Why Relationship Fundraising Is More Important Now Than Ever Before
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.
EveryAction
AUGUST 30, 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. Invite mid-level donors into your strategy. Check out our last installment here !
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Qgiv
AUGUST 9, 2023
Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. It’s undoubtedly a challenging time for new donor acquisition, underscoring the constant importance of retention. The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4%
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 18, 2023
Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.
Achieve
DECEMBER 8, 2022
But what about cultivating relationships with existing donors? Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? online donor engagement. Create ways for donors to help further your mission via social media. digital fundraisers. ,
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
While we have many superstars in the nonprofit arena, too many professionals don’t understand the art, science and nuances of nonprofit leadership — boards, strategic planning, program evaluation and fundraising — and too many others aren’t willing to insist on proven best practices.
Charity Village
APRIL 4, 2024
One of the most important aspects of fundraising is having a method to track the information of people who support your organization and manage your donor relationships. Many organizations do not have a dedicated system to track their donors.
sgEngage
JUNE 16, 2021
Now it is the influx of crisis donors who made their first healthcare gift during the pandemic who are grabbing the spotlight. New donors deserve their rightful consideration, yet I would encourage fundraising professionals to not forget the modest, sporadic, or one-time past donors who responded by stepping up their giving.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 31, 2024
As 2023 has drawn to a close, tax season looms on the horizon, and we nonprofits gear up for a unique opportunity—issuing tax summaries to our donors. Bloomerang refers to them as tax summaries—which they are—but they also summarize each donor’s cumulative giving. Allow me to explain. What are tax summaries?
sgEngage
MAY 30, 2023
By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 28, 2023
Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 19, 2022
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? Your leadership? Be gentle, both with yourself and your donor. Your offer is a message about the problem, solution, and how the donor can help. The amount you asked for?
Bloomerang
JULY 7, 2022
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when it’s a good idea to give gifts to donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, I know public broadcasting offers donors gifts in exchange for their donations at various levels. Do you think these gifts are meaningful to donors? — To gift or not to gift.
Bloomerang
JULY 19, 2023
Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Organized recordkeeping is key.
Bloomerang
JUNE 28, 2023
Here are practical tips on how to engage your aging donors and encourage planned gtiving. According to data from various studies and research, the average age of nonprofit donors typically falls within the range of 50 to 75 years old. Build personal relationships : Cultivate personal connections with your aging donors.
Bloomerang
JUNE 30, 2021
We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. The job description clearly stated that nonprofit leadership values all employees and the unique contributions they bring to the organization. . It’s about being gentle with our donors.
Qgiv
MARCH 19, 2024
The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! To keep your donors engaged with your mission, it’s important to make them feel appreciated. Donor recognition is one of the best ways to help you retain your donors, but a simple thank-you letter may not always feel like enough.
Twenty Hats
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In other words, it’s not about labels like volunteer, donor, or board member. They are collaborators and relationship-builders , each with a specialization that is needed to fully leverage community involvement. They build relationships with staff and (oftentimes) clients. Do you belong on the Leadership Team?
Candid
MARCH 2, 2022
Capital campaigns are big undertakings, for both you and your donors. They’re the ultimate testing ground for your donor stewardship tactics, as you’ll be asking for quite a lot — extra-large gifts, multi-year commitments, feasibility study interviews, and more. It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do after a donor says “no” to a meeting. Dear Charity Clairity, I’ve been getting a lot of resistance from donors saying “no” when I ask them if they’d like to get together. If I never meet, how can I build relationships? NO = Why me?
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to persuade leadership to get donor thank-you letters out sooner: Dear Charity Clairity, I just took a new job and have discovered they don’t get thank you letters out for two weeks. Especially smaller donors. To me, this is unacceptable.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The notion of “leaving well” is subjective and, of course, there are an unfathomable number of unique elements in every nonprofit leadership transition. Leadership positions usually don’t follow the custom of providing only two weeks notice. Ambiguity or a lack of transparency can leave teams, donors, and stakeholders nervous.
Bloomerang
MARCH 16, 2022
Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, today announced the addition of Tammy Hammond as the company’s Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Steve Byrnes as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Learn more about career opportunities at Bloomerang.
