Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Engage with your followers by asking for feedback, running polls, and sharing user-generated content. Who Are Millenials? Anyone born between 1981 and 1996 Millenial and Gen-Z Donors Focus on Impact Younger donors are often more interested in the impact of their donation than the size of their gift.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With individuals giving the most of any group polled, this was particularly worrying because individuals make up the majority of fundraising dollars given in a year (64% of total giving in 2022). billion dollars, making it the second largest group of contributions at 21% of total donations in 2022. decline in gifts’ impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2014

Each time @NonprofitOrgs reaches a 100K-follower benchmark, Nonprofit Tech for Good donates to various nonprofits. It’s a way to give back, but its also a system used to periodically review how nonprofits are innovating their online giving process. Donate: Oxfam America. Add a poll asking donors what prompted them to give.

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

This means that Millennials may be reaching a point of economic security in which they have enough cash after bills to afford to make more substantial donations. When stewarding Millennials, don’t forget to offer them volunteer opportunities so that they can make a direct impact on your cause by donating their time.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

It is a way to remind people that they are not just viewing some corporate event on their screens all by themselves; they are actually attending an online event with other people who have similar interests and goals. Donated funds can then be used to put together some sort of prize package. Choose Incentives.

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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. Sharing conversation starters, polls, or even quizzes on social media can inspire lots of engagement.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

They should have an enthusiastic, welcoming online presence and the appropriate level of professionalism to represent a trustworthy nonprofit. Gift boxes at your guests front doors. Gather your team together to create a boxed gift that will go out to your VIP guests, sponsors, or maybe all your attendees!

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

billion was donated to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2020. Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI). Your website: Your website is the online hub that supporters use to read more about your mission and get involved through donating or volunteering.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is a way to remind people that are not just viewing some corporate event on their screens all by themselves, they are actually attending an online event with other people who have similar interests and goals. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. Choose Incentives.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. It is easy to post a link to a crowdfunding platform or to your website’s donation page, but letting supporters give directly through Facebook makes it even easier to capture impulse donors. So what’s the catch?

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Your nonprofit’s online donation form. Matching gift. to allow donors to easily look up their matching gift eligibility through their employer. for smooth online auctions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Your website is the online hub that supporters use to learn more about your mission and get involved through donating or volunteering. You should also take the time to fine-tune your donation page so that on the big day, it’s easy for your supporters to give. History of donating or volunteering with similar organizations.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. Or if a certain donation thank-you gift reliably increases donor retention, offer it in campaign after campaign. Helping real people should be the star.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention. Could the next gift come because of that moving photo on social media? Someone who makes a monthly or annual donation is a loyal donor. Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization.

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Care2

DECEMBER 13, 2011

According to a national poll conducted by the American Red Cross, seven out of 10 Americans plan to donate more money to charity this year even in this economic downturn for a third straight holiday season. More than half (55 percent) say they feel bad about spending money on gifts people might not use.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

It is a way to remind people that are not just viewing some corporate event on their screens all by themselves, they are actually attending an online event with other people who have similar interests and goals. Gift cards for Amazon or a food delivery service are great prize options. Choose Incentives.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Not only are LinkedIn members highly engaged and often interested in philanthropy, with 53% already donating to nonprofits and 60% saying they’re interested in volunteering, but they can also hold the keys to corporate partnerships , grants, and more. There’s a lot more to LinkedIn than just posting jobs or liking people’s updates.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Donation Tickets: Some attendees may want to contribute more than the ticket price. Donation tickets allow them to do so easily, increasing both ticket sales and overall fundraising. Give Your Event an Online Home An online event page is a powerful tool for boosting fundraiser ticket sales. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

Thank-You Gifts (9.9%). A thank you for their donation (if they made one during the event). A CTA to make another donation or stay engaged with your nonprofit (e.g. If you missed your goal during the event, this could be an opportunity to re-engage your community and encourage some post-event donations. Emails (19.9%).

