Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. Some donors upgrade their giving without being asked, but most donors need some prompting. This makes it easier for your donors to choose how much to give to your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

As you incorporate these tips, work at fostering genuine supporter relationships, and strategize ways to improve the donor experience, you can generate more reliable revenue streams over time. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors. Personalize donor outreach.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 30, 2021

The Students Association of MacEwan University (SAMU) switched from another volunteer management solution to VolunteerHub in order to leverage VolunteerHub’s reward and recognition, user groups, and kiosk features. Per its mission , SAMU exists to enrich the student experience. VolunteerHub is a Great Investment for SAMU.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Every nonprofit wants to land a “whale,” a donor that gives huge amounts to your cause. But while major donors are important , they’re fewer in number than potential donors willing to give smaller amounts over time. Though they make up a smaller percentage of total donor dollars, micro donations are on the rise.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization. This is part of the all-important Donor Journey. Thanking your donors: Makes the donor feel appreciated. Or where to start. And important.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Read on for explanations of each form element and why your donors will love it. It’s supporting a campaign that’s raising money for summer camp scholarships for local students, and it includes 10 important best practices. Long donation forms can feel intimidating or burdensome for your donors. Let’s take a look.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Communicate frequently with your supporters. Because of their success, virtual fundraisers will continue to be a popular and prevalent way to get in front of supporters and donors, even past the pandemic. For your next fundraiser, provide donors the option to give in person or online depending on what’s easiest for them.

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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. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

360MatchPro by Double the Donation , the leading provider of matching gift automation software, integrates with the best school and university fundraising platforms. This allows your institution to raise more and take advantage of the $4-7 billion in matching gift revenue left unclaimed each year. GiveCampus & Matching Gifts.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

This technology has helped Cassie Chilcutt, prospect research manager for the Conservancy, reduce major gift officer portfolios by more than one-third after removing low-likelihood prospects. “(It) It) has helped me identify the correct constituents to place into gift officer portfolios,” she said. Your goal is transparency.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Engaging donors is no simple task. Building long-lasting fruitful relationships with your donors requires diligence, hard work, and careful planning. But if you follow the principles of the donor engagement cycle, you can use them as a framework around which to build the rest of your donor stewardship plan.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Effective fundraising can help your program put on better shows, train students more effectively, and ultimately boost its reputation for high-quality instruction in the arts. There are so many vital activities that keep your program afloat aside from fundraising, from scheduling classes to holding auditions to supporting students.

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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? The Gift of Giving Made Effortless While classic fundraisers, like charity dinners, play a crucial part in fundraising, there’s an innovative player that’s now taking the stage: text-to-give.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

As a fundraiser, I understand all of these matters impact nonprofits, and the trend is leaning—hard—toward privacy and donor data protection. . Remember, communication and sharing platforms such as Facebook have only been with us for a little over a decade and a half. students at Stanford University. Technology Goes Mainstream.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since its inception in 2014, Murad has acted as Creative Director and Chief Technologist to help nonprofits spread their vision online through engaging design, intuitive software, and strategic communication. Stick to asking the most essential questions, including donors’ names, contact information, donation amount, and billing information.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2012

The type of thank you did not appear to depend on the size of my gift. to my alma mater in honor of my graduation year, and have received a thank you email, letter, alumni car decal, and a second thank you letter personally written from a current student at the university. 2 What’s worse, is that the majority of donors (86%!)

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. One thing that phonathons have historically struggled with has been identifying donors who may be eligible for a matching gift from their employer?—and Prepare for donor questions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 24, 2022

By: Kate Ginn, Senior Communications Editor, Cambodian Children’s Fund. Their fate seems set from a young age: Children living in some of the most deprived communities in Cambodia are often denied the chance of an education, trapped in a cycle of poverty with no escape. We support students from kindergarten to university.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I’ve offered you checklists , FAQs and e-guides with templates for writing donor-centric annual appeals. This is the specific donor you’re appealing to. . In order to inspire the donor to take action, you need to create a sense of urgency around the ask. . Have you written to one specific donor? . how you would talk).

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s an important part of a good donor retention strategy. Your GivingTuesday thank-you letter does more than simply thank your donors. But writing an email that will delight your donors can feel like a monumental task. To do this, use personalization tokens to address your letter to your donor by name. We hope so!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas. Check out our comprehensive list to keep your fundraising campaigns fun and fresh for all of your donors. Email campaigns.

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Classy

MAY 31, 2021

Recurring gifts provide your nonprofit with consistent revenue during uncertain economic times and build lasting relationships with donors. Your organization, then, needs to decide which type of recurring giving program or strategy is best tailored for your community and would incentivize these recurring donations. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Some focus primarily on traditional fundraising like monthly gifts, planned giving, online fundraising, and special events like galas. Others receive grant funding from governmental agencies, private foundations, and community funds. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. Many receive a combination of both.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. Donors like knowing that!). And this page needs to address both.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. to submit tax-deductible gifts. 31% of offline-only first-time donors are retained for over a year , versus 25% of online-only first-time donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs. Systematically keep track of the following: Donor metrics: Who are your supporters, and what interests do they share?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Whatever format you choose, your donor database can aid you in engaging supporters prior to, during, and after the event. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. For example: .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Whatever format you choose, your donor database can aid you in engaging supporters prior to, during, and after the event. In fact, leveraging your donor data may be the difference between event success and failure, regardless of whether the event is virtual or not. For example: .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. Content is available in Arabic, French, and English, and it adheres to Lebanese school curriculum to ensure students don’t get behind when in-person classes resume. Syrian refugees and Lebanese students learn for free. . .

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Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2022

But as an association professional, you might find yourself shying away from asking members to donate – concerned that donors might feel as if they’re always being asked for money or that they already paid their membership dues, so why should they give more. . Manage your donor data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

By Abby Jarvise , writer, marketer, and speaker at Neon One – software built for small and midsize nonprofits to help them manage fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. Donor retention is important. All that is true, but the fact remains that donor retention is a struggle. The short answer is “no.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. Another aspect of a great story is that it clearly states a problem; this is the problem your donors will help solve by giving to your cause. . However, it can be helpful for your donors to hear directly from the person in their own words. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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