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What to Do When Your Fundraising Methods Fall Flat

Get Fully Funded

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. or the fundraising letter you hoped would generate $7,000 barely nets $3,000…. …or or your online fundraiser barely brings in $2,500 when you were counting on at least $4,000. Maybe you’ve experienced this….

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6 Generations of Giving: Who Gives the Most and How They Prefer to Give

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Some of the primary ways they give include: faith-based giving, bequests and legacy giving, and in-person events and fundraisers.

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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

After listing a number of events the Scranton branch has hosted over the past year, the voice on the other end of the line say, incredulously, “You held a tsunami-relief fundraiser that lost money…” To which Michael replies, “Okay, no, that was a FUN-raiser. I think I made that very clear on the flyer.

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Fundraising Basics: What To Do When They Don’t Respond

Bloomerang

This is like a fundraiser’s Bermuda Triangle. I sure have in my 30 years as a practitioner and several years as a fundraising trainer/consultant to a wide range of nonprofits. There have never been so many different communication methods available. In the world of fundraising there is a fine line between persist and pester.

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Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support.

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5 Fundraising Power Principles to End Your Year Strong

sgEngage

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. Tracking the status of your pledges and developing a follow-up method as deadlines approach is key. Make sure you contact top donors who haven’t given yet this year to ensure you are top of mind as they plan their year-end giving.

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Digital Must-Haves for Fall Fundraising Success Part 5: Digital Advocacy Forms

EveryAction

It’s never too early to start planning for your nonprofit’s GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising efforts. In this 6-part blog series, we’re highlighting key digital features your organization can start implementing now to boost fundraising this fall. into donors, increase your fundraising efficiency, and raise more money.

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