Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

This is the third post in a year-long blog and webinar series called 101 Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. of a nonprofit’s total revenue – and those numbers will continue to grow.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. Most charities had used the same tried-and-tested methods for decades (namely, galas and sponsored endeavors), but with new health and safety guidelines to contend with, this was no longer possible. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Plain Language Resources: Big Duck’s Plain Language for Nonprofits. They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success. Resource: How to Write a Nonprofit Impact Report. For every 1,000 fundraising messages sent, nonprofits raised $78. Promote Your Tribute Gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

As follow-up to 29 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits , below are 19 nonprofits that are offering symbolic gifts and adoptions this holiday season. These gift programs are ideal for socially and environmentally conscious holiday shoppers that would prefer their spending directly empower nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

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 accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. We’ve never done this before.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. My boss says we only thank the administrator, because the donor has already been thanked for their gift and received a tax deduction. Plus, the donor wants to know you received the gift, and will put it to work as they intended.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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 attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting. Why Stock Gifting? Donors can deduct the fair-market value of the gifted stock on tax returns.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer for. They give almost twice as much to charity as non-volunteer supporters. there are lots of great opportunities to create volunteer opportunities for volunteers that reveal major gift potential. The post What Is The Major Gift Potential of Your Volunteers?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Plus giving the mic and shining the spotlight on your volunteers also gives them a well-deserved moment to bask in the glow of genuine appreciation. Spend the day thanking instead of asking Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. In other words, they looked at retention and future gifts among both groups.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. Plus, it’s essential for cultivating your major gift program, helping you take the necessary steps to secure significant donations.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2022

US donors gave $500M+ to charity in cryptocurrencies last year. Don’t let your organization be left behind. Tap into this new, powerful form of giving with this guide. You’ll learn the basics of crypto, fundraising best practices, and how you can craft effective appeals to crypto donors. Templates included.

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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% 53% of nonprofit staff who are extremely or somewhat satisfied in their current roles donate to the organization where they work ( World-Changing Work Report ). 9% via PayPal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

Legacy gifts are an area of revenue in the nonprofit sector that few can afford to overlook. Of those who did make preparations, only a minority of them included a bequest to a nonprofit. The hardest part is measuring the effectiveness of a particular campaign and trying to predict gifts in wills’ income for the future.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear Charity Clairity, My board wants us to develop a legacy giving program. 30% make a commitment = 45 planned gifts .

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Charity Village

JANUARY 18, 2024

For many nonprofit organizations, an important part of their fundraising strategy is to seek donations from the community. But before we dive directly into asking folks for donations, there are some important things to think about.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

However, by understanding the multitude of reasons why a person may donate to a nonprofit organization, you can start connecting with more of your supporters on a deeper level – and transform your fundraising results in the process. On the other end of the spectrum, there are nonprofit leaders who neglect philanthropy psychology.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

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 talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. . Is this something nonprofits do? — Charity Clairity. How do you ask questions like that?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . Make a Monthly Gift. Let’s take them one at a time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8%

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan. Click to Tweet. Polar Plunge. 5K/Marathon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

For environmentally friendly and socially conscious holiday shoppers that prefer to give donations to nonprofits as holiday gifts, the 20 holiday gift programs listed below are a good starting point for your holiday shopping. Audubon Society Gift Catalog. Best Friends Animal Society Gifts. Oxfam Gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

Jeff Bezos will donate $200 million to the Smithsonian—its largest donation since James Smithson’s founding gift in 1846. Meanwhile, a Bezos company foundation awarded $1 million grants to 19 nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. Secure a major donor for a matching gift campaign. After all, your nonprofit work shares that same purpose.

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Donorbox

JUNE 16, 2021

Donors searching for organizations to support will regularly wonder how their donation is being used and whether their gifts really make a difference. When searching for nonprofits to support, donors may ask family and friends, depending on name recognition, or research how donations are used within the organization.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: . Fundraising data management perspective (year in which the gift was generated). .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

While many people choose to make cash donations (always appreciated by nonprofits!) there are a number of impactful ways for you to donate to and make an impact in your favorite nonprofit. In this guide, we’ll look at nonprofits’ favorite types of alternative donations. You’ll learn how you can donate: Your Time. Donate Stocks.

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Charity Village

JUNE 29, 2023

However, despite the nonprofit industry’s average donor retention rate of 45%, organizations all over the world are struggling to keep their donors coming back for more. Summary: Did you know that retaining donors is 5 times more cost-effective than recruiting new ones?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . Dear Charity Clairity, Many times when an alumni passes away, their family will choose to direct funds to our school.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2019

By shopping at any of the 48 online stores listed below, socially conscious and ethical consumers can channel some of their consumer spending power into the nonprofit sector and the Greater Good. For those that prefer to donate money as gifts, consider purchasing a charity gift card from TisBest.org.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The most effective nonprofit fundraising typically involves a combination of engagement and revenue-generation strategies. Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. Let’s begin!

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Network for Good

MAY 21, 2021

If you aren’t familiar with the concept of a “charity watchdog,” then you’re probably familiar with at least one or two of them. Charity watchdog organizations are crucial for fostering transparency in the nonprofit sector. 64% of donors rated trusting a charity before they give as essential. Start with your form 990.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the last six years, over 6 million people have benefited from Zakat or Sadaqah gifts. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of Sadaqah, including the importance of […] The post What is Sadaqah and How Can Islamic Charities Accept It Online? appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. But what is Sadaqah in Islam?

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