The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” What is Stewarding?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

As large donors tighten their spending, you may be wondering how to get charity donations during a global pandemic. It may be time for your nonprofit to reevaluate your fundraising strategy and learn how micro-donations for nonprofits can make a significant difference. Why are small donations important?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Did you know that 63% of Giving Tuesday donors only give on Giving Tuesday ? What if you could convert those one-time donors into engaged supporters that give again?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. When a fundraiser receives a notification that a donor is close to lapsing, they can reach out and reconnect with that donor.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. In reality, you should be thinking as much about relationship-building as you do fundraising this time of the year.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 29, 2023

In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the communities, causes, and people you serve.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary. BUT the flip side? Ok, got it?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising. Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor. Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. But it’s not.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. Giving USA 2023 found that corporate giving totaled approximately $29.48

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization. However, for larger organizations, the relationship was reversed. For our first project,?

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. But what about cultivating relationships with existing donors? Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts?

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors. So, how can a new nonprofit develop a pool of prospective donors when they’re still building their visibility and reputation? Start by planning for success Before asking for money, you need to lay some essential groundwork.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing areas of charitable giving. More than 3 million people use donor-advised fund accounts for their philanthropy. Despite how popular DAFs are becoming with donors, nonprofits don’t always share the same warm feelings. This makes DAFs a hot topic — and a controversial one.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

Have you ever wondered where you can find a group of passionate donors who share your vision? These incredible individuals, who are already committed to your cause, hold the key to unlocking the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive. Finding and engaging new donors is one of the toughest challenges nonprofits face today.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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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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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Then, they expect the money to come flowing in. You need to build relationships (with sponsors, auction donors, guests, etc.) You need to cultivate your donors.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. But what if you could find out more about potential supporters before they even donate to your nonprofit for the first time? Their donation history.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. Donor Negative WORDS. People give.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Beyond the Ballroom: Make Your Charity Gala a Donor Cultivation Powerhouse Fundraising events offer more than just glitz and glamour; they’re a potent tool for cultivating relationships with potential donors and qualifying them for future giving. Look for patterns in interests, engagement levels, and donation amounts.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2023

In this post, we talk to Becky, a n editor in Buffalo, about why she donated $20 to The Trevor Project. The Donation : $20 What inspired you to make a donation to The Trevor Project? A friend was raising money for The Trevor Project in honor of her upcoming birthday. How did you decide on the amount you donated?

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

If only fundraising was as easy as ‘just’ asking for money, right? Since it’s not, we chatted with Tiffany Allen , founder & creator of Boss on a Budget , to talk about the do’s and don’t’s when raising money. The Importance of the Donor Relationship. New Donors.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Nonprofits who care about donor retention employ numerous strategies to keep their donors coming back year after year. Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. Savvy fundraisers have always kept donor retention top of mind.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

1) 94% of nonprofits accept online donations through their website. 2) Of those that accept donations through their website, these are the types of payment methods accepted: 91%: Credit card payments. 3%: Mobile Money, such as Vodafone M-Pesa and Airtel Money. 3%: Mobile Money, such as Vodafone M-Pesa and Airtel Money.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. Some donors upgrade their giving without being asked, but most donors need some prompting. This is where suggested donations can play an important role in your fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . Email #1: Thank the donor. What is a welcome email series?

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. The irony is that the people your board members know are the MOST likely to donate. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

There are zillions of articles about how to build the best nonprofit donation form. But sometimes seeing a donation form example can be more effective than simply learning about how to create one. What do the best practices for building a donation form look like in real life? But it also includes recurring donation options!

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Meet them where they are.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Independent researchers have also conducted a number of studies to understand donor attitudes and behaviors regarding crowdfunding tipping or adding optional contributions when donating on crowdfunding platforms. Others view tipping as an extra expense and prefer not to contribute beyond their primary donation.

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