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. Asking for donations where supporters receive no tangible products or services in return has likely already made the challenges of marketing apparent.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. For instance, your major gift officer may use an app to look up more information about major prospects prior to initial meetings.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

More specifically, it’s providing content online or in emails (text, graphics, and/or even functionality or links to) that is only visible to a specific audience segment of your database. Enter Targeted Content. In fact, anybody you can query upon in Raiser’s Edge, you can target content to on NetCommunity webpages or within emails.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

If you weren’t already hosting virtual events, the COVID-19 pandemic probably pushed your nonprofit to hold more events online. Giveaways for a special prize, such as a gift certificate or basket. A silent auction allows guests to bid on valuable items using pieces of paper, or more recently, online auction websites.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Additionally, it’s an even bigger one right now because of how much time people are spending online while in quarantine. Do you want to receive more donations this year, raise specific social awareness, or plan to recruit more volunteers? . Think of content that will get your audience to engage with your organization online!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. This adds a layer of trust for donors and encourages them to donate knowing they’re helping a peer support a cause they’re connected to. Provide incentives for participation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

From online shops to personal fundraising pages, discover five creative ways to drive support and engagement all year round. Online ticketing options allow for convenient registration and seamless check-in via the mobile app. Boost Your Cause with a Gift Shop A gift shop can be a powerful revenue driver for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies. Some donors look for these signals of community support (everybody’s doing it) to make the decision that they would be in good company if they donate. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Preference and Opinion – this is something that you can survey or poll your donors on, and collecting this information via an online portal is a great idea. You might try mentioning the last gift a person made or perhaps the name of an event the person recently attended. First, Create a Plan. Additional Tips.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2015

While the charity online fundraising field is very crowded indeed, a major unmet need among charities is to find new, engaged donors. Public Good is a new donation platform from the people who revolutionized grassroots online giving for the 2012 Obama presidential campaign. (Please visit the site to view this video).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Students, alumni, parents, and friends are living life’s biggest moments online. Yes, you should have earnest “why I donated” types of posts, but also get people to wear shark masks and snap selfies. Day-of gimmicks can prompt people to take the party online. Feature Online-Only Content. Absolutely! Respond to Complaints.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Poll your supporters so you can identify and segment personas, allowing you to better target your messaging on #GivingTuesday and all year long. Make sure you have the right technology in place that allows you to easily engage supporters, such as online donation capabilities. Tailor suggested donation amounts to the ask itself.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

remember once when a particular Board member wanted to talk about what to do with some nice microwave ovens that had been donated to our thrift store. Online, you can play solitaire on your screen, and no one will ever know! You might need to plan some polls or interactivity about every 10 minutes to help keep people engaged.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

Many nonprofits were compelled to become experts on virtual events and online fundraising overnight, and many found themselves pleasantly surprised when their virtual fundraisers helped them raise more than in-person events. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Eager to make my point, I polled my fellow Gen-Xers on which fundraising platforms have had the most disruptive impact on charitable giving since 2000. Fundraising with social media (particularly Facebook) means under- standing that donors don’t separate liking, sharing, or pledging, from donating,” explained John. More than 1.5

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

I’m going to be kicking things off in a couple minutes with some awesome polls to get to know you better. I’m going to share some website tweaks to help you boost your conversion rate for online gifts. And I’m going to start off by doing some polls, and I’m going to launch this poll right now.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Because of inflation, donations aren’t going as far as they used to. To make the most of the opportunity, refer to the Generational Giving Report to learn about how Baby Boomers like to be asked for gifts. Host donation drives. Drive donations to your nonprofit by hosting donation drives. Plan for planned giving.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

But first what I want to do is just ask Steven to launch a poll to gauge where you are right now with regard to feelings about promoting legacy giving in your nonprofit. So the poll is just sticking up here. Nearly 70% of people make gifts to charity during their lifetimes but only 6% leave a bequest. Okay, there we go.

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