Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With over 56,000 nonprofits in our community, we’ve seen how access to technology enabled organizations to adapt during the pandemic and reimagine their relationships with volunteers and donors. I am walking for all my pink sisters that we have lost and those that are thrivers.” – Pam Paolucci Tentinger, Volunteer and Donor.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event. Plan an amazing event.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Further, with 64% of total giving coming from individual donors in 2022, ensuring you have a well thought out strategy to attract these dollars is critical. Lauren Henderson, IT database administrator, Dexter Southfield This clean-up process is a great opportunity to take stock of who is in your donor base.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Your donor pool. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members. Referrals from staff, current donors, volunteers, and current or former board members. You can leverage trusted board members and donor networks to find great candidates who share your organization’s values.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Recurring donors are easier to retain than their one-time counterparts, and they usually donate more overall than one-time donors. Whether you’re actively promoting recurring gifts or just want donors to have that option, it’s important to enable and promote recurring gifts on your form. If you don’t, it’s time to add them!

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Pacific time at PARISOMA — and join us in celebration of the many powerful digital story submissions that came to us from all over the world! Previously, Lisa served as the founding CEO of the 1:1 Fund, a project incubated by CFED to build a broad online and high net-worth donor base for children’s savings accounts.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2022

Your best donors are those with whom you already have a foot in the door. Too often nonprofits make the mistake of beginning with ability (wealth), ignoring the fact the Rich-So-and-So they are targeting has (1) no interest in their cause, and (2) no linkage that makes it possible for them to connect with this prospective donor.

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Classy

APRIL 16, 2021

We celebrate Earth Day just as winter is transitioning to spring, a tradition dating back to 1970. In recent years, Earth Day has evolved into Earth Month to continue the celebrations for a span of 30 days. Why Do We Celebrate Earth Day? California State Parks Foundation. Connect with California State Park Foundation: .

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year. Nonprofit Google Ads 101: How to get the Google Ad Grant by Sarah Symeons of Cause Inspired Media Speaking of funding, it pays to help funders and donors find and support your organization.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on thoughtful development planning, effective resource development, and engaging your supporters—donors and volunteers. Thanks to integrated donor CRMs, I can easily segment and invite those individuals whose philanthropic history and capacity to give align with the organization’s goals.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. And set aside time to celebrate your accomplishments together.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We have a huge problem facing our sustainability in nonprofits and that is donor retention. With first-time donor retention rates hovering below 30% and overall donor retention less than 50%, we are in danger of losing our donor bases. Far too often, we make dangerous assumptions that affect the donor experience.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community. Elton John AIDS Foundation. Prism Foundation. Pride Foundation. PFund Foundation. Horizons Foundation. The Vermont Community Foundation. Leeway Foundation.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Donors who gave to you once will slip away. Even if your donor loves your cause, if your email hits on a day that they don’t have much time, the subject line is the key to getting your email opened. How do you let your donor know in a short subject line that the email is urgent? So take the time to get this right. Make sense?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. They depend on the quality of the data collected in their donor management system. The bottom line: if you can’t reach your donors, you can’t solicit them. What would you do differently?

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration. Salesforce.org Community Celebration. Keep Donors Engaged and Giving in Uncertain Times – In the last few years, nonprofits have experimented with hybrid events, new forms of giving, and immersive donor experiences.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

By: Jas Finnell, Digital Strategy Manager at Riley Children’s Foundation. Email marketing is one of the most cost-effective marketing channels, enabling you to talk directly to your past, current, and potential donors. Email marketing is a cost-effective way to connect directly with past, current, and prospective donors alike.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2023

This data powers tools like Candid’s Foundation Directory , allowing users to see who’s giving what, where, and to whom. To celebrate 21 years i of grantmaking data, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come and how we’ve evolved over the years. private and community foundations. as measured by total giving.

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Qgiv

APRIL 4, 2023

He also founded the Points of Light Foundation as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization to encourage the spirit of service in Americans everywhere. National Volunteer Week is still officially recognized during the third week of April every year and the Points of Light Foundation designates a theme for the week every year.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

End of year giving trends Giving Tuesday vs December 31 Maximizing both Giving Tuesday and Decemeber 31 End of year giving trends Giving has been declining since 2022, so year-end fundraising can be a great opportunity to raise more for your organization and hopefully recover some lapsed donors!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Thursday’s education keynote was as much an exciting look ahead at upcoming innovations as it was a much-deserved celebration of the impact and resilience of the education sector through the last three years. Education Keynote: Wow Your Students for Lifelong Success . Nonprofit Keynote: Move Your Mission Forward.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But the potential for donor engagement and fund generation is immense. This synchronization isn’t just fascinating; it’s the foundation of community-building. When your donors listen to the same story, they’re not just understanding your mission; they’re becoming a part of it. The answer lies in the power of storytelling.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

How well do you understand the motivations of your donors? The tune up needs to feature private conversations with your leading donors on what they believe provides the greatest satisfaction from their gifts. The good news is that there are many communication tools to connect with donors and prospects.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Step 1: Laying the groundwork for effective board recruitment Before diving into the recruitment process, it’s essential to lay a strong foundation by thoroughly preparing your organization. Celebrate diversity. These platforms can connect you to professionals who are not just looking but are ready to serve.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

There are tons of easy-to-use fundraising apps already out there to help you reach your goals and engage your donors. Again, this platform is seriously free, the organization charge ZERO fees because they are funded by the Soros Foundation, the only costs are those that come from Credit Card processors. GiveLively. Count us in.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Include fundraising fees, the subscription costs for your donor management system and other online tools, insurance, postage for appeals … everything! The money you raise should come from a variety of sources including individual donors, foundations, and events. Build your donor base up to 1,000. And again and again.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

This National Library Week and on this National Library Workers Day, we celebrate our beloved libraries—and the librarians who sustained library services through the challenges of the past year. Funding includes large awards such as $1 million from the Annenberg Foundation to the United States Library of Congress.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Packed with insights, this page builds trust and invites potential donors to join your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

Dalai Lama Foundation – Raised over $126K to protect the legacy of the Dalai Lama. It is every nonprofit’s dream to have Oprah or other celebrity do a fundraiser for them. The combination of a well-designed strategy, careful execution, and Internet celebrity contributed to the success. Fridays with PewDiePie).

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Thank donors and volunteers often. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals. Send out online cards to ask for support, thank donors, or simply as a way to spread holiday spirit. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 16, 2019

Private foundations, public charities and other social good organizations have an IRS Form 990 online, open to the public eye at any time. This is where the idea of donor statements comes in. Something to be included to help personalize the impact of your donors, but not the focus of the story itself.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier planning translates to engaging donors better, chalking out impactful messaging, gaining higher donation totals, and mitigating last-minute woes. It’s about setting a robust foundation for the infrastructure you’ll build on in the coming months. Segment your donor list to create personalized outreach experiences.

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