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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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year.

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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. Online giving can provide numerous benefits for nonprofits, from increasing donation amounts to improving donor engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . For the donor, $20 per month is easier to manage in their budget. Not to mention the $240 is predictable income! Click To Tweet.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. I’m of the firm opinion you can never thank donors too much, so the real question is “What’s not enough?” How to thank tribute donors and honorees Here are tips for thanking tribute donors, at a minimum: Prompt: Within 24 – 48 hours.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Raising the money you need to fully fund your budget doesn’t happen by accident. You need a plan for fundraising success. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. Focus on donors, not money.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 26, 2022

These fundraising articles are popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. It’s simple really: The more sponsors you have, the more money you’ll net. A sponsor for a fundraising event : Is usually a business or corporation giving money in exchange for publicity and good will.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The season of gratitude is upon us and there is nothing more important you can do than thank donors for their support this year. Fundraising is all about relationships. . Actually, from a donor’s perspective, it’s annoying. Obviously, you start to thank donors with an immediate thank-you for each donation they make.

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DECEMBER 27, 2021

It’s been a long year in so many ways, but before it’s done, let’s take a look at the top fundraising articles of the year. These fundraising articles have been popular ones that our readers have loved and I wanted to gather them together for you in case you missed any of them earlier this year.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. It takes careful strategy and deep knowledge of your donor to get the results you’re looking for. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

The summer brings with it the opportunity to take advantage of the great weather and use the great outdoors for great fundraising. We’ve put together over 30 fun nonprofit fundraising ideas for you to spring into this season. Way to accept donations or money from the event. Repeat repeat donors. Repeat donors.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Every non-profit wants to build a strong major donor program, but many organizations aren’t sure how to put a system in place for finding and engaging new major donors and asking them to give. Here are the modules you’ll be receiving: Module #1: How To Find New Major Donors and Build Relationships With Them.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When it comes to fundraising—or many things in life, for that matter—you can plan and prepare, but there will always be things out of your control. As economists now predict a recession in the last quarter of 2022—the most critical time of year for fundraising—you may be thinking about how this will affect your year-end fundraising campaigns.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Year-end fundraising is here. Yes, that’s right – up to 40% of donations come in at the end of the year for many nonprofits that have a solid year-end fundraising plan in place and an engaged list of supporters. Looking for some good data and examples for your fundraising team? Fundraising Facts. Charity Navigator.

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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. Fundraising is not about you.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. Put simply, major donors are individuals who make the biggest donations to your org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

By Stephanie Wallace , Marketing Specialist, Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. It helps with everything from applying for money to showing how you spent it. That’s where nonprofit grant management software comes in.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve been writing fundraising copy since 2010. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in 11 years of writing and millions of dollars I’ve raised, it’s that writing for fundraising is its own genre. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Source stories.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Every day, you and your donors are inundated with thousands of pieces of news and bits of information. You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. It can be tricky to figure out what’s real and who you can trust.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Nonprofit Tools.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

It tells in numbers what you’re planning to spend money on during the year. I’m not sure how they knew what they were doing, how much money they had, when it was ok to hire someone, or when to expand services. It’s easy to see cash in the bank and think “yeah, we’ve got money – go ahead and buy that expensive piece of equipment.”

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2018

After all, you disclose certain info on your 990 every year. We’re talking top donors, biggest grants, etc. You have to spend money to make money, as they say. Multi-channel marketing is important, but it’s also important not to waste money in places where your audience isn’t responding or simply isn’t there.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 25, 2022

The first big tip: don’t make your fiat (regular USD money) donation page the same as your crypto donation page. which showed many donors how easy it is to donate crypto to nonprofits. which showed many donors how easy it is to donate crypto to nonprofits. If we lost you at ‘fiat’, then you might want to keep reading….

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Every nonprofit website visitor is a potential donor. And we all want more donors, right? Don’t lead with a photo from your latest fundraiser. The video should not be about your organization’s history or recent fundraising event. You will lose prospective donors if they have to wait. Give donors a reason to donate.

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M+R

AUGUST 17, 2022

There’s still time to sign up for our webinar all about M+R’s data co-op, Scout Quest (info below)! Participating organizations share their supporter email, action, donation, deliverability, engagement, and fundraising behavior. In case you don’t already know: Scout Quest is a different kind of data co-op!

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Candid

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Basically, this step ensures your cause remains your donors’ and constituents’ primary focus. . Fundraising support is key! Fundraising is an essential component of every nonprofit’s existence. A fiscal sponsor should point you in the right direction and provide you with the tools you need to immediately fundraise.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. Make sure they’ve heard it before you launch your next fundraising or advocacy campaign. Thanking people who support your organization with their time or money is non-negotiable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Do you know what it is like to be a donor to your nonprofit? Network for Good is launching its first ever Be Your Donor Day on October 24th to inspire nonprofits to play the role of their donors and rate how they are performing from the perspective of those supporters. October 24th is that day.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The best way to learn about virtual fundraising events is to hear from those who’ve experienced them. Get to know their top insights and learning moments to accelerate the impact of your nonprofit’s next virtual fundraising event. 13 Virtual Fundraising Event Takeaways from Four Marketing Professionals.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 3, 2017

“You have to be transparent with your fundraising. Fundraising can be a messy business. Sandy gave us two rules for when you’re asking donors for money: First, Sandy told us to never be afraid of asking. Sandy gave us two rules for when you’re asking donors for money: First, Sandy told us to never be afraid of asking.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. One thing that phonathons have historically struggled with has been identifying donors who may be eligible for a matching gift from their employer? Prepare for donor questions.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. But how on earth do you choose the right fundraising conference to attend? The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON).

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

At its heart, fundraising is helping others connect an existing passion directly to your cause. We don’t convince donors. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Research Your Donors to Read Their Minds. They might ask, “Why?” And we might not have a great answer.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Are you thrilled to direct donors to it? …No? Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. But unfortunately it’s not a very effective fundraising method.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

It is that time of year when many nonprofit raise the bulk of the money they will need to continue their important work in the next year. Think you are doing all that you can with your year-end fundraising? Fundraising guru Gail Perry has some ideas you might not have considered. Your donors will be warmed up before you ask.

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