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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising Today — 9 Top Fundraising Methods

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit fundraising had been due an upgrade to catapult it into the modern era for a while. That brings us to the state of nonprofit fundraising today. For a clearer picture of the sector, let’s look at some of the best nonprofit fundraising methods out there — encompassing a range of old and new methods.

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How to Improve Fundraiser Retention

NonProfit PRO

Research going back almost two decades has shown disturbingly high turnover rates and low morale plague fundraising professionals. For this reason, Greg Warner, CEO and founder of MarketSmart, shared four practical recommendations for raising retention rates.

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The 3 Keys to Future-Proofing Your Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.

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Equity Is the Future of Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Human-focused fundraising requires inclusivity and equity among everyone involved in the process. Here is how you can improve your organization's fundraising equity. We must acknowledge that any way people like to engage with philanthropy is the right way.

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Creating Fundraising Systems for Your Nonprofit

The Fundraising Authority

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. What are Fundraising Systems? A board fundraising system. And so on….

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Why This Trait That Almost All People Share Is Essential for Your Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

As fundraisers because we want to use curiosity in all kinds of ways to get donors engaged in our appeals and keep them engaged. Here are three things to consider for the teaser on your next direct mail fundraising appeal.

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I Asked ChatGPT to Write a Fundraising Letter. Here’s What Happened.

NonProfit PRO

After talking to multiple copywriters who share the fear of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence, I put ChatGPT to the task of writing a fundraising letter. Are you afraid that ChatGPT is coming for your job? Here is what happened.

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Stop Looking for a Fundraising Magic Bullet

The Fundraising Authority

They are a sign that you, your board, or your team are waiting for a “magic bullet” to solve your fundraising problems. As fundraisers, we go to seminars and hear about setting up donor funnels, building fundraising networks , and making asks. And it seems like a really slow way to go about fundraising. It takes work.

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8 Golf Fundraising Trends & Prediction for 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. When it comes to fundraising events, one of the biggest lessons learned from the pandemic years is the unique value of golf fundraisers. 1) Golf’s Popularity Will Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels.

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FREE 2023 Fundraising Calendar

NonProfit PRO

Get 12 months of fundraising tips, best practices, and nonprofit industry data that will keep you inspired all year long! Get your free 2023 Fundraising Calendar now!

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Using Technology to Adapt to Modern Fundraising Challenges

NonProfit PRO

For your fundraising efforts to continue to be effective, your communications must reach the right people and stand out. The good news is that there is technology out there that can support your fundraising efforts in today’s challenging fundraising environment.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. That’s why we need to incorporate stories into our fundraising work.

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Digital Fundraising Innovations and Trends to Watch in 2023

NonProfit PRO

While there are always risks involved in new fundraising innovations, many times these risks are well worth taking — and, in some cases, you can’t afford not to take them. As 2023 beckons, it’s time to explore the major innovations I expect to see in digital fundraising in the year ahead.

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How Affinity-Based Fundraising Is Changing Everything

NonProfit PRO

Everyone knows the two main things to consider when fundraising are numbers and intent. But there’s a crucial third leg to fundraising, and that’s affinity. Instead of looking at broad-strokes behaviors, like recent purchases, affinity considers the underlying profile and motivations of donors.

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4 Easy Ways to Acquire New Donors for Your Nonprofit with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to engage your existing supporters and get them to fundraise on your behalf. That’s right!

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Maximize Your Social Fundraising This Giving Season

NonProfit PRO

With more than $6 billion having been raised through Facebook and Instagram fundraisers now, social fundraising has cemented itself as a key strategy for increasing nonprofits’ revenue streams.

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How to Use Trial & Error to Find the Right Fundraisers for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , Content Manager at Eventgroove – a one-stop platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that offers event management, online fundraising, ticketing, and online storefronts for print and digital merchandise. As a fundraiser, you’re up against some tough odds. If it doesn’t, do something else.”

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The 2023 Fundraising Outlook

NonProfit PRO

In this year’s annual survey, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they’re prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies. Arm your fundraising with data and download this report!

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Are You a Great Fundraiser?

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers must seek to continuously improve their craft. Fundraisers, who exchange with prospects about a variety of subjects, must believe in their cause and expect every ask to be successful. They must practice asking for the gift and enjoy the thrill of this adventure.

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How to Pay for Fundraising Costs: Can It Be Fast, Cheap and Good?

NonProfit PRO

Many nonprofit executives still struggle with how to pay for fundraising. That’s a shame because fundraising done well pays for itself. Yet the dilemma is real and persistent.

