Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right? We all grew up learning that it wasn’t polite to talk about money and it definitely wasn’t right to ask your friends and family for handouts. Fundraising is not about you.

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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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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. Create a standardized script. Set nightly/weekly fundraising goals. Include matching gifts in call scripts. Integrate your fundraising and matching gift tools.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2014

They’re the Kate Uptons of fundraising. Maybe, but for many NPOs, saddling up, getting down in the dirt and hitting the phones is still one of the most effective ways to get those donations. We’ve added some tips of our own, so pay attention and you’ll be well on your way to phone fundraising success. Know When to Call.

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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. She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. Nonprofit advocacy can fit into and advance your fundraising strategy. But first, let’s dive a little deeper into how you can incorporate advocacy into your fundraising strategy. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

If your job description doesn’t include the words fundraising, development, or advancement, then why should you care about any of these things? After all, there will be no client service without the money to pay for it, even if your nonprofit is an all-volunteer organization. As the saying goes: no money, no mission.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It’s also the number one reason you’re raising less money than you could. You’re Leaving Money on the Table. I wonder what they did with the money and whether it helped. To have the organization thank me and explain how the dollars were used WITHOUT asking for more money actually made me want to give more.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Letters and cards. Never fear!

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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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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Register for our Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Newsletter. One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Turning your everyday supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Register for our Event Fundraising Newsletter to receive monthly content and resources specifically for event fundraising professionals. It’s a pretty common goal for most organizations who run fundraising events. Add more registrants and you’ll likely improve your fundraising total – logic tells us.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

You’re probably asking for an amount that’s a stretch for you and it’s going to bring up all kinds of personal issues for you, especially if you have a negative mindset around money or wealthy people. Would you be available this week or next for a phone call? For a phone call, you can literally have these in writing in front of you.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you’re wondering what the future holds for fundraising, you’re not alone. What might this mean for philanthropy and fundraising moving forward? Fearing the sky was falling, they thought people would hunker down and fundraising would be a disaster. I firmly believe nonprofit fundraisers are in the happiness delivery business.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. Take a look at how much money you might otherwise leave on the table, and you’ll see the merit of such a strategy. Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions.

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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. You can shoot the video with your phone and edit it on your computer.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

AUGUST 28, 2018

Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. By being well-organized in advance and assembling a well-connected host committee, you can meet your fundraising goals and make your attendees eager to return to next year’s event. Set a Fundraising Goal.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. And too often fundraisers fail to meet hopes and expectations simply because engaging the individual proved easy, but engaging the masses proved difficult.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Fundraising is all about relationships. . Something about the work you do moved them to take out their credit card or their checkbook and give your nonprofit money! As with all these warm touches, it’s important not to ask for money. It helps to provide the people making calls with a script. Just say thank you.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

By focusing a little extra energy on your mid-level donors, you can raise more money and create a quality pipeline for your major gifts officers. When you’re asking for more money, you should be asking less frequently. Of course, that’s not to dissuade you from getting on the phone. Get on the Phone. Make Fewer Asks.

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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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EveryAction

JUNE 20, 2023

Since then, we’ve been hard at work bringing together the wide range of tech, tools, and services we all offer, including case management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and fundraising and engagement, as well as some functionality from our friends at Mobilize. Optimize your fundraising. And so much more.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology. Supporters can raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

You don't even have to go to a store to buy a camera, you can just shoot film on your phone. Fundraising videos are especially challenging. It’s hard to do a one minute video that is asking for money at the end, because most people are never gonna make it past the 30- or 45-second mark. Now, anybody can do it.

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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

As a quick recap, a capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort that aims to raise large amounts of funds for a specific project or purpose. You set a period of time, a goal amount, and a purpose for the fundraiser. This will be your starting point for building your fundraising goal and budget. Planning Fundraising Tiers.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” She’s over at Blue Sky Philanthropy, helps a lot of organizations raise money. So, if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, here are some of the challenges that you’re probably dealing with right now.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. Tie in a strategic fundraising ask: Take advantage of a high-impact moment of engagement (e.g., food prep, packing, distribution).

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. You are worth it.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” She’s over at Blue Sky Philanthropy, helps a lot of organizations raise money. So, if you’re like a lot of fundraisers, here are some of the challenges that you’re probably dealing with right now.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention. We are here to talk about Five “Must Dos” for Year-End Fundraising Success. Yes, it is year-end fundraising season. How much money?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Instead of receiving a message directly from the carrier confirming the donation amount and requesting authorization to add the amount to the donor’s cell phone bill, however, the donor receives a customized text message from your organization thanking them for their pledge and providing a link to an online donation portal.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2014

Guest post by Vanessa Chase : Fundraising & Communications Strategist, Storytelling Enthusiast and Philanthropy Advocate. While most major gifts folks would probably tell you that nothing could replace the value of an in-person visit or phone call, the real magic of those activities comes for the opportunity to tell the donor a story.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 22, 2014

Fundraiser. You’ve got to come from a place of thinking about love, not money. Penelope Burk, author of Donor-Centered Fundraising , has proven donors care about promptness. Offer supporters ways to engage that don’t involve money. I don’t mean you should spend a lot of money on premiums. Phone Calls.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

When you’re hosting a peer-to-peer fundraiser, inspiring your fundraisers is the key to a successful campaign and event. With our peer-to-peer fundraising email templates and tips, keeping your supporters motivated is simple! With our peer-to-peer fundraising email templates and tips, keeping your supporters motivated is simple!

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