Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Don’t think of yourself as a “fundraiser.” That sounds like it’s all about money. When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. . Essentially, you gift them the information they need to share in the wonderful experience you enjoyed. . That makes it about love.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. Why and when to use a script for fundraising. Plus, scripts are a must when you are training people who have never asked for gifts before. Board members who may be making fundraising calls on your behalf.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Fundraising is hard—and throwing a flesh-and-blood fundraiser event is even harder. But not all fundraisers are difficult and time-consuming to pull off. That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money.

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Classy

JULY 30, 2021

26 Email Subject Lines for Your Fundraising Campaign . Here are some subject lines you can incorporate in your fundraising campaign to make it more effective. Emphasize the Cause. The best gift you can give someone is a gift of change . Come forward to support our [cause]. Your gift to [organization name].

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

What’s the formula for effective fundraising?” . Sounds good, but what does it mean? This is the “formula” for just about all effective fundraising strategies. Why is this fundraising formula important? A lot of people shy away from fundraising. A lot of people shy away from fundraising. Why do people give?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Fundraisers are basically just sales anyway.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Over the years, virtual fundraising has grown in popularity, especially during the pandemic when meeting in person wasn’t possible.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors. Avoiding Fundraising Burnout Starts With YOU! Sounds serious.

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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. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. Remember, fundraising isn’t about asking rich people for money.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1. Summer fundraising doesn’t have to be a loss.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. To support your fundraising story, you need three key things: You need emotion.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sound familiar? Use GivingTuesday as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising campaign. Check out some other great tips to maximize your year-end fundraising campaign kick-off from Candid’s recent webinar. Have a year-end fundraising goal and plan to set yourself up for success. Here are a few top tips: 1.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This typically involves donations of money, time, and/or resources from corporations to charitable causes. Sounds like a win-win situation, right? And that the future of corporate giving is increasingly trending toward employee-centric giving programs, such as matching gifts, volunteer grants, and other forms of workplace giving.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. or “ Thank you for your recent gift. “ ?

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 25, 2022

Despite another challenging year, 2021 fundraising was up 5.1%, raising a total of $471.44 As you begin planning for your year-end fundraising, we wanted to provide some action items and insights based on our findings from 2021. While the gain may sound small, it still indicates strong, even growing, interest in Giving Tuesday.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. I don’t like the way I sound or look on camera.” Promo video: This type of video gets supporters excited about an upcoming event, fundraiser, or activity.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It’s time to plan for the most productive time of the year – Year End Fundraising Season! Those of us in the world of nonprofit fundraising are starting to think about how to best leverage the next four months. Get Ready Now For Year End Fundraising So, what does it take to make this your best year end fundraising season ever?

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”? Sounds familiar, right? Register Now !

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Cause Camp is just a couple of months away, and we want to introduce you to the unprecedented thought leaders who will be educating and inspiring you along the way. Without further ado, your Cause Camp 2019 speakers and the topics they’ll be presenting in March! Julia Campbell. Steven Shattuck. Rachel Muir. Kishshana Palmer.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

These programs are widely adopted across the nonprofit sector as part of organizations’ regular fundraising efforts, because they provide a consistent, predictable source of income while also helping donors feel like they’re making a positive impact. Actively promote your recurring gift program. Let’s dive in!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There’s a science behind WHY people give, and you can harness it to have more successful fundraising campaigns. Your ask should focus on that experience: “Your gift could bring at least five other wonderful rescue dogs to their forever homes.”. The best conversations with donors are about the mission, the cause, and the work.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” As an essential and integral part of your fundraising strategy, your major donors should feel valued by your organization. . Ready to determine who your major donors are and raise more in major gifts?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Which fundraising events require waivers?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. increased corporate social responsibility, cause marketing opportunities , improved public opinion? Lack of Awareness.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Joey gave us an example of a school fundraising event where they took videos of the senior prom court for their invitation video. It was a competition among them, and whoever raised the most received a gift! Guests need to reach that point for you to truly access the power of your community and harness their fundraising potential.

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