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Also, on February 19 in collaboration with Nonprofit Tech for Good, she’ll be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. Community fundraisers. 2) Share compelling fundraising videos. MORE
Modern nonprofit fundraising is more than writing an appeal letter and waiting for donations to pour in. Of course, fundraising letters are still important and valuable tools, but donors and supporters often need more incentive to support your organization. Fundraising badges. MORE
There’s no better way to gain the trust of your donors than by being transparent with them about where their contributions go. If people decide to part with their hard-earned money, they want to know where it ends up. You should also remind donors to keep the bigger picture in mind. MORE
Spring is in full bloom, which means a whole new season of fundraising opportunities are headed your way! By taking advantage of the sunshine, gorgeous weather and plentiful holidays spring has to offer, you can make spring fundraisers the best of the year. Featured Fundraising MORE
Download the complete 2011 Online Fundraising Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online? MORE
What do donors really want? That’s something fundraisers are constantly grappling with. Many of us “know” what donors don’t want – too much mail and email, phone calls, overloading their Facebook feed, boring events, too many asks for money. So, what do donors want? MORE
Fundraising is getting personal. Whether big, small or mid-sized, nonprofits are looking for ways to better understand donors and focus their fundraising on creating opportunities for donors to support the particular causes and interests they care about. MORE
Still, donors want to be delighted and feel connected to the organizations they support. That means prompt acknowledgement letters, hand-written notes for major gifts, and regular phone calls of gratitude to new donors. Using video is one of the quickest ways to connect with donors. MORE
Jeff is passionate about providing nonprofit organizations straightforward and actionable tips, tricks, and how-tos on fundraising, program management, technology, and performance management that nonprofit organizations can implement immediately in their daily work. . MORE
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing. MORE
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounts for seven-percent of total fundraising and has seen double-digit growth over the past four years. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle. MORE
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounted for seven-percent of total fundraising in 2016. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle. 13) Give Donors Something Nice. MORE
Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”? MORE
How do your donors feel about you? Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Average first year donor retention rates of 27% would suggest that donors don’t have the best feelings about the nonprofits they’re supporting. MORE
As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. Current donors are a curated universe who have already demonstrated a belief in your organization’s mission, and willingness to take action toward it. Start with a donor stewardship program. MORE
We began this Fundraising Basics series by exploring the core principles of fundraising and how your organization can harness them to acquire, retain, and upgrade your donors. In this video we will cover number three; build a donor-focused approach. MORE
You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. How to Use Facebook Live to Raise Money. Use Facebook Live to tell donors about the impact THEY made. MORE
As a nonprofit professional, you’re well aware of all the fundraising benefits of corporate matching gifts. But what you know may not know is that promoting matching gifts can also help cultivate donors into major donors. Matching gift maximums can encourage donors to give more. MORE
— I would be lying if I said it was simple; asking people for money rarely is. Everyone needs to know why they’re giving and where their money is going. And donors are no different. Online fundraising is no different. MORE
So many nonprofit websites are moving to responsive, but how does responsive help organizations raise more money? That means donors were 34% more likely to make a gift after reaching a donation form when the website was responsive. MORE
According to the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Report , nonprofits claimed a 45.5% donor retention rate in 2017. In other words, of all the donors who made a gift to a particular nonprofit in 2016, only 45.5% Do You Know Your Donor Retention Rate? MORE
Incentive-based fundraising puts your donors first. If you’re just learning the basics of incentive-based fundraising and want some ideas on how you can incorporate it into your organization, you can check out our first guide, Incentive-Based Fundraising 101. MORE
Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, workplace giving campaigns, and matching gift programs to name a few. How often do the funds come in without usable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask? MORE
This is the overall state of donor engagement these days among many social good organizations. Greg’s passion is evident throughout the interview as he explains the concept of engagement fundraising and why it is so crucial. MORE
Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Many summer peer-to-peer fundraising events will be opening registration in the upcoming months (hopefully, yours included). Superstar fundraisers. MORE
There’s a crisis brewing in the fundraising world. And it’s all about our donors , the ones who are deserting us. Donors can be fickle, and they’re fleeing our organizations in vast numbers these days. Roughly one out of every two donors renewed their gifts last year. MORE
This is something highlighted often here on npENGAGE as we think about new ways the landscape of fundraising is changing due to the world becoming smaller and more transparent. Almost every day, we log into our personal online bank accounts to manage money and pay bills. MORE
Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! . MORE
All charities need new donors, just like all businesses need new customers. Studies tell us again and again: it is cheaper to retain an existing donor (or consumer) than to acquire a new one. My charity needs new donors. Donors can come from anywhere. MORE
The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Want more donor retention advice? MORE
To that end, there has been a great focus on communication and stewardship of donors to further increase giving. These things have forced our awareness, not only of the external factors at play but the value of retaining an organization’s best donors. MORE
Now, let’s talk about your donor database. Year after year you gather information about donors. Donors lapse. You keep mailing out newsletters and fundraising appeals. You keep adding new donors, new prospects and your mailing lists get larger. MORE
Each donor has a shared interest in your mission – or you would assume they share an interest if they send you hard-earned money – however otherwise, your donor base can be a varied selection of the general population. Finding the variances and focusing on the most common characteristics is crucial for fundraisers to understand their donor base and shift strategies and communications accordingly. Mostly older donors? MORE
Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. How often do the funds come in without workable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. For my money, that proverb has been around as long as people have. MORE
It’s your first donor meeting. Meeting donors in person is a fundamental part of the fundraising process. It can be scary, but we can help to guide you through the process to make you comfortable and confident when meeting donors face-to-face. MORE
Making a donor profile might be something that sounds reserved for larger nonprofit institutions with thousands of donors and prospects, a team of analysists, and a budget with room to spare. What is a Donor Profile ? How is a Donor Profile Used? A Donor Profile Example. MORE
Have you considered the other gift your donors give you? Here’s a hint: what might be even more valuable to you than money? Often donors are aware that time is part of their gift. Think about attending a fundraising event. Donor Communication MORE
Donor retention is undeniably critical to meet your nonprofit’s revenue goals , but it can be tough to know which efforts result in higher retention levels or upward movement of donors. The 5 retention metrics fundraisers should know are: Donor Attrition Rate. MORE
After all, with year-end approaching, hopefully fundraisers everywhere will have even more opportunities to practice this art. Choose words and phrases that will resonate with your donors. Share results with those who are writing and designing your fundraising. MORE
Will peer to peer donors give again? Will they become organization donors? We’ve debated this topic for years and while jury’s still out on what to do with peer to peer fundraising donors; I think it’s time we started making some headway on this topic. MORE
This webinar will walk through the basics of crowdfunding so that your nonprofit can utilize this growing fundraising method to bring in more money for your cause. << View All Upcoming Free Webinars >> Webinar FundraisingDate: April 16, 2019. MORE
I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Money for Good 2015 report and it’s full of surprising (and not so surprising) data, insights and recommendations for organizations, funders and vendors. Whether it’s a $25 gift or a $25,000 gift, our donors have to know that they matter. MORE
By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. How can we cultivate new donors while continuing to steward the supporters that we already have? So, who are these donors? MORE
When you tell board members that you need help with fundraising, many of them automatically think you are telling them they need to go ask their friends and colleagues for money. There are lots of ways that your board members can help your fundraising efforts. . WEBINAR: How to Get Your Board Excited About Fundraising . Remember – fundraising is about building relationships … and that’s where your board members can shine. . MORE
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 11, 2016
There’s a crisis brewing in the fundraising world. And it’s all about our donors , the ones who are deserting us. Donors can be fickle, and they’re fleeing our organizations in vast numbers these days. Roughly one out of every two donors renewed their gifts last year.
