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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 13, 2023

Over 1,000 participating customer organizations received over half a million online donations. More than 487,000 donors gave over 506,000 online donations during the last week of the year. These organizations raised over $77 million to power their purposes. Nearly 318 million emails(!) to engage supporters and raise much-needed funds.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The subject lines in your inbox might be shouting, “Donate now” or “Urgent, just a few hours left!” or “MAKE YOUR DONATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT.”. Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Our participating customers—1,050 organizations—received nearly 146,000 online donations on GivingTuesday 2022. . These donations came from over 133,000 donors, who gave a median gift of $35 and an average gift of just over $99. The busiest hours for donating were the evening hours. million in donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

By Kelly Pullin , Marketing Manager at RoundUp App – the nation’s largest tool for rounded up donations, giving nonprofits across the country a new stream of recurring giving. According to the 2020 Benchmarks Data from M+R , overall online giving revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22%.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? Discover strategies that will not only overcome these challenges but also significantly increase the donations you receive.

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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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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2021

A tried and true method of increasing marketing efforts is to use a multi-channel approach. Multi-channel fundraising is exactly what its name states — using multiple marketing channels to promote an upcoming fundraising campaign or event. Ways Your Website Can Support A Multi-channel Strategy.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. In highlights from the 2023 Giving USA Report , giving declined by 3.4% Additionally, they can give at different levels, ranging from small, one-time gifts (e.g., $10)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2021 is the most comprehensive report on philanthropy in America. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our breakdown of the most important findings of the Giving USA 2022 Annual Report. 2021 was a bad year for gifts given as bequests. and raised around $90.88

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What role do recurring donations play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy ? And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? Don’t get us wrong: One-time donations and major gifts should both play big roles in your organization’s fundraising.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Get specific about how a gift today will translate to impact tomorrow—and wherever possible, quantify!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Help the organization get authorized for receiving donations on Facebook. Be Informed.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Direct Mail Fundraising is Responsible for 60–80% of Revenue Online donations’ popularity continues to rise, but direct mail isn’t dead. It can be difficult to track people who read a direct mail appeal and respond by donating online. Report The Nonprofit Email Report Learn More 4. 37 Million U.S.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. With most nonprofit communications largely limited to digital channels like email and social media, calling your donors really stands out. Not necessarily!

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Donation matching is a powerful way to inspire your supporters to give. While many nonprofits think of donation matching as a year-end effort or something for which you need a major corporate sponsor, sourcing the right matching partner can happen year-round and leverage a variety of partners. Explore Donation Matching Partner Types.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 6, 2022

From major gifts to donations the price of a cold brew, contributions from individuals often make up the largest portion of Americans’ charitable giving. Sustaining gifts, or gifts that occur on a regular basis, are convenient, customizable, and fuel connections for long relationships with donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Based on survey results, we found that fundraising success is determined by the media channels nonprofits use to share their message and mission. Determining where to start and what channels are most worthwhile can be confusing, especially when staff capacity and external pressures are involved. Once it’s built, it’s done!

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2024

Nearly all new reports and benchmarks show a decline in both donors and dollars, and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) latest Quarterly Fundraising Report is no exception. The new FEP report compares overall philanthropic giving trends in 2022 and 2023. In the Q4 fundraising report, we see a decline in all three.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

An estimated $3 billion was donated to nonprofits in the U.S. The last day of the year is another major giving day as donors submit their final tax-deductible donations for the year. Your nonprofit should have a marketing plan in place to encourage donors to contribute these valuable gifts before the clock strikes midnight.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

Although the findings of the recently released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report haven’t changed much since the last edition three years ago, its release has (re)fueled the conversation fire in the #nptech community. But they tend to make that second donation online only about half the time.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2019

Nonprofits use CRMs to manage their donor relationships, to segment supporters by interest areas, streamline donor communication, automate fundraising, and report on outcomes to the board, donors, and community. Does the platform provide powerful tools for data analysis, insight and built-in reporting for nonprofit metrics?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Giving from individual donors is down , which means organizations are increasingly relying on gifts from major donors. Made in-kind gifts?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

These best practices serve as a foundation for your online fundraising campaigns, but much of your nonprofit’s success also depends upon the service you choose to process your online donations and the design and frequency of your e-newsletter. Make Your Donate Now Button Stand Out from Your Website’s Color Scheme.

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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2023

By partnering with corporate organizations, you can benefit from their resources, including volunteer support, event sponsorships, matching donations, and major gifts. Encourage companies by recognizing their contributions on your organization’s website and social media channels. What is Corporate Philanthropy?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your Gratitude Report. What channels did you use last year? Consider lift notes, small gifts, or non-financial engagement devices…have fun with them and let your imagination run wild! Go online and make a donation to your organization. Multichannel without question. Write short handwritten notes to go along with it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of transformative.”. Additionally, Facebook has made both creating and donating to Fundraisers a highly streamlined process. Year-Round Promotion.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Every time an individual gives, ensure you follow up with a thank you and details reporting how much their gift contributed to your financial campaign, exactly where the funds will go, and more. An instant thank you email or phone call to a new donor will increase their next gift by 39%. Feature donors in your annual report.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

Fewer gifts, higher averages! However, one trend that did come through loud and clear was that the majority of groups received fewer gifts, but a higher average gift compared to last year. This contributed to the increase in average gift, as search has historically driven stronger average gifts than other ads channels.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Nonprofits usually report retention as a percentage. Learn More!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

1) Creating Custom Donation Appeals in Minutes Use ChatGPT to craft a sequence of donation appeals with the goal of encouraging your stakeholders to make a donation. The tool can draft stewardship emails, create impactful copy for annual reports, and even generate speeches for stewardship events.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Consider this: acquiring new donors takes extensive marketing, SEO optimization, and far more pitching to even get them on your donation page, much less promise their support. .

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