Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

It’s important to have a plan in place for donor acknowledgement and John Killoran, Founder of Snowball Fundraising, lends his expertise from assisting over 7,000 nonprofits below. . Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. Thank your donors publicly.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Ensure communication is a two-way street

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2021

So you want to start up (or restart) a donor acquisition program. The reality is, whether you are trying to grow a new file or stop attrition on your existing file, there’s no better way to obtain and keep new donors than with a well-executed donor acquisition program. Tip #1: Identify . Tip #2: Locate.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

From your morning take-out coffee order to the cashier at your local grocery store, it seems like everyone’s asking for a tip these days. And nonprofit donation pages aren’t immune to the tipping craze! You might be asking yourself why donation forms would include the option to give a tip. What is a donor tipping prompt?

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Simply focus your attention on donor engagement. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give. Think about the people who make up your community of donors.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

It tells us that the opportunity to surprise and delight your donors is closer than you think. . Be honest: What kind of memorable and meaningful experiences are you creating for your donors right now? Here are 3 surefire ways to create memorable moments to wow your donors. Inviting out-of-state donors to local events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. You may be surprised to learn how easy it is to find out important participant and donor characteristics through the right tools and data. Your most passionate volunteers have a lot of useful data floating around in spreadsheets, e-mails, texts, and minds.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

But it’s important to confront the mythology around the holiday too, which is why we’ve collected helpful information and tips for practicing inclusivity during Thanksgiving. Maybe you already have an automated series thanking your donors. Here’s a list of reminders to celebrate mindfully during this holiday season!

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 4, 2023

A poorly constructed case statement can negatively affect your organization's fundraising success and may compel donors to be wary of your organization. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when crafting an impactful case statement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Donor retention is a crucial aspect of a productive fundraising strategy. Here are seven excellent methods of increasing donor retention and how to automate them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

How much time do you spend thinking about where your donors are coming from ? It is super important to understand where your donors are coming from and how you could be acquiring more! How to keep growing your donor acquisition. While acquiring (and keeping) new donors can often feel like a game of chance, it really shouldn’t.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play. What is donor stewardship? Donor stewardship—also known as stewarding your donors—is the act of building relationships with supporters after they make a donation to your nonprofit.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For these reasons and more, direct mail donor acquisition works. The Benefits of Direct Mail for Donor Acquisition What’s so appealing about direct mail? There are many reasons why direct mail donor acquisition can be a compelling fundraising tool that produces results that digital methods simply cannot. Here’s why!

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EveryAction

MARCH 8, 2023

Keep in mind that while it’s important to prepare your data for migration to new software, data hygiene is not a one-and-done activity. While you have minimum control of how individual donors enter their information in online donation forms, you can make sure your staff knows and adheres to standard operating procedures.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. Saying “thank you” is t he key to fostering healthy donor relationships. But do your donors know just how much your organization appreciates the m ? We’re here to help you elevate your donor relationship with six valuable tips.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

And for Oatly, that is on purpose; I am exactly the customer they have in mind. Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. Why Do Donor Personas Matter? For me, it’s Oatly.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix. These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. Most are evergreen. .

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

When was the last time you wrote a lapsed donor letter? Lapsed donors are a valuable group of supporters. Data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project reveals that reactivating lapsed donors is a struggle for many nonprofits. Use your donor management software to identify donors that haven’t donated in the last year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Tip 1: Maximize your year-end fundraising emails. Here are some tips to maximize your chances of raising the most funds possible: . Tip: Plan to email your supporters more than once.

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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. Not every “yes” means the donor is passionate. That’s okay.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Before you get overwhelmed, read these 7 effective tips to increase fundraising event attendance. These tips are designed to help you plan an event that encourages attendance and future interaction between donors and your organization. People crave convenience in all aspects of life.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. We can’t just wish mission-driven donors out of thin air. Let’s think about your non-donor records.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Engage new donors from the start with compelling digital marketing. What is donor acquisition?

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2024

Consider these tips for motivating gift officers with goals and incentives: Use your data to find realistic targets. Consider your niche, as well—higher ed or healthcare fundraising programs work differently than typical charitable fundraising processes, so goals and trajectories should be designed with those distinctions in mind as needed.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In fundraising, digital acquisition is the process of acquiring email addresses and converting them into donors. To grow your donor file, add three easy upgrades to your current acquisition plan and watch how kickstarting a better content, promotion, and conversion strategy can work wonders for your donor pipeline.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

It’s easy to focus on fundraising success and forget about donor retention. Retaining your GivingTuesday donors is important, too. GivingTuesday Donor Retention Makes Financial Sense… While you work on your plan to attract new donors on GivingTuesday, spend some time thinking about how you’ll retain them after the big day.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

Let’s walk through four lessons we learned from fundraising during the pandemic and learn how your school can implement these tips moving forward: Leverage online fundraising tools. Whether you choose to fundraise online, hybrid, or in person, these tips can be extremely useful for any school fundraiser. Use these tips to get started!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Hours of writing, editing, rewriting, and testing go into crafting something that inspires donors to give. One of the main motivating factors that influences donors to give is hearing about the impact they’ve made on your mission. . Write your appeal and thank you messages and report back to your donors all at the same time. .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. To improve your planning process and get the best results, use these tips: Align your campaign message with the holiday.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Your donors made the decision to contribute their hard-earned money to your cause because they believe in it and want to support your organization. Showing your donors that you. When you never meet a donor face-to-face, it gets a little more complicated. . Your donor may not be aware of volunteer opportunities.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here’s what you can expect in this guide: Gather relevant donor data.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

It’s time to step into your donors’ shoes and work to optimize their experience on your website. . Because more than ever, donors are looking for opportunities online to champion the causes they love—especially in the wake of a pandemic, which has shifted so much of life to digital spaces. . Let’s get started! .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They attract an ideal audience—donors and businesses with high-capacity networks often interested in supporting community events with exposure to an affluent and influential demographic. Here are ten tips to consider ahead of your 2020 event. Are you looking for meaningful ways to build relationships with donors and sponsors?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 28, 2021

It can streamline tracking and reporting processes, enhance communication with donors and constituents, and consolidate necessary information. To make the transition to using Salesforce as seamless as possible, it’s always helpful to learn tips from other organizations in their use of Salesforce.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 11, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.

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