sgEngage

JULY 31, 2024

What does the path to a $50 million donation look like? From a highly satisfied donor who has given two or more major gifts. For decades, I’ve asked organizational leaders what they would do with a windfall gift of $50 million. It begins with you believing it is possible. Some combination of these.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. This year, nonprofits face the return to fundraising in a hybrid environment with a continued focus on developing strong online donation experiences.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2024

After someone passes away, their family members and friends might be motivated to donate to a nonprofit organization in their honor. Memorial donations are a beautiful way to honor someone’s life and carry on a positive legacy. But memorial donations require special care and attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving. Online giving can provide numerous benefits for nonprofits, from increasing donation amounts to improving donor engagement.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2024

Before we explore my best tips for non-cash donations to your organization, let’s look at a common scenario: A donor receives a paycheck, pays taxes on the earnings, deposits the proceeds in their checking account, writes a check to charity, and receives a partial deduction for their gift. Know how to manage asset-based gifts.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? 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.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . Dear Charity Clairity, Many times when an alumni passes away, their family will choose to direct funds to our school.

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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. Let’s take a look at what an awesome donation receipt looks like so you can nail yours. The nonprofit receives the gift.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs. This is BIG.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., 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. But you do need a plan.

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The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One of the few known gifts in the latest round of giving by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott was an $8-million gift to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). It’s the largest unrestricted gift in the 72-year history of the organization. based advocacy group, which announced the gift today.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

What’s interesting are the questions and the sharp inhale that his tweet prompts: Where is Bill Gates going with this? . If you keep reading his thread, you’ll find out the answers to those questions. After all, that’s a question you think about as fundraisers and individuals with an eye on your nonprofit’s bottom line, isn’t it?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. One important study shows that a positive image of a child leads to a higher average gift donation than a negative one.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 4, 2021

If you’re looking to drive additional fundraising revenue through corporate gift-matching programs , making the most of matching gift upsells is the way to go. Picture this: A donor is in the process of making a gift to your organization. The Value of Matching Gift Upsells. Matching Gift Basics.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Let’s dive into the questions.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Contact them and thank them again for their donation. If they seem animated and happy to talk, ask more questions.

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2024

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when considering how to ask your supporters for a donation. A coordinated strategy can not only ensure continuity across the way that your organization asks for donations but also provide a framework for you to plan future campaigns. What is the best way to build a passionate donor base?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When you think of optimizing your nonprofit’s donation page, you may envision adding an eye-catching image or writing new copy about your organization’s mission. In this article, we’ll discuss one of the most impactful tactics for improving your donation page: adding more giving options. Monthly gifts are highly convenient for donors.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For most nonprofits, donations from individuals make up the largest portion of the funding you bring in every year. In planned giving, a major donor arranges to give now, but the nonprofit receives the gift after death, usually after the donor’s passing. How Do You Find Donors to Give Planned Gifts?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . – – Mr. Social Entrepreneur.

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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. Your email thank-you should arrive immediately after a donation is made online. Take your time.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Keep reading. We have the answers you seek.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to reaching your nonprofit’s revenue goals, major gifts are critical. For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. What role should marketing play in your major gift strategy? Let’s get started!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

Not only are Instagram Stories the must-use feature for individuals, brands, and organizations going into 2020, Facebook (Instagram’s owner) recently added the ability for 501c3 nonprofits to capture donations directly inside Stories! . Add the Donation Sticker when you go live so that people can give when they feel most inspired. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

But if you want to fully fund your nonprofit, you simply must have a plan. There are lots of details to think through and lots of questions to answer. To get started, answer these six questions. If you depend on only one source for funding, you will put your organization’s future at risk. I’ve been there.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With the holiday season almost upon us, most of us have already decided on the organizations we’re going to donate to this year. While many people choose to make cash donations (always appreciated by nonprofits!) there are a number of impactful ways for you to donate to and make an impact in your favorite nonprofit.

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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.

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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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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Whatever you want to call them , there’s no doubting their importance in funding the nonprofit sector in future decades. What you might not have known, is that donations and volunteering often go hand in hand. The question has to be asked, then. Is it more important to reach out to Millennials to simply donate?

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 18, 2023

We’ve done our research and heard what nonprofit professionals have to say about matching gift software. And we’ve compiled a list of matching gift software reviews from the leading provider, Double the Donation , for your benefit. Ensure any potential provider offers timely assistance when facing technical issues or questions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not it’s a good idea to announce and share a financial goal for their fundraising campaign. . Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? For example: .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation. Your donation of $7.32 EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell!

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Classy

AUGUST 9, 2021

To help you capitalize on the biggest donation day of the year, we’re answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. This year, nonprofits face the return to fundraising in a hybrid environment with a continued focus on developing strong online donation experiences. .

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. And it starts with your donate button. What Can A Donation Page Do?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Fund-a-need appeals are a great way to get potential donors excited about your organization. You can use this type of appeal to raise money for anything: from equipment that’s needed in your office to funds for a new program or initiative. Is your organization looking for funding to support one of its programs?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

What role do recurring donations play in your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy ? And how does their impact compare to those of one-time donations and gifts from major donors? If the answers to these questions are, respectively “not much” and “a distant third,” it’s time for a strategic realignment.

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