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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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In 2014, Meredith Niles had just taken over fundraising for Marie Curie in the UK when her phone rang. They then tracked the level of donations from those groups, how many of them were still giving to the organization in the future, and what the level of their gifts were.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Donor retention is the second-highest concern for nonprofits, according to the 2022 CCS Philanthropy Pulse survey. What is donor retention? Donor retention measures how many donors continue to give to your organization. Understanding what may have encouraged the first and subsequent donations is key to understanding retention.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

There are many considerations to go over, including what types of campaigns to employ, what fundraising strategies to exercise during these campaigns, and what your revenue goals are. . Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Call your new donors. .

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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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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Community Brands recently shared donor retention data that reinforced alarming trends that the nonprofit sector has been monitoring for a while. In their survey, they asked nonprofits what their current donor retention rate was: about 60% said they didn’t know and the rest had an average donor retention rate of 45%.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Make a genuine appeal during your phone call. Let’s get started!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. Your passion and drive demonstrate why donors should give to your cause, but finding new donors and keeping existing ones takes something more: a solid fundraising strategy.

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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. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record. But unfortunately, the average donor retention rate in 2022 was 42.6%, making it the lowest rate on record.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

That’s why supplementing online fundraisers with follow-ups that show the impact of donations is so powerful. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), Specify that the rest goes toward administrative costs, fundraising events , research, and so on. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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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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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. About 28% of online contributions are made from a cell phone. What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors?

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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

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 30, 2021

If you’re wondering what the future holds for fundraising, you’re not alone. What might this mean for philanthropy and fundraising moving forward? Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. The overall donor retention rate was 43.6% , a 4.1% What did you do?

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

Small gifts can not only grow your donor base but also appeal to younger audiences and potential recurring donors. A strong recurring gift program provides more long-term security and sustainability than occasional large gifts, and micro donations can help. Plus, micro donors represent a huge opportunity for donor retention.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. Building strong relationships with donors is the backbone of successful fundraising. When it comes to fundraising, understanding your donors’ motivations is key. Be proactive, engage with your donors, and truly listen.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. What motivates instant digital engagement and gifts? Creativity matters only if it sells.

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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. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. You did it: your donation appeal was a success.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. Don’t just make an ask, but keep new donors closely informed during the crucial period after a first gift.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. Additionally, as you thank donors early and often, you’ll emphasize their impact on reaching your fundraising goals. Vocalize donor impact.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The minute you understand and act on this, your retention rates will rise. It’s worth noting that a recent study by Philanthropy Daily found that 49% of lapsed donors who hadn’t made a gift in at least two years believe themselves to be current donors. How lapsed is “lapsed”? How valuable are recently lapsed donors? You have a 2.2%

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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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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

He’s also a co-author of Fundraising Principles and Practice: Second Edition. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year. The overall 2020 donor retention rate was 43.6%, a 4.1% The Bad News. to an average of 19.2%.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation can be an effective tool to use throughout your fundraising efforts, including in your text fundraising appeals. While text fundraising is effective, it can be difficult to create texts that feel personalized due to their short length. Want to help us reach the finish line? Give now: [Link].

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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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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Reaching donors and engaging with them is important for donor retention! That means more than half won’t make another gift to your nonprofit. You can’t begin to engage your supporters on mobile without their phone numbers and permission to text them. Your donors will most likely provide their phone numbers on your donation form.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Text fundraising is a great tool for your organization to increase fundraising and expand your audience reach by allowing supporters to donate through a simple text message. Benefits of Text Fundraising There are quite a few benefits to text fundraising, and one of the biggest is how quick it is to donate.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. Thanking donors is a common best practice , but thanking volunteers is just as important for retention, appreciation, and morale. . Surprise them with a gift. .

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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. It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. Identification.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas. Fundraising events. Church fundraising events can work wonders. Bake sales are a great option for church fundraisers. T-shirt fundraiser.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Securing major gifts is an incredibly strategic effort. Each step you take with a prospect, from the first communication to receiving a gift, needs to be carefully tracked and planned for. As with other digital fundraising strategies , technology plays a large role in determining your success. Making major gift asks.

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