Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Explain the impact of donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? So what exactly is this website that’s causing such a stir? But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

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. You did it: your donation appeal was a success. 2) Encourage to Volunteer. 3) Send to Social Media. 4) Add to Mailing List.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause. Whether you launched a full-blown end-of-year campaign or didn’t send out appeals at all, the inherent generosity of the holidays inevitably attracted donors to your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. 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.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. Average Donor Lifespan x Average Donation = Donor Lifetime Value. In fundraising, we talk a lot about donor lifetime value. The idea of donor lifetime value is a big one in fundraising. Reviewing your status and performance.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Kelly Pullin , Marketing Manager at RoundUp App – the nation’s largest tool for rounded up donations, giving nonprofits across the country a new stream of recurring giving. Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. The appeal of rounded up donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. Why Quarterly Impact Reports?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Perhaps you’ve received an acknowledgment letter for a donation that gave you a transactional vibe. Are your donors aware of your commitment to ethical fundraising? Ask donors for their opinions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. The average social media donation is $59 and growing each year.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to calculate an accurate nonprofit dollar retention rate. Dear Charity Clairity, When you write “the average dollar retention is just 47%,” I’m not sure what that means.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Consider this: acquiring new donors takes extensive marketing, SEO optimization, and far more pitching to even get them on your donation page, much less promise their support. .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. And what causes volunteers to leave? This is a valuable means of evaluating the tasks that should be assigned to maximize retention. Skill Development. Personal Growth.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Finding the right online solution for your fundraising challenges can feel a little daunting. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned fundraiser a little nervous. What makes online fundraising so effective and essential in today’s landscape is the fact that people are on their phones or online for a large portion of the day.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

We may serve different causes or operate in different areas of the world. However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. billion in just one year.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While your individual donors fund most of your donations, it’s best to also look for other sources of revenue. Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. What is cause marketing? Three of the most common types of cause marketing are: Point-of-sale.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and economically uncertain world, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) face the critical task of fundraising effectively. DRMs can directly address industry challenges by offering tools for personalized communication and targeted outreach to support relationship building and retention. So, how do you tap into this?

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For many organizations, year-end fundraising campaigns represent a significant portion of their annual revenue. Nearly one-third (31%, to be exact) of annual giving occurs in December: It’s one of the most important months for fundraising! Take a look at past fundraising campaigns and use your successes to inform your plan.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Whether developing fundraising strategies, creating donor retention programs, launching humanitarian outreaches on the other side of the world, or implementing marketing and assimilation strategies to grow a local church, Darrell’s passion is to help clients achieve their goals and fulfill their mission. . What Is Donor Retention Rate?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

There are many considerations to go over, including what types of campaigns to employ, what fundraising strategies to exercise during these campaigns, and what your revenue goals are. . Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Call your new donors. .

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Takeaway : Between economic uncertainty, global instability, and whatever new crisis is just around the corner, the thought of fundraising can be daunting. In times of crisis, donations surge : Don’t be afraid to ask for support this year. gave money, 20% donated goods, and 18% volunteered. Don’t be discouraged!

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. A few fundraising statistics to know. In 2021, Food banks are the top cause Americans contributed to.

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sgEngage

MAY 24, 2021

What’s the difference between fundraising and raising money? Many people may think of successful fundraising as simply getting donations, but that definition leaves out another important element: engaging smaller or future donors. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What successful fundraising is. Thinking about the “why”.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. Prioritizing donor retention will ultimately build a dedicated pool of supporters who will lend support any time you need it.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. Gamify your fundraising event. Use branded donation pages.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Let’s get started! Contact Us!

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Candid

MAY 14, 2021

percent on a year-over-year basis in 2020, even as the typical nonprofit saw a drop in fundraising revenue, a report from the GivingTuesday Data Commons finds. percent) donors, donor retention rates declined across all donor categories, with only the largest nonprofits ($5 million to $25 million) seeing an increase.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

When people feel emotionally invested in an organization’s story, they are more likely to perceive the organization positively and become advocates for its cause. This means that storytelling fosters a stronger emotional connection with donors, encouraging them to stay committed to the cause.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are zillions of articles about how to build the best nonprofit donation form. But sometimes seeing a donation form example can be more effective than simply learning about how to create one. What do the best practices for building a donation form look like in real life? But it also includes recurring donation options!

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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