Whole Whale

MAY 20, 2021

Fundraising is a HUGE field and there are many great oranizations that help improve the quality of the sector like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This group is a go-to for many fundraisers looking to learn and improve their skills. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies. Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

Winning fundraisers know how to handle it. Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. ” This scenario occurs every day.

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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: . From the donor’s perspective, they have lost control of the gift when it leaves their possession.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money this year, you might want to consider hiring a fundraising coach. . Well, for starters, too many fundraisers are left out to dry. Here are some great questions to ask yourself before hiring a fundraising coach. The right fundraising coach can be that person for you. Then do it.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail. 10,000-$100,000).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . We hired a Campaign Consultant. You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.”

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting. What is a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm? The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. You see, a good fundraising plan isn’t something you knock out in an afternoon. Your answers will give your fundraising plan structure and allow you to move forward with this important task.

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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.”. In some cases, the opportunity existed for relief fundraising. philanthropy), she is available for consulting, training, and speaking opportunities.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ve all heard how important stories are to fundraising communications. And more importantly, how do you take a great story and turn it into a great fundraising story? . To have a great fundraising story, you need a few key things. To support your fundraising story, you need three key things: You need emotion.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

your fundraising calendar for 2016. 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. What are the keys to developing a fundraising strategy?

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Mark founded Cathexis Partners in 2008, providing technical and consultative services to nonprofits of all sizes and types. He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. What problem does this peer-to-peer fundraising campaign address? Get the guide 4.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

Winning fundraisers know how to handle it. Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. ” This scenario occurs every day.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. Despite the significant opportunity fundraising ads offer, getting started can be daunting.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. SEE In Which Year Are Gifts Made On Or Before December 31, But Received In January, Counted? Generally, possession is determined by who has control of the money at any point in time. So, the gift would be made at that time. But it’s a bit tricky.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

. “Hero” is a word that should be restricted to those who are genuinely courageous in taking significant risks to benefit others without the rewards of money and fame. Nonprofit professionals, donors and volunteers put themselves on the front lines of service to others with their gifts of time, talent and treasure.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You might have a campaign steering committee, a kick-off committee, a committee to oversee the feasibility study, and a lead gift committee. Of particular importance is the Lead Gift Committee. The Lead Gift Committee – A Key to Success. Lead Gift Committee Member Responsibilities. How much money has been raised?

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Double the Donation

JUNE 10, 2021

Peer-to-peer campaigns are a key part of many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. If you’re running peer-to-peer campaigns, it’s important to strike a balance between growing your peer-to-peer fundraising programs and working with limited resources. . What problem does this peer-to-peer fundraising campaign solve? Everyone wins.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. In this, we’re going to talk about two kinds of volunteers: program volunteers and fundraising volunteers. Your Fundraising Volunteers. Your Program Volunteers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. Learning about other organizations that overcame similar challenges will help your organization develop solutions to apply to your own fundraising efforts. .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 8, 2022

Often, in fundraising, people would like to know the ROI of various ways of raising money. Dataro has written a clear and effective post on calculating ROI for fundraising campaigns. You calculate the campaign’s overall expenses (including consultants, events, communications, materials, staffing, etc.)

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 5, 2022

Smart fundraisers are getting better at planning for uncertainty. Just when we thought we were out of the woods, new strains and variants of the COVID virus have sent many fundraisers scrambling, again. Giving USA 2021 data continues to show the importance of individual donors for fundraising success.

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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. Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Which fundraising events require waivers?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How-to: Engage Your Board Members as Fundraisers. If you’re like many nonprofit executives and development staff, you’ve seen firsthand the challenges of inspiring your board to fundraise. Your job description should explicitly state that you expect new board members to fundraise.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. For my money, that proverb has been around as long as people have.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 21, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is big. According to a peer-to-peer fundraising study by NonProfit PRO and Frontstream, 43 percent of nonprofits engaged in peer-to-peer fundraising said that fundraising made up more than 50 percent of their revenue. million people took part in peer-to-peer fundraising programs in 2020.

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

If you’ve spent any time in the fundraising world, you’ve probably heard the phrase “capital campaign” before. At its heart, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. You set a period of time, a goal amount, and a purpose for the fundraiser.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In planned giving, a major donor arranges to give now, but the nonprofit receives the gift after death, usually after the donor’s passing. How Do You Find Donors to Give Planned Gifts? What Are Some Ways to Acknowledge Planned Gifts? How Do You Find Donors to Give Planned Gifts?

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