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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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

When supporter information remains segregated, fundraising initiatives can be crippled. This is because fundraisers — up and down the pyramid — miss out on fundamental information that can help them better build relationships, effect the best possible messaging, and elicit support to further the mission. You Want Your Data Current.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

By Scot Chisholm , CEO and Co-founder of Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Without further ado, here are the top five trends we see impacting the nonprofit fundraising space in 2020.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Employer matching gifts offer ample benefits to each stakeholder, including the company matching the gift, the employee making the initial donation, and the nonprofit receiving the funds. . Some of the most notable advantages to nonprofits from employer matching gifts include: Added fundraising revenue.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Have you ever cringed in embarrassment after writing a fundraising appeal letter that fell flat? In other words, all about how great your organization is — and nothing about what your supporter’s gift makes possible. Make them feel integral to the cause, reinforcing the notion that they are actively changing lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or an established organization looking to enhance your fundraising efforts, let’s explore six reasons why online giving is important for nonprofits and how it can help your organization reach fundraising success. Those expenses can really add up, especially for bigger nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. Mailing thank-you, birthday, or holiday cards, signed by your staff or volunteers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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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. Here’s how the text fundraising process works: Your nonprofit chooses a text fundraising platform or service provider.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. What are online fundraising platforms? Report on fundraising data.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Credit card payments are donors’ preferred giving methods— 63% of donors prefer to give online with a credit or debit card , followed by direct mail (16%), PayPal (10%), wire transfer (5%), cash (4%), digital wallet (1%), and text-to-give (1%). There is also a 1% fundraising platform fee on all transactions processed through Bloomerang.

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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. Who laid off their fundraising and marketing staff, and cut back on donor communications. If you rely on contributed income, fundraising and marketing are essential.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. 4) Add to Mailing List. You did it: your donation appeal was a success.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Some donors can cost a great deal to acquire, and then only make one gift before lapsing. As fundraisers, we have a responsibility to raise money efficiently, investing our time and resources prudently. For example, it wouldn’t be efficient to try to reach a big fundraising goal by asking everyone to give a small amount.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

1) Invite major donors to be an integral part of the work they’re funding. When you solicit a prospective supporter, you need to be prepared with data, compelling testimonials, personal knowledge of what motivates the donor as an individual, and a concrete plan of how their major gift will help you make major changes.

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. You’ll want to be clear that this is optional because you don’t want to depress gift completion.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. It’s the perfect time to reevaluate your fundraising strategies, leaving the less effective approaches in the past, and considering the addition of (or emphasis on) some new ones. Let’s get started! Emphasizing Mobile Giving.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

While acquisition is definitely a worthwhile goal, a sensible fundraising specialist will tell you that another top priority of any given fundraising project should be retaining the dedicated supporters that you already have. . Direct Mail versus Digital Communications .

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

You know the drill everyone: it’s time to rev those fundraising machines for the lucrative end-of-year donor cycle. Most nonprofits should instead consider their usual channels of direct mail, email campaigns and social media and experiment in some new areas like Livestreaming. 3) Optimize Your Donation Page To Maximize Year-End Gifts.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Is it easy to join your mailing list? As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Some of these campaigns have been more traditional—such as an online peer-to-peer fundraising campaign, while others break the mold. That’s why you should try incorporating more events into your charity’s annual fundraising plan.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

If that’s the case, it may be time to create a “culture of fundraising” within your nonprofit. What is a culture of fundraising? Developing a strong fundraising culture within your organization creates the mindset that guides every interaction your team has with donors and strengthens the commitment they have to your mission.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. The fundraising cycle has six stages and is the key to your fundraising success. Identification. Cultivation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By: Piper Sullivan, Product Marketing Manager, Fundraising and Lori Borg, Senior Product Marketing Manager. Make a small donation to your organization and check the following: How many clicks does it take to successfully make a gift? Does the transaction process successfully in your nonprofit’s fundraising platform?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? Luckily, CauseVox is here to help you plan your next ticketed fundraising event. CauseVox also offers an integrated ticketing system so you can present your donors with a one-stop shop for everything related to your event.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

— When creating any fundraising campaign there are two items that should always be on your short list list. So, what are the 2 key elements of successful fundraising campaigns? Oh, and improved fundraising results. Increase YOUR Fundraising Results by 10%. Print: Direct mail is far from dead.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This guide is here to help you learn more about nonprofit fundraising platforms, what’s available to your organization, and when you should consider using each. Amongst the many tools nonprofits can benefit from, fundraising tools, CRMs, and marketing tools are the must-haves for organizations seeking success. Key fundraising tools.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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