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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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.”. Because… money.

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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. How much money has been raised?

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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. Let’s jump in!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

I’m working with a network of community foundations, grantees of the Knight Foundation, that are hosting giving days as the facilitator. The peer learning exchange is experimenting with best practices for Giving Days. The group is using and adding their knowledge to The Giving Day Playbook. Give Miami Day raises record $5.2

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

Online giving is a great way to raise money. To successfully raise money online, you need a compelling reason for someone to give, a tool to raise money, and a plan for driving traffic to your site. It lets you choose from Stripe or Moolah to facilitate online transactions, monthly gifts, or EFT donations.

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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

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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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

Activity-tracked P2P fundraising events will help you achieve your goal of raising more money while giving new energy to your cause. Shifting to more personalized and varied activities means your fundraising events will resonate more deeply with the people who care most about your mission. For your organization, the benefits are twofold, too.

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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

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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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. They increase overall giving, raise awareness, and create a supportive community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. 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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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

These tips include how to make a planned gift request without making it awkward. Educate and raise awareness : Many donors may not be familiar with planned giving options or how to include your nonprofit in their Will and estate plans. Facilitate the process : Make it easy for donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Cultural events during AAPI Heritage Month serve dual purposes – celebrating the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander cultures while also raising awareness and support for important community causes. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators. Track participation data to inform future outreach efforts.

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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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Achieve

MARCH 24, 2022

Matching Gifts. Your organization can raise money quickly and easily while also providing a service for your supporters by finding a better home for their unwanted shoes. Matching Gifts. Corporate matching gifts. is that there’s already a pipeline in place to facilitate donations. unique (and easy!) Crowdfunding.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

When it comes to online fundraising, crowdfunding is a popular choice for people looking to leverage their networks and raise money quickly. It’s a great, simple option for raising money quickly and primarily depends on word of mouth via social media and online sharing for success.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Development staff, and even development board committees, are shoved to a corner and ordered to “go raise money.” Because, my friends, delivering happiness is the job of a true philanthropy (translated from the Greek as “love of humanity”) facilitator. Both outright (annual and major gifts) and deferred (legacy gifts).

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While it’s important to keep fundraising fresh and exciting for your supporters, it’s also crucial to remind them what you’re actually raising money for. To make the process easier, partner with a product fundraiser provider who facilitates product ordering and distribution.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. 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!

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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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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

This social aspect makes it a powerful way to boost visibility in your community and raise money for your programs! Built entirely with you and your participants in mind, Qgiv’s comprehensive peer-to-peer platform empowers nonprofit, faith-based, and political organizations to raise more with custom donation pages. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Ultimately, a well-rounded fundraising strategy will help your organization raise more and gain access to long-term support. Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Studies show that 88% of total dollars raised come from only 12% of donors —these are your major donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause. A key benefit of this campaign is giving their supporters free rein of how they wish to raise money for the organization, promoting creativity and a sense of ownership. Leverage social information and norms.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Earlier this year, Facebook announced that since their introduction in 2016 they have raised over $5 billion through fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram. Donate buttons can also be easily implemented and Facebook facilitates other ways their users can show non-monetary support through drives, volunteering and crisis response. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

All fundraisers know that their main goal is to raise money, but not all of them think about sustainability or scalability. You don’t want the money you spend on your campaign to be more than the money you raise! Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. .

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

With the right church giving software, your church can employ new ways to raise funds to support your mission. These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. All you need to do is partner with a shoe drive fundraiser facilitator. Recurring gift drive. The best part?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Several even reported that virtual events helped them reach new donors and raise more donations than their previous in-person events did! Even though the calls were simply to check in with donors and see how they were doing during a trying time, it also resulted in gifts. This is any type of gift that isn’t financial!

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Foreseeing the Bumps in the Road: An Intro to P2P Fundraising Challenges Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising provides a powerful way for nonprofits to engage supporters and raise money for their cause. Features like Activity Tracker & Reporting help identify major gift prospects to maximize fundraising potential.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From brainstorming new fundraising ideas to reaching out to prospective donors, nonprofits use much of their team members’ time to figure out how to raise more money. Matching Gifts By far, the most popular form of corporate giving is matching gifts, with 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching gift programs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Getting Started: Setting your goal How much revenue must be raised? Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. In peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, supporters create personalized fundraising pages and collect gifts on behalf of a nonprofit. A matching gift platform.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

How Do Hospitals Raise Funds? Initiatives may include: Engaging employees Hosting events Cultivating major donors Working with community partners for sponsorships or matching gifts Planned giving Direct mail and personal solicitation Engaging board members. Why might a hospital consider raising funds for other organizations?

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Creates an environment that facilitates fundraising Regardless of whether you do face-to-face fundraising, ensuring that the organization is prepared to fundraise is the development professional’s main priority. Funders will make financial gifts if what you offer aligns with their philanthropic or personal interests.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Lessons from the Field.

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