Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The 2021 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. At the core of the project is the 2021 Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 592 online fundraisers.

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Stats Data Online Fundraising 275

Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

However, with the average donor retention rate sitting around 45%, many nonprofits struggle to sustain newly acquired donors’ support. So, how can your organization beat the odds and develop a loyal donor base that you can count on year after year? In no time at all, you’ll have a loyal donor pool you can count on year-round!

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Retention Rate Donor Campaign 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Educational nonprofits today are navigating a complex environment where integrating donor management and fundraising strategies is essential. This is because forging solid relationships with donors is as crucial as the educational programs you support. The Education Foundation of Lake County’s story begins here.

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Education Fundraising Integration Nonprofit 81

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

I like fundraising events. I’ve managed (literally) hundreds of them during my fundraising career, from $500,000 galas to $10,000 hosted events and everything in between. Heck, I’ve even written a handbook on a certain kind of fundraising event. So… I’m not one of those “fundraising events aren’t worth the effort” snobs.

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Strategy Fundraising Profit Relationship 207

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. 2) Training.

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Software Fundraising Training Train 303

Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

Are you calling your donors regularly? Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. The Importance Of Calling To Thank Donors For Their Support Does calling donors really make a difference?

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Support Donor Phone Gift 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2024

Unsupervised Learning: ML technique where algorithms learn patterns and relationships from unlabeled data. Improved Fundraising: AI-powered analytics can identify potential donors and personalize outreach strategies, leading to increased donations. Data Bias: Prejudice or skewed results in AI systems due to biased training data.

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Technique Language Nonprofit Brain 254

Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions.

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Fund Donor Strategy Help 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s one of the most high-profile fundraising days of the year. It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. But here’s the thing: Your GivingTuesday fundraising success is only part of the equation. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. Here’s why.

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Retention Donor Gift Template 98

EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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Gift Guide Calendar Philanthropy 201

Blue Fox

AUGUST 17, 2020

Fundraisers certainly have their work cut out for them this year. All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment. So, what’s a fundraising organization to do? Strong relationships are more important than ever. How much more effective could your fundraising team be?” Coronavirus.

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Money Raise Fundraising Disaster 148

EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. If you add one habit this year, it should be thanking your donors. Drink more water!

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Support Build Linkedin Newsletter 220

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. Golf fundraisers are a huge opportunity for outreach, stewardship, and certainly for fundraising. Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors?

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Practice Tips Fundraising Sponsor 246

Socialbrite

JANUARY 15, 2021

Can your team take advantage of the new breed of knowledge management tools? The knowledge and experience its people bring will determine its institutional knowledge and dictate the direction in which it needs to head. This knowledge is ever-changing and needs to be both accessible and adaptable. Explicit knowledge.

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Knowledge Management Knowledge NPO Benefit 52

Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors. Educate Your Board on What You Need Education is the key to getting board members to fundraise.

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Fundraising Philanthropy Training Train 106

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

If your nonprofit’s team is facing fundraising burnout , you’re likely looking for low-lift fundraising opportunities that don’t require as much time or effort to secure necessary funding. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Gift Fund 52

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. We need to consider the quality and intensity of the relationship between donors and our organizations. We need to consider the quality and intensity of the relationship between donors and our organizations.

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Retention Donor Support Giving 91

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Faced with the need to raise more private funds, the association turned to Bloomerang CRM for efficient donor management and payment processing. By consolidating their donor data, they’ve been able to build and nurture stronger relationships with donors and gain clarity into donor preferences, critical for effective fundraising.

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Brain Support Fundraising Associations 83

sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

As improving community health becomes a definitive strategic priority for most hospitals, development must learn a new “beat” – and cultivate a relationship with a new champion. On the surface, this champion may seem very different from “rock star” physicians and from fundraisers themselves. This individual? Need help getting started?

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Fundraising Benefit Relationship Knowledge 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017. Then uses their human skills – empathy and knowledge – to revise the draft.

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Tools Nonprofit Adopt Philanthropy 162

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

During a hectic work day where many can only squeeze in a lunch break between firing off emails, it can be hard to know if you’re making your donors feel appreciated or if you’re giving them the impression that they’re getting copy and paste interactions. That’s why you need to chart your donor lists carefully.

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Question Donor Help Method 122

sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or you’re new to the sector, you’ve seen an effective holiday fundraiser. From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards.

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Campaign Tips Fundraising Contest 83

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. When leveraged with other communication channels, direct mail can generate significant engagement and gift-giving from donors. Top Direct Mail Fundraising FAQs What is direct mail fundraising? Contact Us!

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Mail Fundraising Nonprofit Channel 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 337

Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Why is a CFRE certification important for fundraising professionals, and how can it elevate your career? The CFRE certification is an accredited credential designed specifically for fundraising professionals. Job Development Having a CFRE certification offers you greater confidence in the work you already do in nonprofit fundraising.

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Fundraising Demonstration Skills Application 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As fundraisers, we strive to create meaningful impact and cultivate lasting relationships with supporters, donors, and the communities we serve. You’re probably used to your familiar circle of donors who consistently support your cause, and you often reach out to them personally. The solution: donor segmentation.

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email Campaign Gartner Retention 90

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Action Report Practice Fundraising 75

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. Donors get to see your need firsthand.

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Donor Audience Fun Script 112

sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Fellow students.

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Team Difference Fundraising Track 78

Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Improving the donor experience should no longer be seen as something modest in ambition. . If you want to keep your donors, you need to pay significant attention to the donor experience. It’s Key to Sustainability.

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Experiment Donor Strategy Philanthropy 90

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. That sadly means that out of 100 donors who contributed last year, only 40% to 45% will likely do so again this year. Unfortunately, it’s also several times more expensive to acquire new donors than retain old ones. Let’s take a look!

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Fundraising Retention Gift Nonprofit 70

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 8, 2023

As a result, more organizations are looking for ways to implement an omnichannel fundraising and marketing strategy. Consider incorporating this approach into your annual fundraising plan , you might need help knowing where to start. Let’s get started. Offer paperless options.

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Mail Integration Digital Strategy 75

Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” If you treat every donor like a major donor, you’d probably run out of team member time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor. Let’s get started.

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Donor Gift Database Relationship 106

Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. Unfortunately, if you can’t have in-person events or if you don’t have a big marketing budget, finding new donors can be difficult. . But how can it do this?

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Process Question Donor eBook 136

Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an incredible opportunity to leverage your supporters’ personal networks and increase the reach of your campaign. This strategy involves recruiting supporters to fundraise on your behalf, and you might be surprised to find out just how many of them are willing to fundraise for your organization!

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Platform Fundraising Nonprofit Gift 98

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. GivingTuesday and the nonprofit end-of-year fundraising cycle are quickly approaching!

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Gift Consultant Audience email 207