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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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

Louis recently used Candid’s data to explore the link between nonprofit mission statements and fundraising efforts. We also conducted a (highly unscientific) candy-poll at ARNOVA ’s conference last November. For example, Sarah Wiley, a DBA candidate at the University of Missouri, St.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. As a fundraiser, don’t abdicate responsibility by leaving your donation page or plugin updates to your marketing or IT staff. You can read part one here.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

. “Hero” is a word that should be restricted to those who are genuinely courageous in taking significant risks to benefit others without the rewards of money and fame. I’ll start with an example that’s very close to my heart: fundraisers. Donors also show courage in making their gifts of time and money.

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Philanthropy Gift Demonstration eBook 92

EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Through integrated multichannel campaigns and intense optimization based on audience and key performance metrics, MESG Marketing helps nonprofits raise more money, grow and cultivate constituent bases, drive advocacy actions, and develop their online brands. The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fundraising events are a lifeblood for so many nonprofits. Further, 85% of these volunteers say they are more likely to donate money to the nonprofits they’re volunteering with. For example, was enough money raised to provide more services in a medical clinic? Click here to read Part I.

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Volunteer Build Guide Retention 88

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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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. So if you’re looking for virtual fundraising ideas for schools, you’re in the right place! Here are ten tips to help you succeed with virtual fundraising for education: 1.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

While popular Instagram fundraising tools include adding a. Donation stickers are also a great option for peer-to-peer fundraisers to raise money on your behalf! . 3: The Poll Sticker. Your organization can use the Poll sticker to collect data or entertain your followers. donate button. Instagram Live. bgca_clubs.

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Story Poll Florida Nonprofit 66

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Managing money for a nonprofit often feels like laying train tracks ahead of a speeding locomotive. An organization’s course depends on how well its leaders manage money down the line. Unique Nonprofit Money Management Challenges. According to a recent Gallup poll , only 73% of U.S. Drops in donations.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising is a powerful online fundraising strategy that empowers individuals to fundraise on behalf of your cause. But without an effective volunteer recruitment strategy, finding participants for peer-to-peer fundraisers can be challenging. Prepare participants with a peer-to-peer fundraising guide.

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Volunteer Tips Fundraising Social Media 52

Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Q: How can data help nonprofits raise more money? A: If your goal is to raise more money, you might want to gather data about: Your donors’ giving history, including whether they’ve given once or multiple times—this will allow you to personalize communications. Gathering data at regular times (e.g.

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Conversation Data Fundraising Hints 52

Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. Fundraiser results. If you’re not thinking of new ways to expand this community at your nonprofit, you’re leaving some serious money on the table.

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Virtual Donor Fundraising Retention 62

Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. With individuals giving the most of any group polled, this was particularly worrying because individuals make up the majority of fundraising dollars given in a year (64% of total giving in 2022).

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Giving Report Grant Gift 97

3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

If we don’t know our donor data, how can we effectively plan a fundraising appeal? Build a fundraising strategy? Next problem, the fundraising advice. A recent Third Sector Labs survey of fundraising advice showed us that 80% of expert advice focused on content, messaging and materials. People know people.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

What is it about the fundraising profession that makes people with no training in fundraising or fundraising copywriting think *they* know best? It breaks my fundraising heart each time I read about hard-working fundraisers spending hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find their CEO had “fixed it” by: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Compared to other social networks, LinkedIn Ads are expensive and the site spends your money fast. Upload work projects, such as presentations, videos, or special fundraising campaigns. Fundraisers and executive staff should actively engage donors and funders on LinkedIn. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

On August 2-3, I attended the 5th biennial Money for Our Movements (MFOM) social justice fundraising conference in Baltimore, Maryland, convened by the Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training. Everyone is a fundraiser: People donate to entire organizations, not just to one department (or silo).

