NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2024

Here are four principles to guide you as you do the work of prospecting and building relationships to find and engage donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 23, 2024

With no signs of slowing down, DAF donors are a big source of donations for nonprofits. Here are eight ways to engage and retain DAF donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you want to grow in 2024, your mid-level donors can be one of the most valuable segments to target in an upgrade campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 22, 2024

If someone asked about your nonprofit's donor's experience, what would you say? Here are tips to get to know your donors and have an answer.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2024

Here's how to refresh your look to hook the next generation of donors. Gen Zers are drawn to authentic, visually appealing brands.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Register Now and join us on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, for, "Innovate to Elevate: Breakthroughs in Donor Acquisition with Matching Gifts, Personalized Touchpoints, and Advanced Fundraising Strategies." Discover how matching gifts can be a key tool for acquiring new donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2023

In the philanthropic sphere, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have clearly gained notable, ongoing popularity in recent years. Here’s a specific look at the four benefits and considerations that generate the popularity surrounding DAFs and the corresponding benefits for nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Having a proper logistics plan is essential to motivate donors, who are increasingly interested in seeing their money used as effectively as possible, for the best outcomes. Here are some ideas on how large nonprofits can ensure maximum efficiency and maximum trust with donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2024

If yes, please share your feedback by taking the 2024 Online Donor Feedback Survey ! Your participation is appreciated and will help nonprofits better serve and communicate with their donors. The survey is 15 short, easy-to-answer questions that require 2-4 minutes to complete — and your responses are 100% anonymous.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2024

One reason donors stop giving is that organizations never tell them how they made a difference. Here are four ways to show them their impact.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Material announced the results of a new nationwide donor segmentation study, dividing the donor population into five distinct “types.”

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 31, 2023

Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support. If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 19, 2023

Though giving tends to rise around these events, nonprofits often are unable to retain these often one-time donors. Nonprofits react to crises. If your organization doesn’t have a plan to steward these reactionary donations to make them become more commonplace, it should.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2024

The balance of power within nonprofits is shifting in favor of wealthy donors and boards. Here are two strategies to address these issues.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It's true, I will say it, I wish every lapsed donor was still giving to my organization. And at the same time, I learn so much from lapsed donors. The trick is how to learn these things before they lapse.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I often catch myself wondering what my organization's donors or volunteers might be confused by and what ideas they would bring to the table if they were in charge for a day. Here are some ways you can think about changing your organization's processes to improve donor experiences.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Abacus announced the launch of the Major Donor Ask Calculator. The Ask Calculator is a tool that picks up where philanthropic capacity estimates from wealth estimation services and other donor research leave off.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Here are four ways to find ACH donors or convert recurring donors ACH transfers. This is truly the cat’s meow of recurring giving.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 18, 2024

Discover how habit-forming donor experiences can help you acquire new donors, turn them into repeat givers, and amplify your impact.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2023

Securely managing donor data provides the foundation for analyses that can reveal deeper insights into donor sentiment. Here are three steps that every nonprofit should take to ensure that their donor data is both private and secure.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Here are the top three strategies that every nonprofit should implement to overcome donor fatigue and keep their audience engaged.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. We all know it’s generally more efficient to retain an existing donor than to acquire a net new one, but how can busy fundraisers upgrade mid-level donors effectively and efficiently?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

Here are five ways fundraisers can capture the passion and attention of these donors. Gen Z is poised to be exceptionally generous.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences. If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2024

Here are seven types of donors your nonprofit can locate internally. If you’re always looking externally for your next major gift prospect, you may overlook a loyal supporter already in your database.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 30, 2023

Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Industry benchmarks reveal just 23% of first-time online donors return, compared to 64% of existing online donors. And over the last decade, nonprofits have continued to raise more funds from fewer donors. These statistics underscore the importance of not only keeping your donors, but also acquiring new ones

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Join us for an insightful webinar, "Giving Tuesday: 2022 Learnings & Donor Insights," where we'll delve into pivotal takeaways, donor perspectives, and crucial decisions that can drive your philanthropic efforts in 2023. Be part of this engaging discussion on maximizing your impact and making informed choices. Don't miss out!

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 31, 2023

Focus on achieving value for donors’ giving should be the guiding principle of every nonprofit. Philanthropic organizations should focus on how they can provide more services with their resources. This focus on need, and how to fulfill it, can lead to more efficiency and effectiveness.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 24, 2023

You cannot take any donor for granted, and the cultivation process, with an emphasis on donor retention, should continue year-round for each donor in your portfolio. Here are some helpful strategies you can implement to promote donor retention.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 24, 2024

Shirley Nagar, Sarah Traisman and Mitch Stein join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the rise of donor-advised funds as a way to give.

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