NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Although the U.S. is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2023

Allow them to Donate Now, Pay Later (DNPL). Your nonprofit gets all of the money upfront, but your next-gen donors get to pay over time (interest and fee free). Millennial and Gen Z donors want to give (or give more), but are often constrained by finances and other economic realities. The solution?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The willingness to give money isn't what causes online donations to fail, as you might think. Not only many nonprofits don’t pay enough attention to the checkout process, but they also redirect visitors to third-party payment solution sites. A loss of trust and donations. The result? How can you tackle it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

In the nonprofit industry, we often hear the phrase “every dollar counts” or “together, we can make a big difference.” Time over time, we’ve seen what nonprofit communities can do when we rally together to support a cause. Why are small donations important? This way, your nonprofit isn’t relying on one source of revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves playing video games. The growing popularity of this method allows anyone with the right recording setup and a stack of video games to start collecting money for a charitable cause. Gamers Raise Money for Charity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 15, 2023

When looking for fundraising tactics that will bring in major gifts and other large donations, sometimes you have to be willing to spend money to make money. We call these big money fundraising ideas – those that may require a higher budget, but should produce big results.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

EveryAction, which is becoming Bonterra, is excited to announce two new ways our platform enables nonprofit organizations to maximize fundraising through matching gift programs. We’re announcing a new partnership with Double the Donation , including an integration with 360MatchPro’s automated gift matching platform. The result?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2020

This webinar will walk you through the basics of crowdfunding for nonprofits. We will show how your nonprofit can leverage the trend of crowdfunding to increase donations and awareness for your cause. Presented by: Jared Kylstad and Lauren Slocum , Charity Services Specialists at GoFundMe Charity.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2021

Melissa’s 5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations shares how to save money, increase outreach and maximize donations by connecting with new and current donors safely and efficiently. Ready to build better connections with your donors while social distancing?

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. In the nonprofit sector, stories are one of the strongest ways to make emotional connections between donors and charities. Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

By Jeni Putalavage-Ross , SVP of Operations at Ribbon – a platform helps nonprofits and charitable individuals start nonprofits quicker while saving time, money, and effort. Lean startup”, “bootstrapped startup”, “pre-seed startup”… Silicon Valley uses these terms all the time, but what is the nonprofit equivalent?

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 27, 2021

With the rise in online and mobile giving, micro-donations, also known as micro philanthropy, have become a positive trend in the nonprofit sector. The term usually refers to a smaller sum of money donated by millions of people to a charitable cause.

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Donorbox

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This exciting season is often prime fundraising time for masjids and Islamic charities looking to raise more money for their important causes. In this article, we’ll look at the Ramadan donation types and best practices that […] The post Ramadan Donations: 12 Best Practices to Encourage More Giving appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s like a money grab because that’s what it’s all about — the money. Avoid them!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2023

Your donors and supporters start searching Google for “holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits” in early August, yet most nonprofits do not update their holiday tribute giving program until November or December. Now is the time to update and launch a holiday Tribute Giving Program for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. Followers will tune out repetitive asks for money.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Nonprofit organizations may be feeling the need to take a stance on the metaverse and make decisions on meta-related activities, like accepting crypto donations.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ever wonder who donates to a specific organization? With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. Many nonprofits thank their donors, especially major donors, in their annual reports, newsletters, and websites.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. Let’s break down two of the most popular forms of corporate philanthropy: sponsorships and donations. billion in just one year.

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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. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. More about that in a minute.

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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? Let’s take a look. Enlarge this image 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. According to The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , “The median amount raised by events in which attendees raise money on behalf of an organization through peer-to-peer fundraising pages, typically is 4.5

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. 12% of annual donations occurs on the last three days of the year.

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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. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. But it’s not.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When you’re fundraising online , your nonprofit donation page is often one of the first interactions people have with your organization, so it’s important to create an effective donation experience. The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. You can even use outbound messages to solicit donations from your supporters. The rules for opting in are different for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. There are strict rules regarding what you can do to collect funds, and what you’re allowed to do with that money once you have it to retain your nonprofit status. 1) Virtual and Augmented Reality for Donations. 2) Donations via the Gaming Industry.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors are starting to find it harder to donate because of their financial situations. Prices have gone up, everywhere, especially caused by the general inflation, higher energy and gas bills and higher cost of food.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate! Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. Their name.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. Everyone at this nonprofit was constantly wringing their hands about raising money. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2023

In this post, we talk to Becky, a n editor in Buffalo, about why she donated $20 to The Trevor Project. The Donation : $20 What inspired you to make a donation to The Trevor Project? A friend was raising money for The Trevor Project in honor of her upcoming birthday. How did you decide on the amount you donated?

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