Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2023

Charity Navigator has documented that 10% of overall giving comes from bequests made by Wills. According to Giving USA, the average planned gift in the US is more than $78,000 per donor’s estate. According to Giving USA, the average planned gift in the US is more than $78,000 per donor’s estate.

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CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2021

If you’re part of a sorority or fraternity or an alum of a fraternal organization, you know that an important element of your Greek life is fundraising for your organization. But that doesn’t make you an expert in fundraising. Here at CauseVox, we’ve seen plenty of sororities and fraternities create amazing and successful fundraisers.

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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. Donors don’t just give money on GivingTuesday.

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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. . It certainly makes sense for seasonal “add on” campaigns such as GivingTuesday , your own or a local Giving Day, a targeted holiday campaign (e.g., You feel bad.

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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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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. Freeman was inspired to create a day that would celebrate philanthropy and encourage charitable giving. They continue to be a key advocate for this day.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Inspire a New Generation of Donors: Text-to-Give for Nonprofits Shh, can you hear that? It’s pedaling past the clipboard-bound donation forms, past the checkbooks, even past the online fundraising landscape. This thunderous new champ of charitable giving is as close as your pocket or purse.

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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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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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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

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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. Losing a spouse is one of life’s greater stressors and giving yourself permission to step back while the grief is fresh is going to help you gain perspective regarding next steps. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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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. Tip #1: Send multichannel communications with diverse opportunities to give. In fact, revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Monthly giving. Giving Tuesday.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

PNPL is the future of fundraising; getting started now will put you in a strong position for future campaigns. PNPL gives the people what they want. How To Use PNPL In Your Fundraising Campaigns. Here’s 6 ways to use PNPL to boost your fundraising in 2022 and beyond! The best part about PNPL? Capital Campaigns.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 23, 2020

When I talk about the traditional development model, I’m talking about annual giving, major giving and planned giving. In offices that have a combination of these programs, staff typically oversee what’s called portfolio management where they decide which donor prospects get to move into new giving opportunities.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Organizations that do have a strategic plan continually express the advantages that this type of preparation gives them. During the strategic planning process, you should identify areas to spend money effectively in ways that increase your fundraising return on investment. Volunteer boards should take charge of fundraising.

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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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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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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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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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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

Recently, Brock Warner (Senior Manager, Fundraising at War Child) and I hosted a webinar regarding end of year fundraising for nonprofits —the things we need to stop doing and things we should be doing instead. How should you target users for holiday giving vs. other campaigns? When should you start your End of Year campaign?

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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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DipJar

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Eighty-eight percent increase in year-over-year fundraising using DipJars at in-person events and on-site appeals . December 28, 2021 (BOSTON) – DipJar , a giving technology platform, is applauding its customers on an outstanding and inspiring 2021. DipJar Helps Nonprofits Raise Millions in 2021.

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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. I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! Why do these fundraising books have to be so BORING?”

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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

APRIL 8, 2014

Note from Beth: I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days. New Tips From the Giving Day Playbook on Crowdfunding Campaigns by Marika Lynch. Today, we are excited to share them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

This new numbering system is a huge leap forward for global philanthropy and may one day enable individuals to donate online to any nonprofit with a BRIDGE Number – not through the BRIDGE Registry itself, but rather through an online or mobile giving service that uses the BRIDGE numbering system. Odds are your nonprofit has a BRIDGE Number.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

They give to your non-profit because they want to see a change in the world and be part of making it happen. Why Non-Profit Impact can be Hard to Explain In my experience as a copywriter and a reader of many fundraising appeals, I see two common challenges when it comes to explaining a non-profit’s impact.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I’m working with the Knight Foundation to facilitate a peer learning exchange that will help their community foundation partners learn and spread best practices in planning and implementing Giving Days. Going for Goal: Shared Knowledge Inspires Successful Giving Days. The post was also published on the Knight Foundation blog here.

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