Candid
JUNE 28, 2023
Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. Identifying sources of inspiration, hope, and progress is critical for donors and frontline organizations alike.
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.
Greater Giving
APRIL 2, 2021
It’s a question many fundraisers ask themselves when they see donors silently drop off their radar. Of course, there will always be supporters who choose to end the relationship for personal reasons but, if a trend develops it could mean their perception about your organization has changed and it’s a good idea to find out why.
ASU Lodestar Center
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Gabriella Billett President, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Student Association at ASU. We spent the day grouped with new leaders in the nonprofit sector learning vital skills for leadership and management. Our students attended everything from “Self-Care and Wellbeing as a Leadership Practice” to “Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector.”
ASU Lodestar Center
AUGUST 24, 2022
posted by Emily Santeler Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. To engage with the next generation of donors most effectively, utilize authentic storytelling via social platforms. Recommendations.
Bloomerang
MAY 13, 2021
The most effective type of donor cultivation is a donor-centered approach. In this donor-centered approach, nonprofits seek to discover as much as they can about the potential donor. There are certain things that must take place: Donors talk more than the nonprofit leader. So, be patient!
Neon CRM
MAY 9, 2023
Good donor management software can be a real game changer for a nonprofit. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right donor management software for your organization. Here’s what you need to know about choosing the right donor management software for your organization. A good CRM brings them all together.
CauseVox
JUNE 7, 2022
Cultivating a major donor and setting the stage to make an ask for money doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. For context, when we talk about major donors, we’re referring to donors who make a significant gift to your org – one that’s above and beyond the typical gift that arrives in the mail.
Neon CRM
MAY 11, 2023
When you’re comparing donor management platforms, the sheer variety of software choices can be a bit overwhelming. With the right set of features, you can deepen donor relationships and engage more easily with constituents. Some platforms offer versatile, feature-rich solutions. Choosing the right tool can be tough!
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 22, 2022
posted by Brittney Riedinger Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The lack of diversity in our country’s leadership has become a topic of scrutiny in recent years, and the nonprofit sector is not exempt from the problem. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Your donors fuel your organization’s work, so it’s crucial to maintain a healthy, thriving base of supporters. Luckily, ongoing advancements in fundraising software mean the vast majority of your engagement touchpoints are online, allowing you to seamlessly collect the donor data you need. Donor data to exclude from your report.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships. How to keep your relationships with your donors healthy and authentic. The donor list health check. So how do we approach our most engaged donors in a new and exciting way?
Bloomerang
MARCH 27, 2024
Did you know that each year, millions of dollars by women donors may be left unclaimed, due to the lack of understanding around the way that women give ? Right at the fingertips of so many organizations moving the good work forward, and yet there is still not a greater prioritization of engaging women donors.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Build relationships, focus on cultivation, and practice time-blocking to navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. 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%. Listen to this episode.
ASU Lodestar Center
JUNE 16, 2021
posted by Katie Peterson Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. The answer is simple, the nonprofit starvation cycle and unrealistic donor expectations. Donors need to be educated on the harsh reality of solely judging an organization’s efficiency through financial ratios.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
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. Donors want to know what your organization is accomplishing with their donation dollars.
EveryAction
AUGUST 3, 2023
And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors. In this guide, we’ll explore six smart strategies to drive major giving success for large nonprofits: Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects.
NonProfit Hub
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The notion of “leaving well” is subjective and, of course, there are an unfathomable number of unique elements in every nonprofit leadership transition. Leadership positions usually don’t follow the custom of providing only two weeks notice. Ambiguity or a lack of transparency can leave teams, donors, and stakeholders nervous.
Classy
APRIL 29, 2021
The collective knowledge of our Leadership Council makes the Classy Awards a distinction unlike any other. Our Leadership Council incorporates a diverse array of expertise and cause affiliations with representation from nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and many more. Academic Institutions.
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. I want to let you know that this is okay!
Greater Giving
JULY 20, 2022
Nonprofits are struggling to connect donors with the cause—but these four donor engagement best practices can open up new communication channels. At the start of the pandemic, donors came through for the organizations they care about in record numbers. Donor Engagement Through New Communication Channels.
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