CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

As a graduate of Indiana Bible College, she spent two decades working at a ministry and mentoring missionary kids before transitioning to her current role. Anecdotally, Cylinda found that by reaching out on a personal level, people are more inclined to provide their email address, which in turn steadily builds her donor email list.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

First use this year’s revenue to establish a baseline for all your expected revenue, including but not limited to individual giving, major gifts, events income, expected pledges, and grants. Forgetting to factor in expected donor churn is an all-too-common budgeting mistake. to project what your costs will be for the coming year.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

No matter your role, the following 10 simple fundraising tips are guaranteed to improve your effectiveness. Put together a list of friends, family, co-workers, workout buddies—anyone who might be a potential donor. Think creatively here, beyond your social media and real-life friends. Hit them up.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

If you’ve been in the fundraising game for a while, you’re aware of the important role major donors play. On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. Put simply, major donors are individuals who make the biggest donations to your org. Provide Value.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? That kind of asking pattern can feel like “nickel and diming” to donors, which is why blended asks are so important. . This approach is not donor-centered.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization. This is part of the all-important Donor Journey. Thanking your donors: Makes the donor feel appreciated. Or where to start. And important.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. The donor is vaguely familiar with planned giving, but they’ve never before considered it. Educate your team and your donors.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. In fact, 81% of nonprofit donors attend fundraising events. Silent auctions are a great fundraising event format if you want a unique way to engage your donors. Reach new donors. Donation page. Merchandise.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Just as the previous year was a complex year for nonprofits, it was also a complicated one for individual donors. Understand the Power of Data Leveraging data to understand your donors is critical because it allows your nonprofit to drive the strategies that connect your cause to your donors’ passions.

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

RSVP now for TechSoup's fourth annual Digital Storytelling Screening and Awards Party on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Presenting the $400 Best Buy gift certificate for the community-choice award for best video is Toan Lam, founder of GoInspireGo. Follow the action on Twitter with the hashtag #TSDIGS.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

It breaks my fundraising heart each time I read about hard-working fundraisers spending hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find their CEO had “fixed it” by: . taking the donor out of the story. . replacing all of the immersive storytelling with a litany of the organization’s accomplishments. . What can you do?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Board members are often connected with people who can help you raise money in a variety of ways: they may have connections at other nonprofits, or they might be able to introduce you to potential donors through their own personal networks. Board members can also spearhead matching gift challenges.

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Classy

AUGUST 4, 2021

There are many nonprofit roles that are responsible for fundraising. We’ll outline the role each area of a nonprofit’s organizational structure plays in a successful fundraising strategy and the value that each user from different areas of your nonprofit can gain by getting involved. Check Out The 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. Learn more about the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Online fundraising plays a critical role in helping organizations reach their yearly fund. Video storytelling: Emotionally compelling videos showcasing your organization’s impact can help humanize your cause by showing the real people behind your organization’s efforts.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. Saying the words “Can you help us with a gift of…” may take three seconds if you say it slowly.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

They typically have four phases of implementation: Planning: includes setting a budget, gathering volunteers, setting your goals, and researching prospective donors. Quiet phase: includes securing major donors to raise 50 to 70% of your fundraising goal. Across age demographics, donors prefer to give online.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. Besides doing these webinars, we’re a donor management software provider. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape our digital landscape, a new role will emerge for nonprofits: the AI Prompt Architect. The future role of AI Prompt Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing AI prompts that improve user experience and achieve business objectives.

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Achieve

AUGUST 12, 2021

connect with donors who care. Effectively inspiring millennial donors to get involved in your next peer-to-peer campaign requires. Millennial donors are known for demonstrating a clear passion and commitment to worthwhile causes. volunteer fundraisers to brush up on your storytelling abilities. . As of 2019, 90.4%

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

GivingTuesday 2021 Storytelling. According to research in Qgiv’s Generational Giving Report , more than half of all donors cite a personal connection to a nonprofit’s mission or cause as a driving factor in their decision to give. Donors want to hear about the impact their gift has had, not just what your nonprofit does.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Google reported earlier this year that, “global searches for ‘online gift’ increased by 80% in 2020 compared to 2019,“ and that people are increasingly using special occasions—like birthdays and holidays—as a reason to give. Ask your donors what you can do better. Discover what you do best, and then do it better. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond the webinar series, we are also a provider of donor management software.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone in the nonprofit sector who wants to be more effective in their role. . Nonprofit Storytelling Conference. They’re the best!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s common knowledge today that storytelling is among the most effective ways to connect with an audience and deliver content in a way that’s catchy, resonant, and memorable. But what does storytelling mean in practice? How will characters interact with the conflict, and what are their roles in addressing it? Characters.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. I learned to step into the shoes of different types of donors to understand their expectations, to explain the needs of nonprofits clearly, about the importance of budgets, and more.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s at the heart of donor giving and the key element nonprofits need to acquire and retain donors. When existing and potential donors trust you, they are willing to provide what’s necessary for your nonprofit to blossom and grow. Data-driven storytelling and the Theory of Change Like words, numbers tell a story.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

If your growing nonprofit has never had an official major gifts program or your existing major giving strategy needs a refresh, now is the perfect time to launch or expand your program. Charitable giving has grown nearly 20% in the last three years, with the average gift amount increasing by 10% in 2021. Set Your Major Gift Threshold.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Update video: An update video serves a critical role. By reminding them that you put their money to good use, you build trust with that donor and position your organization to receive another gift, maybe even a bigger gift or a commitment for monthly support. Let the person know exactly what you plan to do with the video.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Whether you’re striving to make a difference in your community, protect the environment, or provide a lifeline to those in need, your storytelling ability can mean the difference between a thriving and well-funded program and one that falls flat. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures.

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Qgiv

MARCH 31, 2021

Not only is it an engaging donor experience, but peer-to-peer fundraising is often the push you need to reach essential fundraising goals. What technology is your staff going to need to fulfill their roles? First, you have to consider what roles are needed. That’s where peer-to-peer fundraising comes in. Staff Assignments.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Join us and hundreds of fundraising and marketing professionals at the Washington Nonprofit Conference, a two-day event where you will exchange innovative marketing and fundraising ideas, generate insightful solutions and think creatively to help you make the relationship with your donors even stronger. Structuring Major Gifts Conference.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers help nonprofits expand their donor networks. This means that volunteers can help you find new donors (and other volunteers) as they spread the word about your work to their family, friends, and professional connections. Try direct messaging a donor on Facebook and asking them to volunteer. Connect with civic groups.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond the webinars we are first and foremost a provider of donor management software. What your role is in that process and some things that you can be thinking about that can keep you doing the things that you do every day well, and share the responsibilities with some of the experts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

The Overhead Myth is created when donors believe that nonprofits should keep these overhead expenses below a certain percentage of the nonprofit’s total expenditures – usually no more than 15 to 20 percent. By becoming better storytellers, a nonprofit can send out a stronger message about the impact of their programs. Conclusion.

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