NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2023

Hemel from WETA, Joseph Miscavige from PBS and Emily Courville from The Humane Society of the United States will be presenting “Data Visualization for Fun and (Non)Profit,” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Hemel to get a sneak peek at his session.

Data 179

Data United States Donor Fun 179

EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Something that makes you stand out and lets your donors feel like the heroes that they are? Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. Why text donors? What should you text your donors? The other 25,000 donors did not receive this extra thanks.

Donor 216

Donor Giving Gift Photo 216

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. 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.

Story 350

Story Work Fundraising Storytelling 350

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Often, it means explaining to your boss, or to a referring board member, that no, you were not able to secure a donation, and no, the donor does not want to think about it… they outright declined. The number one reason why major donor prospects say no to an ask is that they haven’t been properly cultivated.

Donor 220

Donor Gift Profit Advice 220

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. If your non-profit is looking for new grant opportunities, here are six tried-and-true places to find them: #1 – Your Board I always start my grant research with my board.

Grant 161

Grant Place Profit Kansas City 161

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 15, 2020

How are we going to shift our direct mail strategy to find more mid-level donors? Chances are that at the heart of your non-profit, church, school, or foundation lies an important mission. Your donors (and prospective donors) will care about that mission. Where does your non-profit fall on the energy scale?

Donor 258

Donor Profit Fundraising Raise 258

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.

Donor 292

Donor Track Campaign Facebook 292

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a non-profit website might be the most intimidating aspect of launching an organization. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Building a donor-friendly website is a complex job – part marketing and part technical.

Profit 124

Profit Websites Build Work 124

The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Newsletters are an unquestionably good way to build relationships with your constituents, in particular, donors. A great strategy that I recommend is to create a list of broad content ideas for your non-profit newsletters. 10 ENGAGING NON-PROFIT NEWSLETTER IDEAS 1. 10 ENGAGING NON-PROFIT NEWSLETTER IDEAS 1.

Newsletter 86

Newsletter Profit Content Ideas 86

Donor Search

JANUARY 26, 2022

“People—not pocketbooks—fund non-profit organizations” is a regular mantra in the DonorSearch office. But this approach reduces potential donors to their assets and doesn’t bring a non-profit any closer to knowing if the prospect may donate. … The post Donors Are People, Not Wallets appeared first on DonorSearch.

People 98

People Donor Method Profit 98

The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. They give to your non-profit because they want to see a change in the world and be part of making it happen. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations.

Storytelling 94

Storytelling Impact Profit Story 94

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions. Donor Negative WORDS.

Retention 111

Retention Donor Gift Nonprofit 111

The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Or, “I keep trying to set up a meeting with that big donor. Statements of these are symptoms of a big problem at your non-profit. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks. How Thriving Non-Profits Really Get There. Why won’t he meet with me?

Fundraising 350

Fundraising Profit Grant Raise 350

The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place.

Support 52

Support Donor Community Retention 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2022

It was this experience that gave Latham the idea to launch DonateStock , modernizing these transactions making it easier for donors to give and non-profits to receive. “We We work with nonprofits to educate donors on the benefits of donating appreciated stock. A better experience for your donors.

Gift 326

Gift Profit Nonprofit Donation 326

The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

Conflict demonstrates a clear problem that donors can solve by making a donation. For a lot of non-profit causes, the conflict is clear, high-stakes, and very motivating. Causes and Stories with No Conflict There are a variety of different stories you can tell about your non-profit.

Storytelling 80

Storytelling Profit Articulate Arts 80

EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

There are a ton of different ways to do this: Cause marketing: A business sells a product or service and donates a portion or all the profits to a nonprofit. Whether you’re trying to attract donors, recruit volunteers, or raise awareness, we’re here to help you leverage free advertising for nonprofit organizations.

Volunteer 209

Volunteer Free Donor Grant 209

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s a colloquial way of referring to the practice of asking crowdsource or crowdfund donors to make optional contributions beyond their primary donation on platforms like GoFundMe. It’s the default amount they ask of donors to cover site fees. If the donor doesn’t want to tip 15%, it’s not obvious where to zero out the tip.

