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

APRIL 6, 2021

Whether you’re sending general donation requests, sponsorship requests, or end-of-year-appeals, it’s important to amplify your fundraising campaigns as broadly and loudly as possible. . This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . Direct Mail. We’ll answer the following questions: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

When you solicit a prospective supporter, you need to be prepared with data, compelling testimonials, personal knowledge of what motivates the donor as an individual, and a concrete plan of how their major gift will help you make major changes. Acknowledge their support in a way that encourages repeat donations and participation.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and steward tribute donors: Dear Charity Clairity, Our small organization has been around for many years, but we have only just recently begun receiving donations “in memory of a loved one in lieu of flowers” for example. What would you suggest?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising platforms are software solutions that your nonprofit can use to solicit, accept, and process donations made via the internet. Many online fundraising platforms also make it easy for supporters to start fundraisers of their own to gather donations on behalf of your organization. What are online fundraising platforms?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

TIP: You’ve probably seen it referred to as #GivingTuesday. This is a great time to set up your GivingTuesday donation page, plan a few publicity blasts, and start approaching donors about commitments. Whether it’s your first year or your fifth year, make sure you have a GivingTuesday-specific online donation page.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! By leaving a legacy gift to your nonprofit, your donors invest in your future and to continue supporting the work they cared about throughout their life. What’s a legacy gift? Gifts of life insurance.

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The Fundraising Authority

MARCH 28, 2021

In today’s media-overloaded world, your message could easily be drowned out by competing emails, social posts, and direct mail. While some of your volunteers may have never made a monetary gift to your organization, they certainly already understand your mission and the cause you serve.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. Consider this: acquiring new donors takes extensive marketing, SEO optimization, and far more pitching to even get them on your donation page, much less promise their support. .

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

In the face of humanitarian crises or natural disasters, the generosity of individuals often shines through, leading to a significant influx of donations. The post-emergency phase sees many organizations grappling with a decline in donations, a critical period where strategic donor engagement can make a difference.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Boost program participation and engagement with the following strategies: Optimize your recurring gift calls to action (CTAs) A recurring gift or donation CTA is a button or form field that encourages donors to become recurring supporters. Save all this information in your donor database to reference in future conversations.

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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. Donor acquisition refers to how many new donors your nonprofit can attract within a given timeframe.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Reference past giving history. By personalizing communications, you show supporters that you genuinely care about them, which can lead to more donations to help further your mission. Here are the most common communication channels nonprofits use and what types of messages they work best for: Direct mail. Phone call.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

You’ve likely seen that your annual appeal inspires donors to make some of the largest donations your organization receives in a given year. If your appeal letter is too wordy or complex, donors may fail to read it all the way through and miss your call to donate. Does your letter include a clear call to action and ways to donate?

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Guaranteed!

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

Optimize your online donation form. You can choose any regular time frame for recurring donations, but monthly giving tends to be the most effective. Make sure you have fundraising CRM software that will empower you to make informed decisions on which giving level to promote to donors based on their donation histories.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 23, 2021

For the last 5 or so years, there has been a trend in new donor acquisition : Response rates continue to drop while average gifts continue to rise. This means that fewer people are donating to charities, but those who do are giving larger amounts. M = Mail to proven donors. C = Captivate your audience. You want it to stand out.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So whether you’re hosting a charity golf tournament and haven’t hit your target numbers or are running a donation campaign that’s short of its objective, you can tap into the power of peer-to-peer fundraising with these four strategies to beat the clock and meet your goals.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. Let’s take a look at what makes a successful, powerful fundraising landing page so you can make sure yours are working for you to bring in the most donations possible. Give the priceless gift of education . Blah, blah, blah.”.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game? Which would make you happier? Be as specific as possible!

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

Giving history: Average giving amount, frequency of gifts, recency of gifts, and estimated lifetime value to your organization. Past involvement: Volunteering history, previous event attendance, in-kind donations, and any other non-monetary contributions. Direct mail.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. Donor stewardship (also known as stewarding your donors ) is the process of developing strong relationships with supporters after they donate to your cause. Major gifts. Online fundraising.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift. Embrace Analog Donor Engagement Strategies When was the last time you got a card in the mail?

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Donor stewardship—also known as stewarding your donors—is the act of building relationships with supporters after they make a donation to your nonprofit. A donor stewardship plan is a long-term strategy to strengthen those relationships in the hopes of earning repeat donations from these individuals.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As digital wallets have become more commonplace, the number of donors making gifts via check has decreased. Meanwhile, credit card donations are on the rise. Many donors will prefer to give right on your website via their digital wallet as opposed to mailing in a physical check. Social media for nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The benefits of mobile fundraising strategies include: Convenience: Especially now with in-person events on hold, mobile giving is the perfect way to donate from a distance. Simplicity: If you’re looking for the donation route with the fewest required steps, you’ve come to the right place. Revisit Your Corporate Partnerships.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this case, you may aim to upgrade donors to a larger monthly donation. Here’s how you can learn from data about these donors: Average gift size. Determine how much donors contribute via recurring gifts, on average. Organize them into groups based on their gift sizes. Communication preferences. Wealth data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings.

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DipJar

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If your organization struggles to boost fundraising each year (or is seeing a decline in overall donations), it can be hard to know how to improve your fundraising strategy. When you combine these data sources, you can answer questions like: Who is new to your file that hasn’t made a gift yet? Target the right communication channels.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

People continued to give more generously than before – often referred to as a “ bump ” – and the predicted “slump” never really arrived. . Both outright (annual and major gifts) and deferred (legacy gifts). Likewise, the easier you can make it for your organization to receive donations, the more you will secure your future.

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Kindful

MAY 21, 2021

Even if an event is fully in person, live streaming or having a recording to share on social media or YouTube after the event is a great way to get more views and more donations. Reference the importance of monthly giving throughout your event and what it can accomplish. During Your Event: Ask, Ask, Ask. The key is balance.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Over $400 billion in combined charitable donations were given to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Benchmarking Major Gifts. Asking questions like “How large is a major gift at your organization?”

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

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. Restricted gifts are earmarked for a specific purpose or project. Diane Remin, President of MajorDonors.com.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor. Use paid media to target your ideal donor.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Guest post blog submitted by: GivingMail, a leading provider of direct mail solutions. Your nonprofit needs to collect donations, message donors, host events, manage volunteers, and much, more more. It can help secure major gifts. Juggling all of these tasks is where nonprofit database software comes in.

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Kindful

MARCH 8, 2021

Donation follow-up to encourage a recurring donation. Donation anniversary email. Abandoned donation or e-commerce purchase. Because Mailchimp offers instructional pages and best-in-class automation, we’re going to reference the ways they make automation work for you. Following up to encourage recurring gift.

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