Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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Kindful

APRIL 19, 2021

When it is well written and visually pleasing, it can inspire potential donors to jump on board and donate money, initiate major gifts from corporations and foundations, and ensure that those who already donate to your organization keep on giving. Compile all of the information for your annual report.

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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. Mobile-ready websites and donation forms are important because 54.8% Opt them in on your donation form. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter?

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Annual giving covers a nonprofit or university’s efforts to raise ongoing, generally unrestricted donations throughout the year that will help fund regular operations. To motivate donations for this general funding, give your campaign a theme each year. Giving Days are dedicated days for donating virtually to an organization.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

For the last 5 or so years, there has been a trend in new donor acquisition : Response rates continue to drop while average gifts continue to rise. This means that fewer people are donating to charities, but those who do are giving larger amounts. C = Captivate your audience. You want it to stand out. O = Optimize the timing .

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Your nonprofit’s online donation form. Matching gift. to allow donors to easily look up their matching gift eligibility through their employer. Use this opportunity to tap into a new audience of potential supporters and to rally support around your mission, boosting donations in the process. . Live-streaming tools.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer thank-you gifts. Create an online donation page. . Crowd101 defines volunteer grants as monetary donations that companies make to eligible nonprofits where their employees regularly volunteer. . Create an online donation page. Equipment and supply purchases. Marketing materials. Launch a crowdfunding campaign.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Some giving options your nonprofit can consider are: Recurring giving Digital wallets Mobile donations Matching gifts Giving apps Crowdfunding platforms And more! With the growth of online spaces, storytelling is pivotal for cutting through the digital noise and captivating new donors’ attention.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation. Your donation of $7.32 EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell!

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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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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? Couple that with the fact that the last week of the year is THE BIGGEST week for online donations, and it’s time to give your website a little tune-up. Use simple language and great photos.

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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? Couple that with the fact that the last week of the year is THE BIGGEST week for online donations, and it’s time to give your website a little tune-up. Use simple language and great photos.

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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. It’s based on the idea that, when people donate, they aren’t really giving to your organization. Conclusion.

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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. Volunteers and sponsors should also be thanked too.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Plus, unlike the upcoming Generation Z, Millennials have billions of dollars to spend -- or donate. In a video, your message needs to be immediate, concise, and captivating because you have approximately five seconds to get my attention. Are you looking for general awareness, petition signatures, donations?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

Getting website visitors to come to your nonprofit’s donation page is one thing—but getting them to donate is another thing entirely. If you’re wondering how to get more donations online, start by asking yourself the five questions below. Does my donation page seem like a finish line or a starting line? Action Item #1.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Some send one big appeal to fund their annual campaign, while others ask for donations at multiple points throughout the year. Can you inspire them to make another gift by proactively telling them about how their previous gift made a difference? Asking people to donate to a food pantry to feed 7,000 families is overwhelming.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

That means prompt acknowledgement letters, hand-written notes for major gifts, and regular phone calls of gratitude to new donors. Every year, more and more donors are making their charitable gifts online, which is making your customized response envelopes a thing of the past. How can nonprofits rectify these two competing realities?

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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

Don’t get frustrated if it doesn’t happen at the flip of a switch—some donors may take more time to build trust with your organization before they’re ready to make a donation. What it is: The train doesn’t stop once your donor has given their initial gift. What it is: Now comes the hard part: changing your leads into donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Here are our 4 proven ways to improve your online giving page so you can bring in more donations. Use a single-page donation form.

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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

This is a great way to earn more donations and can lead to finding new donors for your organization organically. You can make each hole even more fun during a golf tournament and add pay-to-play challenges to earn donations. These events are great for attracting a captive audience of supporters. Golf tournaments.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2021

Getting website visitors to come to your nonprofit’s donation page is one thing—but getting them to donate is another thing entirely. If you’re wondering how to get more donations online, start by asking yourself the five questions below. Does my donation page seem like a finish line or a starting line? Action Item #1.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission. A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2018

Despite receiving record high online giving donations, higher education institutions only experienced nominal growth overall with a 1.6% We see continuing efforts to build peer-to-peer networks and generate a profound and captivating sense of urgency through giving days, which can lead to positive outcomes. in 2017 compared to 2016.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give. If every organization is asking for gifts on the same day, it’s easy for donors to get overwhelmed. Donors only have so much capacity.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2013

Why should someone donate to your school? 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?” Everyone likes to get involved with causes bigger than themselves.

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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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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. Create clear action steps and easy to navigate donation pages to ensure no donor gets lost in the process.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In fact, 76% of donors are more likely to donate on a professional and branded donation page. You’d likely leave without making a donation, right? Design elements should work together to guide your visitors through your campaign’s story – all the way to your donation form.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

This month we’re covering building a major gifts program, but we’re going to be digging right into end-of-year through September as well as October through, you’re creating your campaigns, copywriting, how to ask, and everything in between. Maybe we segment our major gift donors. . I want you to write that.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Imagine that someone just donated to your nonprofit (yay!). From an early age we’re taught by our parents to say thank you, so why do we forget this in our donation user journeys? Based on 2019 data benchmarks, 20% of first time donors don’t repeat their gift the following year. Donation Page Confirmation. Followup 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. On top of that, there’s a psychological component as board members often find the concept of selling a ticket easier than asking for a donation. Take-home gifts

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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. For the fundraising component, have “moviegoers” donate an amount equivalent to a regular movie ticket.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Is your organization poised to maximize year-end donations? Implement your marketing strategies now as you prepare to increase your donations this holiday season. Create a large, colorful and clickable donation button; and keep the donation form short and sweet. . Remember to include a captivating call to action.

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