Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Some nonprofits even have monthly giving set as the default on their primary donation page which can increase your nonprofit’s number of monthly gifts by as much as 5.5% (also according to Blackbaud). 6) Add charity rating badges and program vs. operating expense graphics. 4) Experiment with default donation amounts.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Tip 2: Send online and offline appeals.

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M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

But for nonprofit fundraisers like me, it’s a day for the time-honored traditions of repeatedly refreshing Google Analytics, double-checking that all of the 12/31 emails launched, and applying final optimizations to make sure our fundraising ads shine. Testing changes to your donation form to improve conversion rates.

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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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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Double the Donation and SimplyFundraisingCRM are proud to unveil their new integration partnership, opening the door for nonprofit organizations to identify more matching gift opportunities for their donors with every donation. Activate in Seconds and Start Raising More from Matching Gifts?

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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. As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff. Is it easy to see how to give offline?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Of all social media worldwide, Facebook dominates and its new fundraising tools will likely transform global giving. If Facebook extended their fundraising tools to WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) and Facebook Messenger, messaging apps would likely become much more powerful in their ability to raise money for charitable organizations.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving world of nonprofit fundraising, nonprofits must adapt to changing donor preferences and behaviors. Making these digital payment options available has been shown to reduce donor checkout friction, build trust, and increase unplanned gifts by 32% and repeat donations by 79%. Add offline donations.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A well-run and well-attended fundraiser could be a game changer for your nonprofit. Even worse: There’s no one right answer, no “one weird trick to sell fundraiser tickets” that stands head and shoulders above the rest. To sell more tickets to your nonprofit’s fundraiser, it’s going to require a multi-pronged strategy.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. The move towards a multichannel fundraising approach (online and offline) is becoming more and more critical to long-term success.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2023

Donors choose to give in a multitude of ways, and Qgiv is prepared to accept their gifts. Additionally, Qgiv connects with other payment processors like Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo to offer donors even more ways to complete their gifts. That means your donor data enters your CRM as soon as donors make their gifts.

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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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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%. We’re looking forward to the webinar Brian!

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Delivering relevant content to your audiences, though, can significantly increase email click-through rates. *. Said another way – what works offline also works online. Including last year’s gift amount. So, utilize all that great information in your database to deliver the right email message to the right audience.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

That’s why it’s important for your nonprofit to make the most of your peer-to-peer fundraising events. We put together some peer-to-peer fundraising software tips that can make it easier for your supporters to raise funds on your behalf, host more profitable fundraising events, and other tips to boost your peer-to-peer efforts.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

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. There are many reasons why direct mail donor acquisition can be a compelling fundraising tool that produces results that digital methods simply cannot. Here’s why!

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Key Findings: The majority of giving still comes from offline channels, but online continues to be a significant source of giving and new donors. Retention rates for both new online and offline donors are bad.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. Higher Conversion Rates = Raising More Money. It's offline fundraising tools were built for development pros.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of donations from October through December, so it’s critical that you have a plan in place to maximize your fundraising efforts during this time. It’s crucial to understand just how important year-end fundraising is for your organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In her previous role as Foundation Manager for the VRMC Foundation, she managed the annual giving programs, assisted and oversaw the annual budget and marketing plans, and managed a major gift donor portfolio of over 150 donors. The average annual donor retention rate for the nonprofit sector hovers around 40-45%.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

The report includes 24 months of online giving data from 1,895 nonprofit organizations, online major giving data from 2,397 nonprofits, and both online and offline data representing $5.1 billion in total fundraising from 1,560 nonprofits. 54% of the organizations in the analysis experienced results at or above this growth rate.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Effective data management is key to understanding your constituency and building better fundraising and engagement strategies. Fundraising and Donor Analytics. The ultimate goal is to uncover trends, understand performance, and discover useful next actions to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising and donor stewardship goals.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. This is where suggested donations can play an important role in your fundraising strategy. Offer donors a more flexible suggested giving range based on their previous gifts.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Online fundraising research suggests that if you move an online acquired donor to on offline channel (i.e. Increasing that 32% isn’t a matter of getting better at sending direct mail – it’s about converting more online donors into recurring givers at the point where they give you that first gift. Let’s take a look.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Digital fundraisers are busier than ever, reaching more people through digital channels than ever before. There is a lot of learning and experimenting going on in digital fundraising, which is fueling new innovations in how to raise money across the whole spectrum of digital channels. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Though many nonprofits still bring in donations the old-fashioned way, online fundraising can be a cost-effective, quick way to boost revenue and can open up a world of possibilities for your organization. While any organization can benefit from online fundraising, each nonprofit finds success through different online strategies.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

A good donation page also: Inspires donors to give Connects fundraising to your mission Supports everyday giving and specific campaigns. A sloppy, ill-formatted, or non-persuasive “hub” won’t do much to convince people your cause is well-managed and worthy of a gift. CauseVox makes your donation page look spectacular.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2020

When you see increasing donor attrition rates or decreasing event participants, try walking in their shoes. With the implementation of new fundraising and email software , they improved the experience of grateful giving online resulting in a lower donor attrition rate. For example, a fall in renewal rates or average gift size.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. Bloomerang gives users access to a dashboard that actively tracks your retention rate to keep it top of mind for your entire team. When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Note from Beth: Here’s a guest post from my colleague Steve MacLaughlin that is a great example of “ data informed fundraising.” ” A Fundraising Cliff? Over the past few months I’ve been asked a lot of questions about giving trends: What explains the flat trend in overall fundraising?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications. Here’s why: Donor retention continues to be the biggest problem in nonprofit fundraising.

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2022

Employer matching gifts offer key advantages to nonprofit organizations that strategize for and receive the source of funding. In regards to the key question of “are corporate matching gifts and donor retention levels related?” To start, let’s dive into the key building blocks of success in this area: The Basics of Matching Gifts.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

The report includes 24 months of online giving data from 1,895 nonprofit organizations, online major giving data from 2,397 nonprofits, and both online and offline data representing $5.1 billion in total fundraising from 1,560 nonprofits. 54% of the organizations in the analysis experienced results at or above this growth rate.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

Conversely, here are the payment methods don’t require payment processors: Cash and checks: These traditional methods are collected offline, often at events or in-person interactions. Two things to note real quick about offline payment methods. What Payment Types Require a Processor? Save your spot.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

If we are to tackle this situation (and improve the retention rates of all supporters) we need to look again at our websites and ask ourselves if they give donors what they want? Because when it comes to fundraising, this report firmly suggests that we aren’t.”. In MultiChannel Donors: Real? Where to go from here.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Since 2016, online fundraising has grown 17% among nonprofits in the United States. of total fundraising revenue. This online versus offline wall is mostly in our own heads.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fundraising campaign management. This includes tracking all planning efforts for fundraising campaigns, as well as the progression toward fundraising goals throughout the campaign itself. You can also track team members’ efforts to ensure everyone is on track to meet their fundraising or stewardship goals for the time period.

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