M+R

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Be sure to check out Parts One , Two , and Three so you don’t miss any of the fun! Test 1: Feeding America and the Ask String Feeding America asked: Does decreasing the monthly gift ask string impact the monthly gift conversion rate? This is the final post of our 60 Tests in 60 Minutes series! to determine their impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

Whether you are focusing an entire event around wine, or looking to include a few fun wine-themed elements in your already successful fundraiser, there is an exact science to both creating the perfect bottle, and to using this expertly-crafted beverage to raise funds that support your mission. The style of the event depends on your goal.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why we’ve pulled together a list of 19 easy fundraisers you can use in between major events to engage your supporters, build community, and—of course—raise some money. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e. Just make sure you check out your volunteers’ gift-wrapping abilities before you sign them up.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Consider gifting the winning remote employees with something like a gift card or an extra day or half-day of time off! One great virtual party idea is, of course, the virtual Secret Santa gift exchange!

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Plus of course, our work in disasters, volunteers, gifts-in-kind, and more. The most fun is when all of these projects connect back to 2-1-1 for community services. We are honored to work with our 2-1-1 partners and appreciate supporting your work!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

From peer-to-peer fun runs to bake sales, there’s no end to the types of fundraising events your nonprofit can host. Hosting a silent auction allows your nonprofit to: Provide supporters with an engaging, fun experience. Providing entertainment for your guests will keep your auction fun and engaging. Find new sponsors.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

Hats, Horses, and Hope: How to Host a Winning Kentucky Derby Event The thrill of the race, the mint juleps flowing, and the outrageous hats – there’s something undeniably fun about the Kentucky Derby event. Set up a dessert table with pecan pie bites, miniature red velvet cupcakes, and of course, Derby-famous chocolate bourbon balls.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

And while there’s nothing wrong with your standard fundraiser, sometimes it’s fun to do something a bit different. Athens Rotary Club is holding a plunge event in February and encouraging costumes, teams, and all kinds of fun for their plunge. Of course you can also host an in-person race with all the bells and whistles too.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 9, 2011

The seventh guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Jamie Ridler. She is the host of the popular podcast Creative Living with Jamie and will soon launch Sparkles , an e-course designed to bring your creativity to life in 5 minutes (or less!) When everyone shares their gifts, there’s more for us all to enjoy. •

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Achieve

MARCH 29, 2023

Because you rely on major gifts for so much of your revenue, fine-tuning your major giving program is one of the best things you can do to strengthen your nonprofit and set it up for sustainable growth. Of course, this is easier said than done. Set up a major gifts program. Incorporate matching gifts into your strategy.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

This button allows event prospects to view all information about the celebration and gives people the option to make a gift directly to the cause. Each post had a graphic attached to help spread the word about the event, boost engagement, and of course, get viewers excited for the event. Don’t stress too much over social media.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier. Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. You can make it fun by offering a t-shirt or some other swag for ambassadors who agree to participate. Secure a last-minute matching gift. Nothing revs up an Ask like a matching gift!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

This button allows event prospects to view all information about the celebration and gives people the option to make a gift directly to the cause. Each post had a graphic attached to help spread the word about the event, boost engagement, and of course, get viewers excited for the event. Don’t stress too much over social media.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

She received social media messages informing her about new resources or if anything fun was happening on campus. They send Martha regular statements for her sustaining gifts, little gifts in the school colors (a pin, a scarf, etc.), and thank you letters that show Martha the impact of her donation and participation.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

In major gift fundraising, there’s a general rule: Only about one-third of your major donors will “qualify” for your cultivation portfolio. Claire runs “Clairification School” online, teaches the CFRE course that certifies professional fundraisers, and is a regular contributor to Guidestar, NonProfit PRO and Maximize Social Business.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift. You’ll want to stay professional as you interact with your donors, of course.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. Surprise offers and gifts helped alleviate some of the financial strain many felt during a pandemic and recession, while convenient shopping experiences reduced stress and anxiety.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

What they did: CSArts-SGV held an exciting gala for their 2023 fundraiser called Fanfare in the French Quarter, which featured a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, virtual and live auction, and an incredible performance by CSArts-SGV students and a special guest artist! Your registration page is a chance to get creative and have fun!

