Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately. And do I thank the donor or the administrator?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 26, 2022

This is a new series from Bloomerang called Why I Donated. In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make their donation and why they donated to that specific cause. Keep reading to find out why CM, a marketing professional in Tennessee, set up a $25 monthly donation for Doctors Without Borders.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? Discover strategies that will not only overcome these challenges but also significantly increase the donations you receive.

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

Donation matching is a powerful way to inspire your supporters to give. While many nonprofits think of donation matching as a year-end effort or something for which you need a major corporate sponsor, sourcing the right matching partner can happen year-round and leverage a variety of partners. Explore Donation Matching Partner Types.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Gifted :: gifted.com. Ideal for virtual parties, Gifted is an event invitation platform that allows party organizers to donate up to 100% of funds raised to select nonprofits in the United States and Canada. TipTap are small contactless devices that accept donations with one swipe. GroupRaise :: groupraise.com.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As you know, securing recurring donations is an excellent way to create sustainable revenue for your nonprofit. But how do you encourage a donor to make a repeat donation? One way is to create an infographic and share it on your donation pages and in your appeals. . Using infographics for your recurring donation drives.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 research-based fundraising tips for your next campaign Tip #1: Raise more by suggesting a specific donation amount. It doesn’t matter if the suggested starting donation is low or high —it still encourages more giving. Tip #4: Leverage emotions in campaign images to increase donations.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

An easy donation experience offers value to both supporters and nonprofits, and we’re breaking down how to achieve it all. . Help your supporter make easy donations through pathways that meet them where they are, whether that’s payment type or donation frequency. Segment Your Donation Pages. Optimize My Donation Page.

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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. This is where suggested donations can play an important role in your fundraising strategy. What are suggested donations? How to choose suggested donation amounts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

Their average individual gifts are the highest among all generations, so securing even one donation from a member of these generations is a huge win. 1) The Silent Generation (1925-1945) 88% give to charity, donating an annual average of $1,367 across 6.2 organizations** 11.8% organizations** 23.6% organizations** 25.9%

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The subject lines in your inbox might be shouting, “Donate now” or “Urgent, just a few hours left!” or “MAKE YOUR DONATION BEFORE MIDNIGHT.”. Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? They tell you how your gift made a difference. Think you’ll make a gift?

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Classy

APRIL 21, 2021

What if the only thing that stops you from crushing your fundraising goals this year is a donation match myth? Our list of myths and truths about matching gifts will make sure that’s not the case. Donation matching seems like a no-brainer to many nonprofits. 8 Donation Match Myths and Truths.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

2021 was a bad year for gifts given as bequests. With corporate giving rising this much, it’s important to have a plan to pursue corporate gifts in the form of grants, sponsorships, or partnerships. Donations to arts, culture, and humanities organizations were estimated to have increased 27.5 Giving by foundations grew 3.4%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Collaborate with partners and influencers. Promote donation options, but don’t overdo asks. The rest must provide value to your audience like a gift. People trust people over logos.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Adding images directly to your donation form.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Help the organization get authorized for receiving donations on Facebook. Be Informed.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

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?” So, from there, you can create a hard target, such as you want to increase existing donor gifts by x%. From your pool of current donors, whose donations have gone up in amount or frequency in the last year?

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Charity Village

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The past year was a rollercoaster influenced by multiple economic pressures impacting how Canadians donated to charities. On February 15, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for growing your nonprofit revenue in 2024. We will continue seeing fluctuations and challenges in 2024.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

And when a fundraising appeal is easy to understand, there’s one less barrier to someone donating. Making a donation to a non-profit is all about solving a problem. Making a donation to a non-profit is all about solving a problem. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Traditional methods of receiving cash donations have seen a significant drop in recent years, with 70% of charities reporting a decline in cash contributions. 84% of Millennials give to charity, donating an annual average of $481 across more than three organizations, while 76% of Gen Zers give online.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A “donor plant” refers to a person who attends your gala / special event with the intention of making a significant donation. They are strategically invited or placed at the event by you, the organizer, to encourage and inspire other attendees to donate generously. Donor plants create a sense of social influence.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned giving, often called” legacy giving,” is the process by which a donor or prospective contributor produces a financial or estate plan to donate something of value to an organization at a later time. Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. What my friends and I talk about is how donors who make smaller gift are dismissed as unimportant.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In fact, many are starting to think of their traditional online fundraising efforts—like donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, and crowdfunding—as top-of-the-funnel activities that can ultimately drive recurring donors. What’s more, recurring donors typically make this additional gift within one year of their first donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

The publisher of the New York newspaper the World , Pulitzer used all his influence to launch an aggressive fundraising campaign that bypassed the rich and instead solicited donations from average residents. Pairing Fundraising with Influencers. Influencer marketing might be a new term for many nonprofits, but the concept isn’t.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Additionally, while nonprofits only have so much influence over whether a company starts a workplace giving program, they still do have some influence, which can be leveraged to diversify their revenue. As a result, more employees can participate in their companies’ CSR efforts and subsequently donate to nonprofits like yours.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Ask local businesses if they can help you thank your volunteers by donating gifts or experiences. Create a Volunteer Committee.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Many freelancers, bloggers, and YouTube influencers make a significant part of their revenue from these sources. Nonprofit organizations as well as individuals can join this trend and collect perks like gift cards, cash, or discounts from many online donation companies. If you’re […].

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations. In fact, 30% of annual giving happens in December , and about 10% of all annual donations come in the last three days of the year. It’s their last chance to make tax-deductible donations. But where do you start?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s no wonder that many fundraisers find themselves so exhausted by the time they send their appeals that the last thing on their mind is writing a heartfelt thank you message or reporting back to the donor on how their gift made an impact. A good appeal describes a need and shares how the donor’s gift will be used. Think about it.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual gala: Host a live-streamed gala event with performances, guest speakers, and donation appeals. Online auctions: Auction off donated items or organization merchandise using a video platform to encourage global participation. Supporters can join from anywhere, dance to the music, and make a difference by donating to your cause.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 8, 2023

It’s pedaling past the clipboard-bound donation forms, past the checkbooks, even past the online fundraising landscape. The Gift of Giving Made Effortless While classic fundraisers, like charity dinners, play a crucial part in fundraising, there’s an innovative player that’s now taking the stage: text-to-give.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2019

The solution to enhancing your fundraising plan and increasing your fundraising capacity is simple: matching gifts. However, if you are new to matching gifts, you may be unsure about where and how to begin. However, if you are new to matching gifts, you may be unsure about where and how to begin. Step 4: Company donation.

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