Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! If you want to raise enough money to fully fund your programs, you need to use more than one tool. Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . The unique opportunities offered working in faith-based organizations is that we intentionally entertain the donors’ answer to the question of ‘why’ should a donor give?”

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen carefully and you’ll hear the call going up in charity offices everywhere: What’s the plan for our end-of-year fundraising campaign ? While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships. The donor list health check.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor.

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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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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

From knowing your target audiences to getting them to donate, there’s a lot you need to know as a fundraiser. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. If you want to raise money for your nonprofit, it helps to reassure would-be supporters that they’re giving to the right organization. Steward donors with an email campaign.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Why and when to use a script for fundraising.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . You’re speaking the language of “raising money costs money.” — Between a Rock and a Hard Place.

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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. Here’s what they said.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. In this webinar follow-up, Kristal Frazier answers your pressing questions on DEI donor best practices.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits grow and establish some level of capacity, the emphasis should then shift to fundraising. Importantly, the share of spending for administration or fundraising should align with the organization’s anticipated future needs. Many funders even set admin and fundraising caps in grant agreements.

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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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OneCause

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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Get Fully Funded

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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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2022

Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you! The future is looking brighter for nonprofits !

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. We’ll do this through the following points: What is donor management software?

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

Planning fraternity or sorority fundraisers can feel like a major undertaking, especially when you throw classes, work, and busy schedules into the mix. Luckily, we live in a digital age where using the right fundraising platform can make a world of difference. That’s where a capital campaign comes in. Building Our Future.’

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2021

With family vacations and so much going on during the summer with kids being out of school, we—just like our donors—are out of our regular schedules. This means it can sometimes seem like we’re making very little progress on our development goals as we head into fall fundraising. They even do this with those donors who gave $5! .

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Launched in 2010, GoFundMe is the world’s largest free social fundraising platform, with more than $5 billion raised by tens of millions of donors. Charities also receive reports on personal fundraisers raising money on their behalf, both currently and historically, on GoFundMe. 3) Advanced data reporting.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Of course, managing a fundraising campaign can have a lot of parts and pieces. It can be a challenge to figure out how to manage them all while dealing with other day-to-day fundraising tasks.So, what is the key behind a successful fundraising campaign?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. I love them as a major donor cultivation tool, but I hate them for everything else! At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. Direct costs.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to ask donors to pay associated credit card fees with purchases and donations. . Don’t think of this as “losing money,” but rather as gaining more sales – both today and tomorrow.

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OneCause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

AUGUST 18, 2021

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we move into the era of mass vaccination and the economy is opening up more and more, it’s time to reflect on the old adage: “Every cloud has a silver lining.”. Now the vast majority of the US donor population is familiar with and comfortable with getting on Zoom (or some equivalent) to watch a show.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

Spring has officially arrived, and generally, this is a busy but lucrative season for fundraisers across the board. With warmer weather and everyone excited to get outside, this is the optimal time to take to the great outdoors with spring fundraisers. Walkathons and the like are typically a kind of peer-to-peer fundraiser.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The most effective nonprofit fundraising typically involves a combination of engagement and revenue-generation strategies. Lucky for you, employee matching gifts and nonprofit fundraising events are two of the most significant tactics for charitable organizations today. So what does that mean for your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

Peer-to-peer fundraising is on the rise and it’s no wonder since they typically raise twice as much compared to other types of digital fundraising campaigns. And who better to get peer-to-peer fundraising tips from than a nonprofit professional? Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign. Who Is Invest In Kids?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Before you ask, tell your donors the impact they made this year. Don’t just reflect on their impact. Can’t say that I blame you.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A well-crafted branding strategy can help you stand out from the crowd, attract donors and volunteers, and make a lasting impact on your community. A strong nonprofit brand can help you: Raise more money. Attract donors, volunteers, and other supporters. But what exactly is a nonprofit branding strategy? Be authentic.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. You can make a video with your smartphone and share it on your social channels without spending any money. Videos show as well as tell. Who received support?

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