Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. Then, once you understand your audience members and which strategies resonate with them, you can build a strategy. Evaluate past fundraising and acquisition campaigns. How did these individuals hear about your nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But, if you don’t have a membership engagement strategy in place to engage and retain them, you’ll end up losing members just as fast as you can acquire them. Even a basic member engagement strategy can be all you need to excite your current members and entice them to renew for years to come. What is a Membership Engagement Strategy?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. Implementing a set of standardized engagement strategies can help your cause grow and maintain the energy needed to fuel your activities. 3 engagement strategies for supporter mobilization 1.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. That being said, it’s really never too late to begin your year-end fundraising strategy. Send out an e-mail fundraising letter.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

But for fundraisers, numbers can reveal a lot of insights that help you understand donors, demographics, and more. Fundraising metrics are the key to unlocking your most effective, generosity-encouraging strategies. Here are 10 fundraising statistics worth noting. 37 Million U.S.

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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. Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the third strategy. . This is part three in a six-part series.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Together, these two channels optimize the delivery of any kind of communication material. .

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. What Is a Donor Engagement Strategy? But these four basic steps of the donor engagement cycle are key parts of your overall donor engagement strategy.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Best of all, most of these are free or cost effective so you can get the most bang for your buck and maximize the value of your marketing strategy. Let’s jump into the essential marketing platforms to add to your strategy and how you can harness their full potential.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. 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. A strong impression includes making giving easy and streamlined.

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M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

And the thing is, both of these activities expose our fundamental impatience — whether we’re sneaking a quick taste of pre-baked cookie dough or frantically hitting refresh on our fundraising results. . In email fundraising, a slight majority of groups experienced an uptick in overall revenue. We’re hungry for data now. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. . Pillar #3—No More Othering: Your Nonprofit Culture Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Your culture will make or break fundraising success, especially over the long term.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Takeaway : Between economic uncertainty, global instability, and whatever new crisis is just around the corner, the thought of fundraising can be daunting. Fundraising 4 Types of GivingTuesday Email Communications You Need to Send 12 min read Read Now 3. Don’t be discouraged! participated in GivingTuesday 2022. Join the conversation!

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

It’s never too early to start planning for your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising efforts. In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. Last week, we went over sustainer upsell lightboxes.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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M+R

JULY 27, 2023

After asking a lot of questions and convening small roundtables of non-profits to explore cultivation messaging, we found that many groups are grounding their cultivation efforts in a little bit of data and a whole lot of assumptions. If too little cultivation was a real problem, we’d have seen it show up in fundraising metrics, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

By Brent Merritt , a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor. Use social media to drive traffic to your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

By Gary Wohlfeill , Director of Marketing at CrowdRise , who works with partners to develop highly engaging fundraising campaigns and leads the marketing team in developing the CrowdRise brand. The nature of why a supporter chooses to fundraise for your nonprofit is most likely a personal one. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

At the end of 2022, we asked 1,000+ nonprofit professionals what worked well in 2022, what they believed would work well in 2023, and their general outlook on the current fundraising climate. Based on survey results, we found that fundraising success is determined by the media channels nonprofits use to share their message and mission.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, board involvement in fundraising is crucial for long-term success. Engaging board members in fundraising efforts not only boost the organization’s financial resources but also strengthens the board’s commitment to the organization’s mission. What is your position on the board?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It’s no secret that email is one of the most effective ways to communicate with donors and fundraise. Email has the highest return on investment of any marketing channel ($40 for every dollar spent!), making it a no-brainer to include in your marketing strategy for Giving Tuesday! Check your email analytics. Segment your donors.

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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. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. adults have reported fundraising for or giving to a peer-to-peer campaign during the pandemic.

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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. This is why a strong marketing strategy is essential. To successfully amp up support for your -thon event, try these marketing strategies: Outbound campaigns. Social media.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A well-run and well-attended fundraiser could be a game changer for your nonprofit. Even worse: There’s no one right answer, no “one weird trick to sell fundraiser tickets” that stands head and shoulders above the rest. To sell more tickets to your nonprofit’s fundraiser, it’s going to require a multi-pronged strategy.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

These programs are widely adopted across the nonprofit sector as part of organizations’ regular fundraising efforts, because they provide a consistent, predictable source of income while also helping donors feel like they’re making a positive impact. Otherwise, it’ll be a rocky process for both your donors and your fundraising team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Thoughtful donor stewardship strategies are the key to enhancing corporate partnerships. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your website is arguably the most important tool you have in your fundraising arsenal. How GA4 Differs from the Previous Version While the basic functions of Google Analytics have stayed the same, GA4 introduces some changes that your fundraisers will find very helpful. leads) it’s bringing in. Listen to the full episode now.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With some forethought and strategy, you can! Capturing your event via picture and video all while transforming it into marketing collateral can help you recruit volunteers, surpass your fundraising goal , and boost signups for the next one. Think of ways to channel your event’s theme into your marketing materials.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive. Based on your research, create profiles of your ideal donors.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With some forethought and strategy, you can! Capturing your event via picture and video all while transforming it into marketing collateral can help you recruit volunteers, surpass your fundraising goal , and boost signups for the next one. Think of ways to channel your event’s theme into your marketing materials.

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