Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We just received a significant bequest from a donor who is childless. So no one in the family will notice how, or if, we acknowledge the gift. And it seems ghoulish, or a bit like bragging, to say we received money as a result.

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Candid

JULY 18, 2023

As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. 1) Use an app that gives back to charity. That said, the three apps listed below are all free and help benefit different charities. From there, the app will automatically begin rounding up their purchases to donate the remainder of each dollar to charity.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from. They may feel desensitized to causes they normally love and even feel numb to requests from their favorite charity. People aren’t sure how their money’s being used (lack of transparency).

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Whether you’re donating on # GivingTuesda y or during a year-end giving campaign, contributing in ways other than cash can help your chosen charity surpass its goals and achieve its mission. You don’t need to donate money to have a significant impact on your favorite nonprofit. Donate Your Time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. of those gifts were given anonymously.

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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. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. For example, could people who donate every year be cultivated for a larger or monthly gift?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. Meanwhile, Double the Donation reports that an estimated $2-3 billion is contributed by businesses through matching gift programs each year. Let’s begin!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money. Avoid them!).

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

The high ROI of planned gifts and their accessibility to wider groups of donors has always made them a smart investment of your time and development resources. You should instead focus on explaining the different types of gifts that your nonprofit can accept and what their positive impacts would be on your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 The number of new donors giving to charity declined by 7.3% billion USD to charity. 31% of donors worldwide giving to NGOs, nonprofits, and charities located outside of their country of residence ( Global Trends in Giving Report ).

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

We know that the generosity is very important to making an impactful gift, but that getting to the motivation of that generosity for a donor is sustaining to a long-term relationship.”. Like other older nonprofits and charities, the diocese does have some endowments, but they are designated for very specific purposes.” .

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Giving Tuesday is just around the corner , and a great way to make the most of it is to encourage volunteers to raise money for you from their friends on Facebook that day! In 2019, Facebook provided $7 million dollars in matching funds for the first gifts made on Facebook on Giving Tuesday. We rarely get gifts we don’t ask for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

33% of donors give tribute gifts to family and friends. Donors are most interested in giving tribute gifts as memorials (43%), birthday gifts (25%), and on religious holidays (10%), such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Eid al-Fitr. This allows you to easily promote each tribute gift individually via email and on social media.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. So let me share my slides with you all. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Pensacola Habitat For Humanity’s Women Build initiative encouraged folks to set up their own personal fundraising websites to raise money for the cause. One-Day Email Flash Fundraiser or Social Media Sharing Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Follow these three steps to engage and nurture the high net worth donors who share your vision. A wealthy constituent wants to know what their money will be going toward and what it can accomplish. During your solicitation meeting, make sure you communicate: How much money the project needs. Major Gifts Identification Report.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today I want to look at two ways to promote philanthropy that are too-little used by the lion’s share of charities: Current tax incentives. This results in more money for your mission, more satisfied donors, and more solutions to the world’s most pressing problems! The gifts must be cash, not stocks or property.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I have two related questions about determining when a donor is ready to be asked for a major gift. We need money now! I don’t want to lose his gift, but I’m afraid this isn’t the right time to ask. What do I do?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. Being thanked for my previous gift was much more persuasive than receiving multiple emails and direct mail letters. Donor Negative WORDS.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Here’s the reality: your passion and your vision require MONEY to fulfill. You know this, and so does the general public. It’s true.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. Host donor recognition events.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We put together some charity donation form best practices to help you raise more money for animals! Whether you choose one animal’s story to highlight all year, or you highlight a different story every month, this is a great way to communicate impact to potential donors and encourage sharing. We already know they work! .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

That sounds like it’s all about money. And money is one of the top taboo topics in our society. When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. . Essentially, you gift them the information they need to share in the wonderful experience you enjoyed. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In peer-to-peer fundraising, nonprofits essentially ask their volunteers and supporters to reach out to their individual networks to raise money on their behalf. Peer-to-peer fundraising often leverages social media and tech platforms to share campaigns, collect payments, and track progress.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

Fees begin at 5% and their services also include peer-to-peer fundraising, event fundraising (run, walk, cycle) , and expertise on social sharing to increase donations. With each card sent, donors make a donation to a charity of their choice ($1 or more) instead of wasting money and resources on paper cards and stamps.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. Ultimately, that improves the chances that they’ll sign on again for future events.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person. . The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. Your plan should also include what you’ll do when you’re NOT asking for money like donor communications, stewardship, and warm touches — all designed to give the donor a GREAT experience. Their gift helps fulfill their personal philanthropic goals.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We just launched the very beginning phase of a capital campaign to create ADA handicap access in our Studio Annex where art classes are held. You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” Much success!

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When you’re trying to raise money for your organization, it can be tempting to focus on how much money you’re asking for. Lean on shared experiences. Your ask should focus on that experience: “Your gift could bring at least five other wonderful rescue dogs to their forever homes.”. Follow up with a thank-you.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

We invited special guest Brad Davies, Fundraising Expert from NextAfter to share his experience and talk through a specific strategy on how to grow your organization this year and turn your 2016 fundraising goals into a reality. Tell them what happened with their money and what impact it had. Noncash gifts have seasonal cycles.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. When charities made their case, donors answered the calls to action with remarkable generosity. And that’s what happened with charities who froze in fear. Giving in the U.S.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. The form of the gift is not what’s important. Or gave you the money to purchase it. How the donor feels about having made the gift.

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CauseVox

MARCH 11, 2022

With these advantages in mind, if you’re working to raise money for a small nonprofit, we recommend the following fundraising ideas to boost your ROI. Not only can you raise money through event registration, but you can also boost your revenue with sponsorships, branded merchandise, and matching gifts. Corporate Matching Gifts.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

They wanted to share their new wealth but found obstacles — and just plain odd behavior — at nearly every turn. She’s the author of the bestseller Philanthropy Revolution and is ready to guide charities to a new mindset that sees donors as people, not sources of revenue. So, don’t discount recurring gifts as too small.

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