The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 11, 2023

We are excited to announce the merger of Allegiance Group and The Pursuant Group. By combining their expertise in technology, analytics, and fundraising strategy, they aim to create a formidable alliance that will better serve the needs of nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Ask any nonprofit fundraiser if he or she wants to increase the results of their fundraising efforts and you’ll get a resounding “yes”! From there, you’ll tell your organization’s story through a series of touch points (or communications) that resonates with each group. The next question, of course, is how?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 26, 2019

That’s why I’ve compiled this list of awesome group fundraising ideas to keep them involved. Keeping your donors engaged in your cause can be difficult.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 11, 2022

Join FreeWill’s Co-CEO, Patrick Schmitt, on May 24th at 12pm ET for a free webinar on the trends and motivations shaping Gen X donors, as well as strategies for successfully fundraising from this group in 2022.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When small and midsized non-profits are looking for new fundraising ideas, they are usually given ideas that require a lot of work for only a little return. Things like carwashes, rummage sales, and spare change collections can raise money, but often take a ton of work in return for just a few thousand dollars of fundraising profit.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Historically, due to a mandatory quiet period after Christmas, Toys for Tots did not resume development efforts until the spring. As a result, retention rates have been declining over the past three years, which makes end-of-year mailings critical to the organization.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

Your school group may be small, but it’s capable of big things! If you’re looking to grow fundraising at your school, an excellent tool to take advantage of is peer-to-peer fundraising, also referred to as P2P fundraising. What is P2P fundraising? P2P fundraising events for school groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2021

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. This year’s tools tap into fundraising trends that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from t-shirt fundraising for virtual events to contactless in-person giving.

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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. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one? Although there are many benefits to holding a nonprofit focus group, the main goal is to collect specific data from a certain group of people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Include all necessary tools to fundraise, if applicable. Email #1: Introduce the Campaign.

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The Fundraising Authority

APRIL 11, 2021

For most fundraising events , the majority of your money should be raised through sponsorships. If you are setting an ambitious fundraising goal for your event, it will be far easier to reach that goal if you can raise 50%+ of the revenue from large sponsors than if you are trying to raise 100% through individual ticket sales.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The fundraising pendulum is swinging back to “in person,” but that doesn’t mean you should ease up your online efforts, particularly peer-to-peer fundraising. Here’s why: It boosts the donations of almost any fundraising campaign, helping you to reach your goals. What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Here are some steps to get started.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Last week, we started a three article series on year-end fundraising. In our next post , we’ll go over a step-by-step plan for maximizing your year-end fundraising. The 5 Rules for Supercharged Year-End Fundraising. Many non-profits make the mistake of trying to use gimmicks during year-end fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. There is a fundraising software that will help your staff manage fundraising campaigns and donor data efficiently and engage and grow your donor base. 2) Training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

This guide is meant to help you prepare for each season in your fundraising year. Implement a multichannel fundraising strategy with plenty of different opportunities to give. Revenue from Facebook fundraisers alone grew by 14% last year. Transformative Multichannel Online Fundraising Ideas. Winter 2022.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail fundraising should be an integral part of your nonprofit’s direct response strategy. Direct mail fundraising can also feel more personal for donors, especially when your messaging aligns with their preferences. Allegiance Group makes achieving direct mail success simple. Yes, direct mail fundraising does work.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Welcome to the third and final article in our three-part series on year-end fundraising. In the second post , we reviewed the five rules for supercharged year-end fundraising. That being said, it’s really never too late to begin your year-end fundraising strategy. Send out an e-mail fundraising letter.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 14, 2021

The post 12 Unique Fundraising Ideas for Drama Clubs and Theatre Groups appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. When it comes to rehearsing for your spring production of Grease or your competition-ready performance of The Glass Menagerie, you’re ready to go—no problem! Getting the funds you need to make your shows the best they can be?

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

This guide will help you understand the two main ways of using Facebook: a page and a group. What is a Facebook Group? If you want a place that people can connect together and have discussions, create a Facebook Group. What is a Facebook Group? Facebook Groups are something entirely different from pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 31, 2020

By Christy Smaglio , Instructional Writer at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Creating measurable goals with actionable items is vital to a fundraising strategy, and just as important is checking in to see how you’re doing. This Year Vs. Last Year. for every dollar raised.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. Review your end-of-year fundraising goals, but think deeper.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The tactical strategy for your fundraising should not be random, and it shouldn’t be based on a “we’ll figure this out as we go along” mentality. Your best bet to ensure maximum revenue is to lay out a tactical fundraising calendar as part of your overall fundraising plan. Facebook fundraising campaign. Walk-a-thon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. Today, nonprofits worldwide have access to online fundraising tools that could not have been imagined at the turn of the millennium, and current best practices are shaped by 20+ years of innovation and experimentation. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Meet one of Qgiv’s newest partners, The Alford Group. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Since their founding in 1979, The Alford Group has focused on serving more than 3,0000 mission-based organizations. Q: What makes The Alford Group different?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. To stay ahead of the curve and maximize your fundraising success, consider these four ways to refresh your approach for the new season: 1.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The nonprofit fundraising numbers make a compelling case for a strong end-of-year effort. You can also take the opportunity to segment your donor base into groups so you can tailor your end-of-year appeals to be most effective. A strong impression includes making giving easy and streamlined. Don’t let this moment pass you by.

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DonorPerfect

APRIL 20, 2023

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by all the different components of a fundraising campaign? Do you want to reach different groups of supporters through different messages, but worry about keeping track of them all? Do you struggle to measure results once the campaign is said and done?

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Donorbox

OCTOBER 27, 2023

They may offer perks to their employees […] The post Why and How to Ask Corporate Volunteer Groups for Donations appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Many companies -even smaller or local ones – have initiatives for community involvement and support.

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