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5 Research-Based Fundraising Strategies For Modern Campaigns

Bloomerang

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, much of what is considered best practice is steeped in tradition, passed down through generations of fundraisers. It’s imperative for nonprofit fundraisers to prioritize evidence-based strategies that yield tangible results. Tip #5: Use “gift” instead of “donate” for potent messaging.

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The Practice of Personal Gratitude in Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. But, honestly, this time of year seems harder, especially when fundraising goals are bearing down. Gratitude journal. Your own personal gratitude practice.

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Muslim Giving 101: An Introduction for Fundraisers & Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society. Faith and giving are intrinsically tied with one another.

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A $500 Million Pledge to Support Local News

Non Profit Quarterly

Im tells NPQ that “one of the main goals of this is to bring attention to the need for philanthropic support of journalism.” And the way to do that is through journalism.” We’re ready to continue to fundraise to elevate that number and elevate this issue.” The MacArthur Foundation itself pledged $150 million to the new fund.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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During the pandemic, countless small nonprofits replaced their signature event with a virtual fundraiser and got amazing results. That success has many nonprofit leaders wondering … should a virtual fundraiser become a regular line item on our fundraising plan? Virtual fundraising requires more creative thinking to pull off.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

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’? Collaboration with experienced digital fundraisers is invaluable to learn what resonates. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards.

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3 Top Learning Strategies You Need To Change The World

Bloomerang

What does it have to do with fundraising and nonprofits? How about trying to journal? The easiest place to begin might be to keep a gratitude journal. For fundraisers, I recommend you keep a donor gratitude journal. Today I’d like to address something practical: How we learn. Why am I bothering with this?