Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Heading into 2020, nonprofit fundraisers had solidified their fundraising calendars and were on track to achieving ambitious revenue goals. virtual fundraising has been trending. for quite some time, many nonprofit fundraising coordinators and event planners haven't been using these resources to their fullest extent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The average online gift on #GivingTuesday 2013 was $142.05, which was significantly up from $101.60 That’s a 40% year-over-year increase in average gift size. My experience as a fundraising champion for NTEN was positive. Fundraising' Blackbaud processed more than $19.2 million in online donations on #GivingTuesday 2013.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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. Use a text fundraising campaign. For a text fundraising campaign to be successful, you need to get a bunch of supporters involved.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Here’s what we’ll cover: Using Instagram promotion before your event Instagram event promotion during your event Following up on your Instagram event promotion Whether you’re hosting a fundraising event or a community volunteer opportunity, Instagram can help you engage current and new audience members and set your event up for success.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2014

Follow these three guidelines to let social media work for your higher education fundraising success. Forget Direct Fundraising (For Now). As an experienced fundraiser, you know that fundraising dollars don’t roll in unless you have a relationship with those people first. Try a matching gifts program. What gives?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2014

Follow these three guidelines to let social media work for your higher education fundraising success. Forget Direct Fundraising (For Now). As an experienced fundraiser, you know that fundraising dollars don’t roll in unless you have a relationship with those people first. Try a matching gifts program. What gives?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In working with dozens of nonprofit organizations on year-end giving programs, I have found that there are five basic rules that must guide your strategy if you want to steadily increase year-end fundraising each and every year: Rule #1: Make Sure Your Message is Consistent. Avoid the gimmicks and the hype. by the end of the year!”

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Modern nonprofit fundraising is more than writing an appeal letter and waiting for donations to pour in. Of course, fundraising letters are still important and valuable tools, but donors and supporters often need more incentive to support your organization. That’s why you’ll need to learn about incentive based fundraising.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Fundraising during a global pandemic . It’s no secret that the world is going through significant change and fundraising best practices are not exempt from that. Blackbaud’s Steph McCluskey broke down all the hype around a lumni participation rates and encouraged us to shift our focus to maximizing our donors instead.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2014

We held our breath a little as the results for our Luminate Online clients’ sustainer giving this year were revealed…did they live up to the hype? Online sustainer gifts accounted for 8.59% of total online fundraising, which represented an 8.08% increase over previous years. . overall year-over-year. Hungry for more?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The final 4-6 weeks of the year is a great time for all of the seeds you have planted during the year to bloom with year-end gifts. This applies to the pleas that so many organizations make for “30 gifts – just 30 gifts! – Avoid the gimmicks and the hype. Rule #2: Be Mission-Focused, Not Gimmicky.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 4, 2014

But I’ve gotten past all of that—except the BBQ thing— and have come to appreciate July 4th for things beyond the hoopla and commercialized hype. Charitable gifts were up 3% last year, and 87% came from individuals. Interactive fundraising ideas fundraising tips nonprofit marketing Online Fundraising the donor pyramid'

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Greater Giving’s The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2021 report found that 34.8 With the continuation of the pandemic, online giving is an essential fundraising platform for nonprofits and more people are looking for ways to give back. And remember, hashtag #GivingTuesday in your posts to get in on the hype! And it works!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

According to Steve MacLaughlin’s report on #GivingTuesday, average online gift amounts increased nearly every year for small , medium, and large nonprofit organizations during #GivingTuesday. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity! We’re calling all small organizations! The end of year is a crazy time for everyone.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

But Giving Tuesday doesn’t have to be the only nonprofit giving day on your organization’s fundraising calendar. With the right fundraising software to design effective donation pages and a solid marketing plan, you can host a special giving day for your organization that’ll inspire your supporters to give.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Register for our Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. We’ve touched on task-based event fundraising contest here before, but because this way of motivating your supporters is so effective we thought it was time to0 revisit the topic in more details.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 23, 2019

Here at Nonprofit Hub, we believe the most successful fundraisers are hybrids of innovation and tried-and-true ideas. Dinner galas and silent auctions are effective to an extent, but when someone asks you, “What’s the best fundraiser you’ve ever been to?” chances are those don’t come to mind. Tournament or competition.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here at Qgiv , we provide online fundraising solutions for nonprofit organizations. See how Qgiv can help you with your fundraising campaign! Determining each of these components can provide valuable clarification and insight for your team as you prepare for a specific fundraiser or general marketing push. Request Demo.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

There are four general types of fundraising auctions to choose from: Live auctions. If you can pinpoint the type of auction that will bring your supporters out in droves, your fundraising will naturally benefit! Fundraising Nonprofit Event Planning: A 12-Step Guide to Success 34 min read Read Now 2. Partner up!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” Yes, one of my favorite topics, not just peer-to-peer fundraising, but also peer-to-peer retention. You’re my go-to for peer-to-peer fundraising. Awesome company that helps a lot of people with their not just peer-to-peer, but online fundraising auctions. Steven: It’s awesome to have you. Everybody at Qgiv.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Engage Connections with Online Tools With online fundraising on the rise, more and more donors prefer to connect with their favorite nonprofits on the web through their computers and phones. Advertise gift matching in your fundraising campaigns to encourage more donations.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Hype Services, Like Services Some organizations who provide a service see a huge spike in online giving around the High Holidays (think of tickets to services for college students or the planting of a tree in Israel ). Multiples of 18, and Beyond Make your fundraising ask culturally relevant by using multiples of 18 as suggested donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

The most dramatic moment of the conference had nothing to do with charity fundraising. The big news for me was the launch next week of virtual gifts for charities. Was it all hype? . She also included some practical advice. I've heard Randi speak a couple of times, including this informative webinar hosted by NTEN.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 15, 2023

When you’ve successfully embraced permission-based marketing, you convert your fundraising systems into donor attraction systems. So, before you embark on integrating texting into your organization’s fundraising program, be very intentional about having explicit permission from your supporters to text them.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It provides checklists, templates, best practices, and strategies that are useful for anyone in fundraising and advancement. After all, a single day of giving isn’t much time to attract gifts—donors must know when and where to give—so your school’s promotional strategies must be robust. Know Your Target Audience.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, a single day of giving isn’t much time to attract gifts—donors must know when and where to give—so your school’s promotional strategies have to be strong. These tips will help your school meet and exceed its fundraising goals. Know Your Target Audience. Get Creative. Take the time to really think about your event.

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