Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of creating a meaningful message when a nonprofit wants to engage with their donors. With the captivating visuals and persuasive copy that come from the work of a nonprofit, these messages are naturally compelling and have the potential to motivate donors to act. People love watching videos!

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

When it comes to donor communications , we often spend hours writing and creating the perfect appeal. With all that energy going into the copy, the videos and photos included in the appeal can sometimes seem like an afterthought. The more you can plan ahead when it comes to your videos and photos, the better. H = High-res.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

1) Video Conferencing. In the meantime, nonprofits need to connect with donors, constituents, board members, and, most prominently, each other. Therefore, choosing the right video conferencing platform is an operational necessity. For many donors, it’s a prerequisite to contributing. Recommendation ? Conclusion.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

Video marketing is probably the best medium available at the moment for engaging audiences and promoting messages. According to research by HubSpot, 90% of users make decisions based somewhat on videos, and 92% of viewers on mobile platforms share video with others. Firstly, why are you making it? Don’t Forget Audio.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . For the donor, $20 per month is easier to manage in their budget. Now, what if someone were to give you $20 per month?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

It creates a personal, meaningful introduction of your cause and nonprofit to new donors. Sounds good, right? There’s a whole constellation of potential new donors out there, and this is how you connect! This video will: . Inspire supporters and develop new donors by giving peer-to-peer fundraising a whirl!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

But in addition to these webinars, if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang, we are a provider of donor management software. There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. Does that sound good? If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat.

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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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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. Video content has grown to be so ubiquitous that you’d need to go out of your way to avoid watching them. What Is An Explainer Video?

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s digital world, email is a fundamental tool for engaging your donors and your audience. And when it comes to structure, you might think that things like questions, statements, ellipses, “you’ll never believe…” or some surprising statistic might not work because they sound like spam. Tip #1: Experiment.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 30, 2024

Event experience expert and producer Joey Goon joined us to talk about how you can harness your event to deepen donor relationships with Digital Storytelling Joey Goon is the president of Utopia Experience , a woman-founded, minority-owned event and video production company. Engage donors in a way that isn’t about money.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Before you ask, tell your donors the impact they made this year. Your communications are a mirror to your donors. Host a thank-a-thon Put simply, this is when you gather a group of volunteers (preferably board members) to call and thank donors. Here’s the simple, three ingredient recipe for a great donor thank-a-thon : 1.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Every nonprofit website visitor is a potential donor. And we all want more donors, right? But it’s not as easy as it sounds. A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. I sure don’t!)

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Donors are eager to give, but are we making it easy for them? Crafting a Donor-friendly Giving Page If you’ve ever experienced the warm-feeling of giving to a charity, chances are it was through a fundraising page. Sounds pretty smooth, right? Rest easy, your donors.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

A few topics you might consider for your nonprofit podcast include: Nonprofit news Marketing tips Volunteer management Donor stewardship Corporate partnerships Donor-advised funds Grant preparation Capital campaigns Nonprofit sustainability On top of the podcast topic, you should also decide on its format. Pop filters and windscreens.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

An eye-catching opening, slick text animation, smooth transitions — these are all important elements of polished social videos. In all cases, video stories are most memorable when they have a core message — a "so what" moment. A few strong pieces of copy can help your video shine. Who Am I Talking To?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, a video app called TikTok exploded in popularity because it provided a way for people to connect during the pandemic. After amassing 800 million active users worldwide, TikTok is now used for much more than dance challenges and quick recipe videos. . TikTok is all about short videos.

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Byte Technology

MAY 6, 2015

For instance, having experiential videos on your home page often detracts from the core idea of what the organization is trying to accomplish, so save such videos (or photographs) for a dedicated interior page. If you’re encouraging potential donors to share your cause with others, social media links should be easy to find.

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Network for Good

MAY 7, 2021

In today’s digital world, email is a fundamental tool for engaging your donors and your audience. And when it comes to structure, you might think that things like questions, statements, ellipses, “you’ll never believe…” or some surprising statistic might not work because they sound like spam. Tip #1: Experiment.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

How do your donors feel about you? Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Average first year donor retention rates of 27% would suggest that donors don’t have the best feelings about the nonprofits they’re supporting. Rachael Muir on how donors want to be treated.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2021

For many of us, summer fundraising can be frustrating because often our donor communications during this season yield less-than-ideal results. . If that sounds like your nonprofit’s typical summer, here are some things you can do to offset that summer slump with an unexpected windfall: 1.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Pretty well known for it, but if you’re wondering what the heck is Bloomerang, in addition to these webinars, we’re a donor database. So most of you are hoping to get strategies about how to strengthen your volunteer donor and staff relationships and sense of community. . How did you connect with your donors? .

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond the webinars we are first and foremost a provider of donor management software. Lots of videos on there you can watch. Aaron: Sounds great. Aaron: Yeah, sounds good, Brian. So check that out if you’re interested. Yeah, looks like it’s working.

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, fundraisers have struggled to engage online donors with the cause. This frustration with waning donor interest isn’t an isolated challenge. Plan Have a very clear schedule laid out—down to 10-second intervals—outlining which videos will be playing when, and who is responsible for them.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

While this scenario represents a best practice for major donor portfolios, there is no one answer to the question of when to disqualify a prospect. While we hope to convert every prospect into a major gift donor, the reality is that’s not possible,” said Chris Day, Principal Strategic Consultant at Blackbaud.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

At some point in your professional fundraising career, you’ve probably heard the importance of storytelling when crafting your nonprofit’s donor experience. No matter your experience, a crucial aspect of storytelling is helping donors understand what your organization does and showing how, or who, you’re helping.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

Donors were feeling nostalgic for the way things used to be, so Harris wanted to bring that traditional benefit auction experience right to their donors’ homes with their virtual “Around the World” event. What makes the traditional benefit gala such a fun, unique attraction for donors? Selling the concept.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal. first-time; $500+ donors; $1,000+ donors; new monthly donors, etc.).

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sounds great, right? Think about Board members, employees, volunteers, donors, and social media followers who can serve as ambassadors. The goal is to get 10 new donors from each ambassador. And if each donor gives $100, that’s $1,000 per ambassador. Videos, done right, can be very effective!

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Most recently, LMC began offering virtual educational lessons, videos and activities for at home learners. While this may sound like a lot of sea turtles, Tim Hannon, co-interim CEO and COO set the record straight, “The hurdles these turtles face are enormous, not many hatchlings survive until adulthood.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this. One way to create a major donor program or donor perks system is to replicate one from another organization. Many sponsors and donors want recognition for their support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Instagram: Share photos and video clips and stream using Live Video Stories. Videos secure the most reach at 12.17% of total audience. Instagram: Again, due to the limitations of the algorithm, share photos or videos clips three times daily and live stream a story at least twice per day. Before the Event: Get Organized.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Staff members who feel they need more guidance when reaching out to potential donors. It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Your nonprofit is just the conduit for donors to accomplish their philanthropic desires. Focusing on donors as partners instead of focusing on money can make a huge difference. When I focus on donors, it’s a matter of which program they want to support. Donors give to causes that matter to them. Y’all.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Going into 2021, event managers Steven and Cate wanted to provide their dedicated donors with the true Jungle Party experience they all loved and missed. It was everything their donors had missed about the Jungle Party, down to the food, the music, and the socializing. TIP: Bring the energy of your live event to your virtual stream!

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