Greater Giving

JULY 20, 2022

In The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022, we found 30% of nonprofits reported donor fatigue as a significant barrier to their fundraising success. 33% of respondents said donor engagement is the greatest challenge they face in fundraising this year. Don’t forget that snail mail still exists—and it still works.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? If you’re using email as a fundraising and donor communications tool, you can’t afford to send anything dull. I worked to develop my own voice. How did I learn?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

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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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., Host a holiday appreciation event—not a fundraiser—in the midst of Giving Season. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Fundraising calendars help set your nonprofit up for success for the entire year. A fundraising calendar enables you to keep your goals, campaigns, strategies, and due dates all in one place that your whole team has access to. Another objective you need to define for your fundraising calendar is your awareness goal.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Don’t talk about what YOU did with their money. Your voice mail or email? Can’t say that I blame you. You get the idea!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. This year, commit to customizing and offering options (email, direct mail, text, etc.). Check out what to listen for in donor onboarding from the Agitator-Donor Voice blog.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important fundraising is to the mission-driven space. Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Of all social media worldwide, Facebook dominates and its new fundraising tools will likely transform global giving. Smart-home voice assistants, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, could also provide new ways of giving. 67% volunteer locally, 9% volunteer internationally, and 56% attend fundraising events.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. These are based on proven principles of the art and science of fundraising, innovative strategies, and best practices. The solutions to improving donor retention aren’t rocket science.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. You really do want to prioritize face-to-face (or at least ear-to-voice) visits with major donor prospects. I also received articles in the mail. You can lead up to a face-to-face visit or phone or video call by asking for feedback via email or mail. .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Whether it’s your first fundraising event, or tenth, helping supporters be great peer-to-peer fundraisers is always on the mind of successful event fundraising organizations. Giving them the tools they need to be successful fundraisers is important, but beyond that there’s so much more that can be done.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Your event website becomes the home base for marketing your golf fundraiser. Leverage digital channels.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Dunham and Company released an Online Fundraising Scorecard that looked at 151 nonprofits online fundraising activities. The report is troubling because the nonprofit community has been doing online fundraising for years and there are established best practices for optimizing conversions. Create Killer Landing Pages.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Practical Tips for Donor Engagement Strategies As a fundraiser, you probably have a good feel for how your donors want to engage with you, whether it’s on social media, through email, over the phone, or face-to-face. It’s easy to feel like you’re the voice of your organization, and it’s tempting to try to talk like you are that organization.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. A well-defined brand supports your marketing and fundraising efforts and lets people know instantly what you’re about. Tone: Your website has a voice. What do you want that voice to be? Work on your voice. Trustworthy?

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

They’re so focused on the money that they forget about the person giving that money, and don’t do a good job of thanking the donor or giving them a good experience. Also craft a new thank-you letter as part of any campaign or special fundraiser. Use my Kitchen Table Exercise to develop your conversational writing voice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

These best practices serve as a foundation for your online fundraising campaigns, but much of your nonprofit’s success also depends upon the service you choose to process your online donations and the design and frequency of your e-newsletter. Include Your Mailing Address on Your Donate Now Landing Page for Check Donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Many of the most respected professionals run their own blogs to shed light on best practices, challenge the status quo, and even offer humor to help folks fundraise smarter. Claire Axelrad ( @charityclairity on Twitter) has been called a Fundraising Ninja, and we have to agree. THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. This is where suggested donations can play an important role in your fundraising strategy. What you choose will depend on how your organization fundraises. What are suggested donations?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It helps to write out the language you’ll use to help your tone and voice be consistent across your messages. There’s no point in spending money to send a massive email appeal to donors who haven’t given in years. Another possibility that comes with using a text fundraising service is the ability to receive gifts via text.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 7, 2013

Many members seem afraid of the issue and say things like “I will do anything but fundraise.” Effectively engaging board members in fundraising is a very common challenge for nonprofit organizations. Many board members are unaware of their responsibilities to fundraise or feel inadequate in meeting the challenge.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

As I read case studies, blog posts and participate in sessions, I imagine replacing the term "social media" with "direct mail" or "email marketing." Social media fundraising is driven by a combination of relationships and immediacy. Social media doesn't raise money, people raise money." Has anything really changed?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

We''re reaching the fundraising season where asks are being tailored and success stories are being drafted. Make sure you''re giving a voice to a diverse array of people at your organization. Make sure that you email your donors, but also mail them letters, especially if they are responsive to mail. Online Fundraising'

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Classy

JULY 7, 2021

In a world where we can order our favorite cereal instantly with a voice command and use facial recognition to authorize payments, giving back should be an intuitive checkout experience too. Forty percent of nonprofits fundraising online accept ACH direct debits. Payment Options for a Modern Donation Process. Conversion Rates Increase.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Higher education giving has traditionally relied on major gifts, annual funds, and direct mail as the primary means of engaging new donors. With the right tools, a thoughtful engagement strategy, and appropriate calls to action, these fundraising events are proving quite lucrative. Provide a social media toolkit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 5, 2017

People have been giving to charity through time, money, or in kind gifts for centuries and beyond. Younger generations typically respond best to text messages, email and social media while older generations respond best to voice calls and direct mail (Lai, 2015). posted by Brenna Paes Graduate Alumna.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2014

Follow these three guidelines to let social media work for your higher education fundraising success. Forget Direct Fundraising (For Now). You approach that person and ask them if they’d like to contribute money toward your NPO’s mission. The bottom line is that it’s not always about direct fundraising on social media.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. GivingMail – Direct Mail Design. Averill Fundraising Solutions – Annual Fund Strategy. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Their specialties aren’t limited to fundraising appeals, though.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

She’s an executive fundraising coach. I’ve been a development director, and I’ve had over 12 years of experience being a fundraiser. You’re like, yeah, I didn’t know fundraising was a full-time thing. That’s why they’re giving, not to necessarily help you with your fundraising goal.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2018

Statistics are great motivators but can also change the voice of an appeal. Missio n – The voice of your appeal must prominently support your mission throughout the entire piece. Donation Amounts – Engage your donors by showing and telling them how you are utilizing their money.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2014

Follow these three guidelines to let social media work for your higher education fundraising success. Forget Direct Fundraising (For Now). You approach that person and ask them if they’d like to contribute money toward your NPO’s mission. The bottom line is that it’s not always about direct fundraising on social media.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Statistics are great motivators but can also change the voice of an appeal. Mission – The voice of your appeal must prominently support your mission throughout the entire piece. Donation Amounts – Engage your donors by showing and telling them how you are utilizing their money. 450 Subject Lines from End of Year Fundraising.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For advice on the topic, we turned to fundraising pro Rachel Muir. As we approach the peak of end of year fundraising and the beginning of a new year I encourage you to take a short break to call your major gift donors and congratulate them on how they are making an impact. As fundraisers it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 11, 2022

Fundraising for startup nonprofits, especially during the first year, can feel like standing at the base of a mountain with no climbing gear. You realize you need money to fund the work. Fundraising for startup nonprofits is challenging and a plan will keep you on track. And, make it super easy to give you money.

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