Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 4, 2022

Nonprofits now have a range of remote and hybrid events to choose between, and they can make the most of them thanks to platforms like PayBee that facilitate streaming and other digital tools. 9) Gift fundraising. You could even use their gifts in auctions. 9 Modern Nonprofit Fundraising Methods. Or, feel free to get creative!

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

You might have a campaign steering committee, a kick-off committee, a committee to oversee the feasibility study, and a lead gift committee. Of particular importance is the Lead Gift Committee. The Lead Gift Committee – A Key to Success. Lead Gift Committee Member Responsibilities. They think the big task is asking.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

360MatchPro by Double the Donation , the leading provider of matching gift automation software, integrates with the best school and university fundraising platforms. This allows your institution to raise more and take advantage of the $4-7 billion in matching gift revenue left unclaimed each year. GiveCampus & Matching Gifts.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

From there you can create two versions of your appeal: 1) thanking active donors for their previous contributions and asking for a final end-of-year gift to maximize their support, and 2) reminding lapsed donors about your organization’s important work while also letting them know they still have time to make a donation.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Because it helps us deal with panic or impulses, it’s a gift. The amazing thing about the web is what we can do with those impulses, stories, and gifts. PatientOpinion was created as a gift economy. the gift always tarvels/what does around comes around. the gift always tarvels/what does around comes around.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

of those gifts were given anonymously. This jives with my own anecdotal research talking with nonprofits who receive these gifts. For example, 66% of gifts to Fidelity Charitable in 2021 were non-cash donations. If so, call the donor and ask if this gift is from them! This is BIG. That’s where you come in.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Memorial donations are gifts made in memory of someone who has passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. What are memorial donations? Involve the honoree’s family.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” When you ask for a philanthropic gift you’re coming from a place of love , inviting donors to join you. . Essentially, you gift them the information they need to share in the wonderful experience you enjoyed. . Make a meaningful (for you) gift.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy facilitators don’t do the work for donors, but with them — standing by their side along the journey. Except it’s not “fundraising” so much as what I like to call “ philanthropy facilitation.”. The “Wiseman.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These include: Employee matching gift programs Giving Tuesday corporate partnerships Annual giving campaigns In-kind donation drives Corporate volunteerism [and volunteer grants!] Employee matching gift programs Program overview: Employee matching gifts are a powerful tool for nonprofits, driving individual and corporate revenue alike.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Develop user-friendly donation landing pages and gift processing. Develop gift acceptance policies and procedures. This is particularly useful for retreat facilitation and department reorganization. Develop or switch to a new donor database , CRM, email provider, or website. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Let’s Define Your Community Since your mission is to facilitate philanthropy in order to move your mission forward, let’s talk about your philanthropic community – the donors, volunteers, advocates and ambassadors who fuel your work, making your impact the greatest it can be. But it won’t happen unless you facilitate it.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. Providing educational materials, workshops, or seminars on estate planning and the benefits of making a planned gift, in person and via online video, is crucial. Timing is crucial when discussing a planned gift. We’re all aging, right?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts. I hear a lot about IRA rollovers and stock gifts, but we don’t really receive those. Dear Not a Tax Lawyer, While it’s not your job to be your donor’s financial or legal advisor, it is your job to be their philanthropy facilitator.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Shifting to more personalized and varied activities means your fundraising events will resonate more deeply with the people who care most about your mission.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To facilitate this process, your consultant will lead interviews with your stakeholders, including your board, to gather their unbiased feedback. Your strategic plan should include projects that will push forward your priorities, the board members that will help facilitate each task, key performance indicators and a timeline for completion.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2023

This year they’ve sent me some expensive mailings, and a couple of appeals asking me via letter to renew my gift or consider increasing it to $7,500. I love the mission, but wonder if my gift really matters to them. Maybe my gift would make a larger impact elsewhere? I don’t know what to do. You, them, and their constituents.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Typically, planned giving is a legal process coordinated between a lawyer and a nonprofit, as these gifts are taxed differently than a standard donation.

