Double the Donation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Matching gifts play a large role in many nonprofits’ fundraising strategies. Specifically, Canadian companies that match gifts supply a powerful opportunity for Canadian charities to maximize funds and engagement alike. These opportunities aren’t just limited to the United States, either.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

I write a LOT about the role of the fundraiser as “ philanthropy facilitator.” Dr. Russell James recently wrote one of the best articles I’ve read on the role of the fundraiser vis a vis the donor. Except it’s not “fundraising” so much as what I like to call “ philanthropy facilitation.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Join online fundraising communities and ask lots of questions and monitor for great ideas.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

Fundraising and the nonprofit sector are no different. There is certainly a place for AI to improve productivity and efficiency in fundraising. It can expedite research, gift processing and acknowledgments, preparation of proposals, contact reports, and monitoring and reporting on the impact of precious donor gift dollars.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. They also play a key role in ensuring that donors feel valued and appreciated for their support.

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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. New in her role, with two new staff persons reporting to her and an already-packed end-of-year schedule—including appeals, a holiday catalog, events, and concerts—Melissa felt torn.

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sgEngage

JULY 28, 2023

A challenge gift is a donation that creates an incentive for others to give by offering a financial reward based on an established contingency. Challenge gifts are issued only once a contingency, or “challenge,” has been achieved.

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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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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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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Within that, recurring donations continued to outpace one-time gifts despite the pandemic and email communications played a huge role in the success of online fundraising. One-time online giving grew 15.6% last year, according to the study.

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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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Double the Donation

JULY 26, 2023

And that’s how matching gifts and relief and development nonprofits go hand in hand. In this guide, we’ll explore matching gifts and their role […] Charitable organizations working tirelessly to provide relief and development services often rely on the generosity of both groups to fund their vital initiatives.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

Fundraising Stats. The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 of overall fundraising in 2018 came from online giving ( Charitable Giving Report ). The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40 of overall fundraising in 2018 came from online giving ( Charitable Giving Report ). Email Fundraising. 9% via PayPal.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Email marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to drive supporter engagement and boost their overall fundraising efforts. By extension, it’s also one of the most impactful ways that an organization can promote matching gift opportunities to its audience. The same is true for matching gift emails⁠.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Your CRM is a key tool for engagement and can drive your fundraising strategy, moves management, campaign analytics, and operational reporting. The Role of a Data Warehouse. Consider archiving gifts older than five years to your data warehouse and generating summaries of prior giving via the warehouse. Campaign Segmentation.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees. Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. This makes a compelling case that successful fundraisers possess and display mojo because they have earned it.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

The stakes are always high when you’re launching a fundraising campaign. Professional fundraisers need to cover all the details to meet their targets. Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign. Hit them up.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. In this dynamic work environment, how are you keeping gift officers motivated and connected to their outcomes? I have worked with a lot of leaders to develop plans for keeping gift officers excited and on track.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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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

Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

This digital-first mindset embraces the central role that technology plays in the lives of their customers and employees. As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. These scores allow us fundraisers to quickly segment and prioritize high-potential prospects based on these scores.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . Who should we thank for this gift and how can we get in touch with them to show our appreciation?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

With all of this in mind, even if it has never been a targeted approach at your organization, delving deeper into the trove of research we have about Women’s Philanthropy could be an incredible tool for your fundraising success. When teams are encouraged and reminded to look beyond their usual circles, new fundraising opportunities emerge.

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CauseVox

JULY 26, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, mobile optimization is a game-changer for successful fundraising campaigns, and we want to show you how to leverage its power. Join us as we dive into the world of mobile optimization and its crucial role in peer-to-peer fundraising. Examples of successful mobile-first campaigns.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Fundraising in a small nonprofit can be tough. Since today is Halloween, let’s look at the top 10 scary things about fundraising in a small nonprofit, especially when you’re the one in charge. Video is a powerful tool for fundraising and being on TV is a great way to spread the word about your nonprofit. Speak in public.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Boost Your Donations: Pro Tips for Tackling Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Challenges Are you struggling to inspire donors and fuel your peer-to-peer fundraising program? A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

When you think of fundraising ambassadors, you might think of celebrities who use their fame to mobilize support for their favorite nonprofits. But fundraising ambassadors do not have to be celebrities. You probably have potential fundraising ambassadors who are already engaged in your work. Sounds great, right?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Do you think a donor wants to be asked for a capital gift in April, a bequest gift in July, and an annual gift in November – all in the same calendar year? Asking hinges on which department gets credit for securing the gift. Asking depends on which campaign gets to include the gift towards reaching their monetary goal. .

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Double the Donation

MAY 25, 2023

Food security and anti-hunger organizations play a critical role in addressing one of society’s most pressing challenges⁠—ensuring that every individual has easy access to nutritious food and resources. One strategy […]

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2023

If your fundraising team is stressed and stretched too thin, you’re not alone. A recent study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that long hours and limited staff support has almost half of fundraisers eyeing the door, with 28% planning to leave the profession altogether. Burnout is widespread.

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