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Fundraise Smarter, Not Harder

NonProfit PRO

You have amazing strategies to fundraise for your mission. Join Raise HECK and Bonterra to learn how to fundraise smarter, not harder! But do you struggle with technology to put those strategies into action? Don't fight with your database or resort to a spreadsheet. Wednesday, March 15 @ 1pm EST.

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Fundraiser of the Year: Leah Garrett

NonProfit PRO

Leah Garrett, VP of development and communications for Community of Hope, has mastered fundraising and communications to improve health, end family homelessness, and make Washington, D.C., Her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 Fundraiser of the Year Award. more equitable.

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5 Key Strategies for Sustainable Fundraising Success to Really Smile About!

NonProfit PRO

There are actually way better, sustainable fundraising success strategies to really smile about, whether or not your nonprofit organization participated in the program. No need to worry about the shutdown of Amazon Smile?

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What’s Love Got to Do With Fundraising?

NonProfit PRO

Turns out love has everything to do with fundraising. Relationship Fundraising 3.0 from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy proves it.

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Is a Golf Fundraiser Worth It for Your Nonprofit? (Yes, It Is!)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus.org – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Golf’s fundraising power is massive—the sport raises nearly $4 billion for charity annually. How Technology Helps: The right management platform will have fundraising tools baked right in.

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5 Tips to Craft Your Nonprofit’s Year-End Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Embrace a multichannel fundraising strategy. Multichannel fundraising refers to reaching the same donors through multiple communication methods, or channels.

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As Amazon Smile Program Shuts Down, Smile Even Bigger With 5 Essential Sustainable Fundraising Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, and guest fundraising expert panelists, including Mackenzie Burckbuchler from Double the Donation, for a highly interactive, panel conversation webinar, on Thursday, March 30th at 2pm ET, and smile your way to real success with way better sustainable, year-round fundraising strategies.

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5 Takeaways from the Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report

NonProfit PRO

From the state of individual giving, donor retention and the struggle to win over one-time donors, here are the biggest takeaways from the recent “Quarterly Fundraising Report" by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project.

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3 Steps for Leaders to Hit Fundraising Goals

NonProfit PRO

One of the biggest challenges as a nonprofit leader is that fundraising goals are easy to set but challenging to meet. Here are three steps to ensure you’re setting realistic quarterly fundraising goals for the rest of 2023.

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

This guide covers all the fundamental elements you need to evaluate your fundraising strategy, build a rock-solid fundraising toolkit, maximize giving, and expand your overall supporter base. Download The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising today and start raising more money!

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Smart, Sharp Tools For Quality Fundraising Data

NonProfit PRO

Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools!

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5 Key Strategies for Sustainable Fundraising Success to Really Smile About!

NonProfit PRO

There are actually way better, sustainable fundraising success strategies to really smile about, whether or not your nonprofit organization participated in the program. Should you be worried about the shutdown of Amazon Smile?

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Instagram Feed Fundraisers: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Meta has quietly announced that the Facebook Fundraiser functionality is being expanded to Instagram. If your nonprofit is eligible for Instagram Charitable Giving Tools, then your supporters can now create fundraisers for your nonprofit. million organizations by adding a fundraiser to a post. The process is simple.

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Public Interest Registry Launches.giving to Streamline Online Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Public Interest Registry, the nonprofit organization that runs the.org domain, launched.giving — a brand new top-level domain that will streamline online fundraising and donating.

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Frontline Fundraiser Credentials: 6 Things That Matter

NonProfit PRO

A frontline fundraiser can have a long list of credentials (schools attended, diplomas, certifications, etc.) Conversely, a frontline fundraiser can have no schooling, no credentials, no certifications and be an outstanding high-achieving frontline fundraiser. and be a total failure at actually doing major gifts.

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2023: The Year to Start Loving Fundraising Again

NonProfit PRO

As 2023 is looming in your windshield, I am sharing some ways I’ve found to reduce frustration and — most importantly — improve confidence in your skills as a fundraiser. I encourage you to choose at least three of them and make them part of your personal career growth plan for 2023.

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7 Steps New Major Gifts Fundraisers Should Take

NonProfit PRO

I believe that, over the next 10 years, major gifts fundraising will grow rapidly and become more sophisticated and donor-centered. So, here are some things to think about if you are new to major gifts fundraising.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

This guide covers all the fundamental elements you need to evaluate your fundraising strategy, build a rock-solid fundraising toolkit, maximize giving, and expand your overall supporter base. Download The Essential Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising today and start raising more money!

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5 Epic Board Fundraising Fails

NonProfit PRO

There are many fundraising fails. Staff frequently fail at cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, just to name a few, but let’s talk about board fundraising fails. Here are my top five.