The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The following is an excerpt from our class How to Find New Major Donors and Get Them to Give to Your Non-Profit. Who qualifies as a major donor prospect for your organization? As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. Who can you truly call a “major donor prospect?” Far too many organizations reply “everyone is a prospect” or “everyone with enough money is a prospect.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Volunteer orientations present the opportunity to make a good first impression. They also allow your organization to get to know supporters, build relationships between volunteers, communicate your mission and confirm that volunteers understand their commitment to the cause.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Sustainer programs are growing in popularity—M+R’s Benchmarks for the year 2021 found that recurring giving grew by 24 percent over 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Learn how to build development reports that help you strategically pursue your goals. This guide, in partnership with Altrunext, will walk you through all the details around how to design insightful reports for daily and long-term planning. Start here to elevate your reporting and support the growth of your nonprofit organization.

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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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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The nonprofit world is focused on providing community services to the public with no intention of earning a profit. Unfortunately, people often think that this mission statement means that those who work in nonprofit organizations are not able to earn comfortable living wages. This is not true. The recognition of skills and employee experience still […].

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

FreeWill announced that its Crypto for Charity platform will eliminate transaction fees for real-time donations of cryptocurrency to support nonprofit causes, lowering fees on donations made through Crypto for Charity's website from 3.95% to zero, effective immediately.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nonprofits typically lose over 50% of their donors every year. With new donor acquisition costing 10-20x more than retaining existing donors, it's time to dig deep into your database and come up with a plan to re-engage the constituents that have fallen off your radar. Download Fundraising KIT's free email templates to win back lapsed donors and start charming your way back into the hearts of your existing donors.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Across the nation, as summer draws to an end and mother nature prepare for her fall showstopper, so does the nonprofit sector. Listen carefully and you’ll hear the call going up in charity offices everywhere: What’s the plan for our end-of-year fundraising campaign ? There is no one size fits all answer to this question. While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

For most people, employee benefits seem dull and boring. Ask my kids what I do for a living and they will tell you, “I’m not sure, but it has something to do with benefits”. This is after many, many minutes of telling them about several aspects of the work I and our team produces for […]. The post The evolving nature of care during COVID: How you can benefit from innovations to employee benefit plans. appeared first on CharityVillage.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There are many factors in fundraising, from early engagement to a donor’s ultimate or legacy gift. Some of these factors are environmental and out of your control: the economy, politics, changes in leadership, and pandemics. One critical component is entirely within your control: how you manage your teams and set them up for success. The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The post Succession Planning: Strategies That Work appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The post Giving Tuesday: Preparing your virtual fundraising strategy appeared first on Big Duck.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The post Recession-Proof Your Nonprofit…with Grants! appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you read today’s headlines, you might feel overwhelmed with everything that is going on in the world. I know I do. From the existential threat of human extinction to wars ravaging around the world, deadly forest fires and flooding, the ongoing threat to women’s rights globally — the list goes on and on. It often feels like there is little hope for our future and that there’s barely anything we can do to solve any of these big issues.

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Advertiser: Digital Ocean

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

“ What’s next?”. It’s an existential question that everyone asks themselves at some point in their lives. (OK fine, many points.). What’s the next step for me in my career? What’s the next move for our family? . What’s the next hobby or skill I want to learn? What’s the next show I’m going to watch after I finish binging [insert latest craze here]?

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DonorPerfect

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

We know that many fundraisers are one-person bands, or only have a few hands on deck to write Giving Tuesday communications. But the beauty of Giving Tuesday – besides worldwide generosity – is that you get to choose what your participation looks like. You know your organization’s workflow better than anyone, so feel free to Read More ».

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It’s true – one of the top reasons donors choose to support a nonprofit organization is knowing the difference their gift will make in the lives of others. What if there was a way for donors to choose the specific impact of their gift? Good news – there is! Designated gifts make it possible for […]. The post Donation Designations – Giving Donors The Freedom to Choose appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

To improve the overall experience it is important to invest in the right LMS that matches the requirement. Have a look at the 7 important elements to consider before implementing an LMS in a healthcare organization.

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Advertiser: Syncrony

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

At Forum One, we are surrounded by colleagues who inspire us to think creatively, solve problems inquisitively, and learn continuously. How can we create a corporate culture of impactful innovation and entrepreneurship in an environment where all team members feel heard, seen, and empowered to make a difference, both with their colleagues and on behalf of our amazing clients?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Lights! Camera! Fundraising! Nonprofits have been using videos to fundraise for a long time now. Why? Because it works! Did you know that 57% of people who watch a nonprofit video go on to give? That’s easily more than half of your audience! Which is why it’s important to create Giving Tuesday videos. Getting Started. Get started on your Giving Tuesday videos by following the tips below.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

At Forum One, we are surrounded by colleagues who inspire us to think creatively, solve problems inquisitively, and learn continuously. How can we create a corporate culture of impactful innovation and entrepreneurship in an environment where all team members feel heard, seen, and empowered to make a difference, both with their colleagues and on behalf of our amazing clients?

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