Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 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 handle donor rejection. . Dear Charity Clairity, How do I get a donor? A teaching moment. Be gentle, both with yourself and your donor. — Living in No-Man’s Land.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. Every day should be welcomed as an opportunity to learn more about fundraising. Laura Fredericks, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Each episode is packed with insights , strategies, and real-life experiences designed to help you flourish in your fundraising endeavors. How This Nonprofit Retains 46% of Their Donors with Amy Gibson Nonprofit Nation The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie, increased their donor retention rate from 26% to 46%.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A good fundraising email subject line can make or break your request for funds. Your fundraising email subject line has ONE job: to entice the recipient to open the email. Donors who gave to you once will slip away. Why You Need a Good Fundraising Email Subject Line We all know what it’s like to get an email in our inbox.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a fundraiser and donor who wants advice on how to handle poor donor engagement: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a fundraiser, but also a donor. And for many donors, giving is a reflection of who they want to be.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building.

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sgEngage

MARCH 14, 2023

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably asked yourself whether artificial intelligence fits into your engagement strategy. What are the capabilities and limitations of AI at this stage, and is efficiency a worthwhile trade-off for the human touch so necessary to connect with donors?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. Wonder no more.

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to maximize fundraising for your mission, expand your organization’s network, and bring in new supporters. Make sure your donors are your primary storytellers. Connect with other fundraisers. Set up donation pages.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

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. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Fundraising without donor data.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . All these truths point to offering donor recognition as generously as you can. Relatively inexpensive to offer.

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Fund Gift Donor Award 97

Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Right Shoe Can Change Your Life, and So Can the Right Nonprofit Fundraising Software How It Had “Always Been Done.” When I started my nonprofit fundraising career a decade ago, all I knew were spreadsheets, paper bid sheets, and manually charging sales for each guest at a fundraising event. The short answer to that is no.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Planning Your Year-End Fundraising: It’s That Time Again! If you haven’t already made a year-end fundraising plan, now’s the time to start. Be specific about where funds will be allocated and the impact of donor contributions in achieving your mission. Utilize multiple fundraising outlets.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Are you struggling to find new donors? If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. I’d love your feedback on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Is it optimized for mobile?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Are your board members resistant to fundraising ? One way to help your board members get over that resistance and discover the joy of fundraising is to show them that fundraising is really about telling and hearing stories, not asking for money. If you’re afraid of fundraising, they will be too. Teach them how to do it.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Stand out by being useful.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

There are several points during the year when donors expect to interact with a nonprofit they support. If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? A nonprofit’s team of employees is its best asset when it comes to engaging donors.

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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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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

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. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. What’s that proverb? Two examples.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

When you’re determining who to cultivate for your major donor portfolio, do you simply look at everyone who gave more than $1,000 (or whatever your major gift amount is) and dump them all into your portfolio for the year? Who Gets an Individual Major Donor Portfolio Cultivation Plan? . Tier your donors. I didn’t know any better.

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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. Check out our fundraiser ideas for the summer , fall and holiday season !

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

We’ve all heard the saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” Have you ever tried? This is the overall state of donor engagement these days among many social good organizations. Here are a few key takeaways from the episode: What is Engagement Fundraising? It’s a myth. You sure can!

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. Car wash fundraiser. The first of our youth fundraising ideas is a car wash fundraiser.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. You know the old adage: “Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” Develop or switch to a new donor database , CRM, email provider, or website. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . When you showed him your brochure, you made assumptions about what the donor most cares about.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising is a HUGE field and there are many great oranizations that help improve the quality of the sector like the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This group is a go-to for many fundraisers looking to learn and improve their skills. List of Nonprofit Fundraising Companies. Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How-to: Engage Your Board Members as Fundraisers. If you’re like many nonprofit executives and development staff, you’ve seen firsthand the challenges of inspiring your board to fundraise. Not everyone has to be connected to major donors! Grow your board.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit. From each one of these events, a key fundraising lesson has emerged.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 21, 2021

How to Confidently Make “The Ask” (Even if you hate fundraising). How would you like to confidently secure 50-75% of the funding you need each year by leading your top 30 donors to their best gift? She does this nationally through her private coaching and her 90-day LET’S GROW Fundraising Accelerator. It’s doable.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising. Nonprofits who get more of their staff involved in their online fundraising strategy prove to be more successful in driving donations. Breaking Down Your Nonprofit Staff Structure for Fundraising Success. Development and Fundraising. Database Owners.

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