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The Donor-Centered Approach to Major Gift Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

In fundraising, there is one singular approach to success, and that is relational fundraising. Let's discuss ways that fundraisers can utilize this strategy to acquire and properly manage major gifts.

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Advocacy for everyone: 6 ways to help your supporters take action

EveryAction

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives. That’s why we often say that advocacy is for everyone: when decisions are being made that affect your organization’s work, mission, and vision, it just makes sense to get involved, unite your supporters, and move them to take action wi

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How to Market Special Occasion Fundraising to Your Donors

NonProfit PRO

Holidays and birthdays are great opportunities for connecting and engaging with supporters. Learn how to market special occasion fundraising to boost revenue.

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Fundraising: fewer facts, more feelings

Hands on Fundraising

You’re an emotional creature. That’s not an insult! We all are. It’s how humans… human. I’m thinking about this as I write to you, because so often we feel compelled to prove our worth, and our organization’s worth, to our community. But especially when you’re asking people to support your mission, you’ll do so much […] The post Fundraising: fewer facts, more feelings appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States.

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13 Types of Fundraising Letters [& Templates] to Drive Action

Double the Donation

Fundraising letters might seem like an old-fashioned way to solicit donations, but they can be extremely effective when done well. And despite the implications, they don’t have to be delivered via snail mail, either. Top tip: Make your appeals stand out from the crowd with fundraising eCards!

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How to Develop an Effective Employee Training and Development Program

Gyrus

Learn about employee training and development programs, their effectiveness, and the importance of organizational growth. Read to find out more.

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Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. But wouldn’t it be great to do more than just rely on their goodwill?

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Employee Voices on “Culture Excellence” at DonorPerfect

DonorPerfect

SofterWare Sweeps Every Category in 2023 Top Workplaces Awards When Emily Lefferts began her writing career with DonorPerfect in 2022, she was no stranger to the social good sector. Having worked for several nonprofit organizations, she was all too familiar with cultivating donor relationships and stewarding planned givers through events, direct mail, and more.

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A Corporate Guide to Cause Marketing

Givinga

Cause marketing is the collaboration between nonprofit and for-profit organizations centered around supporting a shared cause. It’s an effective approach to building your Corporate Giving Program, and as part of an overall corporate philanthropy strategy, it helps demonstrate your company’s mission. Both nonprofit and for-profit brands benefit from cause marketing.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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5 Ways to Support Mental Health Nonprofits During May

Greater Giving

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and supporting those struggling with mental health issues. One of the best ways to show support during this month is by supporting mental health nonprofits and organizations. Here are five ways you can get involved and show your support during May: Challenge Volunteers to Donate their Time Nonprofits often rely on volunteers to help run events, assist with fundraising, and provide support to

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Salesforce Unveils Next Generation of Nonprofit Cloud

NonProfit PRO

The newest generation of Salesforce's Nonprofit Cloud will feature new program management, fundraising, engagement and grantmaking features all in one unified, single solution.

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Nonprofits and AI: Unifying Data So You’re Ready for What Comes Next

Saleforce Nonprofit

Every nonprofit and grantmaker needs a data strategy. Tracking a few people, dollars, or ideas can be done in many ways, but nonprofits seeking to scale impact need a plan for all that data. This can feel daunting, right? Especially if your organization has been around for decades, or if you’re just beginning your digital transformation journey. Nearly three-quarters (74% ) of nonprofit leaders report digital transformation is a “need to have” or “must have,” but only 12% scored high in terms of

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