Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Exciting fundraising trends on the horizon for 2024 include peer-to-peer fundraising, giving flexibility, digital wallets, unconventional and emerging donors, and AI being used in fundraising. When a fundraiser receives a notification that a donor is close to lapsing, they can reach out and reconnect with that donor.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Miriam’s Kitchen is using VolunteerHub to recruit volunteers, engage corporate partners, and positively impact its bottom-line while increasing impact through the software’s integration with Salesforce. The organization, focused on impact , serves an average of 300 fresh meals per day (70,000 annually).

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. We need our donors emotionally involved and excited about our work… not bored. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

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. Examples of How Nonprofits Can Illustrate Their Work with Maps.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sponsored by Give Lively Increasingly, donors are turning to social media to find causes to support. Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Donors, especially millennial donors, are motivated by specific issues and causes and typically do not have allegiance to specific organizations. This means that nonprofits have to compete with each other for donors’ attention and resources as they gravitate towards causes rather than organizations. Sense of urgency.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – Nonprofits must never forget that they are called to be active participants in the lives of people, learning stories, and, when appropriate, storytelling for further impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

Helping Up Mission is a Baltimore-based nonprofit that is leading the right against addiction, poverty, and homelessness in Greater Baltimore. Because of the ongoing need of their services, Helping Up Mission launched an initiative to convert their supporters to recurring donors. Make each impact statement a clickable button.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Don’t try to wing a visit with a major donor.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the realm of human services nonprofits , evolving to meet the needs of those served means also adapting to the changing dynamics of donor behavior. This decline is further underscored by the fact that only 23% of donors used cash for contributions in 2022 , marking a substantial 35% decrease from 2017.

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CauseVox

MARCH 9, 2021

Recurring donors are a fundraiser’s dream. That means your recurring donors deserve more of your time. Yes, we all love our recurring donors. But how do you get recurring donors? Let’s take a look at some of the best practices for making recurring donors a part of your fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

GivingTuesday invites donors, along with their family, friends, and colleagues to share about the causes they care about most as they switch their sights from holiday shopping to give back in a social and celebratory way. These stats show what just one donor can do: On average, a donor can raise $568 through an individual crowdfunding page.

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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. Actually, from a donor’s perspective, it’s annoying. To build a relationship on purpose with a donor, you must communicate with them often without asking for anything. I thought so.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Sending donors a third-party payment site, such as PayPal, is problematic if that is the only way that donors can give. According to Network for Good , one in six online donors will drop out of the donation process if they are sent to a third-party website. Monthly donors give $35.46

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Today we will talk about how to help your audience visualize the impact their donation can have within your organization and then how to communicate the results when a campaign has ended. Studies show the more you can break down your goals and results for your donors, the more success you will have in raising money. .

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

These surveys—more than 75 to date—all help tell the story of the pandemic’s continued impact on the sector, including how needs and responses have changed and what funders and nonprofits expect moving forward. Organizations across the globe continue to feel negative impacts of COVID-19.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 5, 2024

Your donors probably won’t either. This highlights an important maxim of donor-centered fundraising: You are not your donors. Donors, however, are not. Donors care about singular impact. This shows them the impact they will create – this person will get fed – because the donor helped.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

It’s hard to ramp up the good work you do if you don’t know how to concretely define, measure and communicate your impact to supporters. It’s important to learn how to share your efforts with the world, and even more important that you know just how big of an impact you’re making on the issue you’re trying to solve.

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Individual donors specifically cited inflation as a major reason why they expected to give less last year. We asked survey respondents if rising inflation impacted their foundations’ grantmaking decisions. Inflation not only impacted giving dollars but also foundations’ giving strategies. Here’s what we found.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Mission statements are typically short and to the point, briefly communicating the nature of the organization’s work, impact , goals, and values. Why does your nonprofit exist?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . A campaign is a great way to pique donor interest because it gives them a clear goal and a deadline to inspire them to give. Call or text donors during the event to remind them to give.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 24, 2022

For those of us who have accomplished this, exhilaration hardly describes all the emotion that comes with raising a multimillion dollar gift from one donor. I personally think they are a GREAT thing and appreciate generous donors who feel compelled to share their wealth in that way. A mega gift can make it possible to do just that!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2017

What criteria should nonprofits consider before accepting a social impact investment? Recent trends in philanthropic giving indicate that the new generation of donors has a high interest in ensuring that their donations generate outcomes (Flandez, 2012). This type of investment is increasing among women, Gen-Xers, and Millennials.

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Qgiv

MAY 2, 2022

The Windermere Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless families in their communities. With careful placement of images, they draw attention to various places on their donation form to encourage donors to complete their gift. Who they are. This makes an emotional connection to your cause and those you serve.

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Everyaction

APRIL 18, 2018

Monthly donor or sustainer programs are a relatively low-effort and high-impact way to increase donor retention and donor lifetime value, while also providing a steady and predictable stream of revenue that can help your nonprofit better budget and plan for the future.

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The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Your like-minded recipient friends and relatives will appreciate that they, too, can engage in creating the much-needed impact needed to move forward with the new year. These gifts are symbolic, so no matter which one you choose, you’re making a big difference for homeless pets here at the Sanctuary and around the country.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

Sure, the numbers are impressive, but even more impressive is the impact those technology product donations have made. It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. You can begin in the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The real-time, in-the-moment nature of cause awareness and giving days can inspire donors to give provided that your nonprofit knows how to promote the days effectively. 14: World Blood Donor Day — #WorldBloodDonorDay. 17: International Homeless Animal Day — #IHAD19. 23: Gay Pride Day — #Pride19.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Appreciate them and make sure they know they’re making an impact. Your donor pool. Your donors are already invested in your success and may want to be more involved as board members. Referrals from staff, current donors, volunteers, and current or former board members. Social media, especially LinkedIn.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

Sure, the numbers are impressive, but even more impressive is the impact those technology product donations have made. It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. You can begin in the U.S.,

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

It is said time and time again, “donors are the lifeblood of our nonprofit.” ” Literally, they keep charity alive and help nonprofit organizations grow and flourish, so how do you keep your donors and sponsors interested in your nonprofit for years to come? Image courtesy of Etiquette Consulting Inc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2019

For example, a smart contract to support charity donations might enable the automatic and instantaneous release of funds to a charity once the donor receives proof of a promised action by the charity. The transaction would then be recorded in a secure and immutable database.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

6,057 donors completed the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey and based on their responses, the donor community worldwide is made up of primarily women (65%) who have a liberal ideology (53%) , characterize themselves as religious (72%), and give between ($101-$1,000 USD) annually (43%). 20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

This means you can’t just slap anything on a page, send it to a donor, and expect great results. Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. In an Ask, use “you” to show the donor what’s possible – “You can help change a life.” It’s pretty simple.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The data on year-end giving in general is motivating: More than 36% of donations are made in the last quarter, according to Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report , with donors in the United States making $2.7 Engage in meaningful conversations with donors. Donor impact —Explain how donor support is critical to your mission.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Donors love being part of that last push that takes you across the finish line and that’s just what happened for my friends at Love Not Lost , who had a $30,000 goal and sent this update email out Wednesday morning which helped them exceed their goal, raising $31,150! 1,960 needed from donors in Illinois. Corny, but I’ll take it.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

It can be goods or services and can come from individual donors, corporations, or small businesses. When you think about an inkind gift, you may think of stuff, such as bottled water and packaged snacks for events or hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner for a shelter serving homeless families.

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