Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

Matching Gifts. Crowdfunding is an incredibly popular online fundraising idea that large organizations, small fundraising teams, and even individuals use to raise money for their cause. Matching Gifts. Corporate matching gifts. Corporate matching gifts. is key to the success of your matching gifts drive.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts. This provides an immersive and interactive way for supporters to experience the impact of their contributions, making the cause feel more tangible and real.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

With DAFs, your donors can contribute to your cause in a way that encourages long-term support while benefiting from tax deductions. Whether your collaboration works as a sponsorship or a cause marketing campaign , find a business that aligns with your nonprofit to boost awareness with strategic collaboration.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Knowing that they’re helping to sustain and grow the daily operations of an organization whose cause they support can give them a feeling of inclusion and significance to your cause. By having your supporters spread your message and advocate for your cause, your campaign will reach a wider audience.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Your gift today will help us purchase supplies and materials to increase our capacity by adding 6 bedrooms and updating our much-loved, but very outdated, kitchen. You need to become comfortable asking people for help in supporting your cause. You’re connecting people with causes they care about. Remember, you’re not begging.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer thank-you gifts. Your donors believe in your cause and want to help your nonprofit reach its goals, so it’s important to make your fundraising page less transactional and more inspirational. Include a compelling reason to give and captivating imagery. Equipment and supply purchases. Marketing materials.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

That means more than half won’t make another gift to your nonprofit. Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. If you want more gifts via text fundraising and you’re using text-to-donate, be sure the forms you text to donors are mobile responsive.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Did you know that most donors check out your website before they make a gift – whether they are giving on line or through the mail? Highlight a few ket statistics of your cause. Write short bits that your website visitor will be captivated by. People won’t work hard to make a gift, so make it very easy for them.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Did you know that most donors check out your website before they make a gift – whether they are giving on line or through the mail? Highlight a few ket statistics of your cause. Write short bits that your website visitor will be captivated by. People won’t work hard to make a gift, so make it very easy for them.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Jewelry Jewelry is an appealing auction item for bidders looking to find the perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift. The package could feature free items donated by the business.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

In a video, your message needs to be immediate, concise, and captivating because you have approximately five seconds to get my attention. In 2012, 83% of Millennials made a financial gift to an organization. They are constantly seeking a new story to share and important causes to contribute to, especially through social media.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

In our Navigating the Unknown report , we compared in-person events with virtual fundraising events and found that in-person fundraising earned a larger number of gifts, but virtual attendees gave in higher dollar amounts. A fundraising event that features live entertainment is great for attracting a captive audience. Find out here.

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BoardAssist

AUGUST 26, 2014

One of the top reasons donors gave when asked why they stopped donating was that they were never thanked for their previous gift. Donors expect to receive an email following their gift, but a phone call or handwritten note is a pleasant surprise. This personal touch reminds the donor of the people behind the cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2019

They follow you on social media, donate to your cause, rally their Facebook friends, and participate in your events. Try filtering for donors who: have a lifetime gift amount of $500+, 10+ volunteer hours, 10+ soft credited gifts, and gifts coded with your social media campaign or your annual appeal solicitation.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2015

Finding new donors costs more than keeping the ones you have and by stewarding, engaging and staying in touch with supporters you CAN grow your pipeline of support through gift upgrades and giving diversification (ie: that sustainer donor is a great prospect for an estate gift). Develop awesome content. Ask, thank, then ask again.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2016

What it is: The train doesn’t stop once your donor has given their initial gift. When you develop content to feed their interest, your captivated audience will be receptive to the needs of your cause—meaning you’ll be free to do more good in the world. That sounds like a win-win-win!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social media has already shown that it is paying off for many nonprofits, but in a new way – not through direct gifts, but by deepening relationships with supporters, by empowering evangelists and much more. Fundraisers may not value “shares” and “likes” as much as donations, but evangelizers for your cause are essential.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Can you inspire them to make another gift by proactively telling them about how their previous gift made a difference? Maybe you find yourself planning a fundraising event you hold every year that causes lots of stress but barely pays for itself. Will you make a gift of $35 today?” Are you sure?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

Everyone likes to get involved with causes bigger than themselves. You have an exclusive, captive audience of parents – use it wisely by staying in touch with them. Would you be willing to continue making your annual $5,000 gift to our scholarship fund next year?” Why does your school matter?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the captivating history of Pride Month, uncover creative ways to extend our support far beyond June, and discover invaluable fundraising tools that will elevate our events to the next level. Encourage your supporters to do the same and consider making donations to LGBTQ+ nonprofits.

