Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Nonprofit organizations can show donors the impact of their donations by linking dollar amounts to real-life outcomes on their websites, social media channels, and donation pages. 5) Give numbers. 6) Give reports.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this digital age, effective fundraising requires more than a strong proposal. Candid Seals have helped nonprofits reach more funders and donors and significantly boost their fundraising. Not only does a Seal boost a nonprofit’s visibility; it also demonstrates its credibility. “It Review or update your information.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. With all of the new, innovative fundraising tools available online, the price of your campaigns may go up, making it challenging to actually get a return at all. or $1 raised for every $0.40 Don’t drop other channels, though!

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Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. In The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022, we found 30% of nonprofits reported donor fatigue as a significant barrier to their fundraising success. What does “multi-channel” mean?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. You can also create a creative event hashtag and ask your ambassadors to include it in their posts—this can help your organization reach new audiences and maximize fundraising success.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 29, 2024

Spring into Action: Planning and Executing Outdoor Fundraising Events Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to reflect that spirit than with an engaging outdoor fundraising event? Spring Themed Ideas: Blooming Bash : Celebrate the season’s floral explosion with a garden party fundraiser.

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

In other words, you don’t need to choose between advocacy and fundraising. We leveraged organic social, paid media, email, and a website lightbox to drive over 2,000 petition signatures and raise over $2,500 in supporter donations post-action. Direct fundraising asks are part of a well-rounded digital calendar. Email Cadence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. Running Facebook fundraising ads is an excellent way to reach your target audience and optimize for donations while generating data that allows you to measure your success. 2) Identify your target audience.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. 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.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

GivingTuesday and the nonprofit end-of-year fundraising cycle are quickly approaching! By listening to your donors and continuously learning from their giving trends, you can make adjustments to your fundraising strategy in real time to increase your campaign’s revenue. What have you raised in the past and what is a realistic goal?

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know that fundraising events are a key part of your organization’s fundraising portfolio. Finally, think about other potential sponsors that are dedicated to your cause or have a history of sponsoring fundraising events in your community. Use social media.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Focus on participation – Judge success by number of donors versus just total dollars raised. Focus on optimizing donation channels for mobile.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Getting started with nonprofit fundraising can be a thrilling journey. To succeed, it’s important to grasp the basics of three strategies: email fundraising, direct mail fundraising, and fundraising events. acronym to guide your team through setting the right objectives for your fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

By dedicating just 120 hours per year, board members can make a substantial difference in the organization’s growth, advocacy, fundraising efforts, and overall success. Meeting attendance: Demonstrating commitment A successful nonprofit board starts with committed board members who prioritize attending meetings and events.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

When I talk to other non-profit professionals about email fundraising, many of the questions I get asked boil down to how to capture and keep people’s attention. Really, this is the modern dilemma for anyone doing direct response marketing on any channel of the internet. The First 120 to 150 Words of a Fundraising Email.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. The fundraising cycle has six stages and is the key to your fundraising success. Identification. Cultivation.

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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. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 5, 2022

As non-profit organizations we write and send lots of fundraising letters or appeals every year. These fundraising efforts with your donors are key for your non-profit goals. HOW TO WRITE YOUR BEST FUNDRAISING LETTER By following these 8 key steps: 1. Sometimes it's difficult. Sometimes we run into writer's block.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event. 13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways from Four Marketing Professionals.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source. Create a research-based fundraising strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

To prove to them that they do, write fundraising emails that demonstrate each donor’s personal impact. Create templates for campaign updates and fundraising appeals that fill in with each donor’s name, gift size, and tangible impact. In total, we raised [$Total Revenue] to support the local animal shelter.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

It empowers individuals to be part of something greater than themselves, channeling their collective energy towards positive change. The immediacy of the call to action can rally communities to come together and provide timely assistance, demonstrating the power of collective goodwill. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Direct mail: For a more traditional approach, send fundraising flyers , event invitations, and thank-you notes to members of the community through the mail.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. In 2008, the WWF was on Myspace and likely utilizing a Facebook Group and YouTube Channel, but those tools had not yet become integrated into their website design.

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Kindful

MARCH 18, 2021

Nearly a year after the pandemic hit, nonprofits across the country are getting used to fundraising in new ways. While some have found quick success, however, others are struggling to make up fundraising revenue that came from in-person events they can no longer hold. Diversify your fundraising. Defining the major donor journey.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Galas have strong fundraising potential and are a staple of many nonprofits’ event season. However, virtual galas are entirely possible with the right planning and technical support, as many nonprofits have demonstrated in the past. Marketing specialists. Tech experts. Plan Engaging Virtual Activities and Performances.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fifty percent year-over-year increase in contributions demonstrates American’s generosity. For the year-to-date, DipJar has helped nonprofits raise $3.04M, a 49% increase as compared with the first half of 2021. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Successful DipJar customers can be found in every corner of the country.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

For decades, LLS has harnessed people power to raise funds for cancer research and treatment through Light the Night , Team in Training , Visionaries of the Year , and other unique in-person events—historically raising 67% of all individual contributions made to LLS. We took a hard look at our fundraising incentives and rewards.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. Where Do Donors Give?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Sometimes all it takes is that gentle “prod” in order to encourage them to give—prod meaning personalize, recognize, offer, and demonstrate. However, in a general fundraising campaign, that can be too inflexible. Demonstrate impact Specificity is key in demonstrating impact to donors.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2023

It’s no secret that effective marketing helps maximize the fundraising potential of your nonprofit’s events. For events that have a high fundraising potential to start, such as live auctions, being strategic in your marketing efforts can lead to significant revenue generation. Information about your nonprofit’s mission.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success. Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission.

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