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Ask your remote employees to search the web for fun items like: A quote from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Consider gifting the winning remote employees with something like a gift card or an extra day or half-day of time off! One great virtual party idea is, of course, the virtual Secret Santa gift exchange!

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

He is president and founder of Nonprofit.Courses , an on-demand, eLearning educational resource for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers, with thousands of courses in nearly every aspect of nonprofit work. In this article, I will talk about how you can support your organization’s charitable gift efforts.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Auctions are a classic fundraising event that can not only raise an impressive amount of money but also provide your supporters with a much needed night of fun. Whether you choose the Roaring 20’s or want to host an 80’s event, decade-themed fundraising auctions are some of the most fun occasions to both plan and attend.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations. Donors can make donations, set up recurring payments, register for events or make tribute gifts for loves ones. Of course, Facebook is also a great tool for online giving but it also has its drawbacks.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 10, 2011

A list of some of the people, things, and events that inspired me, or added fun to my week: 1. While writing a post about Five Father's Day Donation Gift Ideas for WE Volunteer, I came across the HeroRATs project on GlobalGiving. I got Jamie's Food Revolution out of the library this week, and am excited to try some recipes.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

A few lowlights from our past: Letting the donor get too close to the wealth screen, not reading the room to realize who the real decision-makers were, asking for a big gift without the proper cultivation, and not doing our donor research. You should know the average gift in a will is approximately USD $37,000! .

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

How do we solicit gifts during a crisis? Let’s explore a few big changes and how you can create custom-developed courses to incorporate them. Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. Adjustments to Course Design and Development.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Your gift mint a lot to us!” . Donors want to know that you used their gift to help the people or cause that you serve. . If you’re sharing one person’s story (with their permission, of course), see if you can have them sign the card. Then, add your logo, your mission statement, or a fun saying that’s relative to your mission.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When a donor clicks that Donate button and makes a gift, what’s the very next thing they experience? Thank you so much for your generous gift. We rely on friends just like you to help us feed our community’s veterans.” …along with a nice photo Which one would make you feel great about the gift you just made?

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Donors love to know that their money was leveraged, and with matching gifts, they’re essentially giving two gifts for the price of one. In fact, one of the main reasons why Millennials donate is because they know their gift will be matched. Matching gifts are also a great way to boost donations mid-campaign.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

Consider making some small tweaks to the tone of your content to make it more fun, casual, and relatable. For example, you might want to consider: Promoting matching gift programs: Matching gift programs are available to many donors through the companies they work for, whether they know it or not.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2022

At a minimum, it states they will attend meetings, volunteer at events and programs, make a financial gift, support the fundraising efforts of the organization, take part in strategic planning sessions , and be an ambassador of the cause around town. They tell us they have a passion for the mission and want to help. We believe them.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You can say something like this: “ Thank you again for your generous gift to XYZ organization! We are honored that you trusted us with such a significant gift. Otherwise, it’s just a fun meeting. There’s nothing wrong with fun, but you need to be strategic in your work. Or “What do you do for fun?”.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

And because we love rapid ideation and an excuse for a fundraiser here at Whole Whale, we’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Get a selection of your breakfast favorites and a variety of milks — make it extra fun with a pajama party vibe for your supporters. Online Course.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity that leverages your supporters’ personal networks to expand the reach of your campaign and solicit gifts. Depending on your mission, you might find more value in asking for in-kind gifts rather than fundraising for money. Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas. Virtual supply drive.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. Focus on how their past gifts are still making a difference and give them opportunities to ask questions about your organization. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 19, 2021

Provide Gifts, Prizes, Raffles, and Awards to Attendees Who Stop By. Gifts, prizes, raffles, awards, badges, special pins, discounts, and coupons are always a great way to boost virtual exhibitor booth visits. The perfect gift gets people talking! You can make it a game and have lots of fun! Did we mention swag?

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