The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you implement donor research in your fundraising strategy, you’ll learn more about your existing donors and spot potential major giving opportunities. There are a few indicators to look out for to find and engage more consistent (and maybe even major) donors. Guest Post by: Adam Weinger. Well, it turns out you can!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2024

If yes, please share your feedback by taking the 2024 Online Donor Feedback Survey ! Your participation is appreciated and will help nonprofits better serve and communicate with their donors. The survey is 15 short, easy-to-answer questions that require 2-4 minutes to complete — and your responses are 100% anonymous.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2023

A new OneCause research study found that social donor loyalty continues to trend upward as nonprofits regain momentum and re-establish fundraising equilibrium.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Vicky Kelberer, research and strategy group manager at Vanguard Charitable, kicked off NonProfit PRO's NonProfit POWER event yesterday with a keynote address. Here are the six key steps she suggested nonprofits should take to create a donor-advised fund (DAF) strategy.

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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? In summary, the researchers found that donors give for different reasons.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 9, 2023

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) released "Moving Money and Shifting Power for Social Justice: Voices of Wealthy Next-Gen Donors," a new report exploring how young, wealthy donors are engaging in social justice philanthropy.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

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. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits?

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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. Why should my nonprofit conduct donor prospect research? Let’s dive in.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By incorporating findings from recent empirical research, organizations can optimize their fundraising efforts for greater efficiency and effectiveness in an increasingly competitive landscape. To that end, here are five proven fundraising tips from the latest empirical research to implement with your next fundraising campaign.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2022

You may continually think about strategy with your donors, but have you researched their rights? If you know a donor’s rights, do you follow these rights on an ongoing basis?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

#GivingTuesday 2020 is December 1 and below are important data about GivingTuesday donors to help your nonprofit create a successful campaign. The data from GivingTuesday comes from their 2019 GivingTuesday Impact Report and the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report data is based on the survey responses of 2,263 GivingTuesday 2019 donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2021

30% of adult donors in the U.S. identify as Social Donors. We conducted an online survey of 1,000+ Social Donors to examine how giving experiences evolved over the past year. Are you tapping into them?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 17, 2021

30% of adult donors in the U.S. identify as Social Donors. We conducted an online survey of 1,000+ Social Donors to examine how giving experiences evolved over the past year. Are you tapping into them?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

According to the Fidelity Charitable Overcoming Barriers to Giving Report, 65% of donors would give more if they knew the impact of their donations. It lets donors determine for themselves that their donation, involvement, and passion moved the needle and made a measurable contribution to the world. 2) Give social media shoutouts.

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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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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. It also depends on your previous conversations or donor surveys. Dorethea was asking about sending gifts to her major donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 25, 2023

Kinetic, a global fundraising consulting company headquartered in Kansas City, MO, is partnering with the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management to host its third virtual Power of Philanthropy Summit.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 9, 2021

30% of adult donors in the U.S. identify as Social Donors. We conducted an online survey of 1,000+ Social Donors to examine how giving experiences evolved over the past year. Are you tapping into them?

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 11, 2021

Getting in front of the right prospects, asking for the right amount, and presenting a purpose that brings in a gift takes one thing: prospect research. Research will tell you a prospect’s financial capacity, the causes they’re giving to, and if the timing is right for an ask in Read More ».

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 25, 2022

Research has shown a subscription model for recurring giving programs can boost retention by nearly 30%. Join us to learn how to increase donor retention in your monthly giving program.

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DonorPerfect

MARCH 2, 2023

Fundraisers: if you love a book where you’re the hero of the story, Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts is a delightful mystery that stars a prospect researcher for a nonprofit hospital system. How to use prospect research for better donor engagement appeared first on Nonprofit Technology & Fundraising Blogs.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your lapsed donors. This timeline offers a clear road map to prevent lapsed donors: What makes donors lapse? The second thing you must know is what defines a lapsed donor. The simple definition of a lapsed donor is someone who hasn’t given in a certain amount of time. Do donors realize they’ve lapsed?

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

According to the 2019 Giving USA Report , American donors gave an estimated $427.71 According to the 2019 Giving USA Report , American donors gave an estimated $427.71 based donors. donors’ needs and interests and why they give. donors’ needs and interests and why they give. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2024

Developing and using a consistent research process will help you focus your efforts on the best options. To save time and critical human resources, it's important to identify the grantmakers that will provide the best return on your investment.

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DonorPerfect

MAY 22, 2023

Written by DonorPerfect and Kylie Melville, Digital Marketing Manager at DonorSearch As a fundraiser, you know that identifying and cultivating the right donors is essential for the success of your organization’s fundraising efforts.

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Qgiv

JULY 22, 2021

While fundraising can be a rewarding experience, it can also be a challenge, especially when trying to attract new donors to your nonprofit and its mission. We sat down with one of the top fundraisers in and around Naples, Florida, Dr. Lou Traina, to get his take on donor acquisition. It is an art and a science, Lou says.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Independent researchers have also conducted a number of studies to understand donor attitudes and behaviors regarding crowdfunding tipping or adding optional contributions when donating on crowdfunding platforms. While it’s not deep research it’s more than has been shared publicly to-date on this issue.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Jude Children’s Research Hospital have already been using AI solutions to streamline their workflows and increase efficiency, and AI usage will only grow moving forward. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start!

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DipJar

MARCH 21, 2022

Picture this: You’re taking a shot in the dark with a potential donor. After you finish your presentation, the potential donor thanks you for your time and effort, but admits that they don’t feel a strong connection to your work and aren’t interested in contributing to your organization at this time. . Invest in the right tools. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Taking inspiration from divine connections The challenge of outdated systems Sharon Tennyson, Distribution Coordinator for Adventist Review Magazine , the flagship journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, encountered a significant hurdle with their previous donor database. “We We had a homemade database for managing our donors.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2023

A new LGBTQ+ Index and research report released by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI shows philanthropic support for LGBTQ+ organizations accounted for 0.13% of total U.S. charitable giving in 2019, the latest year for which data are available.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the first article in this blog series, we identified a process to streamline your grant research. But how do you find the right grants for your specific needs? Enter the decision matrix.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 8, 2024

One powerful tool that can significantly impact your nonprofit’s online success is keyword research. Keyword research is an important tool for both search engine optimization and paid media marketing services. It can also help your nonprofit develop more targeted and successful campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. In fact, the majority of DAF donors do not want to be anonymous. of those gifts were given anonymously. This is BIG.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2022

identify expanded donor expectations for transparency from charitable organizations and significant growth in digital giving. Analyses of philanthropic activity in Brazil and the U.K.

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