The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

In this blog, you’ll learn about: Annual Giving, Donor Retention, Major & Legacy Gifts, Online Fundraising, Boards & Leadership, Content Marketing, Social Engagement , Strategy & Management, and Culture & Values. A nonprofit fundraiser since childhood, Beth has over 30 years as a professional fundraiser and consultant.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

One that, like actual childhood and early adolescence, is full of hazards, and that inevitably must come to an end. Typically, the founder holds (or is integrally involved in) major donor relationships, has the passion and charisma to secure gifts, and has developed a strong intuitive grasp of what is possible.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Helping fundraisers raise money on your behalf is a great first step to making your peer-to-peer event more profitable. Matching gift grants or a matching gift integration. This can be accomplished through a private matching gift grant from major donors or a corporate partner. Recurring gift support. Sub-events.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There is no money, there are no resources, and the situation is only getting worse. Please give so that we can end childhood hunger in India and help these children realize their full potential. School provides no breakfast or lunch. Resolution: The resolution describes what needs to be done to reduce the conflict. Your donation of $7.32

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Full Transcript: Steven: All right. There we go.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Full Transcript: Steven: All right. There we go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. So is giving money.”. Why GoFundMe is a Fundraising Game-Changer: While the GoFundMe platform can be used to raise money for any cause – like funding a vacation – charitable causes are some of the most successful campaigns on the site.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

While the amount of money coming in the door is obviously an important measure, there are several inputs that should also be considered, which I would argue are as essential. But when it comes to recurring gifts that grow in size over time – and into very large major gifts – those donors have been carefully engaged and cultivated.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

In their research project “Exploring the Love Language of Fundraising,” Jen and Adrian are uncovering how often the nonprofit sector focuses on money within their messaging – “Your gift can” or “Thank you for your donation” – which establishes a transactional relationship with them.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

Youth organizations like yours don’t just help kids live happier, healthier childhoods—you prepare them for the future! In our Navigating the Unknown report , we compared in-person events with virtual fundraising events and found that in-person fundraising earned a larger number of gifts, but virtual attendees gave in higher dollar amounts.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

In a nutshell, to win the hearts (and money) of millennials, we need to help them understand our cause. Talk to us on our terms and let us donate our time and money the way we’d like to.”. Show where your organization’s money goes and how your donors’ gifts make a difference. And we need to do so in their language.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

In 2012, President Obama responded to the activism, passion, and residency of the Dreamers, by issuing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to protect them from deportation and provided them with temporary work visas. What were your results? What did you do to get those results?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2018

Engage your donors through storytelling by sharing how you are utilizing their money. Louie’s Kids is a nonprofit that fights childhood obesity and promotes family wellness. . Louie’s Kids is a nonprofit that fights childhood obesity and promotes family wellness. . Challenge gifts can increase the number of gifts received.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Give a Virtual Gift on Facebook and Support Breast Cancer (or another charity) : Thinking about sending a virtual gift, maybe a teddy bear, flowers, hearts, or whatever? Why not send a virtual gift that sends a donation to support breast cancer research or some other cause? Join the Red Campaign.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2014

Put simply, it’s their drive to be the “cool” parent (I’ll spare my mother any personal embarrassment by recounting childhood anecdotes about that very drive). Tell me a Development Director, Executive Director, or Board Member, that wouldn’t love to see a few gifts of $145 from 25 year olds? charities annually.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 28, 2014

Put simply, it’s their drive to be the “cool” parent (I’ll spare my mother any personal embarrassment by recounting childhood anecdotes about that very drive). Tell me a Development Director, Executive Director, or Board Member, that wouldn’t love to see a few gifts of $145 from 25 year olds? charities annually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day. January: Have a January birthday? And, yes they did !

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

It should be abundantly clear to your audience why you’re asking for this gift, at this time. Think about it from your constituent’s perspective—what is most important to them when considering making a gift to your organization? Explain how in-kind gifts make an impact by telling a story. Your targeting may not change at all.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Whether I'm raising money for Cambodia or Creative Commons , I try to include them in some way. Notes Sophie in the recent Sharing Foundation newsletter, "Not many people in Cambodia are as lucky as we are, so I decided I just wanted to help give them money to buy food and water, because I was from the country."

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Potential corporate or major donor gift sponsors/matches. Including an impact goal alongside your fundraising goal ties dollars to impact – and 68% of donors agree that knowing how their donation makes an impact is important to their gift. How much money does it take to create this impact?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Next time you send an email appeal, create a list of people who are subscribed to your communications but haven’t made a gift yet. Put together a brief survey and send it to new subscribers who haven’t made a gift yet. Conduct Surveys Looking for a way to collect valuable information about your audience? Send a survey!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A transformational gift. The big-gift story is surprisingly easy to sell, especially if you can say it’s “the biggest gift in our organization’s history.” Emphasize what you will do with the gift and how it will impact the community. 5K will raise money for school’s outdoor classroom and track .

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

From funding mission trips to furthering the education of your youth, raising money is vital to support your church’s mission and operations. Raising money to support various projects, groups, and programs can be tough, especially with a small congregation. Your members give a lot of time, money, and talent to your church.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Content is one of the best ways you can connect with your audience, ask donors for a gift, and share the good news about your organization’s impact. Here’s an example: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month while October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That’s a lot of stuff!

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

Jessica is the co-founder, with her husband, Matthew Flannery, of Kiva , a nonprofit that is using the Internet to allow everyday philanthropists, like you and me, to loan money to budding entrepreneurs all over the world. I'm sure we could get people to help them and to loan money to them, so let's just try it." People connecting."

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