The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

An organization’s annual fundraising appeal letter is a yearly letter that gets sent out to your current donors asking for general operating funds for your nonprofit organization. As you plan your annual appeal mailing, keep the following rules in mind: Write your appeal 10x faster. Write professional drafts with A.I. for free. #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2022

Tribute giving is when a donor makes a donation in someone else’s name to honor that person or to celebrate a special occasion. Tribute gifts are most often made by supporters with a strong belief in your mission who prefer to donate to a good cause rather than spend money on traditional gifts.

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EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Whether your nonprofit organization has used an omni-channel donor engagement strategy for years or you’re just getting started, busy fundraising seasons are the most important opportunities to communicate cohesively across mediums with your supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. According to DonorBox nearly one-third of all annual gifts come in December, and nearly half of all online donations come in the last week of the year. Traditional methods, like direct mail, are still important for reaching older or less tech-oriented supporters.

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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. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Give in-kind support to the organization in a way that actually helps. Be Informed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving. Online giving can provide numerous benefits for nonprofits, from increasing donation amounts to improving donor engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. This year’s tools tap into fundraising trends that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from t-shirt fundraising for virtual events to contactless in-person giving.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

End-of-year fundraising can feel like a noisy cash grab. Is there something you can do now to influence their end of year gift? Yes, it is possible to do text-to-give campaigns, but I’m not talking about that: I’m talking about donor stewardship. They tell you how your gift made a difference. Think you’ll make a gift?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In our first post , we took a look at why so many donors give during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. Choosing Your Time-Frame. Why do you need it?

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Last week, we started a three article series on year-end fundraising. The first part described why donors give during the year-end giving season. In our next post , we’ll go over a step-by-step plan for maximizing your year-end fundraising. The 5 Rules for Supercharged Year-End Fundraising. Stick with adding beds.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. How does that relate to fundraising? With that in mind, ask yourself these questions: Do you have board members who are giving consistently? . Take good care of Dani, Max.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Direct mail is too often associated with the past. Some assume direct mail is ineffective today and that younger audiences don’t want to receive it. But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. Here’s why!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Sending a personalized, well-written appeal via direct mail can be one of the most impactful ways for schools to fundraise. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment? Refer to the data.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. Can’t say that I blame you.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The tactical strategy for your fundraising should not be random, and it shouldn’t be based on a “we’ll figure this out as we go along” mentality. Your best bet to ensure maximum revenue is to lay out a tactical fundraising calendar as part of your overall fundraising plan. Facebook fundraising campaign. Walk-a-thon.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Q2 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project paints a concerning picture. in 2020 , according to nonprofit organizations surveyed by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. in 2020 , according to nonprofit organizations surveyed by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. year over year. in 2016 to 19.3%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Compelled to give? Your data also has the potential to help you better understand how to reward and recognize top fundraisers and volunteers and plan your daily work. You are tired but feeling extremely fulfilled by the success of your accomplishment.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The year-end giving season kicks off with a lot of hype around GivingTuesday, when nonprofits invest significant time, energy, and resources into launching campaigns for the special day. There is still a lot of year-end giving to go around. 5 ways to get most out of the year-end giving season. It’s that time of year again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

When a donor signs up for a recurring donation online, there are no checks to mail and no monthly reminders needed; much of the expense and hassle on the nonprofit’s side have been eliminated. In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. 1) Increased Revenue.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. People continued to give more generously than before – often referred to as a “ bump ” – and the predicted “slump” never really arrived. . Giving in the U.S.

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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. One way your donors can help you extend your impact is through legacy giving. What’s a legacy gift?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Annual giving folk are a strange breed. We aren’t tempted by the glamour and glitz of major gifts , the gold-lettered names on a wall or building. Annual giving is a long game, requiring patience to get a return on investment. Here is my three-step plan to help you get to baseline with your annual giving program: 1.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! Why end-of-year fundraising? And, according to ANA/DMA, “Direct mail still pulls a higher response rate than any marketing medium.” Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. By segment?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations. Why is the End-of-Year Giving Campaign So Important? But where do you start?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . This valuable piece of online real estate is where the donor goes to take action and give your organization money. If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. And that strong connection is what motivates people to give.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Now more than ever, effective fundraising is what your nonprofit depends on to survive. All this fundraising definitely involves sending appeals to your donor base. This type of campaign uses a combination of various digital methods and/or direct mail. . What is multi-channel fundraising? Direct Mail. Social media.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are tons of resources out there about #GivingTuesday Fundraising. Our #GivingTuesday Fundraising Bootcamp can get you started learning about GivingTuesday fast, help you set up your first GivingTuesday fundraiser, and boost your revenue this year even more over previous years. GivingTuesday Fundraising in 30 Seconds.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

It’s Fall and that means it’s time to find the perfect fundraising letter template. If your Fall fundraising appeal is all planned out, well done. If it’s already in process or in the mail, excellent work! I have a fundraising letter template that works. I have a fundraising letter template that works.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Text-to-give is one of the easiest and fastest ways to raise donations via SMS messaging.

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M+R

MARCH 14, 2024

Read time: 7 minutes If you’re a professional fundraiser, every day is giving day. Unfortunately, not all of our donors are themselves professional fundraisers — so creating a special, attention-grabbing Giving Day that gets your audiences excited and engaged can be a big boost during an otherwise quiet time of year.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO.

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