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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Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they can credit a donation in 2023 if the check was dated 2024: Dear Charity Clairity, A donor advised in early December a $20,000 check was mailed to us. But it’s a bit tricky.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail!

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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.

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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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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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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. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. They also wanted us to do this with online donations paid by credit card, as there is a delay of a few days before the money reaches our bank account. Fundraising data management perspective (year in which the gift was generated). . Donor Perspective.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

Fundraising for any nonprofit can be a challenging task. However, with a unique idea and thoughtful strategy, you can make your animal fundraising a roaring success. Luckily, you likely already have some cute pets, great partners, and robust software to leverage to your fundraising advantage. Sell pet-related merchandise.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is fast approaching and with it, your year-end fundraising campaign. CauseVox’s Year-End Fundraising Fair was a mini-conference featuring 16+curated sessions with a big impact on year-end fundraising. You Can Incorporate #GivingTuesday Into Your Year-End Fundraising Plans For Optimal Results!

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

Options could include: Direct mail. Peer-to-peer fundraisers. Peer-to-peer fundraisers and events are a bit more hands on, but they are still very viable channels for acquiring new donors. Otherwise, you aren’t spending your money well, and you won’t get the results you want. Events (live or remote).

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. The solutions to improving donor retention aren’t rocket science.

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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. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Will donors give money to sustain the program? And also think about how you can fund those new programs because you may need some seed money before you can start. Box so you have a mailing address for donors who want to send you checks. Without money, you can’t get your new venture off the ground. What is your vision?

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, workplace giving campaigns, and matching gift programs to name a few. If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. I’m glad you asked.

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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. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Besides providing the opportunity for a substantial tax break, arranging a planned gift allows donors to control where their money will be spent at your nonprofit and solidifies their legacy of charitable giving. Many nonprofits also find it helpful to hire a fundraising consultant to guide them through the prospect research process.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Crowdfunding—also known as crowdsourcing—has become a potent and viable means of raising money for thousands of non-profits around the globe. Those running the program discount the importance of face-to-face meetings and phone calls believing a strong social media presence and e-mail marketing push is all it takes for success.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. Everyone is a fundraiser: People donate to entire organizations, not just to one department (or silo).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2022

In this roundup, I compiled the best year-end fundraising advice from several nonprofit consultants in my network. From Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Founder of Supporting World Hope and consultant, coach, facilitator, and bestselling author. If you had one piece of advice for successful end-of-year fundraising what would it be?

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

It is that time of year when many nonprofit raise the bulk of the money they will need to continue their important work in the next year. Think you are doing all that you can with your year-end fundraising? Fundraising guru Gail Perry has some ideas you might not have considered. Year-End Fundraising Tip #2.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc. Once you are tracking your donors, Fundraising Fundamentals recommends some tips for engaging those supporters who made a large contribution(s) to your nonprofit. After they have seen how their money is being spent and the effect it has on that community, ask your donor for feedback.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Claire Axelrad ( @charityclairity on Twitter) has been called a Fundraising Ninja, and we have to agree. Don’t let it be you! THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

digital fundraisers. , You can even add a QR code to direct mail that leads to your organization’s account. a multi-channel approach to fundraising. Make sure to mention the contest in your regular emails and newsletters so your entire mailing list will know about it. online fundraising method that engages donors.

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Robert Weiner

MAY 15, 2017

Some of the best advice I’ve seen on this came from technology consultant TJ Griffin. It will generally require time and money in order to do it (typically the payment processor you are moving off of will ask you to pay for their time, the payment processor you are moving to may just be happy to get the revenue).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

Jean is also a freelance consultant who works on digital strategy, marketing and design for non-profits. Facebook has over 10 years of data now on user behaviour, and it knows the people who will actually give money or sign up for an event. . If you tell it to get conversions, it will find the people who will actually convert. .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . If they donate by check, you should send them a hard copy thank-you letter with tax information by regular postal mail, sent within two business days of when you receive their check. You can include a mail option and a QR code linking to an electronic survey. Just say thank you.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Tom Ahern is an expert on using donor communications to increase fundraising dollars, and he works with organizations every day to help them achieve their goals. Kivi Leroux Miller is a nonprofit staff member, volunteer, board member and consultant working every day in the nonprofit marketing world. Featured Fundraising'

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Every nonprofit organization – including yours – needs a written fundraising plan in order to be successful. Whether you are launching a small clinic and have yet to raise a dollar or are a multibillion-dollar research or medical center, you need a fundraising plan to guide your efforts. . Register now !

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Who’s making the decisions about fundraising budgets and investments at your organization? Do these decision makers need to understand more about fundraising? Do these decision makers need to understand more about fundraising? Let’s talk about how much profit comes from our different fundraising strategies. Is it the CEO?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

You’ve been asking for help to easily raise money for your nonprofit and now we have the perfect solution for you! ANNOUNCING THE FUNDRAISING QUICK START PROGRAM! The Fundraising QuickStart program is a 6-week webinar series designed to help you zero in on the strategies that are guaranteed to raise the funds your nonprofit needs NOW!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2015

, you need to make sure you're not missing any tricks that could help you raise more money. Wonderful letters sent to the wrong mailing list. Update Your Year-end Fundraising to Make It Really Count. Are you coordinating email with direct mail? Are Your Fundraising and Marketing Staffs Working as a Team?

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