Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They give almost twice as much to charity as non-volunteer supporters. If you aren’t asking your volunteers to give, you’re leaving money on the table and depriving people who love your cause of feeling the joy of helping it thrive. Meanwhile, frustrated Development Directors tire of trying to convince them otherwise and give up.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, it’s important to first be honest: in today’s go-go world, it’s difficult for even the most cause-dedicated people to find the time to fully immerse themselves in a charity they’re passionate about. It all comes down to one word: sharing. Build your campaign around the concept of letting the community create the content.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2024

Huge instability in the development director role is just one symptom of a larger problem: lack of basic fundraising systems and inadequate attention to fund development across the board. Also, a decade ago, Dan Pallotta gave what’s become a famous TED talk, “ The way we think about charity is dead wrong.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. How can your organization apply this?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2018

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. 2) 59% of Gen Zs were inspired to donate to a charity through a social media message.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. share with their personal networks the actions they take related to a cause, all through the megaphone of their mobile devices and social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . Therefore, find out which businesses have the capacity to contribute and present the auction as an opportunity to support a great cause and reach a new customer base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Offer to support the development director, development committee, board chair, or ED in their fundraising tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Not only does hosting your event online make your supporters feel more connected to your cause, but it also puts your event front and center where they’re already at – on their computer or mobile devices. With so many online platforms available to help enhance your event, an online presence is a must have for the modern nonprofit event.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. Plus, your board of directors has a fiduciary duty to ensure the donations and funds received go toward furthering your mission.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

We’re beyond excited to share the speaker lineup for Cause Camp 2018 , held on March 26th and 27th in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you’re not familiar, Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference that brings together thought leaders, nonprofit professionals and do-gooders from all over the world. nonprofitaf.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 8) Embrace Cause Awareness and Giving Days.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights. We hope that you enjoy this summary of great nonprofit podcasts and please let us know if we left some off

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

ACTION: Get your executive director to add notes for all gifts above a certain amount; you add notes for the rest. At one charity where I worked, these generated about $30,000/mailing (we mailed three newsletters and one report/year). Win for the donor fundraiser/win for the charity/win for the new peer donor!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Take advantage of National Donut Day (6/7) or National Hot Dog Month (July) and host a summer treat-eating competition or bake sale for your cause. Climb for a Cause. Stretch for a Cause. Ask for donations in exchange for attendance and have a yoga teacher lead a class for a cause. Great Outdoors Month (June, US).

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

We could not achieve our goals and provide the support we do to the community without our volunteer’s commitment to the cause,” said Mary Bachman, Director of Volunteer Resources, Catholic Charities of St. We appreciate them and their commitment to the cause,” said Stephanie Mendoza, Volunteer Services Manager, Girls Inc.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a Director of Development who wants advice on what to do when the board thinks their individual fundraising success will depress grants. — Charity Clairity. Let’s try to tease out the underlying source of this worry.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

alone, over £20m was donated to good causes for Giving Tuesday, a 43% increase in giving from 2019 — that’s more than £14k every minute! A good example of a charity planning a Giving Tuesday campaign is the children’s health charity, Tiny Tickers. Last year , in the U.K. Create Compelling Content. Show Your Appreciation.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together. It could be the executive director, another key program staffer, or the board president. NO = Not on your terms.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, What do you do if the purpose of your visit is to get to know the donor better, understand what floats their boat, and begin to build a trusting relationship, yet midway through the conversation they ask “what do you want?”

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

These new websites enable people to support the causes they’re passionate about and connect with like minded individuals – inspiring further interaction, engagement and support. 2) Causes – [link]. 2) Causes – [link]. To date they’ve seen close to 10 Million dollars raised this way.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We’re considering a capital campaign, and I’m wondering if I should invest in wealth screening. — Charity Clairity. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

So, you’ve decided to have a silent auction to raise money for your cause. Don’t be afraid to send your silent auction wish list to those who continually support your cause and see what they come up with. Good for you! When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. The Bottom Line.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? Try asking questions like: What caused you to become interested in this, and why is it important to you?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

But how can you get them to stick around for an evergreen partnership? In today’s socially-conscious age, businesses want to support charities and their missions. However, there are plenty of worthy causes for them to choose from! They will be happy to know their efforts have succeeded in making a lasting impact for your cause.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? A personal thank you from your nonprofit’s Executive Director will go a long way. Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The second group’s priority is finding unique, high-quality items to bid on, but they’re happy to support a good cause in the process. It’s important to make the cause your event is supporting clear for both groups, and your auction catalog is a great way to do just that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Most charity golf outings are four-person scrambles. It should present key information like the event, time, and venue, but it should also help supporters understand more about your cause.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Welcome to the real world of “more than a great fundraising technician”—and that holds true for pretty much any senior-level position, e.g., program director, finance officer, and of course the ED/CEO.”. Better yet, try them all: Begin with your executive director. — Simone Joyaux. Collaboration is key.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

If you know you have a supporter base that are planning to give up drinks, treats, or Starbucks, challenge them to donate what they would spend on those weekly cocktails or daily croissants to your cause. Local libraries may also be open hosting egg-hunters for a good cause. Cereal-for-Dinner Dinner Party (March 7). BBQ for Good.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Andrea Ortega, Director of Nonprofit Services Andrea hails from Cali, Colombia by way of Miami, FL. As the Director of Nonprofit Services, she ensures their nonprofit clients will become tax-exempt and have the necessary resources to fundraise and stay in compliance. in Public Affairs at UCF with a focus in Nonprofit Management.

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Classy

APRIL 29, 2021

Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Executive Director. Previously served as deputy director of the U.S. Executive Director. Anna Rathmann. Dale Bannon.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They define “thank-you” gifts as low-value, non-monetary gifts offered to individuals who donate to the charity. Explain to the recipient that a tote bag, bumper sticker, or coffee mug can be a conversation starter with someone who might be interested in supporting the cause. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

Globally, charities raised 3x more in 2020 than 2019 using Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising , powered by JustGiving® 2021’s P2P Benchmark Study. The missing piece between fundraisers’ desire to continue supporting causes and their year over year retention? One thing we know is that charities need to meet people where they are.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In April of 2020, Charity Navigator surveyed over 4,000 nonprofit representatives and learned that of those surveyed, 83% reported suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic and the economic shut down. Many nonprofits are still unsure if they will ever be the same or even operate again.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2022

One executive director in the U.S. At one Australian nonprofit, going digital has meant that donors “Have more willingness or more direct connection to the cause for which they donate. Necessity initially led to adaptation, and respondents say the impact it has caused thus far is an exciting reason to continue. In the U.K.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack helps us achieve this,” says Will Calvert, director of technology and enablement at RMIT Online. Every few minutes a volunteer would share a story about an impactful experience with a voter,” explains Brooke Adams, Movement Politics Director at People’s Action Institute.

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