Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Between fundraising, event planning, donor relationships, and funding your mission, there are several strategic projects to manage. . According to The Giving Experience study by OneCause , 56% of donors heard about a potential giving opportunity through a friend or family member. Create a mentor program. . Don’t worry!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 11, 2023

Their program offers a unique combination of mentoring support, group instruction, and social-emotional learning. This is a great strategy for inspiring prospective donors to give more in order to accomplish a specific goal. Be sure to explain what is accomplished when your donors give those specific amounts. Who they are.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There is no magic pill to take, rather it is a commitment to lifelong learning that is enriched by every solicitation of prospective donors — no matter what the outcome is. Never forget that all donors — no matter how wealthy — have to make hard decisions about how to allocate finite resources. Actually, the opposite is true.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Even if some donors harbor certain biases, let’s not assume that those feelings will prevent them from supporting institutions and causes that they care about, regardless of who makes the appeal. . While I’d had little direct experience with individual donors, I had many valuable transferable skills to bring to the table.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, I was talking with a donor the other day and he mentioned our organization was in his will. For those intentions whose values are undisclosed by the donor, the best practice is to apply a five-year or ten-year rolling average, based on the pool of known amounts. For future planning purposes.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Building a culture of giving is paramount, and one way to achieve this is by providing donors with opportunities to honor someone special through a tribute donation. It might seem like a small change, but letting donors to donate on behalf of someone as a gift has the power to make a big impact and drive donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Adopting a cloud system is a great way to demonstrate to potential board members and donors how the organization is using technology to be more efficient. Boards are recruiting more and more Millennials to join and then risk losing them because the more experienced members want to stick to “the way things have always been done.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. There’s an organizational story, a fundraiser story, and a donor story.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Donors shouldn’t wonder how their dollars will be used. . What is your donor retention rate? . Assign a mentor. Ask a veteran board member to mentor a new board member. It should be as specific as possible. . How do you do it? Again, get specific here! Why do you do it? Your nonprofit’s branding.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For example, a fundraiser whose job is “disrupted” may spend much less time on desk prospect research and have more time to talk to donors and other cultivation strategies. It means that the job description and tasks might shift and require using or learning different skills. Investing in “soft skills.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.

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Achieve

MARCH 30, 2016

Recently, I received the following in a direct-mail solicitation from an organization seeking my support: In the past year, we have paired 300 kids with the mentors they need to be successful. At the end of the day, donors give because we provide them with an excellent reason to give.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Loyalty – as they become more engaged and committed, they are now taking steps like volunteering, donating, mentoring and posting in the community chats. For example, earning credits or making purchases surpasses their website visits or membership activities. Some people will go through their journeys much quicker than others. Award Nominees.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 19, 2021

Do we give each donor, volunteer, and partner a tailored experience based on their needs and preferences? For Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), personalization for each young person (a “Little”) and their adult mentor (a “Big”) is critical to its mission.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

It takes careful strategy and deep knowledge of your donor to get the results you’re looking for. How will you grab the attention of your donors when their inbox is already full and they barely have time to read what’s already there? What part(s) of your program does your donor care about? What gift do we want the donor to make?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 16, 2013

Press dedicated Millennials into service by using their enthusiasm to craft your online strategy or be guest bloggers, write handwritten thank you notes to donors, or mentor younger activists and volunteers. Remember: the low dollar Millennial donors of today are your major dollar donors of tomorrow. Peer to Peer.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These opportunities, such as being a school mentor or a program’s fundraising ambassador, usually require a regularly scheduled commitment. Stock donations can be an incredibly impactful form of charitable giving and carry immense value for donors and nonprofits alike. Stock donations are tax-efficient for donors.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Get donor ready. Before taking any money, ensure your nonprofit’s donor retention system is in place, and ready to go. Envision your ideal donor experience, and start implementing it. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Get a coach.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your organization’s board and other key stakeholders—such as your major donors, staff, loyal volunteers and influential community members—can then work together with the help of a nonprofit consultant to begin strategic planning. Your board members likely have friends and colleagues with the giving capacity to become major donors.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consider asking volunteers who have been at your organization for at least six months to lend a hand and become mentors. Be sure to create open lines of communication so your new remote volunteers feel supported in their roles and can check in with their mentors or volunteer managers as needed.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. Make sure the group reflects a mix of stakeholders, from volunteers to donors to external partners.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

And it’s great when we see small NGOs being supported by large NGOs with funding and mentoring programs, usually after that they find their way to financial sustainability. According to the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report , the percent of donors that are women in Brazil was very high at 72%. 47% of donors in Brazil volunteer.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. A little more than one year later and we have over 1,000 members across all states in the U.S. and several countries. and several countries.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

A nonprofit mission statement also serves as inspiration for employees, donors, and volunteers and provides the public with an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose. You Receive Feedback That Your Mission Statement No Longer Resonates Soliciting donor feedback is a critical step in a donor retention strategy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2021

For top executives looking to mentor future leaders and collaborate with people who share their goals, nonprofits offer a unique structure that often flattens the hierarchy. Executives looking for meaningful work, greater life-work balance, and the chance to mentor and collaborate with their staff, will be drawn to the nonprofit world.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. This panel discussion focuses on the generational divide, with the following panelists: Wendy Harman and Suzy DeFrancis, American Red Cross. Moderated by Kari Dunn, Case Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving. For every donor who decreased their giving, another donor increased theirs. . Or a new donor responded with bigheartedness to an emergency appeal. . And that’s a shame.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They spend time cultivating and engaging donors. Blackbaud’s research, however, shows the average time from the first solicitation to a donor’s first gift is four years, yet the average development officer’s term is only 18–24 months. On the first visit, the donor should understand that the meeting is for fundraising purposes.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

I entered a leadership position where one day I could be at a speaking engagement or meeting with a top donor and the next I was plunging a toilet or painting because we couldn’t hire help. The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Michelle has dedicated her career to creating a more inclusive non-profit work culture as an advocate, expert in non-profit development and marketing, and mentor of BIPOC nonprofit professionals. Make sure the group reflects a mix of stakeholders, from volunteers to donors to external partners.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

I’ll be talking about the next generation of donors and how they use social media, mobile, and other technology to raise money for causes they care about. This guest post is part of many recent posts you have read from my about Generation Z. Help them set up and manage their campaign.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

According to Fidelity Charitable , 70 % of active donors also volunteered, some working 50 hours at an organization. Offer mentor/mentee programs . If you have a vibrant volunteer program, just imagine the value for your association! . Volunteers donate. Did you know that volunteers not only donate their time but their money, too?

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Houston , the largest, one-to-one mentoring agency in the country, found those same qualities served them well last year when they needed to quickly switch from hosting their yearly gala to hosting a virtual fundraiser during the pandemic. Could they carry on with this winning theme? Moving a Gala Online.

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