sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. The good news?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Part of this is due to the seasonal nature of giving, and part of this is due to the fact that fundraising tends to be cyclical. 5) Cost-Effective.

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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

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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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

This week, our friends at Cornershop Creative are dropping in to talk about the best ways for nonprofits of all sizes to improve their website performance, increase user engagement, and ultimately boost digital fundraising. Are there any gaps in your current digital fundraising and engagement strategy?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. With an informed development plan, there is no reason that 2023 can’t be your best fundraising year to date and a prime year for major giving. The good news?

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Gift Develop Measure Reflection 52

EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Too often we only invite those making major gifts into the strategy fold. These four are key: 1.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 26, 2023

Double the Donation and UC Innovation are excited to debut new integration enhancements that will allow organizations to further streamline the matching gift fundraising process. This expanded functionality reflects the duo’s continued commitment to helping organizations grow their matching gift revenue.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Making fundraising calls can be nerve-wracking, but it helps to have a plan in the form of a fundraising script. Why and when to use a script for fundraising. Plus, scripts are a must when you are training people who have never asked for gifts before. Board members who may be making fundraising calls on your behalf.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on which year to count gifts that are made on or before December 31, but not received until January: . From the donor’s perspective, they have lost control of the gift when it leaves their possession.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Established in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y as a day to encourage everyone to “give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity,” the nonprofit world knows GivingTuesday , the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a major fundraising day and serves for many as the unofficial start to the year-end fundraising season.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

You’re wrapping up the end of year fundraising frenzy and looking at what the new year may bring. It’s a perfect chance to review your fundraising portfolios and adjust as needed. . According to Blackbaud data , the perfect fundraising portfolio is 120 prospects or less. It’s about that time.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. It) has helped me identify the correct constituents to place into gift officer portfolios,” she said. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 3, 2022

You survived the end-of-year fundraising season ! . After you’re done celebrating your wins, it’s time to evaluate the success of your end-of-year fundraising campaign. . Why you should evaluate your end-of-year fundraising campaign . So, ask yourself : What was your original fundraising goal? Total number of gifts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Here’s a scenario showing how calling a donor can inspire them to make an end-of-year gift. . They mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem. You mean to make a gift, but you get distracted and put it off until later. In that scenario, the development director didn’t even have to ask for the gift!

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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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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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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

However, if no one knows that your event is taking place, you won’t be able to achieve a high turnout or meet your fundraising goals. You can also create a creative event hashtag and ask your ambassadors to include it in their posts—this can help your organization reach new audiences and maximize fundraising success.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! Here are a few tips from Alras Digital and Raise the Roots.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. GivingTuesday and the nonprofit end-of-year fundraising cycle are quickly approaching!

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. 7 Fundraising Actions Taken by Successful Nonprofits. Reviewing new donations that have the potential to become recurring gifts. Adding donor support contacts to each campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

They demand the online giving experience to be nearly instantaneous, easy, secure, personalized, mobile-friendly, and reflective of your brand and mission. If your nonprofit organization is eager to harness the full potential of your digital fundraising efforts and give your donors what they expect, it’s good to have a guide.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on how to budget and pay for capital campaign fundraising expenses: . Common wisdom, as you’ve discovered, suggests spending roughly 10% of the overall campaign goal on campaign fundraising.

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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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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

As digital fundraising evolves, your nonprofit should track trends and adapt your fundraising strategies accordingly. The year-end season is essential for fundraising, and it can provide you with necessary insights about your priorities going forward. Additionally, you can leverage your website builder to promote fundraising.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

Guest post by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide. >> Join his free webinar on 4/17/12 @ 2pm ET - Making a major impact with your major gifts program. — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. The question for me is, “Is this major gifts fundraising ?”

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There are a lot of elements that make a fundraising appeal work. While the elements of a fundraising appeal matter, what forms their foundation is the messaging. Every decision you make about elements of your fundraising appeal will come back to what message (or messages) you are trying to communication. What is a Key Message?

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift.

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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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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Here are some other definitions of freedom ( www.merriam-webster.com ): Being released from something onerous The quality of being frank, open, or outspoken Boldness of conception or execution Unrestricted use You know, several of those make me think of fundraising. But it’s important to stop and reflect on it. We make a difference.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. At its best, a nonprofit fundraising event is fun. These events divert attention from one-to-one fundraising efforts, which can be intimidating. After all, it’s easier to sell tickets than ask for a gift. . Nonprofit Fundraising Event expenses.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor. Your fundraising landing page can do so much more for you. Blah, blah, blah.”.

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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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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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