Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well. In other words, they looked at retention and future gifts among both groups.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Volunteers are 66% more likely to donate financially to the organization they support than those who don’t volunteer their time. 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. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.”

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Steve Latham , CEO & Co-founder at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Persistent inflation and higher living costs have resulted in fewer dollars left over each month, making it harder for most households to support their favorite organizations as they did in prior years.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The rise of social media has also given rise to online giving on cause awareness and giving days. The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. In fact, a Neon One study indicates that the majority of nonprofit executives report fundraising events as accounting for over 21% of their organizations’ annual operating budgets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. Why Stock Gifting? Donors can deduct the fair-market value of the gifted stock on tax returns.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . The donors who are most active and engaged with your organization are your best major donor prospects. .

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It might seem like a small change, but letting donors to donate on behalf of someone as a gift has the power to make a big impact and drive donations. Emphasize the Gift of Giving It shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are already in a giving spirit. What Are Tribute Donations?

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

By extension, it’s also one of the most impactful ways that an organization can promote matching gift opportunities to its audience. The same is true for matching gift emails⁠. In fact, matching gift emails sent in the first 24 hours after a donation result in 2-3 times higher than the average nonprofit email open rate !

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Volunteers are passionate about your cause, donate their time and skills to make a positive impact. Learn how to boost volunteer satisfaction and increase retention.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Research and identify potential donors Begin by identifying individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to your organization.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed. Conduct prospect research.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

How powerful a magnet is your nonprofit cause and the way you engage potential constituents? Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . For the employees, they get to support the causes they care about while knowing their donation is making double the impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Highlight the impact of your work and provide them an avenue right then and there to join your cause. Word-of-mouth is how 67% of donors were most likely to find out about new causes in 2021. Elevate different gift amounts and frequencies to be accessible for varied financial situations.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape.

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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. To touch their hearts, you have to make them feel fantastic about giving to your organization.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2022

But did you also know that matching gifts can have a significant impact on your donor engagement efforts? In this guide, we’ll share everything you need to know about matching gifts and effective donor engagement, including: What are matching gifts? What are matching gifts? Companies that offer the programs?—which

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Keeping donors connected with the mission ensures the best possible donor retention rate for an organization.

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. What is cause marketing? Purchase-triggered donation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

About Global Volunteer Month The idea for Global Volunteer Month came about in the early 20th century when organized volunteering became more popular. He also founded the Points of Light Foundation as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage the spirit of service in Americans everywhere. Studies show that 23.2

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 3, 2022

Thousands of companies host matching gift programs that encourage and amplify employee giving to nonprofit causes. When an individual works for such a company, they are able to make a donation to their favorite charitable organization and request a corporate match as well.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

A big part of that involves exploring the software systems available to such organizations. We’ve done our research and heard what nonprofit professionals have to say about matching gift software. And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit.

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Allegiance Group

JANUARY 18, 2023

Corporate matching gift initiatives are among the most impactful philanthropic programs offered by thousands of companies across the globe. Matching gifts bring with them the obvious benefit of increased corporate philanthropy revenue. So why not utilize strategic matching gift initiatives to further aid you in reaching your goals?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Stepping into 2023, organizations and their donors are likely going to navigate a recession together­–impacting giving and the philanthropic landscape.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. organizations** 11.8% They are known for their loyalty to the causes they support. organizations** 23.6%

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

As people are taking most of their shopping online because of COVID-19, it’s time to stock up your virtual store with meaningful gifts to support your cause. Here are the top five digital product formats for inspiration.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 3, 2023

Trellis recently hosted an insightful webinar called “How to Turn Event Attendees into Longterm Donors,” where we revealed three simple steps to boost your organization’s fundraising efforts. If you missed the live session, don’t worry – you can catch the recording here.

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Charity Village

JUNE 1, 2023

Your organization has unique needs and your time is valuable. It is time for you to get off […] The post Get off the fundraising treadmill: Thinking outside the box to raise more for your cause appeared first on CharityVillage. Everyone has heard the saying “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But what if it isn’t efficient?

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