Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. As with all fundraising, it’s important to keep your revenue sources diversified. Engaging Employees.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

million, with an average gift of $134. Host a tutorial about the campaign page for your team to prepare them to answer questions about giving online. And keep in mind that simply capturing a patron’s information can prove valuable for future campaigns. One quick win for your campaign is gift matching.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We believe nonprofits and fundraisers who focus on these five topics and develop an overarching strategy that considers these subjects will set themselves up for long-term results as forward-minded individuals and organizations. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. Recurring gift drive. Bake sales.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2018

At AZCEND, they aim to change lives by nourishing minds and bodies to create a connected, thriving community. Operation Santa is an annual Christmas gift assistance program. In 2017, AZCEND provided Christmas gifts for over 480 children. My biggest accomplishment with my FRC team was Operation Santa.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

For the past 25 years, Carousel Ranch has made it their mission to improve the lives of children and young adults through equestrian therapy and vocational training. Having a number in mind provides a reference point for the donor in terms of a decision rather than having them think through how much to donate. Who Is Carousel Ranch?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. For example, if you have someone who always gives to causes related to children and someone who always gives to research, you’d create two different groups for those individuals.

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Qgiv

MAY 13, 2021

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. Feeling inspired to host your own hybrid event fundraiser? In fact, the event was so nice they hosted it twice!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

If you’ve never hosted your own peer-to-peer campaign or you just want some general tips on how to make your next one better, this guide is here to answer any questions you have. So, you’ve decided to host a peer-to-peer campaign for your faith-based organization—now it’s time to start planning.

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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. AFP ICON also hosted two inspirational general sessions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Invest in Kids is a Denver-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of young children and families across the state. For the past 23 years, Invest in Kids has hosted the Jane-A-Thon, a fun-filled ski and snowboarding event at Colorado’s Winter Park Resort. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign.

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Volunteer Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2020

In order to fundraise online, you need a way to collect those gifts. Your fundraising tools should be collecting data on each engagement your nonprofit has, from communications with supporters to each online gift made. To take the idea of web accessibility a step further, there are compliance issues to keep in mind, as well.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

The kind of food that nourishes the mind and body, and is foundational to growth and many other critical human needs, like education, housing, jobs, and transportation. The result was a 450% increase in donation processing capacity in the short term, with processed gifts jumping from 6,000 per day to 20,000 per day.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2017

Fundraising professionals continuously seek better methods to cultivate individual donors and obtain major gifts. As The Children’s Center in Detroit learned first-hand, their unique and compelling brand story was the secret sauce for touching the hearts and moving the minds of donors. It was a game-changer. The challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

For a low-income family with two children, the application fee adds up. Our strategies: Focus on a clear, positive, and inspirational message – “Unleash Great Minds” instead of something like, “Help low-income Latino children”. If you host a kick-off event – you must make it easy for your donors to give.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, perhaps your idea for creating a nonprofit focused on raising funds for children fighting cancer started with one family’s need for support in a challenging time. Keep in mind that the IRS requires a minimum of three board members, but you may select more based on your organization’s needs. The answer could be “both.”

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? How has COVID impacted your organization?

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Our team recommends employing appends such as age demographics, number of children in the household, interests and hobbies, and communication channel preferences for maximization. For instance, donors who regularly give to your organization will often make an additional gift in December if they’re asked. We’d love to help!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

By hosting a volunteer program, your organization can enable students, city officials, business owners, and other community members to get involved with a cause that aligns with their values and helps people in need, strengthening community ties in your area. Host info sessions for potential volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 19, 2014

Meet Katie: When I first started working in the nonprofit sector, my job was to host learning opportunities for teen girls. Shortly after we met, I hosted a lock-in for 300 teen girls, focusing on developing strong self-esteem. She has created a coloring book for children born with cleft lips and palates. Katie attended.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Definitely, my favorite thing because I’m the host. And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. You know, one of the things about being a donor, it’s not just giving a gift, it’s building a strong culture of philanthropy.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2020

While I may not possess the intellectual wherewithal to solve homelessness, food insecurity or a host of other chronic societal problems, I have great faith that someone out there will have that ability. We are all uniquely gifted. I can think of no greater gift we can offer to those who will follow behind us.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 21, 2017

But when we started hosting formal community visioning workshops in 2013 with the Project for Public Spaces, we heard other opinions of downtown. We started designing ways to make Abbott Square a desirable “first landing place” in downtown—especially for families with children. We let people put their mark on the project.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

I think this is fair to say we have leading minds on both sides of the issue. In the minds of many, tech companies had too much power and, for the most part, have become massive corporations with little, if any, regulation or government oversight. . We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Last week, as part of my museum's year-long Loyalty Lab project , we hosted a workshop for Bay Area museum professionals with special guests Ian Kizu-Blair and Sam Lavigne of the game design firm Situate. This challenge elicited the most creative responses in our workshop, from take-home gifts to shared rituals.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Ask community partners and collaborators for a gift. Have children? We house homeless women and children. per day per family sounds reasonable for homeless women and children. Q: How often should we ask donors for a gift throughout the year? I recommend asking for a gift 3 or 4 times per year.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

And so it’s not uncommon that as you’re working through your gift tables and your commitments that your leadership or your donors will want to rush out and, you know, launch the social media campaign or start a new grassroots initiatives. Not being able to build out your gift tables. Momentum is really important.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

For the most part, Kickstarter projects are managed by young, creative individuals with small projects (and smallish funding goals) in mind. He has a very catchy video pitch and pledge gifts that include things like a "sock clone" of you ($200, three backers so far). Jim and Seth were very smart with their gifts and pledge levels.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Each card is a piece of art in my mind. I also gave them some Traveling Postcards as gifts and I know that in that moment the girls, who lived high in the jungle in a remote part of Costa Rica, understood that they were a part of a larger community who cares about the health and well being of all women.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2022

For instance, you might explain that a $100 gift can purchase supplies for 10 shelter dogs, or a monthly $20 donation helps keep your children’s after-school program running. The events you will host to support that goal. Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Kickstart Your Program. Benchmarks to hit along the way.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

User-Friendly: Fundraising platforms are often designed with user-friendliness in mind, making it accessible to both experienced and novice fundraisers. By designing your campaign with these personas and insights in mind, you go beyond creating a generic page; you’re speaking directly to the motivations and preferences of your audience.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And no matter how awesome you think your nonprofit’s mission is, if your cause isn’t one they like, you’re not going to change their mind. Do they have children? Ask your most passionate supporters to host gatherings in their homes. If they are families with children, seek out events with activities for kids.

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Classy

APRIL 7, 2021

Consider this virtual event idea to build a sustainable donation strategy around more global donors for current campaigns, future fundraising efforts, and recurring monthly gifts. Build registration tiers with more incentives to promote higher gift amounts . Set a default donation amount for monthly gifts that appeals to most donors.

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