sgEngage

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Whenever fall approaches, the professional fundraiser in me starts a long running list that will last precisely until January 1 st : end of year fundraising is here. In the past I have been guilty of launching into end of year fundraising without reflecting upon the previous year. Celebrate the non-financial gifts.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

Winning fundraisers know how to handle it. Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. First and foremost, hearing no is all part of the fundraising business. ” This scenario occurs every day.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Does a development plan lead to fundraising success? So, together with Dr. Adrian Sargeant and The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy, they embarked on the first study of its kind to examine just how fundraising planning is undertaken — and what the impact on revenue raised really is. The answer? The answer?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2020

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. Easily steward attendees, fundraisers, and donors to future engagement opportunities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” So, what’s the key lesson here? there are lots of great opportunities to create volunteer opportunities for volunteers that reveal major gift potential.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit leader who wants advice on how to frame monthly gift asks to minimize accounting complications between restricted and unrestricted gifts: . 1 lesson; 3 lessons, is this restricted or unrestricted?)

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In this week’s MotivateMonday, Jeff Schreifels, Principal of the Veritus Group , shared five tips that as a fundraiser will help you start your new year strong. Jeff recommends: Stay vigilant with gift processing. These tips will help you not only care for your donor, but for yourself as well. How will you stay on track?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

By GolfStatus.org – an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. With 2022 approaching and plans for spring events firming up, now’s the time to consider the lessons learned from successful golf events held throughout 2020 and 2021. 3) Use an Event Website. 6) Live-Score the Tournament.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. As we’ll outline below, the time of day our clients sent emails on GivingTuesday did not have a direct impact on when donors made gifts.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Every year it becomes more and more crucial for nonprofits to invest in online fundraising programs. According to the 2020 Benchmarks Data from M+R , overall online giving revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22%. How does RoundUp App work? Use a multi-channel approach.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Does that mean that you don’t have any major gift prospects ? Simply stated, the Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) data is not sufficient to drive your major gift prospects decision making specifically because being precise in identifying the very best prospect pool for your institution is crucial. Of course not.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Engaging, consistent donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. SOFII The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration. Ann Handley.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. For more than 20 years, Mark has supported hundreds of nonprofit online fundraising efforts. Participants are the power behind your nonprofit’s peer-to-peer fundraising events and campaigns. Get the guide 4.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As the coach of a youth sports team or the leader of a school-affiliated academic bowl team, you know that there are some aspects of team fundraising that make it different—and often more challenging—than other types of fundraising. Team members can personalize their efforts. Reaching goals is easier through teamwork. Fellow students.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of a well-crafted fundraising development plan. Whether you’re creating a new plan or adapting an existing one to address new trends and unprecedented events – a common occurrence in recent years – it’s important to remember that fundraising plans are dynamic.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Creative Deviations, How you can infuse your story-telling, fundraising and direct response with more creativity by John Lepp For years, my go-to bible for direct response was Denny Hatch’s Million Dollar Mailings. What’s your favorite?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 26, 2021

How to Confidently Make the “Ask” (Even if You Hate Fundraising). What if you knew the steps to pivot off the spin-cycle of small gifts and start securing larger donations on a regular basis? How would you like to confidently secure 50-75% of the funding you need each year by leading your top 30 donors to their best gift?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Digital fundraising professionals face a significant new challenge when it comes to fundraising on Facebook. Running Facebook fundraising ads is an excellent way to reach your target audience and optimize for donations while generating data that allows you to measure your success. 2) Identify your target audience.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As nonprofit professionals, we’re constantly seeking effective ways to enhance our fundraising events. They allow us to see ourselves within the narrative, making the lessons they impart deeply personal and impactful. The impact of this event went beyond fundraising. The answer lies in the power of storytelling.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

This shift in funding from in-person events to major gift solicitations not only kept our work alive, it also helped us explore a more sustainable, long-term funding model. . Lessons learned . Our relationship with this funder continues to this day and they have become a key asset to our organization.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Growth in number of gifts, but not the amounts of the gifts. Lessons learned from 2020. Growth of email fundraising and engagement. Lessons learned from different sizes of organizations. Increases in online one-time giving. Growth in first-time online donors. When the biggest spikes occurred.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

I’ve been writing fundraising copy since 2010. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in 11 years of writing and millions of dollars I’ve raised, it’s that writing for fundraising is its own genre. And writing fundraising emails is its own wonky subgenre. Writing for Fundraising is a Process. Source stories.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Charity Village

AUGUST 3, 2023

Trellis recently hosted an insightful webinar called “How to Turn Event Attendees into Longterm Donors,” where we revealed three simple steps to boost your organization’s fundraising efforts. If you missed the live session, don’t worry – you can catch the recording here.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Why Fundraising Needs a Revolution In the wake of their newfound wealth, Greer and her husband learned that, strangely enough, you can’t just give million-dollar gifts to nonprofits. In one instance, it took seven months of back-and-forth before a gift could be made. So, don’t discount recurring gifts as too small.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Relevant: Confirm that your goal, increasing the number of monthly donors, and how you plan to pursue it align with your organizational goals, fundraising priorities, and mission. When you know how, when, where, and why your donors give, you can develop customized fundraising appeals that address those behaviors.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

See What’s New In Fundraising. Get ready to deep dive into new considerations based on new data and what it shows us for the future of fundraising. Classy allows you to provide four recommended gift size options on your campaign pages, as well as the option to include a prefilled donation amount.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Your overall focus in fundraising should always be general operating support. As always, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project report is a wake-up call. How can you turn this tide?

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Tricia Marsherall is the Founder & President of Marsherall Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit donor database management & operations support and virtual & traditional fundraising events. The good news is that your data can be cleaned up and leveraged to inform your fundraising strategies.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

It was a natural transition into the four-day global conference that engaged over 50 speakers to craft timely sessions and fundraising tips for the sector. The authentic conversation between more than 7,000 worldwide attendees and industry experts sparked real-time fundraising advice to address unique nonprofit priorities.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 1, 2020

Whether it be the tragedy of 9/11, a tsunami, an economic recession, an earthquake in Haiti, a country divided by an election or a devastating brushfire, there are many high-profile events of the past that have threatened to push the fundraising landscape to its limit. From each one of these events, a key fundraising lesson has emerged.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nonprofits typically participate by running a fundraising campaign with a specific GivingTuesday goal and leaning on mediums like social media, video, and email to rally support. Fundraising How Does GivingTuesday Work? GivingTuesday is in late November, a time when nonprofits are rightfully focused on year-end fundraising.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver lessons to young students, but also share their professional experience. To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

The inspiration piece comes from community volunteers who not only deliver lessons to young students, but also share their professional experience. To help students prepare for life outside of the classroom, Junior Achievement provides proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness, and business ownership.

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