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Qgiv’s Generational Giving Study focuses on the information that nonprofits need for current and future fundraising. This further reinforces that Millennials want to support charities by giving more than just money. Direct mail is still important One shocking finding is how important direct mail is to fundraising.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you start planning your fundraising events, you want to make registration and management as easy as possible for both you and your donors. With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Whether these organizations are raising money, spreading awareness or trying to create a movement, they’ve all put a unique spin on traditional mass media marketing. TED Twitter polls. The organization has also been including polls after their blog posts to gauge readers’ reactions. Facebook birthday fundraisers.

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Campaign Media Poll Music 59

sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. Because of Giving Tuesday’s major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning your campaign. Create a research-based fundraising strategy.

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Demographics Retention Donor Research 73

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear In the Digital Wilderness, No doubt about it, embracing digital marketing and fundraising strategies is certainly a new frontier for most nonprofits. You need a lot of data, and this requires a lot of money. My boss asked me to explore this further.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. A college grad researching a career in fundraising recently asked me what’s changed since I started in the field. For example, we haven’t been raising money with the Internet for very long,” I said. So is giving money.”.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

This gives nonprofit content posted on LinkedIn an extra layer of credibility, which is essential when you’re asking people to donate their money or time. . Be sure to build anticipation by posting content to the event feed—like polls, updates about speakers, and behind-the-scenes videos. . social media users for four years running.

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Linkedin Nonprofit Search Hosting 121

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2014

There’s most definitely something in the air here at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. Because even after day one, the raw energy and willingness to learn more about fundraising in order to better our causes is both apparent and infectious. You might be doing P2P fundraising, but don’t realize it. Peer-to-Peer.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

digital fundraisers. , a multi-channel approach to fundraising. Add links on your social media posts that lead back to pages like: Fundraising campaign pages. For example, post a picture of a campaign fundraising thermometer on your Instagram story when you reach a new milestone, or tweet out reminders on the day of an event.

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Social Media Relationship Donor Media 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.”

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Money Question Raise Video 106

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. Check out this blog article on effective fundraising communications tips you can use as you talk with your supporters.

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Donor Strategy Nonprofit Phone 98

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 16, 2014

As the Executive Director of a small organization, his response was exactly what I expected: attract more major donors, learn more about applying for grants and get more money from his existing donor base. He felt great about the money they had raised in 2013 and knew that they could double their budget again in 2014.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You might find that you save money with an event platform and therefore, you may have more room for marketing than you initially thought. . Identify how useful your event technology will be and where it can save you money ( i.e., ticketing , integrated fundraising, sponsorship ideas, digitization for trade shows, analytics).

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Marketing Virtual Sponsor Social Media 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. When polled on Twitter, less than 20 percent of nonprofit communications and fundraising staff have mobile and social media officially recognized in their job descriptions even though they spend hours daily on mobile and social media.

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Care2

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Will nonprofits raise more money than last year during their year-end fundraising campaigns? According to a national poll conducted by the American Red Cross, seven out of 10 Americans plan to donate more money to charity this year even in this economic downturn for a third straight holiday season.

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Charity Survey People Donation 72

Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. Do a survey, do a poll, do a Facebook Live, call people on the phone, do a focus group. More (obviously) interesting content–I don’t want you just posting about your fundraising campaign 75 times a day. Also you can ask your audience! Making more videos.

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Social Media Media Tips Social 138

NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Social media planning is a luxury many smaller nonprofits can’t afford, so think about how much time and money you want to invest in it. Run interesting Twitter polls. Shoutouts to fundraisers. Now it’s time to use those social media handles you’ve collected during your fundraising registration process.

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Social Media Media Social Contest 74

AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

They are great for general brand awareness, thought leadership, community involvement, charity fundraising, and new product launches. But, running an in-person event is a lot of work, and a considerable investment must be made in terms of both time and money. For these professionals, time is a precious commodity.

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Virtual Marketing Tools Audience 76

Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2022

We also use some terms like “fiat” (Government-backed money), “getting rugged” (ripped off by a project), “mooning” (rapidly increasing in value) and others along the way, sorry for the jargon but don’t worry WAGMI (we’re all going to make it). There are roughly 49 million crypto holders in the U.S. (~13%

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