EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

from our friends at Double the Donation The final few months of the year hold great significance for nonprofit organizations as a critical time for fundraising. Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

An astute reader e-mailed me after the article was published to remind me that I forgot one important piece of the puzzle: stewarding donors after they give. How to Steward—the Right Way The only way to truly steward your donors is to draw them into a deeper relationship with your organization. Get them involved.

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Are you charged with writing the fundraising appeals for your nonprofit? If so, you’ll want to read our tips for better writing effective fundraising letters. At Allegiance Group, when we talk about fundraising writing, we focus primarily on direct mail and email appeals directed toward individual donors.

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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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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. It can help you cultivate strong relationships with your donors and increase your donor retention. Identification.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

One of the most challenging parts of fundraising is the coveted ask. Maybe you’ve hosted a couple of events already or have launched a fundraising campaign, but have found that your messaging hasn’t resulted in many donations. Your fundraising ask is equivalent to a sales pitch. designing the perfect fundraising event.

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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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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

These advancements mean you have the budget available to invest in new fundraising software that can streamline your fundraising tasks and empower you to raise even more. Now, you’re probably wondering how to find not just a robust fundraising platform, but buy fundraising software that serves your organization for the long term.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. Discover our step-by-step guide to connecting with donors who truly care about your mission, and watch your fundraising efforts thrive.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Donor Data Management How To Supercharge Relationships You’ve spent weeks, months, or even years collecting every bit of data your donors produce. With the rise of online donor engagement , data collection is a natural part of modern fundraising. Use your mailing list effectively. Let’s get started. Gather Relevant Donor Data.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2021

At Eleven Fifty Seven, we understand the importance of showing appreciation for your donors—we’ve seen firsthand what appropriate donor recognition can do for nonprofits’ fundraising programs. Over the years, we’ve learned just how much gestures of appreciation can: Strengthen donor relationships. Strengthen donor relationships.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Turning Crisis into Community: How to Make Emergency Donors Lifelong Supporters As nonprofit professionals, we are all too familiar with the cycle of emergency fundraising. However, the real challenge begins when the initial urgency subsides and public attention shifts away.

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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. In this guide, we’ll cover the need-to-know information and steps of creating a major gift fundraising strategy, including: What is a major gift? Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Remember that marketing for nonprofit organizations is not only about fundraising. Outreach is all about creating and cultivating relationships with your donors, and digital marketing is no different. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! Social media.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. Make sure they’ve heard it before you launch your next fundraising or advocacy campaign. It reminds them that they’ve supported you in the past and that they have a relationship with you. to your supporters?

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

When it comes time to make a splash with your big fundraising event, you want to attract as many potential donors as possible. Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Read on for nine tools you can use to promote your fundraiser like a pro! Ways to Promote a Fundraiser. You’ll get $40.00

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 6, 2022

Fundraising for any nonprofit can be a challenging task. However, with a unique idea and thoughtful strategy, you can make your animal fundraising a roaring success. Luckily, you likely already have some cute pets, great partners, and robust software to leverage to your fundraising advantage. Brand recognition and publicity.

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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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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Increases volunteer engagement through public recognition of their work. PR Public Relations plays a crucial role in your marketing efforts as a nonprofit.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. A successful event requires a lot of coordination, planning and effort from your Fundraising Event Committee. Printing and mailing thank-you letters with tax deductible information.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

As a result, fundraising continues to be of utmost importance for hospital foundations and other organizations providing programs or services to support patients. Hospitals can fundraise in a variety of a ways for their own foundations or other causes that support their patients. Why is Hospital Fundraising Important?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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. It allows everyone to see that there are good things happening.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Specifically, nonprofits need to build a relationship and offer delightful surprises , convenience , rewards , and appreciation. . Yes, your nonprofit is a brand.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Rely on established relationships. As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. This is important both for making a clear plan and for engaging the public.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As you begin planning your final fundraising push for the Season of Giving, make a point of honoring multiple faiths and cultures by creating a more inclusive end-of-year appeal. Solicitations can heighten awareness of your mission, build relationships, and increase revenue, but the message has to reach the recipient. Online Giving.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Namely, there is a huge increase in public interest and the number of donations made to nonprofits compared to an average day. It also marks the start of the holiday season when public generosity hits a yearly high. . To make a good impression, create a special email or mail a package to make that initial introduction.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

Many of the nonprofits that received an award had a strong pre-existing relationship. As you probably know, DAFs are not public entities so there’s no application process, unless the donor decides to make the process public, which Ms. Even if you had her mailing address I doubt it would matter. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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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. Don’t let it be you! THE AGITATOR / DONOR VOICE.

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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. Conduct your next publicity campaign on a local radio station.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

How Do You Build Relationships With Planned Giving Prospects? Just like cultivating other major donors , outreach and relationship-building strategies grounded in prospect research are essential for your organization to make the most of planned giving. How Do You Build Relationships With Planned Giving Prospects?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

When I began researching the foundation , I really appreciated viewing the documents on their website that they make available to the public. I also received a note in the mail from the CEO. Wondering how you can build better relationships with your donors? I also have a friend who works at the foundation who I respect a lot.

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Achieve

MAY 10, 2021

Identifying prospective major donors, developing those relationships, and securing roughly 65% of your total revenue goal. The Public Phase. To get those conversations going, lay out a few core campaign guidelines, like your objective, working fundraising goal, timeframe, and overarching vision. virtual fundraising events. ,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

As fundraising professionals, we are on the frontlines of the digital revolution. In this blog, I’m going to bust some common myths about major giving to show how a digital-first mindset can benefit even the most analog of fundraising practices. Giving fundraisers a new tool is often met with desperate sighs.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The first step for any nonprofit, is to either build or buy a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to create a history of each supporter, recording their donations, if they volunteered, attended your event, or even sent you an email! email, snail mail, fax, phone, etc.). Public recognition. Hands-on participation.

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