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
There’s no better way to gain the trust of your donors than by being transparent with them about where their contributions go. If people decide to part with their hard-earned money, they want to know where it ends up. You should also remind donors to keep the bigger picture in mind.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounted for seven-percent of total fundraising in 2016. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle. 13) Give Donors Something Nice.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Donor retention is undeniably critical to meet your nonprofit’s revenue goals , but it can be tough to know which efforts result in higher retention levels or upward movement of donors. The 5 retention metrics fundraisers should know are: Donor Attrition Rate.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 13, 2014
Jeff is passionate about providing nonprofit organizations straightforward and actionable tips, tricks, and how-tos on fundraising, program management, technology, and performance management that nonprofit organizations can implement immediately in their daily work. .
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
When you tell board members that you need help with fundraising, many of them automatically think you are telling them they need to go ask their friends and colleagues for money. There are lots of ways that your board members can help your fundraising efforts. . WEBINAR: How to Get Your Board Excited About Fundraising . Remember – fundraising is about building relationships … and that’s where your board members can shine. .
NetWits
AUGUST 23, 2011
Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Have you ever thought to yourself, “ hummm, I wish I could turn my non-fundraising participants or low-dollar fundraisers into money raising superstars! ”?
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 10, 2016
Modern nonprofit fundraising is more than writing an appeal letter and waiting for donations to pour in. Of course, fundraising letters are still important and valuable tools, but donors and supporters often need more incentive to support your organization. Fundraising badges.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
This is the overall state of donor engagement these days among many social good organizations. Greg’s passion is evident throughout the interview as he explains the concept of engagement fundraising and why it is so crucial.
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
I was lucky enough to get a preview of the Money for Good 2015 report and it’s full of surprising (and not so surprising) data, insights and recommendations for organizations, funders and vendors. Whether it’s a $25 gift or a $25,000 gift, our donors have to know that they matter.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 15, 2019
Spring is in full bloom, which means a whole new season of fundraising opportunities are headed your way! By taking advantage of the sunshine, gorgeous weather and plentiful holidays spring has to offer, you can make spring fundraisers the best of the year. Featured Fundraising
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Making a donor profile might be something that sounds reserved for larger nonprofit institutions with thousands of donors and prospects, a team of analysists, and a budget with room to spare. What is a Donor Profile ? How is a Donor Profile Used? A Donor Profile Example.
Connection Cafe
JULY 16, 2019
This is something highlighted often here on npENGAGE as we think about new ways the landscape of fundraising is changing due to the world becoming smaller and more transparent. Almost every day, we log into our personal online bank accounts to manage money and pay bills.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 23, 2014
How do your donors feel about you? Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Average first year donor retention rates of 27% would suggest that donors don’t have the best feelings about the nonprofits they’re supporting.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 24, 2017
To that end, there has been a great focus on communication and stewardship of donors to further increase giving. These things have forced our awareness, not only of the external factors at play but the value of retaining an organization’s best donors.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 24, 2013
Online fundraising isn’t a fad. As a matter of fact, online fundraising accounts for seven-percent of total fundraising and has seen double-digit growth over the past four years. Online fundraising has also proven to be an extremely effective donors acquisition vehicle.
Connection Cafe
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Each donor has a shared interest in your mission – or you would assume they share an interest if they send you hard-earned money – however otherwise, your donor base can be a varied selection of the general population. Finding the variances and focusing on the most common characteristics is crucial for fundraisers to understand their donor base and shift strategies and communications accordingly. Mostly older donors?
Connection Cafe
MARCH 26, 2014
We began this Fundraising Basics series by exploring the core principles of fundraising and how your organization can harness them to acquire, retain, and upgrade your donors. In this video we will cover number three; build a donor-focused approach.
Connection Cafe
MAY 12, 2017
You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. How to Use Facebook Live to Raise Money. Use Facebook Live to tell donors about the impact THEY made.
NetWits
JANUARY 25, 2012
Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Many summer peer-to-peer fundraising events will be opening registration in the upcoming months (hopefully, yours included). Superstar fundraisers.