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Classy

MAY 31, 2021

Recurring gifts provide your nonprofit with consistent revenue during uncertain economic times and build lasting relationships with donors. People typically won’t give a recurring gift unless they’re asked. Donors feel close and connected to the beneficiary of their gift. Highlight Items to Exchange for a Recurring Gift.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Enable recurring gifts and giving plans. Whether you’re actively promoting recurring gifts or just want donors to have that option, it’s important to enable and promote recurring gifts on your form. Make matching gifts a no-brainer. Luckily, new technology is making submitting matching gift s easier.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Equipped with a list of new and returning donors who recently made a gift, you know that these donors already have the intent to give—or they wouldn’t have given to your nonprofit in the first place! Your gift in action: What were you able to accomplish with their gift? Small or big, every gift matters.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. The temporary AGI limit increase from 60% to 100% on itemized charitable deductions for cash gifts is extended for 2021. The gifts must be cash, not stocks or property. IRA Distributions .

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Facilitate this information-gathering process by enhancing your site’s user experience (UX). Provide an easy way for donors to turn their one-time gifts into recurring contributions right within your giving form. ? To facilitate this journey, ensure your site is optimized for telling your organization’s story.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

Instead of receiving traditional gifts, they may request tribute donations to be made in their name. For instance, during the holiday season, a donor may choose to make a tribute donation in honor of a loved one as a Christmas gift. It becomes a powerful act of raising awareness about your mission and the meaningful work you do.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Having your own fundraising system brings an array of benefits: Full Control & Flexibility : You can manage donations, campaigns, and recurring gifts by your own rules.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations. Kindful is another powerful donor-tracking software that facilitates online giving as a built-in feature. Donors can make donations, set up recurring payments, register for events or make tribute gifts for loves ones.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 24, 2014

Kirsten Williams , Associate Director, Gift Services. The credit card scam/fraud attempt that many nonprofits have experiences starts with a very large online gift from an unknown donor. For example, if you tend to get 40 gifts overnight, you may see 400 or even 4000.). Those gifts are typically for less than $5. ·

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Matching Gifts By far, the most popular form of corporate giving is matching gifts, with 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching gift programs. The concept of a matching gift is simple: An employee contributes to their nonprofit of choice, and their employer matches their donation at a predetermined ratio.

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Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

Matching Gifts. Matching Gifts. Corporate matching gifts. is that there’s already a pipeline in place to facilitate donations. There are already matching gift programs, policies, and submission forms that thousands of businesses have up and running. is key to the success of your matching gifts drive.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Nonprofits benefit from a variety of corporate philanthropy programs, from event sponsorships to in-kind donations to corporate matching gifts. Matching gift database. Social media scheduling tools. Make giving easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

It’s time to up your virtual facilitation and convening skills. Since those days, I have continued to hone my virtual facilitation skills to design and deliver effective virtual meetings and trainings. As nonprofits are impacted by the CoronaVirus and need more virtual meeting skills, I’d like to share what I have learned.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring a smooth user experience is especially critical for complex virtual campaigns like peer-to-peer fundraising, which relies heavily on your website to facilitate a number of different interactions between donors, their networks, and your organization. Integrated functionality is critical for nonprofit virtual engagement.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Features like Activity Tracker & Reporting help identify major gift prospects to maximize fundraising potential. Organizations should leverage strategies like matching gifts, milestones, and notifications to incentivize donors. This allows organizations to quickly build strong fundraiser teams and tap into new donor bases.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Therefore, it’s essential to have the right technology in place to easily manage your volunteers and facilitate their transition into their new roles.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2015

There is huge potential for impact when you connect your nonprofit organization to individuals with the capacity to make a significant gift. But what does it take to be successful with major gift fundraising? As a start, here are seven must-have tools and tactics for launching a major gifts program at your nonprofit.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations.

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