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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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2023

Preparing for a solicitation means being ready for a variety of questions, concerns, and other forms of pushback. Let's discuss some responses that will leave you well-equipped to communicate with donors. The good news is that most types of pushback are anticipated.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2022

The question before every executive director, fundraiser and stewardship team working today: Have you earned your donors' trust? No matter whether you think you have or not, there’s always more to do to strengthen the relationship and connection between your supporters and your cause.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The better you know your donor, the better your appeal is going to be. The problem is your donor is probably coming from a completely different experiential background. That’s obvious. How do you get inside that person’s head?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

During a hectic work day where many can only squeeze in a lunch break between firing off emails, it can be hard to know if you’re making your donors feel appreciated or if you’re giving them the impression that they’re getting copy and paste interactions. That’s why you need to chart your donor lists carefully.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The next question, of course, is how? In other words, you create donor journeys. . If you’ve never done so, developing donor journeys (also known as donor journey mapping) can feel like quite an undertaking. What are my donor personas? Donor Journey Mapping Basic Steps. Review your donor list.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2021

Ready to build better connections with your donors while social distancing? Melissa’s 5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations shares how to save money, increase outreach and maximize donations by connecting with new and current donors safely and efficiently.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2021

For most of the past year, the question of donor meetings was a no-brainer. We just couldn’t meet with donors and prospects face-to-face, which had, for so long, served as the gold standard in desired engagement, especially when soliciting major gifts.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 21, 2022

There is not a limit to how many times you should tell a donor they are making a difference. But then the question is how do you make the story different and unique? You could do it every week.

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Hands on Fundraising

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The post The big question your donors want you to answer: WHY appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Too often, we focus on HOW We love to talk about how we do the work. All the cool ways we accomplish great things. A new process. A unique way of tackling a problem. All […].

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Giving Tuesday is continuing to grow in popularity, and the question isn’t if your organization should participate, but at what level. We’ve surveyed over 1,000 potential donors to learn what moves them to give on Giving Tuesday. This report might help you decide.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 14, 2023

But before you can consistently secure major gifts for your nonprofit, you have to first identify the donors who are willing and able to give large gifts to your organization. This is done through the donor prospect research process. by answering four frequently asked questions. Let’s dive in. Have you heard of the 80/20 rule?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

But did you know it’s also a great way to acquire new donors for your nonprofit? You can easily acquire new donors using peer-to-peer fundraising. Are you ready to expand your donor base? If yes, keep reading to learn four ways that you can acquire new donors with your next peer-to-peer fundraiser! That’s right!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When you think of why your nonprofit’s donors support your organizations, do you expect each of their motivations to be the same? This person fears offending donors by asking at the “wrong” time. What has Research Shown About Why Donors Give? The Millennial Impact Project studied why donors across generations start giving.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2021

Consistently attracting new potential donors is vital for you to expand your mission and, more importantly, to have the funding needed to make it through unexpected times. Unfortunately, if you can’t have in-person events or if you don’t have a big marketing budget, finding new donors can be difficult. . demographics.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2022

Titled 'Next Gen Donor Learning: Lessons for Effective Programs from Houston and the Field,' the report identifies core questions facing any next gen donor learning effort and offers practical guidance for tackling each question.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Donors want to know that their giving made a difference. That one question alone captures a huge problem in fundraising – a problem you can address in your major gift program.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

A lot of emphasis has been placed on the importance of corralling the next generation of donors. Donors or volunteers? The question has to be asked, then. The post Volunteers Or Donors: The Millennial Question appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Subscribe to updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

To help you capitalize on the start of the biggest donation season of the year, Classy.org is answering top questions from nonprofits that are zeroing in on the year-end giving season. Nonprofits are hopeful that they can re-engage their donors from last year with a new eye on what’s ahead for the future of fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2021

As I’m sure you can imagine, I receive questions about how best to grow monthly donor programs all the time. One of the first things I do is look at the organization’s website. How easy is it to find the monthly giving option? How easy is it to find the donation page to begin with?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Melissa’s 5-Question Playbook to Increase Donations shares how to improve donor retention, strengthen current relationships and foster new ones. Roughly 31% of all annual giving occurs in December. Are you looking to maximize year-end donations? It’s not too late to start leveraging better data - download the playbook today!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Thanking donors is THE most important step in fundraising. Mess it up, and you’ll eventually lose the donor. Unfortunately, most nonprofits view thanking donors as an afterthought instead of treating it with the importance it deserves. And that can kill your ability to keep good donors who love the work your nonprofit is doing.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

It can hold a conversation, answer questions and create eerily accurate written statements. In November, a new online artificial intelligence (AI) program called ChatGPT was released in a free test mode. It reminded me of an old saying, “If you don’t want to be replaced by a robot, stop behaving like one.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2022

The post 42 Questions to Ask Major Donor Prospects appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips on how to connect with and cultivate Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) donors: Dear Charity Clairity, My boss thinks we should get more funding through DAFs.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. Now, like most non-profits, I know about stewarding donors. Before going on, let’s answer the question, “What does it mean to ‘steward’ a donor?” What is Stewarding?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize tribute gifts when donors want to remain anonymous: Dear Charity Clairity, We list tribute gifts in our annual report. First find out the details you need.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Your donors ask or think about this question every time they consider giving. When a donor says it out loud, most nonprofits are ill-equipped to answer it. Ask the donor more questions before responding? Try to find even the slightest connection to the donor with your nonprofit? “Why should I give to you?”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. Far too many groups are not focusing their fundraising efforts on wide-scale donor acquisition efforts.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Simply answer these 23 questions (less than 4 minutes), and you'll receive a written assessment by top acquisition experts where you’ll: See what level you’re at compared to those with similar resources; Learn the top 3 things you can do to significantly increase your success; Find out changes others made that dramatically increase success without (..)

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. As we wrapped up the webinar we realized there’s an entire universe of fundraisers that could benefit if we shared the data and questions we received, so we’ve pulled it all together for you to share with your team. Let’s dive into the questions.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. He did what donors love.

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Candid

MAY 24, 2023

It enabled him to tap into his imagination, helping to answer the question: What do challenging times make possible? His answer to that question: Drew saw that hybrid program delivery work would not only enable him to reach the homebound but also expand his reach internationally. He did what donors love.

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