Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Authenticity builds trust.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. The Current State of Giving Tuesday Fundraising. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make.

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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. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. This could be done annually or just one time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask any nonprofit fundraiser if he or she wants to increase the results of their fundraising efforts and you’ll get a resounding “yes”! The next question, of course, is how? I’m going to assume that the question that started you down this path is, “How do I get current donors to increase their 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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. Audience questions from our fundraising friends who attended the webinar.

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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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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? With that in mind, ask yourself these questions: Do you have board members who are giving consistently? Take good care of Dani, Max.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Why and when to use a script for fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

Drafting a fundraising plan can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time and you have no fundraising plan structure. There are lots of details to think through and lots of questions to answer. You see, a good fundraising plan isn’t something you knock out in an afternoon. That applies to fundraising, too.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . — To gift or not to gift.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free! Matching gifts are a win-win-win.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, My supervisor and I are disagreeing about whether or not to announce a financial goal for our fundraising campaign and, if so, when to share it.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.

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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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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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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. My boss says we only thank the administrator, because the donor has already been thanked for their gift and received a tax deduction.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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sgEngage

MARCH 13, 2024

This report compares peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising data from 2020, 2021, and 2022. As peer-to-peer fundraisers are all too aware, those were particularly disruptive years for the industry given the impact of COVID-19 on in-person events. So, we were curious: What would the data tell us about three key questions?

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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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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. It takes much more than just opening your doors to get donations to come your way. Keep reading.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. 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: .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on how to honor, credit, and recognize their memorial gifts. . — Don’t Want Double Trouble.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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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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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. That being said, it’s really never too late to begin your year-end fundraising strategy. Ask your board for a year-end gift. Why do you need it?

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These hardships make it even more challenging for nonprofits to conduct successful fundraising and encourage donors to give more to their cause. 10) to major gifts (e.g.,

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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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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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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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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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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

AUGUST 4, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Gifts of real estate can be a definite win/win, with your charity reaping financial rewards and the donor accomplishing personal, financial, and tax-planning objectives.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The fundamentals of a fundraising appeal. You want to inspire them to take action and feel a certain way after they make their donation. . Once you’re ready to look at your appeal again, you should evaluate it by asking the five questions below. This isn’t compelling as a fundraising appeal. How you want them to feel.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: .

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