Greater Giving

JUNE 4, 2024

The Summer Fundraising Challenge: Reaching Out When Attention is Elsewhere Let’s face it, summer can feel like a fundraising obstacle course. Beating the Heat: Strategies for Successful Summer Fundraising Don’t let these challenges dampen your spirit! But fear not, fellow fundraisers!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

The challenges don’t stop there—how about handling successful leadership transitions? Recruiting, training, and managing a board of directors may be some of the most challenging parts of an Executive Director’s job. Connect with other EDs on Facebook, LinkedIn, or your local Association of Fundraising Professionals chapter (AFP).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2021

Water.org’s monthly donors are a powerful driver of long-term change and scale because their sustaining gifts create sustainable solutions. Families in need can access small, affordable loans and expert local resources to make household taps and toilets a reality, immediately. The value of efficiency.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

Expanding a current gifts program or taking on the challenge of beginning one is incredibly rewarding but takes time to ferment. I recently reached out to a wills and gifts expert from the UK to better understand legacy growth and management. We are also a local charity befitting a distinct city population.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. Gift cards A gift card to a local coffee shop, restaurant, or store is a great way to show volunteer appreciation. And it never hurts to ask local businesses to donate gift cards to the cause!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

Sometimes wearing both hats is challenging. Here’s the deal: I’m a $5,000 donor at one particular organization with both a national and local footprint. They noticed then, and assigned me to a local “individual giving manager.” I love the mission, but wonder if my gift really matters to them. That’s “major” for me.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Make recurring gifts an option! Want more quick ways to improve your online giving page and encourage donors to complete their gift? TIP: Encourage giving with a matching gift campaign! Issue a challenge to your followers! Include Direct Mail and Local Media Outreach in #GivingTuesday Fundraising. Email Marketing.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They might include local business leaders, socialites, or other influential figures. Sometimes, organizers might use donor plants to kickstart fundraising efforts by announcing that a donor plant has pledged a certain amount and is challenging others to match or exceed that donation. Carefully comb your donor records.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2024

With this information, you can ask for a donation to your upcoming water conservation project and emphasize how much their gift will help you improve local sustainability efforts. For example, let’s say one of your mid-level donors contributed a gift of $2,500 last year. Tailor cultivation plans based on prospects’ interests.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Unlike many other nonprofits, Catalogue for Philanthropy used the day to raise dollars for over 200 local nonprofits in their area. The Autism Society of Minnesota hosted an interactive brunch livestream for their A Toast to AuSM event, holding virtual demonstrations from local chefs so that participants could follow along at home.

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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. How is the local economy fairing? Keep your prospect list of major gift donors in front of you every day of the week.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The past 18+ months have been challenging for the nonprofit sector, but golf tournaments have provided and continue to provide an opportunity to gather safely, raise crucial dollars, attract corporate support, and steward donors and sponsors. By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. For example, a “Back-to-School Drive” for educational nonprofits.

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

Our list of myths and truths about matching gifts will make sure that’s not the case. Matching programs result in $2 billion to $3 billion in donations a year, and 84% of donors donated because their gift was matched. When we refer to a donation match, we’re talking about more than just corporate matches for employee gifts. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

Corporate matching gifts are popular programs that have the power to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. You could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table if you’re not taking full advantage of matching gift programs. However, it can be challenging to find the right starting point. Let’s dive in!

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

Fundraising can be challenging and for small nonprofits this can be even more daunting. Local organizations are especially adept at solving community problems because they have the opportunity to get to know their supporters on a 1:1 basis. Corporate Matching Gifts. What’s Considered Small?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

In the local context, Kenyan’s give an extremely high proportion of their earnings as donations (cc. The lack of trust between NGOs and local Kenyans and the expectancy that NGOs are funded from outside Kenya are the key reasons for limited local fundraising towards NGO in Kenya.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Holiday Baking Competition Invite local bakers to participate in a holiday baking contest. Reach out to local restaurants, cupcake shops, and other bakeries to invite prominent bakers to participate. . Christmas Decoration Challenge Decorating for the holidays is one of the most popular winter activities in every community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

Note from Beth: Give Local America , powered by Kimbia’s technology, is an effort to coordinate giving days on one platform. Last year, Give Local America raised more than $53 million from more than 306,000 gifts in 2014. Give Local America emphasizes small, local nonprofits. 1) #iGiveLocal. 5) National PR.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift. Matching gifts drive. Partner with a corporate sponsor or a major gifts supporter to host a matching gifts drive.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Here are some popular examples: Benefit concerts or performances : Team up with local artists or performers to host a show where ticket sales support your cause. Walkathons, marathons, or bike rides : Athletic events encourage supporters to take on a physical challenge while raising funds.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The world of corporate giving is ripe with opportunities for nonprofits and companies to join forces and address societal challenges with creativity and determination. Charitable Giving Stipends: Companies can award employees with gift cards or add funds designated for donating to their accounts within their employee giving portal.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Who they are: United Way of Forsyth County works with local agencies to create effective solutions to challenges facing their community in Winston Salem and Forsyth County. The items featured weren’t big ticket items, which further encouraged additional gifts. Not sure how to ask a local business to partner with you?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. For example, if you know a donor is active in the local running community, invite them to participate in your upcoming peer-to-peer fundraising 5K race.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. Secure a last-minute matching gift. Explain how matching gifts work.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Donors love to know that their money was leveraged, and with matching gifts, they’re essentially giving two gifts for the price of one. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched. Matching gifts are also a great way to boost donations mid-campaign.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

Local giving day. These could be a local giving day that’s already being sponsored or promoted, or you can come up with your own internal campaign. Make use of matching and challenge grants. Ask your supporters for noncash gifts of value. Noncash gifts have seasonal cycles. Calendar year end. Fiscal year end.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2024

Try to consolidate these lists, as many are excellent prospects for philanthropic gifts. Have a challenge grant from a business? Collaborating on an event with a local organization? These include lists of volunteers, users of services, members, ticket buyers and so forth. Lean into partnerships.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 6, 2022

Despite continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, donors still showed up in a big way to support the causes they cared about. Qgiv clients processed over 40,000 donations, and the largest gift received was over $46,000. Qgiv clients processed over 40,000 donations, and the largest gift received was over $46,000.

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Achieve

MARCH 2, 2022

If you can’t gather all of your supporters together for a 5K or walk-a-thon, have people participate by running or walking in their neighborhoods or local parks and uploading pictures and their running or walking statistics on social media or their personal fundraising pages. Peer-to-peer events are a great option for virtual events.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Participants can download an app to submit photos, videos, and text answers proving that they’ve completed challenges or deciphered clues. Send your participants their challenges or the list of items they need to find, and ask them to send back photos or videos. Haunted Hike.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For this fundraising event, you’ll need to team up with a local paint and sip store like Pinot’s Palette or Painting with a Twist that’s willing to paint it forward with a percentage of the night’s proceeds going to your cause. This can be anything from a gift certificate, branded swag, or just bragging rights. Trivia Night.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Start early with a pre event challenge. People have been getting on board the virtual challenge craze ever since the ALS.org Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet. Gift boxes at your guests front doors. Let’s face it; getting a virtual audience is challenging. Interactive features for your guests.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Matching gifts. Marketing this fundraiser sounds more challenging than it actually is—some fundraising programs will create web pages and other marketing materials branded to your organization so you can easily distribute them. The challenge here is that you’ll have to handle the negotiations with the business yourself.

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