sgEngage

MARCH 14, 2023

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably asked yourself whether artificial intelligence fits into your engagement strategy. I focused on donor engagement and fundraising messaging capabilities for this experiment. What can we take away from this little exercise? I asked ChatGPT to give me a call for donations by donor level.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? If you’re using email as a fundraising and donor communications tool, you can’t afford to send anything dull. He or she will personally read your fundraising email.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

At the same time, nonprofits are struggling to retain fundraisers and crucial development staff. Here are 10 things nonprofit leaders can do (beyond compensation and benefits) to retain fundraisers and ultimately improve their donor retention rates 1. Let’s take a look! Set stretch, but realistic, expectations.

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Qgiv

JULY 5, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a way to raise funds for your organization through your supporters and their networks. Using peer-to-peer fundraising helps you empower your current supporters while increasing your donor acquisition. To host a peer-to-peer fundraiser , all you need are participants and a platform to host your campaign.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Saying thank you establishes trust , reassuring donors their money didn’t go into a black hole. What you can do to speed up your thank-you process Here’s an exercise I took my team through to address the issue of a too-slow donor acknowledgement process.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

If your nonprofit hosts one or more fundraising events, you know that it’s easy to become predictable with the excuse that “we’ve always done this.” And long-time fundraising events have merit and are often steeped in tradition. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary types of nonprofit fundraising events. A bike race or trail ride.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

If your job description doesn’t include the words fundraising, development, or advancement, then why should you care about any of these things? After all, there will be no client service without the money to pay for it, even if your nonprofit is an all-volunteer organization. As the saying goes: no money, no mission.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. It’s simple really: The more sponsors you have, the more money you’ll net. A sponsor for a fundraising event : Is usually a business or corporation giving money in exchange for publicity and good will.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 23, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How-to: Engage Your Board Members as Fundraisers. If you’re like many nonprofit executives and development staff, you’ve seen firsthand the challenges of inspiring your board to fundraise. Using this simple exercise , you can coach just about anyone to build a list of prospective donors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. What is a read-a-thon fundraiser? How to host a read-a-thon fundraiser. Why should you host a read-a-thon?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal. When you do, my bet is you’ll see your job is much more about love and impact than it is about money. Why not try a little writing exercise right now? Why am I bothering with this?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the honor of teaching a master class at the International Fundraising Congress (IFC) on avoiding burnout for fundraisers with Corinne Aartman in Amsterdam. Richard Sved, a fundraising consultant from the UK, participated and wrote a reflection on the UK Fundraising Blog. And it’s true.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2023

I’ve always been more of a basketball and exercise through sports sort of person. I was excited, nervous, anxious, but most of all proud to be raising money to support the Kyle Pease Foundation and their incredible mission. Fundraising and engagement has never been easier on this new mobile-first fundraising experience!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 8, 2022

Often, in fundraising, people would like to know the ROI of various ways of raising money. Dataro has written a clear and effective post on calculating ROI for fundraising campaigns. By most people’s tally, capital campaigns are the most cost-effective form of fundraising. What’s the ROI, for example, of your annual gala?

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

A budget combined with a fundraising plan can help you make sure there’s always money to pay for the things you need to operate your programs. Without a budget, you can find yourself in deep water, fast, with more money going out than coming in. Repeat this exercise for every line item in your nonprofit’s first budget.

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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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NonProfit Hub

JULY 9, 2019

If you’re looking for ways to boost your 2019 fundraising efforts for your nonprofit organization, you’re in the right place. Here are 7 essential fundraising trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2019. Fundraising plans in 2019 are using this to their advantage. Today, self-promotion isn’t helping you in fundraising.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2018

Summer is finally here—the days are longer, the sun is brighter and the money-raising possibilities are endless. To ring in the season, here are 10 fun, unique and affordable summer fundraisers that will make everyone excited to give back. Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day, so why not turn it into a way to raise money?

