Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s fundraising world , with dozens of nonprofits competing for donors’ hearts and wallets, it’s important to stand out from a donor relations standpoint. Here are 16 uncommon and practical donor relations tactics that will delight and surprise your donors: 1. Adding a fun sticker or two is also a nice added touch.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 15, 2023

Summertime… and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’…and the cotton is high We all know that staying connected with your donors throughout the year is critical. And summer offers a unique opportunity for you to rekindle connections with your donors. Reminding donors of the impact of their contributions.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Considering doing a donor cultivation event ? According to fundraising expert and author Penelope Burk, 67% of respondents attending a donor cultivation event credited it as the reason why they made their gift. . The number one thing donors want is to know they make a difference. Why should you do a donor cultivation event?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In fundraising, digital acquisition is the process of acquiring email addresses and converting them into donors. To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 23, 2021

Nonprofits understand the importance of sending acknowledgement letters and making phone calls to thank their donors. These are simple and effective ways of thanking your donors, but creating Thank You videos can help you show rather than tell your supporters how much you appreciate them. Transparency builds trust with your donor.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 13, 2020

After listing a number of events the Scranton branch has hosted over the past year, the voice on the other end of the line say, incredulously, “You held a tsunami-relief fundraiser that lost money…” To which Michael replies, “Okay, no, that was a FUN-raiser. Another Name for FUN-Raisers.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 10, 2022

Your brand can play a big part in attracting and retaining donors. This collaborative and fun Q&A will offer insights and tips for making your organization’s branding more targeted. But do you know how to market your brand effectively?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 19, 2021

Instead, it should already be part of your fundraising strategy as it will permeate all your giving and all levels of donors. So, if you’re looking to grow your monthly donor program, make sure you’re looking at it as an important thing that can be very exciting and fun to work on, just a little bit at a time.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Make it Meaningful: Discussing Donor Engagement Strategies. ”. We recently asked Eman to share some insights regarding her favorite donor engagement strategies, how she likes to unwind after the busy end-of-year giving season, and more! What is your biggest tip for donor engagement year-round? . What’s a fun fact about you? .

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frontstream

APRIL 12, 2024

Exciting and unique ideas will help you engage donors and reach your goals, whether you're raising money for your charity or school. From fun-filled events to outdoor adventures, get ready to dive into a world of possibilities and make this summer one to remember.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . By reducing the friction for donors and nonprofits, stock gifting is now accessible and easy for everyone – and now donors can donate stock to their favorite cause in just a few clicks. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

What’s more, golfers often tap into their personal and professional networks to field a team, which expands your tournament’s reach and donor pool and opens doors for further stewardship and partnerships. Fortunately, there are a ton of options to build-in revenue enhancers that add fun and excitement without incurring prohibitive costs.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But what about cultivating relationships with existing donors? Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? online donor engagement. Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Encourage donors to follow you on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters). The snowball effect—if your event is fun, participants will come back year after year (along with new supporters).

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Qgiv

AUGUST 30, 2021

To say the least, coming up with fun school fundraisers to keep their mission going is extremely important! It’s important that donors understand that no matter how they choose to engage, they can always give a gift even if team fundraising isn’t their cup of tea! What They Did. What You Can Do. Request a demo today!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

You have a donor database ! Your database is probably home to people from a ton of different sources – your online donors, your direct mail donors, your volunteers, people who signed up on your website, people who registered for one of your events, people who fall into more than one of those categories, etc. Or even 70%?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

5) It Engages Golfers, Donors & Sponsors Engagement—prior to, during the round, and following the tournament—is key to donor onboarding and stewardship. After the event, export your golf tournament donor data for inclusion into your donor CRM for additional follow up and stewardship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

Donors can pledge as little as $.01 A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. A fundraising tool that allows donors to automatically round up their debit or credit card purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the nonprofit of their choice.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 30, 2023

We know you are probably impatient so let’s just right to the fun stuff, enter the name and general mission of your nonprofit, followed by the general audience that you’d like a profile for in this AI tool. × The 5 Parts of a Donor Persona Just to start, donor personas are like your nonprofit’s imaginary donor friend.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Deepen the connection your donors have with the cause through these stewardship activities. The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Report discovered that across the board, nonprofits struggled to keep donors engaged throughout their events. . Find something fun that fits your mission! Donor Event Challenges.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. I’d love your feedback on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. We previously have had a Presidents Club for our top tier donors, hosting a cocktail party for them at year end. That’s okay.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! It can attract potential new donors and partners, keep your current donors close, sustain excitement about your cause, and build awareness in the community. People leave Community/Fun Events feeling good.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. You can also put out a donation jar for donors who want to support your cause but don’t want to purchase an item. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2019

As a member of a nonprofit fundraising team, you always have your eyes on a fundraising goal and are working to improve your online donor engagement strategy. . Fundraising, however, can take many different forms, so it can be difficult to know which is best to improve your online donor engagement. Hold a fundraising event.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Your online giving form is the primary instrument you use to process a donation, and it’s also the key tool you use for collecting valuable information about your donors. On the giving side, donors also are expecting a lot from your donation form. You’re expecting a lot from your donation form.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One of the top questions we get asked at Whole Whale is “how can we attract new online donors to our organization?” The most common mistake we see is trying to acquire a donor on the “first date” interaction only, instead of viewing donor acquisition like a longer relationship that must be nurtured over time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 27, 2022

Golf fundraisers do more than just raise money for an organization or cause—they attract high capacity donors and sponsors, raise awareness, expand your donor base, advance important relationships, and more. Presented by: Logan Foote (he/him), Education & Development Manager at GolfStatus. Ways to maximize fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 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. 4) Stewarding and Engaging Donors One of the best things about ChatGPT is its ability to assist with donor stewardship, which is critical to boost donor retention.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

And forming those relationships requires thought-out strategies and a will to succeed with engaging your donors, especially when you can’t interact face-to-face. No matter who your nonprofit serves, there are plenty of ways to connect with remote donors and help them see the value of investing in your mission. Ramp up communications.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. With social media, you can connect with your donors in real time and give them information about the work you’re doing and a peek behind the curtain at the people that make your mission a success. What do they like?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Get your event on donors’ minds early and in front of sponsors amid annual budget planning. As soon as you have a date set with the golf facility, send a quick email to your contact database as well as individual emails to major donors and supporters to get it on their calendars and into their budgets. Send Save-the-Dates.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

This means that fewer people are seeing your traditional donor recognition devices, like donor walls, donor brick pavers, donation certificates, and plaques. Here are a few donor recognition ideas and examples that, despite being virtual, will still be impactful to the recipient and your online community.

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