The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. They were worried about donor communications. What are Fundraising Systems?

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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. Does it seem like everyone you know is raving about a new tool that’s revolutionizing the way employees in all industries are doing their work?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

The rise of the livestream, combined with the growing popularity and widespread appeal of video games, has created an attractive new opportunity for charities — gaming fundraisers. These events are an exciting new kind of fundraiser in which gamers raise money for charity by livestreaming themselves playing video games.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 25, 2020

For nonprofit organizations large and small, this webinar helps you save time and produce better outcomes for your golf fundraiser—whether you’re trying to fit it in before the end of the year or looking at 2021. Think about all the time you spend planning, coordinating, and executing the logistics of the golf fundraiser.

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The Fundraising Authority

AUGUST 6, 2021

Fundraising events are a staple part of non-profit development programs worldwide. Your goal as a fundraiser is to make sure that you are maximizing your events to raise as much money as possible, without wasting valuable time and resources. Fundraising events are still fundraising , and all of the rules of fundraising apply.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Facebook has made both creating and donating to Fundraisers a highly streamlined process.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. When your appeal is the only real live letter your donors get from you, they are more likely to feel you are “selling” to them.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. Maps can be used to illustrate the work of a nonprofit, the areas they serve, and the impact of their fundraising efforts. They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2023

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. For nonprofits, a golf tournament is the chance to raise mission-critical dollars, engage supporters, build relationships, and ultimately, do more good. Golf has a ton of giving power.

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OneCause

MARCH 27, 2023

Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. RAISE is part interactive learning + part crowd-sourcing = and 100% FUNdraising! Here are the top 7 reasons to be at RAISE 2023: 1. Share your story with fellow Raise attendees.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!),

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Those aboard the online fundraising train tend to not look back. That’s because a digital strategy can truly transform every aspect of your organization’s work – from marketing to events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. If it works, do more of it. 2) Brainstorm.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with clean, streamlined donor records that record donations from your online forms and update automatically , an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. Winter 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

How much time do you spend thinking about where your donors are coming from ? It is super important to understand where your donors are coming from and how you could be acquiring more! How to keep growing your donor acquisition. While acquiring (and keeping) new donors can often feel like a game of chance, it really shouldn’t.

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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? How much more effective could your fundraising team be?” Coronavirus. Unemployment. Business closures. Natural disasters.

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EveryAction

APRIL 18, 2023

EveryAction, which is becoming Bonterra, is excited to announce two new ways our platform enables nonprofit organizations to maximize fundraising through matching gift programs. Our mutual users can get set up with 360MatchPro’s matching gift automation functionality and start raising more in minutes.” What is CyberGrants? The result?

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. If you are setting an ambitious fundraising goal for your event, it will be far easier to reach that goal if you can raise 50%+ of the revenue from large sponsors than if you are trying to raise 100% through individual ticket sales.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

It causes non-profits to raise less money than they could, while expending far more energy and effort than necessary. Likewise, it wastes precious dollars in the fundraising budget in return for very little gain. The epidemic to which I am referring is “fundraising wanderlust,” or a failure to stay focused in your fundraising efforts.

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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. You need to work the room.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 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. To be successful at email marketing and fundraising, nonprofits must regularly attempt to re-engage unengaged subscribers.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Fundraising is often a necessity for schools to provide students and teachers with resources that set them up for success. Planning and implementing school fundraisers can involve a lot of work, but that doesn’t mean they have to feel like a chore. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation can be an effective tool to use throughout your fundraising efforts, including in your text fundraising appeals. Creating separate text appeals for different donor segments allows your organization to send more engaging messages to your supporters, which can increase the money you raise for your mission.

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. Given this disadvantage, new nonprofits are typically advised to start with individual donors. Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

But you can make an especially robust case that this is indeed the case in fundraising. What does it take to be successful in fundraising? Fundraising is a profession directed at nurturing friendships that culminate in gifts of time, talent, and treasure. I love the expression that fundraising occurs at the speed of trust.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. Many founders do.)

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. Let’s dive right in! Let’s explore both kinds of apps in the next section.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, giving days can also be orchestrated by community foundations and other host organizations to raise awareness and funds for several nonprofits at once. This year, the campaign successfully raised over $1M, contributing to support 200+ carefully vetted organizations. How Does a Giving Day Work?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

No, we prefer to build relationships en masse, using data-driven insights to tell us what our donors really want. I want you to have the confidence (and your leadership team to have the confidence in you) that with data and time, you can make annual giving work for your organization. Do your monthly donors expect your newsletter?

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