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. It should sound like a conversation (not like a thank-you script a robot might write).

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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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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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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Have a script when you ask for the donation…. It might be tempting to hire an outside telemarketing company to do all of the calling for you and take some of the stress of fundraising away, but many donors are turned off by pleas for money that don’t come directly from your nonprofit or its staff. Flexible donor awareness.

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Phone Donation Tips Script 105

NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

Knowing that non-profit supporters around the world have been adopting the use of social networking in their daily lives we set out to figure out if the use of social networks had any impact on personal or peer-to-peer fundraising. This resulted in increased fundraising results by up to 40%. Twitter as a Multiplier.

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Social Media Studies Fundraising Media 279

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. Looking for technology custom-designed for your fundraising goals?

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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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email Communication Effective Fundraising 68

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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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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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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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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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Guest post by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge: A Non-Technical Guide. — Recurring Giving - The #1 way to create steady fundraising revenue. One of the ways nonprofit organizations are meeting this demand is by placing some of their focus on building successful online fundraising programs.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

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. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. Finally, let the prospect specifically know what the money would or could go toward. Never fear!

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Personal Donation Tips Script 105

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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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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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Ideas that Could Raise Money. The way that Vote Forward manages volunteers is by letting people “adopt” a mailing list of potential voters and then gives instructions for them to send letters from a printed script that can be customized. Facebook Fundraising Stewardship. Virtual Volunteer Tools Bundle. Engage More Volunteers.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 29, 2016

She is Vice President of Training at Pursuant where she transforms individuals into confident, successful fundraisers through classroom, custom and online training. The number one complaint is always, “They aren’t fundraising.”. The truth is that there are lots of ways board members can support fundraising that don’t involve an ask.

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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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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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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Don’t talk about your year-end fundraising goal. For donors who want their money to be used in ways that change lives, a gift to your organization is the right year-end move. Work from a script so everyone is comfortable making these calls, asking for donations. No one cares. Don’t talk about tax deductions. Dial for dollars.

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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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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

In this two-module masterclass, fundraising expert Joe Garecht will teach you how to build a successful major donor program, no matter the size of your non-profit. Plus, as a special bonus item, you’ll receive Joe Garecht’s exclusive Asking Scripts Guide. Bonus Item! Pre-registration is live! Who is this course for?

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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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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2014

They’re the Kate Uptons of fundraising. We’re also wannabe hipsters, however, so today we’re going to walk you through how to improve your nonprofit’s phone fundraising because, well, we’re totally retro and not mainstream. We’ve added some tips of our own, so pay attention and you’ll be well on your way to phone fundraising success.

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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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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A bequest is a planned gift outlined in an estate plan or will, but planned gifts can also come in the form of large donations of money that a nonprofit can choose to invest, from which it will earn income over time. Transparent Policies: Nonprofits should always be versed in any relevant fundraising policies.

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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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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

There is no money, there are no resources, and the situation is only getting worse. Here are two different examples for the same fundraising Ask. Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates! School provides no breakfast or lunch.

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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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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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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. Work from a list of prepared questions , but be prepared to go off-script if the donor goes in a different direction.

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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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NetWits

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Online fundraising research suggests that if you move an online acquired donor to on offline channel (i.e. Download “Increase the Lifetime Value of your Supporters — Create a Recurring Gift Program” by Bill Connors , author of Fundraising with The Raiser’s Edge. Let’s take a look. 10 Benefits of a Recurring Giving Program.

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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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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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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. It provides the donor with the relevant information and touches the donor’s heart.

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