John Haydon
AUGUST 17, 2018
Have you considered the other gift your donors give you? Here’s a hint: what might be even more valuable to you than money? Often donors are aware that time is part of their gift. Think about attending a fundraising event. Donor Communication
Connection Cafe
MAY 17, 2013
— I would be lying if I said it was simple; asking people for money rarely is. Everyone needs to know why they’re giving and where their money is going. And donors are no different. Online fundraising is no different.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 23, 2014
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
Still, donors want to be delighted and feel connected to the organizations they support. That means prompt acknowledgement letters, hand-written notes for major gifts, and regular phone calls of gratitude to new donors. Using video is one of the quickest ways to connect with donors.
3rd Sector Labs
AUGUST 7, 2014
Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. How often do the funds come in without workable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. For my money, that proverb has been around as long as people have.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 21, 2018
As a nonprofit professional, you’re well aware of all the fundraising benefits of corporate matching gifts. But what you know may not know is that promoting matching gifts can also help cultivate donors into major donors. Matching gift maximums can encourage donors to give more.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 13, 2019
It’s your first donor meeting. Meeting donors in person is a fundamental part of the fundraising process. It can be scary, but we can help to guide you through the process to make you comfortable and confident when meeting donors face-to-face.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
MARCH 5, 2019
As a general rule, retaining existing donors costs less than acquiring new ones. Current donors are a curated universe who have already demonstrated a belief in your organization’s mission, and willingness to take action toward it. Start with a donor stewardship program.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
After all, with year-end approaching, hopefully fundraisers everywhere will have even more opportunities to practice this art. Choose words and phrases that will resonate with your donors. Share results with those who are writing and designing your fundraising.
NetWits
MAY 17, 2012
Download the complete 2011 Online Fundraising Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Looking to help your organization get better at raising money online?
Connection Cafe
JULY 17, 2018
According to the most recent Fundraising Effectiveness Report , nonprofits claimed a 45.5% donor retention rate in 2017. In other words, of all the donors who made a gift to a particular nonprofit in 2016, only 45.5% Do You Know Your Donor Retention Rate?
3rd Sector Labs
MARCH 1, 2015
Now, let’s talk about your donor database. Year after year you gather information about donors. Donors lapse. You keep mailing out newsletters and fundraising appeals. You keep adding new donors, new prospects and your mailing lists get larger.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 29, 2016
What do donors really want? That’s something fundraisers are constantly grappling with. Many of us “know” what donors don’t want – too much mail and email, phone calls, overloading their Facebook feed, boring events, too many asks for money. So, what do donors want?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 11, 2019
This webinar will walk through the basics of crowdfunding so that your nonprofit can utilize this growing fundraising method to bring in more money for your cause. << View All Upcoming Free Webinars >> Webinar FundraisingDate: April 16, 2019.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 29, 2019
Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. It allows eligible nonprofit and individual accounts to raise money without leaving Instagram! .
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 5, 2019
Also, on February 19 in collaboration with Nonprofit Tech for Good, she’ll be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online. Community fundraisers. 2) Share compelling fundraising videos.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
So many nonprofit websites are moving to responsive, but how does responsive help organizations raise more money? That means donors were 34% more likely to make a gift after reaching a donation form when the website was responsive.
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. How can we cultivate new donors while continuing to steward the supporters that we already have? So, who are these donors?
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Incentive-based fundraising puts your donors first. If you’re just learning the basics of incentive-based fundraising and want some ideas on how you can incorporate it into your organization, you can check out our first guide, Incentive-Based Fundraising 101.
3rd Sector Labs
JULY 24, 2015
Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, workplace giving campaigns, and matching gift programs to name a few. How often do the funds come in without usable donor data – or any donor data – behind it? If your organization is fundraising without donor data to support it, then you have a problem that needs your attention. So what’s it got to do with fundraising, you ask?
3rd Sector Labs
MAY 4, 2015
All charities need new donors, just like all businesses need new customers. Studies tell us again and again: it is cheaper to retain an existing donor (or consumer) than to acquire a new one. My charity needs new donors. Donors can come from anywhere.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 16, 2014
The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Want more donor retention advice?
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Fundraising is getting personal. Whether big, small or mid-sized, nonprofits are looking for ways to better understand donors and focus their fundraising on creating opportunities for donors to support the particular causes and interests they care about.
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