Tips 84

Tips Donor Model Platform 84

The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In Part I of this article , we talked about the importance of your non-profit case for support (also called a “case statement”). We also looked at which non-profits need written case statements and how they are used. You can always pare back the amount of information that is included in donor materials.

Profit 130

Profit Support History Process 130

The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Collecting Non-Profit Stories. .

Storytelling 77

Storytelling Interview Profit Question 77

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 17, 2024

UHY Advisors released its "2024 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which showed trends in funding, technology adoption, and more.

Fund 190

Fund Studies Trend Adopt 190

The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Standing out in the noisy non-profit sector -- increasing the volume of your fundraising and communications is not the answer. And yet, this is a strategy I see non-profits getting stuck in this time of year. The post Standing Out in the Noisy Space of the Non-Profit Sector appeared first on The Storytelling Non-Profit.

Profit 93

Profit Conversation Conservancy Advice 93

The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Much like a first impression, the words in that letter matter.

Tips 100

Tips Donor Sound Gift 100

TechImpact

JULY 25, 2014

The post Infographic: Big Data, Big Profits appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Tech data donors fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology' There are a lot of different factors to consider, along with myriad challenges. Is data alone enough? We’ll let you decide.

Profit 186

Profit Data Nptech Tech 186

The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. Story Interviews for Non-Profits – Why You Need to Have a Conversation and Not Just an Email Exchange.

Interview 76

Interview Profit Story Storytelling 76

DonorPerfect

MARCH 7, 2023

How Much Do Donor Demographics Matter? While they differ from for-profit organizations in fundamental ways, there are some unmistakable similarities as well. One of these is the necessity of attracting people to your organization, whether they are consumers or donors.

Demographics 75

Demographics Donor Strategy Fundraising 75

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lastly, factor in your donor retention rate so you can anticipate the number of new donors you’ll need to acquire in order to meet or exceed this year’s revenue total. Forgetting to factor in expected donor churn is an all-too-common budgeting mistake. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

Analysis 52

Analysis Project Donor Retention 52

The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I continue to evolve my thinking about how to tell non-profit stories. This is natural in any line of work, but in non-profit storytelling I find that it mostly impacts my process for writing and telling stories. I also read a lot of non-profit stories that are simply just the facts told chronologically.

Profit 79

Profit Story Storytelling Language 79

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Do you know your donors? No, I mean do you REALLY know your donors? The post Infographic: Understanding Mobile Donors appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. The post Infographic: Understanding Mobile Donors appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

Mobile 228

Mobile Donor Attention Profit 228

Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

a non-profit consulting firm in its 26th year. He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. This phenomenon demonstrates a long-term concern regarding the loss of donors fundraising professionals have seen across the country. And rightly so.

Donor 98

Donor Research Difference Omaha 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Understand your donors’ interests, demographics, and preferences. According to research, 72% of donors are more likely to contribute to a silent auction that offers items they find personally appealing.

Tips 266

Tips Online Management Help 266

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.

Donor 140

Donor Create Tips Celebrate 140

Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

Donor 141

Donor Strategy Retention Relationship 141

The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 1, 2021

To get information that helps you tell a great non-profit story, you’ll need great storytelling interview questions. For many of the non-profit professionals that I work with, story interviews are one of the most challenging aspects of storytelling. Check out The Ultimate Guide to Collecting Non-Profit Stories. .

Storytelling 57

Storytelling Interview Profit Question 57

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.

Donor 78

Donor Community Tips Fundraising 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

Entrepreneurs are driven by the desire to innovate, not necessarily the desire to make a profit. Create a for-profit business: The U.S. Sponsored groups can always file for a 501(c)(3) status after you’ve proven your concept can gain support from donors and volunteers. According to the U.S.

Sponsor 345

Sponsor Test Profit Nonprofit 345

Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. Now is the time to build and refine your donor retention strategies to ensure that these year-end donors remain engaged and committed to your cause.

Retention 52

Retention Difference Donor Strategy 52