Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift. Chances are, your unique perspective might influence your programming choices.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They’ve chosen to make a real commitment to your mission in the form of a recurring gift. What I liked about this email: The email recognized my role as a monthly supporter, emphasizing the significance of my contribution to their cause. How do you thank your nonprofit’s monthly donors? Monthly donors are a special breed of supporter.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Typically, planned giving is a legal process coordinated between a lawyer and a nonprofit, as these gifts are taxed differently than a standard donation.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telling your nonprofit’s story in an emotionally compelling way will win the hearts and minds of your prospective donors and humanize you as a changemaker. Reference thought leaders and influencers. These will humanize your cause and get more people invested in your success. Reference thought leaders and influencers.

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Bloomerang

MAY 13, 2021

The nonprofit leader talks about gift-giving opportunities only after they have uncovered what the donor wants to accomplish. Their gift-giving potential or financial position. How decisions about their gifts are made. Concerns or reservations they have about making a gift to your nonprofit. to complete the gift?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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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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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. What Causes Do Donors Support? Who Is Giving?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. Give personal gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Why do people choose to give their hard-earned money to your cause? And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. This is the joy of doing meaningful work together with like-minded people, with your friends.”

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Sure, you may get some gifts making appeals based on a donor’s persona, but these gifts might not be made thoughtfully or passionately. The psychological narrative we construct has more influence on our lives because it’s about who we are now and who we are becoming. Psychographics inform identities.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Whether your organization offers services or tangible goods, it’s important to connect donors to your cause. What connects donors to your cause? Let’s look at some examples: Minds Matter of Los Angeles. Columbia Christian School.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Top features of this fundraising website Individuals can start campaigns on behalf of your nonprofit, helping spread your influence without direct action needed from your fundraising team. View reports such as campaign health metrics, recurring gift volume, and total donations. Pricing Facebook Fundraising is free to use.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2023

Be sure to make your case based on how you can benefit their business and how their contribution will help your cause. How to collaborate with individuals Unlike business and nonprofit partnerships, individual partnerships can be more casual (unless you’re creating a formal deal between yourself and an influencer).

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

In 2021, Food banks are the top cause Americans contributed to. Gen Zers are influenced the most by social media when it comes to fundraising. While logic and reason are important, people are ultimately driven by emotion when they decide whether or not to support a cause. A few fundraising statistics to know.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. Donor stewardship (also known as stewarding your donors ) is the process of developing strong relationships with supporters after they donate to your cause.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Think about who best embodies the struggle/solution and emotion your cause stands for. Now that you have your story in mind, think of what person and platform could share it. Think about platforms and people who might already cover topics related to your cause. Reach out to social media influencers? Should they donate?

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

These steps make up the path organizations usually follow as they’re trying to encourage one-time donors to get more involved with their organization—like volunteering, creating a recurring donation, or increasing their financial support—sometimes up to the point of making a major gift or bequest. It’s donor cultivation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Suggested donation amounts are the provided gift amount options that your organization offers to supporters. By suggesting a giving method that will tend to yield a higher gift, such as requesting a planned or recurring gift. Offer donors a more flexible suggested giving range based on their previous gifts.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t use the power of their influence online.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, according to Church Influence , only 10-25% of church members tithe regularly. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. The best part?

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. As you read through these tips, remember that the best marketing strategy for your nonprofit will depend on your cause, products, and audience.

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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. Help your supporters out and create a Donation-for-Dad gift that gives them a nice printable or ecard telling their dad that a gift was made in his name.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In contrast is the middle third, who are typically helpful and service-minded—but with a caveat. By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy. That is, this third will do what is needed if you engage with and remind them.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

Describe how the volunteer opportunity fits into your organization’s mission and the impact that volunteers have on furthering your cause. This can strengthen their emotional connection to your cause and even influence them to tell their family and friends about your volunteer program. Appreciation gifts.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

and deepen their connections with your cause. The real power behind appealing to this age group with your peer-to-peer fundraisers lies in the fact that they’re tech-savvy, have connections with like-minded individuals, and are willing to put in the work to help worthy causes succeed. . Center your appeals around your cause.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Even as a child, I was always drawn to all the great causes out there. I think this is my gift from my kids this Mom’s Day — and it sure beats flowers. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

corporate giving programs can include everything from matching gift and volunteer grant programs to community grants, annual giving, and more. By thinking through your requests and expressing yourself clearly in both written and verbal formats, you can recruit more new supporters for your cause. . industry influencers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Both ask supporters to text a designated keyword to contribute to a certain cause. With text-to-donate, the donor can customize the amount of the gift.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 5, 2017

People have been giving to charity through time, money, or in kind gifts for centuries and beyond. These generations also average larger annual gifts than the younger generations; Generation X (born 1964-1980) and Millennials (born 1981-1995). Cause, Influence, and the Next Generation Workforce (pp. 2015, June 17).

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Higher education giving has traditionally relied on major gifts, annual funds, and direct mail as the primary means of engaging new donors. While it is likely more comfortable to just take donations on your giving day, consider that Gen Z donors are quick to activate their networks for a good cause. Take for example, St.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

It involves using rational and emotional appeals to move listeners and readers to take some action, like making a gift or volunteering time in support of your cause. They focus on spending time to move their audience into a favorable frame of mind before presenting the call to action. Pre-Suade” Before You Persuade.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

In their research project “Exploring the Love Language of Fundraising,” Jen and Adrian are uncovering how often the nonprofit sector focuses on money within their messaging – “Your gift can” or “Thank you for your donation” – which establishes a transactional relationship with them. The outcome?

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, according to Church Influence , only 10-25% of church members tithe regularly. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. The best part?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Classic live auction item ideas When you think of a live auction, there are probably several classic items that come to mind. Jewelry Jewelry is an appealing auction item for bidders looking to find the perfect Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift. However, a live auction is only as good as the items that are available for bidding.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This information can give your organization a more complete picture of the prospect’s giving capabilities and their willingness to support your cause. Then, you can use this information to shape how you connect with them, what you discuss with the donor, and even the gift amount you request. Tailor communications.

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