EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. Maximize corporate philanthropy funding.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Recently we interviewed Abdul Dosunmu, campaign manager for the Donors of Color Network’s (DOCN) Climate Funders Justice Pledge , one of the intermediaries featured in the guide. In this blog, we will share his insights on how this initiative is growing support for groups that have historically lacked access to funding.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

But aside from thinking about this season as just a time to raise money, also stop to consider how you can truly enhance relationships with these current donors while you’re making the big “ask.”. In reality, you should be thinking as much about relationship-building as you do fundraising this time of the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. A CTA is an invitation to take action, such as donating, volunteering, signing up for something, signing a petition, pledging to do something, etc. Then help implement these tools.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

While these efforts often include prioritizing environmentally friendly work practices or committing to offering fair wages to employees, corporate philanthropy has to do with supporting nonprofit organizations via charitable donations of funds, time, and/or resources. Volunteer grants. Data-Driven Industry Insights.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Or the one that’s easiest to organize and promote, practically selling itself? They don’t establish any future relationships or revenue streams. They’re transactional by nature and not a good long-term solution for funding. BUT the flip side?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strong relationships are built on trust. A trusting relationship with donors contains shared perceptions and values, openness, transparency, and a willingness to grow the connection. Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

Corporations have the resources to provide significant funding to nonprofits and are becoming a growing part of many organizations’ revenue streams. So how do you tap into these funds? Given this strong growth in giving by corporations, now may be the time to build a corporate giving program at your organization. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! Donor-advised funds.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Despite the clear and present need for a significant shift in how the field supports Black leaders, long-term commitments to funding Black leaders and communities are episodic at best. . Despite this outsized impact, Toyin has yet to secure adequate funding to support and scale TLNYC. Listen and respond to Black leaders.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. It also makes giving more accessible because your donors can contribute to your cause without needing a computer or to visit your organization in person.

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CauseVox

MARCH 16, 2022

Pledge Now, Pay Later. Pledge Now, Pay Later (aka PNPL) is the state-of-the-art donation model that allows donors to select or enter a dollar amount and commit to completing the gift through several automatic monthly or annual installed payments. Sigma Chi at the University of Florida Pledge Now, Pay Later Form. Flexible Giving.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Global NGO Technology Report states 33% of nonprofits are using a P2P platform to raise funds for their organizations. Peer-to-peer relies on members and organization stakeholders to raise funds and spread awareness. Many organizations choose to leverage P2P fundraising to encourage donations before a major event.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A big part of being a nonprofit leader is creating and maintaining a fruitful relationship with your board. And when it comes to creating a nonprofit business plan for your organization, that’s a task that generally falls to the board—a situation that can create a big disconnect between what you need and what you actually get.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Diversifying your funding is critical to your nonprofit’s stability and ability to achieve your mission. With the ups and downs of the past few years, many nonprofit organizations that were heavily dependent on just one or two funding sources found themselves in a tight spot. 1) Monthly Giving and Pledges. Major Gifts.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Pyramid works by categorizing donors based on how often they give to your organization, from once-in-a-lifetime gifts down to individuals who make small donations each year. A Donor Pyramid helps you see the relationship between one-time, annual, and major gifts. Major Gifts may include annual commitments or multi-year pledges.

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Classy

JUNE 21, 2021

Launching a unique campaign can set your organization apart by creating a buzz around your mission, engaging new audiences, and getting people excited to participate in something meaningful. . Livestrong has applied this approach to their Solution Grants Program, which focuses on funding solutions that solve everyday cancer problems.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. Social fundraising allows your organization to: Increase your exposure. Leverage social proof to increase proceeds.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

They are strategically invited or placed at the event by you, the organizer, to encourage and inspire other attendees to donate generously. Having a donor plant in the audience will help you raise more funds. In some cases, the organizers might also cover their expenses to ensure their participation.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. Take a look at your fundraising totals for the year so far, along with any changes in your organization’s budget that need to be accounted for. We get it, priorities shift, especially as your organization evolves.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

Nonprofit organizations typically receive challenge gifts from trusts, corporations, or government agencies after the organization fulfills its unique expectations for the reward. Challenge gifts are commonly financially based, relying on donors to raise funds to accomplish the challenge’s goal.

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2022

We put together several alternatives to sponsorships that you can use to raise more funds from corporate donations. First, the company can choose to pledge a certain amount to match donations to. Or second, the company can match employee gifts to your nonprofit organization (all without the need of a fundraising event!).

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Achieve

JULY 28, 2022

Pledge Now, Pay Later. Instead, you should work to drive engagement with younger donors as you maintain your relationship with older ones. They can send funds to your nonprofit in seconds with the quick press of a button. . In turn, all of your fundraising data will be channeled and organized into one interconnected system. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 21, 2021

In fact, 800 foundations signed a pledge to adopt more trust-based practices in order to move money more quickly and with fewer restrictions. Trust-based philanthropy is not about “blind trust”; it is a rigorous practice rooted in relationship-building, learning, and mutual accountability.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

Fundraisers often have a love/hate relationship with fundraising CRM reports. Communicate more effectively with your board and stakeholders: Offer a clear, quantifiable view of your organization’s fundraising activities to boards and potential fundraisers, building trust and accountability. Sounds ideal, right?

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CauseVox

JULY 14, 2022

At its heart, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Generally you’ll be running your campaign for somewhere between six months and a year to raise the funds you need. So let’s start with the basics: what is a capital campaign?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

in 2017, Ryan raised funds for the United Way of the Midlands (Omaha, NE), and Omaha Home for Boys. For several years now, when Giving USA releases its annual report regarding charitable giving trends, one of the key findings has been that the amount of overall funds given to charities has grown, but the number of contributors has decreased.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If I never meet, how can I build relationships? Let them know others have already given, and more are prepared to pledge. They want to make up their own minds about what to fund. Offer an opportunity to name a child therapy room or to fund an endowment for at-risk children. Is it the organization? Someone might.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! Nonprofit organizations fail at caring for their donors. A poor or difficult giving experience tells your donors that their time, effort, and money isn’t valuable to your organization. Customization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. Nonprofits use donor management software or a donor database to organize their donor data and ensure its accuracy. Donor profiles show the history each supporter has with your organization.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2021

Facebook fundraising can get a bad reputation, especially when organizations fail to see the opportunities to engage and retain a new generation of supporters. However, Facebook fundraising is much more than a helpful boost to your organization’s online donations. How to Raise Your Relationships with Facebook Fundraising Supporters.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

By tapping into this enthusiasm and organizing creative fundraisers that resonate with your audience, your nonprofit can harness the power of summer to raise extra funds. Outdoor Movie Night An outdoor movie night is a fun and engaging way to bring your community together while raising funds for your nonprofit.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . In contrast, an existing donor already has confidence in your organization. Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street .

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Consumers want a relationship with a brand. Per the Loyalty Barometer, 81% of consumers want a relationship with a brand. A “one and done” transactional approach won’t build a relationship.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. We also suggest starting with a few clarifying questions about where your organization is and its aspirations for implementing or expanding its JEDI practices. Set a SMART goal.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Smaller organizations may consider $500 a major gift, while larger nonprofits may start at a $1,000 mark. It takes time, effort, and trust to build lasting relationships with high-level donors. He loves coaching people and helping them find the best way to develop major donors within their organization. Provide Value.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. As a quick recap, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. Planning Your Goals.

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