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How to Host a Pledge Drive: The Complete Guide

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A pledge drive is a fundraising campaign where donors promise a gift amount to your organization based on a goal set by you or your participants. There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. What type of pledge drive do you want to host?

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The Secret Way To Boost Year-End Gifts

Bloomerang

What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Host a thank-a-thon Put simply, this is when you gather a group of volunteers (preferably board members) to call and thank donors. I want you to know the impact of your gift this year. Why board members, you ask?

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Fundraising Best Practices: How To Host A Successful Peer-To-Peer Event

Bloomerang

Here are a few tips and best practices for hosting a successful peer-to-peer event. If you’re not sure what kind of event to host, think about what your donors all have in common. To make things fun, consider hosting fun social media challenges that your supporters can complete under your hashtag. Final thoughts.

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23 Best Volunteer Appreciation Gifts to Show Your Gratitude

Bloomerang

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Yard sale Spring is often associated with cleaning and decluttering your home, making it the perfect time of year to host a yard sale. Scavenger hunt Scavenger hunts are fun family activities that can really excite your supporters! Talent show Another family-friendly fundraising idea is to host a talent show.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party?

Bloomerang

We previously have had a Presidents Club for our top tier donors, hosting a cocktail party for them at year end. In major gift fundraising, there’s a general rule: Only about one-third of your major donors will “qualify” for your cultivation portfolio. I’d love your feedback on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties.

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Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts

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Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Keep Your Donors Coming Back: Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Donor Retention and Recurring Gifts Ever wondered how some nonprofits have a dedicated group of repeat donors while others are constantly chasing new ones? The secret lies in mastering donor retention and recurring gifts.