Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Why is a CFRE certification important for fundraising professionals, and how can it elevate your career? The CFRE certification is an accredited credential designed specifically for fundraising professionals. Job Development Having a CFRE certification offers you greater confidence in the work you already do in nonprofit fundraising.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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Classy

APRIL 20, 2021

It’s been 10 years since my co-founders and I launched Classy as an online fundraising platform to mobilize and empower the world for good. What started as a small fundraiser for cancer research has now raised over $3 billion for social and environmental causes—and we feel like we’re just getting started. . New Beginnings.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Because, as a fundraising professional, I never was one for the small talk of golf outings or galas. If you’re also an introvert and you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or anxious about the prospect of raising money for nonprofits, Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Powers for What Matters is an absolute game-changer.

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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. 85+ countries now have their own GivingTuesday chapters, and 2022 saw nine new countries launch national GivingTuesday movements. Don’t be discouraged!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This makes it particularly ill-suited to major gift fundraising, where donors make their largest gifts when the process brings them joy , autonomy and purpose. . National organizations with local chapters message donors through overlapping, yet separate, appeals. . This approach is not donor-centered.

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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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) played a significant role in promoting and organizing National Philanthropy Day activities.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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Conference Fundraising Storytelling Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

Why are so many fundraisers, but particularly fundraisers of color, distraught, marginalized, left out, and burned out ? . The book is an anthology of stories written by fundraisers of color in the United States and Canada: . I wanted to share about my personal journey as a fundraiser. So, what happened? to join them. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2022

PFLAG is the first and largest national chapter-based organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. The PFLAG network consists of more than 400 chapters, which crosses nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2016

The title of this edition is " Advancement Services: Enhancing Fundraising Success." I'm honored to have written two chapters. CASE has just published the third edition of its guide to Advancement Services. You can buy a copy from CASE by clicking here. Here's the table of contents as a preview:

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NetWits

JUNE 3, 2009

I recently had the pleasure of presenting with Sarah Hall, the Online Giving Specialist from Canadian Cancer Society BC & Yukon Division (CSS) about their success using Blackbaud Sphere for multi-chapter event fundraising.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Once you have a framework and fundraising goal, reach out to your networks to try to generate this amount in loving memory. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Here you can find a fiscal sponsor directory.

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AFP Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

Tracking Social Media Fundraising Revenue: Understanding the Challenges | AFP Greater Toronto Chapter - Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter : What you need to start asking is “how did you track your fundraising results?”

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 1960, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) has unified and framed philanthropy around the world through 240 chapters and over 30,000 members. Originally derived from the phrase in Ancient Greek ‘to love people’ is now the action of giving to others towards the common good.

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Philanthropy National Chapter Associations 72

CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

PNPL is the future of fundraising; getting started now will put you in a strong position for future campaigns. How To Use PNPL In Your Fundraising Campaigns. Here’s 6 ways to use PNPL to boost your fundraising in 2022 and beyond! Think about how marketing and social media can overlap with your fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

After all, there are so many chapters vying for your attention that it can be difficult to find the right fit. However, your chapter can cut through the noise and reach the best matches by leveraging digital marketing. Collect several quotes from current members and alumni that display your chapter’s positive impact.

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Events Newsletter and get a monthly dose of quality content. Groupon , Care2 , Zynga and the like are already using gaming elements to drive fundraising, engagement, word-of-mouth sharing and stickiness amongst other things. Are you ready to add a gaming element to your fundraising efforts?

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other. .

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Conference Fundraising NTC Storytelling 52

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

While your nonprofit’s plan will be unique, these foundational tips are sure to help you set the stage for the new fundraising year. In fact, revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Tip #2: Shift to virtual fundraising for a more flexible strategy. Your 2022 Fundraising Calendar. DOWNLOAD NOW].

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Foundation Tips Strategy Fundraising 52

NCE Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I had the privilege to give a presentation on Social Media and Fundraising to the Western PA chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals today. Tags: Education and Training AFP fundraise PPT presentation. Here is my presentation. I hope you enjoy it.

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Charity Village

JUNE 22, 2022

On November 25, 2022, join the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Greater Vancouver Chapter) as they celebrate in-person the 2022 Giving Hearts Awards nominees and recipients with an awards ceremony and luncheon.

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National Philanthropy Award Chapter 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

My head is spinning from the large number of vendors now available to the nonprofit sector for “Donate Now&# buttons and peer-to-peer fundraising. In terms of “Donate Now&# buttons, some basics are necessary in order to maximize your nonprofit’s online fundraising campaigns: 1. A 5% or less donation processing fee.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

She’s worked in development offices of all sizes and has recently put her years of experience and training down on paper in The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. And here’s what she shared: Mazarine Treyz, The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising. Why do these fundraising books have to be so BORING?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Chapter 1 Websites, E-newsletters, and “Donate Now” Campaigns. Is the Foundation for Successful Online Communication and Fundraising. Chapter 2 Getting Started with Social Media. Has Changed Online Communications and Fundraising Forever. Chapter 3 Facebook and Facebook Apps. and Web 3.0.

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Social Media Content Social Chapter 202

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

After all, many communications teams focus on fundraising programs which are planned months in advance. And, if your organization has chapters with their own state-specific social media profiles, provide content to them as well.

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Volunteer Campaign Advocacy Nonprofit 195

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

During the strategic planning process, you should identify areas to spend money effectively in ways that increase your fundraising return on investment. When you make strategic purchasing decisions, you can set your organization up to fundraise more productively than ever before. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising.

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 117

Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

In some cases, the opportunity existed for relief fundraising. Rather than work on fundraising for each parish, a Pandemic Response Fund was created through the diocese,” said Doucet Campbell, who worked to promote the fund to parishes and parishioners. Moving out of the Pandemic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 17, 2011

There’s also a 10-city book tour fundraiser and social and mobile media training that will hopefully raise more than $30,000 for partner nonprofits. Each chapter begins with a quote from a nonprofit: Hundreds of best practices, tips, and how-to’s: Each chapter ends with “Nonprofit Examples of Excellence&# and Google This!

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Social Media Guide Social Media 261

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

The need for this system is decades in the making and it will likely take a few years for it to start to ripple into the daily lives of nonprofit fundraising and management. Chapters of nonprofits are assigned their own unique BRIDGE Number. The BRIDGE Registry is database built with data from other databases.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

However, although you engage with it every day, we’d guess that your nonprofit isn’t using the platforms and their fundraising tools to the fullest extent. The truth is that social fundraising has come a long way from the standard “Donate” button featured on profiles and Facebook fundraisers. Introduction to Facebook Challenges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2011

communications and fundraising, and then quickly moves on to a discussion about the importance of integrating the tools from each era in order to maximize your nonprofit’s Return on Investment (ROI) from utilizing social media and mobile technology. Related Links: Book Tour Fundraiser: 10 Cities in the United States and Canada.

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DipJar

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Eighty-eight percent increase in year-over-year fundraising using DipJars at in-person events and on-site appeals . Their “Dip Challenge Bus Tour” was an amazing way for the organization to get out into the community to educate people on its mission, provide resources, and fundraise. DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While a global nonprofit today, the founding chapter was in Arizona. . Today, there are 59 chapters across the United States and 30 more around the world. More than 40 years later, lessons learned, and impact demonstrated, the organization has continued to grow and thrive thanks to a team of professional fundraisers. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s not secret to nonprofits that fundraising is critical to the success of your mission. It is all about how to nurture a nonprofit organizational culture that has shared responsibility for fundraising among all of its people. It’s not secret to nonprofits that fundraising is critical to the success of your mission.

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