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. . The tips that we’ll discuss next are applicable to both print and virtual communication. .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Having a successful volunteer management strategy will help you increase your volunteer retention rate, which ultimately creates more efficient volunteer staff. Why is volunteer retention important? Volunteer retention is your organization’s capacity to keep volunteers active and engaged with your work. Data Collection.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. In our 2020 Navigating the Unknown Report , we found that over 50% of nonprofits pivoted to virtual events last year. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Your nonprofit’s donor retention rate is the percentage of donors who give from year to year, or over any other specific time period. Your ability to retain donors and keep them engaged can directly impact your nonprofit for a few reasons: Retained donors can be more easily guided towards making larger gifts in the future.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fundraising ideas than ever before. Get specific fundraising asks. Take advantage of the increased flexibility of online fundraising tools.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. The sector as a whole is making the shift to virtual, and with good reason. The value of virtual extends far beyond the live engagement itself.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. Send volunteers gifts: Along with thank-you notes, gifts can make your volunteer appreciation efforts even more memorable.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Due to COVID-19, your nonprofit staff members are probably now working from home, you’ve had to pivot fundraising strategies, and your organization’s programming has likely had to adapt to social distancing guidelines. . Planning virtual stewardship events. . Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP). We’ll cover: .

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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

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. From navigating donor data to finding the most effective ways to communicate, AI for fundraising can be applied to many aspects of your organization to help lift some of the burden of changing the world. How do you use AI for fundraising? What is AI?

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If so, peer-to-peer fundraising is a perfect fundraising strategy for you to try out this year. With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. Come up with an exciting fundraising event idea. Gamify your fundraising event. Use branded donation pages.

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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. Receiving that small gift—along with annual updates on how “their” animal is doing—is measurable, touchable, huggable proof that an annual subscription is a big deal. Building Lasting Relationships Boosts Donor Retention.

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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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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

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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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You know better than anyone that planning a university fundraising campaign can feel a bit overwhelming. With many moving parts and ever-changing components, it’s important to find the right higher ed fundraising platforms that can support your school every step of the way. Why We Love This School Fundraising Platform.

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Qgiv

MAY 15, 2023

Not everyone can be a math genius, but when you’re using a fundraising event budget template, you don’t have to be. Use these five steps to complete your fundraising event budget template! Determine event objectives Knowing the purpose of your event is the first step to calculating your fundraising event budget.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Having a clear online fundraising strategy, and the tools to bring it to life, is more important than ever, especially as younger generations gain more giving power. But where should you start when it comes to finding the right fundraising website for your nonprofit? Retention-focused donor management system.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2021

What is meant to be always finds a way, and that proved to be the case with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s annual Puppygram fundraiser! With the various pandemic safety precautions, there was no chance their popular Puppygram fundraiser could take place in person. The Outcome.

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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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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We love hearing about nonprofits’ successful fundraising strategies in action, and sharing these stories allows nonprofits to learn from each other. Learning about other organizations that overcame similar challenges will help your organization develop solutions to apply to your own fundraising efforts. .

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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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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain. They are: Donor retention Leveraging technology Economic uncertainty Fundraising events Donor communication and engagement 1. drop in donor retention in Q3 of 2022. This problem is not going away.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Here are a few donor recognition ideas and examples that, despite being virtual, will still be impactful to the recipient and your online community. The past year has shown that virtual events can be quite engaging and lucrative, even as we exit the global pandemic. Post on social media. Host a live streamed event.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

We’re also enhancing our solutions in fundraising and program management. Build Relationships, Fund Impact with Fundraising Solutions. In our recent Nonprofit Trends Report , 85% of nonprofits noted that donor retention is becoming more difficult. Introducing Data Lake for Nonprofits, Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor appreciation events are a great opportunity for donors to connect with fellow philanthropists that can lead to future collaborations in fundraising. Donor retention. Donor appreciation events help foster your relationship with your donors, keeping them engaged with your mission, leading to higher donor retention rates.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. But one of the most challenging aspects of peer-to-peer event planning is recruiting supporters who will act as volunteer fundraisers. Make it easy to join your campaign.

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Achieve

APRIL 10, 2020

Events that were supposed to bring in fundraising revenue are now cancelled and supporters who might have given before are likely reconsidering. While you will probably need to change how you’re making fundraising asks, it is still important to maintain donor engagement. What kind of virtual event should you host?

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 27, 2020

As a professional fundraiser at a growing nonprofit, you likely understand that maintaining a positive reputation and valuing your donor relationships are key components to maximizing success. Fundraising and building relationships from home are now the new norm. Fundraising thrives with dependable and long-lasting relationships.

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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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CauseVox

JANUARY 31, 2022

Looking for ways to increase gift size and have a predictable source of donor revenue, month after month? PNPL is the future of fundraising; getting started now will put you in a strong position for future campaigns. How To Use PNPL In Your Fundraising Campaigns. Virtual Gala (UnGalas, Or Other Virtual Events).

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

One great way is to guide your staff through new information using a virtual training course. By leaning into your staff members’ desire to learn by implementing virtual training courses, you can see benefits such as: Improved Staff Retention Rates. Increased Fundraising ROI. Improved Staff Retention Rates.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Few things are as important to successful fundraising teams as clean data around your prospect portfolio and moves management. However, many organizations fail to properly track gift officer portfolios, gift officer actions and donor pipeline management within their donor database management. Getting Started.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, it’s likely that you’ve had to make some tough decisions with regard to your nonprofit’s in-person fundraising events. Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. Segment your virtual event promotion. Run a report on previous registrants.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, it’s likely that you’ve had to make some tough decisions with regard to your nonprofit’s in-person fundraising events. Many nonprofits have found success in converting the events into a virtual format. Segment your virtual event promotion. Run a report on previous registrants.

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