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sgEngage

JULY 12, 2022

As Catholic schools address enrollment and fundraising challenges and rising operating costs, it becomes critical to break down those silos and standardize accounting practices and systems within a diocese. Learn more about integrated accounting, tuition, financial aid, and fundraising management solutions from Blackbaud.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was among those numbers when they ran their first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on CauseVox. In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event.

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Candid

MARCH 2, 2022

For donors, the deeper root cause is feeling as though you are asked again and again without being given a clear sense of what your money is making possible. Here’s a quick exercise. When donors understand and are excited about the very real impact their money is having, they are not likely to get tired of giving. It depends.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

For staff, working in a start-up nonprofit is often an exercise in mindreading. They may hew to an established strategic plan or question ambitious fundraising goals, for example. In a successful nonprofit, the board’s primary responsibilities include exercising fiduciary duties and supervising the Executive Director.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They: Guide strategic planning Keep the Board engaged and on-task Make sure programs and services are delivered Raise money Supervise staff and volunteers Do 100 other things, sometimes including cleaning the toilet Your Leadership Style Every leader has a way or a style of leadership that they use. Recruiting help. So why don’t we do it?

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sgEngage

JUNE 20, 2023

Trust, Money, Future Compliance helps you protect “the big three:” trust, money, and your organizational future. Money: Noncompliance can result in regulatory audits and fines, which cost you both time and money. Keeping up with and ensuring adherence to these standards is far from a small task. What’s at Stake?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As you consider these questions, here are two important exercises that will help you clarify your vision and goals: 1. Will donors give money to sustain the program? And also think about how you can fund those new programs because you may need some seed money before you can start. This will help you gain clarity of mission.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Readers of Care2's Frogloop blog love that our blogger in chief, Allyson Kapin always has her fingers on the pulse of the most current news, research, and best practices in nonprofit technology, online advocacy, fundraising, and social media. It's about how to plan a mutlichannel fundraising campaign. Establish Fundraising Goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Events are many people’s favorite thing about charity fundraising. They offer a chance to dress up, get together with others, and have a good time — while also raising money for a good cause. A Gala is a well-known charity fundraising event. Why not take some of these ideas and apply them to a fundraising format?

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the many ways that BoardAssist placements make an impact on the boards they join is by spearheading the fundraising campaign of the nonprofit boards they join. And that running a fundraising campaign is all about strategy and management – not just working your rolodex.

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Kindful

JUNE 22, 2021

In order to ensure fundraising success, you must build relationships with donors. To begin the process of donor acquisition, complete a sphere of influence exercise with your Board of Directors. This exercise will give them the opportunity to document their network of folks so you can begin to build relationships with donors.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Regular exercise, eating your fruits and vegetables, and avoiding processed foods can be greatly beneficial to your health. Do your research before you buy and make sure you’re purchasing from companies that are truly dedicated to breast cancer awareness and fundraising. Participate in a fundraiser. The Susan G.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

So, you’ve decided to have a silent auction to raise money for your cause. When you do it right, hosting a fundraising event that includes an auction brings many benefits. As an initial brainstorming exercise, consider what your guests’ interests are. Happy procuring, and good luck with your fundraising efforts!

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The stress of the last year and a half has impacted everyone in different ways, and we’ve seen heightened fatigue among fundraising and nonprofit professionals. To walk you through a mindfulness exercise, our very own Product Content Specialist, Kimber Wiggs, has created a guided meditation especially for fundraisers!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the world of fundraising it means that if you keep doing things the same old way, you’ll keep getting the same old results. When you send the same tired appeal letter year after year, you aren’t going to raise more money. In otherwords, they are being a bit wishy-washy about asking people for money.

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Care2

JANUARY 30, 2012

In January of last year I wrote up a quick summary on how some of our clients' end-of-year fundraising campaigns did vs. the prior year, and I thought it’d be nice to repeat the exercise to see how nonprofits fared in 2011. A ton more gifts – 93% saw an increase in the number of gifts made.

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