage without the right tools. On the other hand, you might reserve pricier tactics like direct mail outreach strategies (i.e., Confirmation screens.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

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Collaborative overload is defined as the burnout that results from our over reliance on e-mails, meetings and other collaborative technology tools that have, ironically, limited our ability to get stuff done. Research has found that after hours emails contributes to the blurring of work/life boundaries. Sound familiar?

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How to Offer the Ultimate Employee Giving Experience

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According to matching gift research , 78% of individuals eligible for corporate giving programs are completely unaware. Direct mail. Match ratios: This determines the rate at which you match employee donations. This may be a certain number of months or align with your calendar or fiscal year. Online giving tools.

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How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

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Direct mail, email, social media, and text fundraising are all marketing channels through which nonprofits make donation asks to their network of supporters. It’s essential to budget accurately and keep in mind your expense ratios when you’re planning an event. Year-round donations. Types of fundraising events.

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Engaging Recurring Donors: 4 Impactful Strategies

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specifically recommends finding a CRM solution that can automatically fill out message templates with personal information for both emails and traditional mail. Your nonprofit likely keeps a full event calendar, and sending out a personalized invitation to your recurring donors can be an extra nudge towards encouraging them to attend.

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20 Best Practices to Optimize Your Nonprofit Donation Page

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Research by the Blackbaud Institute shows that 12% of total fundraising comes from online sources. Then, you incorporated your branding throughout your marketing materials, such as your website, social media, and direct mail. Businesses usually match at a 1:1 ratio, but some match at a 2:1 or even 3:1 basis.