Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! What other ways can you get more eyes on your fundraiser? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. You want your conversion rate to be as high as possible.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

I’m going to share 7 insanely easy online fundraising ideas that are making a huge impact for nonprofits. Then I’ll break down how you can apply 6 additional nonprofit fundraising strategies to grow your revenues TODAY. 7 Online Fundraising Ideas (That Actually Work): 1. Had a 55% increased conversion rate.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2014

I’m a passionate philanthropist, fundraising nerd and former member of the Stock Market Club at Argyle Middle School. I’m Katherine and I’m a small shop fundraiser. As you know, working in fundraising isn’t easy or glamorous. So, what led to our above industry average donor retention rates? Our database is healthy

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. I’ll start with an example that’s very close to my heart: fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Ebook Website Optimization Action Plan Learn More 4. But, even on multi-page donation forms that feel shorter, asking a ton of extra questions will harm your conversion rates. Your conversion rate will thank you. Psst: Looking for other tips for designing a great online donation form? Neon CRM can help!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Laura Kruisenga, COO with Kennari Consulting , works with clients to build their annual fundraising programs with a particular focus on events, communications, and staffing. Though recurring giving isn’t perhaps as magical as that title sounds, it really is an incredible tool that is widely underutilized in nonprofit fundraising.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

and a high unsubscribe rate can be a red flag to your email service provider and ultimately impact your ability to send emails at all. This results in better email open rates , email deliverability, and clickthrough rates, and lower spam complaint and unsubscribe rates. Small lists raised more money per contact, too.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2014

Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. Triplet Dad!

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

For as long as the Fundraising Effectiveness Project has measured nonprofit donor retention it has been abysmal. Donor and dollar retention rates have averaged well below 50% for over a decade, and it’s been getting worse over time. — Penelope Burk, author, Donor-Centered Fundraising. Donor Negative ACTIONS. People give.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2020

When you see increasing donor attrition rates or decreasing event participants, try walking in their shoes. With the implementation of new fundraising and email software , they improved the experience of grateful giving online resulting in a lower donor attrition rate. For example, a fall in renewal rates or average gift size.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a big deal for the fundraising community. For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. Giving Tuesday Preparations. Giving Tuesday Donation Forms.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events are a great opportunity for donors to connect with fellow philanthropists that can lead to future collaborations in fundraising. Donor appreciation events help foster your relationship with your donors, keeping them engaged with your mission, leading to higher donor retention rates. Networking opportunities.

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Care2

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Blackbaud brought together 14 nonprofit experts in an eBook to share tried-and-true donor retention strategies, tips, and ideas. This eBook is thorough and filled to the brim with great tips. Online Fundraising' We reviewed the advice and are bringing you the highlights of Show the Love: Thoughtful Engagement to Retain Donors.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

Due to their size, major gifts can be game-changers for fundraising teams. One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. of all donated income comes from major gifts fundraising—that’s a substantial chunk of revenue! They’re substantial funding for a nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

According to Roger Craver in his book Retention Fundraising , “The average nonprofit has a 60-70% chance of getting additional gifts from current donors, a 20-40% chance from a lapsed donor and a 2% chance from a prospect.”. A wise friend in fundraising once told me, “Finding new donors is like going fishing. Does it work?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

As crowdfunding practices mature and become an valuable part of the nonprofit fundraising toolkit, there is a need to set standards and expectations. Nonprofit crowdfunding is changing the landscape in online fundraising. If you’ve fundraised online before, ask yourself a few questions to get a baseline of what is achievable.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The truth is, though, the combination of these two strategies is the key to a truly successful fundraising appeal. Having an understanding of your supporter base is crucial to the success of your communication and fundraising strategy because, at the end of the day, segmentation is still king. It’s in the shades between.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success. Whether you are fully dependent on donations or utilize a variety of revenue sources like government grants, corporate partnerships, major contributions, or membership fees, successful fundraising is key to maximizing your impact on your mission.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. If the ten-year trend continues, we’ll eventually end up with donor retention rates under 20%. There’s no time like the present to improving your donor retention rates. Pitman , CFCC, The Fundraising Coach.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

In my chapter of the new Blackbaud ebook, Drab to Fab: Peer-to-Peer Event Makeover , I explore the important “clues” to look for in your “archaeological” data. Individual participant and team captain retention rates. Fundraising performance metrics. Average fundraising per participant. Average fundraising per fundraiser.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 2, 2017

Time spent on your website pays off, too—online donations were 7% of all fundraising last year. From eBooks to webinars, there’s a heaping handful of other ways to raise money online. 7 Ingenious Fundraising Ideas to Raise Money Online . 6 Email Marketing Hacks to Increase Open Rates. Don’t just stop there, though.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

In-kind donations: when companies donate goods or services, especially in support of a program or fundraising event. Create an eBook that teaches the everyday consumer on water filters, when they’re necessary for safety, and how to pick the right one. A cold outreach email template with a 1 out of 3 success rate!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 11, 2015

Fundraising events are a staple of most school fundraising plans. Here are four great ideas for making sure your next school fundraising event is as profitable as possible: Idea #1: Spend More of Your Time for Each Event Focused on Finding Sponsors. Most schools focus their event fundraising efforts on selling tickets.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2014

Guest post by Mazarine Treyz, author of The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising , called one of the Top 10 books of 2010 by Beth Kanter, and author of the Networked Nonprofit. Her second book is The Wild Woman’s Guide to Social Media, published 2012, given a 5 star rating by About.com. Her latest book, Get the Job!

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Lauren Hunter has written a series of free eBooks. The just released Blackbaud Charitable Giving Report reveals that faith-based organizations are leaders in online fundraising with an 18 percent increase in 2013. That’s the highest adoption rate in the nonprofit sector. I found her communications content.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2014

As fundraisers, we put a lot of stock into email housefiles. The size of an organization’s email housefile is not a predictor to success, just as open rates are not a predictor to constituent engagement. As I had written for the Donor Acquisition eBook , Engage Your Housefile: Why Size Doesn’t Matter , these are vanity metrics.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

It’s not too late, you can download our latest eBook to help you prepare. In this post, we’ll highlight four Salesforce.org partners that offer digital strategies that can be applied to your end-of-year fundraising campaigns with Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising. If you haven’t started yet, don’t worry!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

From donor retention to nonprofit marketing to organizational leadership, every ebook is an invaluable resource. No matter what fundraising programs you currently have in place, if you’re not focusing all of them through the lens of a multi-channel effort you’re missing the boat big time. How to Achieve Integrated Marketing Success.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. Donor stewardship is a great place to begin making changes that can impact your donor retention rates. Donors and prospective donors are accessing non-profit websites at increasing rates each year.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2011

For most, one post a day is considered sufficient with many chat participants noting higher response rates to content posted on weekends and at the very beginning and end of workday hours on weekdays. How can Facebook be used for effective fundraising? eBook: How to Use Facebook to Spread Ideas - Sharing 101.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 21, 2015

We get it; you want to gather information from participants during the registration process for your peer-to-peer fundraiser. Team name, fundraising goal, and address are the little black dresses of the registration form. Download our newest eBook and join us for our webinar series! Let’s talk about cutting back.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2014

Please join me in thanking Frank Barry and the Blackbaud team for sharing donor retention guidance from some of the smartest fundraising experts out there. E nlist your fundraising colleagues. Develop a set of criteria to be used consistently, based on your fundraising goals and knowledge of what’s worked to date segmentation-wise.

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