Classy

JUNE 28, 2021

A strong recurring giving program can help improve your organization’s long-term planning by providing a consistent stream of revenue and improving cash flow throughout the year. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors due to their higher annual giving levels and retention rates. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign. Put together a list of friends, family, co-workers, workout buddies—anyone who might be a potential donor. The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? . Donor attrition has gotten worse over time. It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. Donors tell us this all the time, both with words and actions.

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

On August 17, the United States celebrates National Nonprofit Day to recognize the impact of the social sector and highlight the importance of charitable organizations across the country. . This national holiday offers nonprofits the opportunity to: Spread awareness of their impact to new audiences.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While it is frustrating and even demoralizing to be shy of your fundraising goal at the eleventh hour, there’s a powerful strategy you can employ at the last minute to boost revenue: peer-to-peer fundraising. Lean Into Storytelling Your nonprofit’s story is an invaluable tool when it comes to fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

While it would be nice to think you don’t have to sell donors on the importance of your nonprofit’s mission during fundraising, you must have an elevator pitch ready to convey all the nonprofit does very quickly. What is a nonprofit elevator pitch? Anything that’s not paramount to donors you can leave out.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

And these two simple words are so powerful, showing gratitude and making the donor feel valued. And you want to make the donor feel great about giving to your organization. This is part of the all-important Donor Journey. Thanking your donors: Makes the donor feel appreciated. Or where to start.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

Say this out loud: One Two One, Four One. Much of this is because asking for money is fraught with power imbalances. . Balancing the power—or at least lessening the power differential—between the solicitor and the solicited makes for better fundraising. . Why do people give? Or another way: One to One, for One.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Looking for more of Julia’s wisdom? 20% can be promotional. 20% can be promotional.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If you’re looking for a new way to raise funds, engage donors, and build connections, look no further than a charity golf tournament. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? And fortunately for nonprofits, charity golf tournaments do much more than simply raise mission-critical funds. Use an event website.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

The year-end giving season is your nonprofit’s final push to meet and exceed your financial objectives before the start of next year. This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. start as early as September.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Despite uncertainty in 2020 due to the pandemic, giving went up last year. In fact, giving predictions continue to follow an increasing trend across the next five years. When the pandemic took hold in March, it took giving with it. Total US Giving : Total: $379.89 Foundation giving was $58.46 Giving Report.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . Yes, your nonprofit is a brand.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day? In 2022 alone, Library Giving Day reported 12,168 total donations adding up to $1.6 Word of mouth can be powerful promotion.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 1, 2023

With this in mind, we’ll highlight four digital healthcare technology trends that your organization may benefit from tracking: Artificial Intelligence Cloud Integration Enhanced Data Privacy Security Personalized Healthcare Before discussing each trend in detail, it’s important to acknowledge the role of these technologies.

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2021

Luckily, the data scientists at Qgiv have uncovered four key behaviors of. But there’s another reason this is so important! Completed fundraising pages are more compelling to potential donors than non-personalized ones. Generational Giving Report. How can you raise more money during your next peer-to-peer campaign?

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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. While one particular organization may get greater traction with their in-person events , another makes better use of their donor relationships. The donor list health check. How do we keep them happy?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. So, you’re starting a membership program —now what?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Thanks, coronavirus. Let’s take a look.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Year-end giving is officially upon us—but luckily, it’s not too late to get started with matching gift tools and strategies before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve. As you likely know, the end-of-year fundraising season is a critical time for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. 30% of annual giving happens in December.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. It takes careful strategy and deep knowledge of your donor to get the results you’re looking for. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

It was also my duty to organize four fundraising events each year and manage an average six volunteers in any given week. Here are five reasons why: 1. My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

There’s a reason the holiday season is called the most wonderful time of the year! Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. When is Giving Tuesday 2021?

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . As such, you must do everything within your power to make philanthropy flow. A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? You’re part of the problem. In fact, you may BE the problem.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

And we’re going to give you those tips today. Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Julie, I got 3:00 Eastern, is it okay if I go ahead and get things kicked off officially? That’s right.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. This guide will look at four transformational fundraising strategies for increasing your nonprofit’s ROI from its event marketing outreach.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? Leaders at companies, global brands, nonprofits, and everyone in between are asking that important question: what is a purpose-driven company? 5 Ways Brands with a Purpose Make Positive Impact.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Without further ado, here were the the most popular articles published on sgENGAGE in 2019: The End of the Beginning of Online Giving by Steve MacLaughlin, Blackbaud. 2019 marked twenty years since online giving first began in any significant way. The Nonprofit Summer Reading List by Kelsey Bowden, Blackbaud.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Elizabeth, I’ve got 2:30 Eastern officially. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit organizations look to outside experts for all kinds of reasons. Nonprofit consultants and their services can be serious game-changers for organizations. Here’s what we’ll cover: The Basics of Nonprofit Consulting. What is a nonprofit consulting firm? Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. Help for Charities to Develop a Mobile Giving Campaign. The new project is called the Mobile Giving Alliance. Here’s What It Did to Me.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 24, 2015

You have a wonderful opportunity to convey your mission on your website through powerful stories about the people you impact. Donors are generally more inspired to give for emotional reasons than logical ones, and telling stories that stir the heart gives your website the human factor and soul that supporters are attracted to.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This post will give you tips for: Drawing donors in to the letter. Upgrading your donors’ gifts. Writing a letter your donors will actually read. Thanks Gail!

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