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Qgiv

MAY 7, 2021

These events are great for attracting a captive audience of supporters. They can even make recurring gifts this way! Getting more eyes on your social media campaign will earn you more donations and, when it comes from a friend or family member, people unfamiliar with your organization are more likely to give to your cause.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

If every organization is asking for gifts on the same day, it’s easy for donors to get overwhelmed. When you only have 24 hours to fundraise, you need to maximize the gifts you’ll receive. For example, challenge donors to give a certain amount before noon to secure an additional matching gift. Donors only have so much capacity.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Not only will you be less likely to experience a shock revenue loss if you lose a major donor, but small donors who give regularly are demonstrating real passion for your cause: All those “small” donations add up to a lot of support over time! For large gifts, you should add another form of outreach like a phone call or direct mail.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But how do you design a campaign and make your cause stand out if you’re not a professional web designer? A well-designed campaign page is like a warm welcome to your cause, while a cluttered one may deter even the most generous souls. ” Each persona represents a different motivation and connection to your cause.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Another example is Raising Hope Dogs who centers the donor as the hero by stating “Give A Gift, Change A Life” exemplifying the necessary role the donor plays in their work. It demonstrates that your cause is tangible and that your organization is actively making a difference.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Based on 2019 data benchmarks, 20% of first time donors don’t repeat their gift the following year. You’ve got a captive and invested audience in this moment — use it to see how you can pique and continue to grow your donor’s interest in you. Timing: 10-30 days after initial gift. Don’t ignore it. Confirmation Email.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

I’d like to do that again this year, and use the resources we save to expand our individual major gift fundraising, but our board is adamant we return to the in-person event. Here are the biggest pros: You host a captive audience to hear your message and experience your mission. Take-home gifts . Net/net it was a huge win.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Not only that, 36% of social media users say that they have used social media sites like Facebook and Twitter in the past month to show support for a cause. We all need to be looking for the interesting angle and the emotional hook that will captivate our audience and get them wanting to learn more. Stay Relevant.

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CauseVox

JUNE 14, 2021

According to new data by the Pew Research Center, over 65% of Americans identify with an organized religion – a sizable (and devout) captive audience, especially in the southern United States. Nonprofit crowdfunding allows you to tell your org’s story and mobilize direct support for your cause. Cedar Creek Ministries Inc.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The Innovation Festival aligns a community of innovators and agitators, bringing to life the future of business and culture with a mix of playfulness and sophistication, captivating keynotes, hands-on workshops, and intimate site visits at the most dynamic studios, startups, and centers of creativity in New York City. Cause Camp 2017.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Your nonprofit’s data , when paired with graphic design, can engage donors and invite them to join your cause. Your organization’s cause may be hard to understand emotionally or conceptually, and graphic design can help spruce up the material to appeal more to your target audience.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Remember to include a captivating call to action. You may also wish to add a branded magnet, calendar, ornament or another small gift that shows your appreciation. Ask them to write or record an appeal for funds, appear at local fundraising events, or go door to door and raise money for the cause in which they believe.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Your blog is your gift to them, as well as to yourself. Take a look for ideas on how your nonprofit could empower supporters and advocates to fuel creative buzz around your cause. So, here is Nancy Schwartz’s gift to you: Year-End Fundraising Checklist for Nonprofits. But what about the donors that have already left?

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Text-to-give is beneficial because it’s extremely simple for donors to complete a gift with a couple of texts. Eye-catching design and compelling imagery can captivate your audience and encourage them to learn more about your cause. The phone carrier processes the donations and transfers the total donations to the organization.

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