Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. How does that relate to fundraising? When preparing a major gift proposal, focus on the short-term and long-term impact their gifts would make on the trajectory of the organization.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 10, 2023

I think of the saying “you get what you pay for” when it comes to payment systems and processing for fundraising and recurring gifts. While some software companies may say, “This platform or donor database is free and oh so cool looking,” you may have to clean up much more of a mess later.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. How multi-year giving agreements impact donor retention According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention hit an all-time low of 42.6%. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. What does it take to be successful in fundraising? Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Fundraising ethics isn’t an option but a necessity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. Implement a multichannel fundraising strategy with plenty of different opportunities to give. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Transformative Multichannel Online Fundraising Ideas. Winter 2022.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tricia Marsherall is the Founder & President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management & operations support and virtual & traditional fundraising events. To understand how to best leverage your data, you need to first understand what caused your database nightmares.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Fundraising and the nonprofit sector are no different. I’ve never been one to turn my nose up at technology and have enthusiastically embraced nonprofit CRM and database systems, donor research tools, smartphones, video conferencing, and so much else. Fundraising is one of the most intimate professions.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Nonprofit database segmentation allows you to structure your data to support reporting, personalization, and overall engagement. What You Can Do With Nonprofit Database Segmentation Broadly, nonprofit database segmentation is the process of breaking your donors into specific categories based on the information you know about them.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? I want you to know the impact of your gift this year. Can’t say that I blame you. Thank you for helping homebound seniors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Getting Started.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” there are lots of great opportunities to create volunteer opportunities for volunteers that reveal major gift potential. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.”

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

NP Source is devoted to providing nonprofits with the knowledge and resources they need to grow their digital marketing and fundraising efforts to new heights. We’ve done our research and heard what nonprofit professionals have to say about matching gift software. To help, we’ve pulled a few top-recommend factors to look for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Here are eight best practices gleaned from successful golf fundraisers held amid challenging and uncertain times: 1) Stay Nimble. 3) Use an Event Website. An attractive, professional event website sets your golf tournament up for success.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Are there any gaps in your current digital fundraising and engagement strategy?

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Robert Weiner

JULY 10, 2012

It does Direct Marketing but not Major Gift fundraising (or it does Major Gift fundraising but not Direct Marketing); we need support in both areas. The current software will not support our “road warrior” fundraisers, or we cannot access it via the browser or devices that we wish to use.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

One-off fundraisers have their time and place, but if you want to truly make an impact, it’s time to start thinking about major gifts. Some of the most meaningful gifts to your organization likely come from the same small percentage of donors. If you haven’t refreshed your major gift program, now’s the time to start.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

We’re excited to share that the beta of Kindful Fundraising is now available to Bloomerang users! You’ll have the best fundraising tools on one platform , which creates a seamless giving experience for your donors. Kindful Fundraising includes: Online Giving Pages . Acquire more donors with fewer clicks. Donor Portal.

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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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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The tactical strategy for your fundraising should not be random, and it shouldn’t be based on a “we’ll figure this out as we go along” mentality. Your best bet to ensure maximum revenue is to lay out a tactical fundraising calendar as part of your overall fundraising plan. Facebook fundraising campaign. Walk-a-thon.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

There’s a lot of fundraising software available to nonprofits, but how do you know what your nonprofit needs? And what’s the difference between a fundraising CRM and a fundraising platform? This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. . I don’t recommend requiring donors to report to you the amount of their legacy gift expectancy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2021

As nonprofits continue to adapt to the new normal, many fundraisers struggle with the goal of engaging major donors. Learning how to ask for gifts remotely and in-person. After the webinar, all registrants will receive the new guide How to Discover Major Donors in Your Database Today. Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Cost: Free.

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Classy

JUNE 4, 2021

A simple way to boost funds with minimal effort is to allow your donors to double eligible donations through employer matching gift programs. Matching gift programs are a form of corporate philanthropy in which companies financially match the individual donations their employees make to charitable organizations.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Juggling all of these tasks is where nonprofit database software comes in. Nonprofit database software solutions serve as your nonprofit’s hub of information and documentation, allowing your nonprofit to make data-driven decisions to improve operations while staying organized. . It can help secure major gifts.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 15, 2021

This duo has come together to provide an automated matching gift solution to their nonprofit clients – helping these organizations target the 18 million individuals who qualify for employer matching gift programs. We’re confident that our combined solutions could make a lasting, positive impact on our fundraising clients.”.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A solid fundraising strategy is essential for every area of higher education institutions to thrive, and performing arts programs are no exception. 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.

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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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