Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Fundraising serves as a way to raise awareness and money towards your mission. Here are 7 ways to make your fundraising campaigns more effective. For most nonprofits, fundraising is a year-round event. A few fundraising statistics to know. How do you reach new donors? How do you engage existing ones?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You may be balancing your final push to reach your fundraising goal with event planning, donor meetings, board meetings, and planning for the new year—and that list doesn’t include all the things you do outside of work, either. That’s why it’s essential to have a donor retention plan in place. Let’s take a look.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Online fundraising has changed markedly in recent years. R ecent years have ushered in a new era of fundraising — and nonprofit fundraising in particular has changed significantly. 3 strategies to foster successful fundraising campaigns. To succeed in this new era of fundraising, here are three strategies to execute: 1.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2024

Will you bring in enough money to survive during these uncertain times? Analyzing your data may require pulling information from multiple sources and seeing what can be learned using descriptive and inferential statistics. We still face uncertainty today, given inflation, rising costs, high employee turnover , and political unrest.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 18, 2023

The pandemic presented unique challenges for fundraisers everywhere, but this difficult time has also led schools and other organizations to come up with more creative fundraising ideas than ever before. Get specific fundraising asks. Take advantage of the increased flexibility of online fundraising tools.

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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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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Here are 50 fascinating nonprofit statistics you might not have known. 50 Fascinating Nonprofit Statistics from Steve MacLaughlin. Research & Trends charitable giving Donation Forms donor retention email lists eMail marketing fundraising Multichannel nonprofit not-for-profit online giving Social Media stewardship'

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2021

How can you raise more money during your next peer-to-peer campaign? your fundraising participants highly engaged in the fundraising process. Try these peer-to-peer fundraising tips and you’ll be well on your way to meeting your fundraising goal. Take steps to get (and keep!) How do you make that happen?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

You’re already aware that d onors play a crucial role in your association’s fundraising success. The more you thank your donors, the more you’ll keep your fundraising campaigns top of mind. Additionally, as you thank donors early and often, you’ll emphasize their impact on reaching your fundraising goals. Vocalize donor impact.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

All nonprofits struggle with donor retention. We''re reaching the fundraising season where asks are being tailored and success stories are being drafted. Stories are what put the statistics in context. However, if they aren''t don''t waste your money and paper. What are your tried and true methods for donor retention?

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Fundraisers have been through real challenges before.” Let’s dive into the basics of nonprofit emails so you can improve your fundraising results in any economy. But take heart. Peer to peer. Unsubscribe options.

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 28, 2015

Can the risk to your next fundraising effort be forecast in advance through some basic data algorithms? So while more money may be coming in from one year to the next, a deep and lasting connection to many of these donors is not being made. those disconnected donors opt to do something else with their money), nobody sees it coming.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

Fundraising is a year-round concern for nonprofit organizations, delivering the critical donations and contributions they need to keep their operations running. These new statistics confirm fears that the pandemic and economic downturn could impact charitable giving negatively. 10 Ways to Get Donations For Your Fundraiser 1.

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

P2P fundraising is a heck of a competitive space. The leadership team wanted to identify ways to improve the event, expand registrations, raise more money, and turn loyal supporters into sustaining and major donors. And we retain 90% of our top P2P fundraisers each year, providing 80% of our annual budget.”

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2011

Register for our monthly Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. The seven event fundraising techniques or “best practices&# described here emerged from analyzing data and interviewing nonprofit event and development staff. Register Now ! Recruit team leaders.

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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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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If people decide to part with their hard-earned money, they want to know where it ends up. Start by breaking down your fundraising goals into “micro-goals,” because sometimes it’s hard for donors to wrap their minds around large, abstract figures. Here are some tips on how to directly show your supporters the difference you’re making.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

While the end of the year can be a time to relax and unwind, it’s also a season for nonprofits to ramp up fundraising. But in order to do so, it helps to understand why donors are so likely to donate money at year’s end. During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations.

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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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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

These days, peer-to-peer fundraising takes many forms. It might be a virtual fundraising campaign. No matter what your peer-to-peer fundraising looks like, one thing’s the same: you must communicate with your participants. Email is a powerful tool for peer-to-peer fundraising. For example: Top fundraiser .

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Their donated time runs countless events, fundraisers, and help nonprofits get one step closer to completing their mission every day. If the answer’s no to any or all of these questions, you may want to start thinking about ways to boost your volunteer retention rates. Image courtesy of Pexels. This isn’t new information.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Now that we’re entering a new post-COVID era, nonprofit leaders need to think about what virtual fundraising will look like in the future. It looks like virtual fundraising is here to stay! 25+ Virtual Fundraising Ideas to Try Out Best Virtual Fundraising Strategies Virtual Fundraising Software: Our Top Picks.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Luckily, there are some simple actions you can take to boost your nonprofit’s revenue without planning extra fundraisers or dramatically changing your approach. In this article, we’ll discuss the following six concrete steps your nonprofit can take to boost revenue and grow your organization: Track your organization’s retention rate.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Bureau of Labor Statistics, 26.4% According to a Learning to Give report , 57% of young people will save their money rather than spend it, and 32% donate money regularly. Digital Fundraising. Engaging Generation Z Volunteers. According to the U.S. Recently, a study was performed to identify Gen-Z volunteer motivations.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2016

It’s really not that hard; in fact, more than 46,000 additional organizations received their 501(c) status from the IRS between April 2015 and March 2016, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics. And thus, the job of fundraising gets harder and harder. Actively listening.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to their communities by donating money, volunteering their time, or advocating for causes that they believe in. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. Who Is Giving? Resist that temptation!

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2010

She's trying to make the case for investing in Advancement Services at a college that seems to only want to invest in fundraisers. Efficiency seems simple enough: if you don't have the right resources (people, tools, training, procedures) you will waste time and money. He suggests several, including donor retention. Efficiency.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good Report ] Email Fundraising 26% of donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give (25% social media, website 17%, print 13%). Neon One ] 35% of those nonprofits that send email fundraising appeals raised the amount of money that they expected, 34% raised more, and 31% raised less than they expected.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2021

It’s nice to talk about fundraising in the abstract and offer up best practices and tips for making the most of your fundraising techniques and tactics. Having said that, we’ve taken a look at some fundraising statistics that we think are very interesting and deserve to be brought to your attention.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2014

For most of us, the month of December generally means two things: fundraising letters and holiday parties. In other words, the fundraising nerd in me comes alive! I couldn’t put my finger on what was bothering me and then it hit me: I’ve grown impatient with much of the fundraising copy I read. Okay, maybe that’s just me.

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Givinga

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday where nonprofits run fundraising campaigns to increase holiday donations. Statistics show that people donate more during the giving season at the end of the year. You’ll see the ROI in increased employee engagement, retention, and sales. References. ¹ [link].

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2022

When you develop a personal connection with your supporters, they’ll be more likely to return to your organization and continue engaging and contributing, increasing your retention rate. . By focusing your fundraising mindset on retaining supporters rather than just acquiring them, you’ll raise more money than ever before.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The reality is that the higher education pipeline is even smaller than what demographic statistics show. This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree. What are the financial implications of declining enrollment?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Just like with any other type of fundraiser, food drives require lots of planning. Are branding and design really that vital to the success of a fundraiser? Take a look at the statistics : 75% of young donors are turned off by out-of-date websites, making them less likely to donate. Peer-to-peer campaign. Virtual pantry drive.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. Use a text fundraising campaign. Keep it simple.

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