3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

We had a very active Q&A session after the event, and could not get to all questions before the event closed. The purpose of this post is to share the results of the Q&A, including answers to questions not addressed during the event. Donor retention by the numbers: you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

FAQ Page: Ever had burning questions about a cause? It’s your go-to resource, answering common questions about your mission, fundraising initiatives, fund usage, and impact. Once given the green light, fundraisers can join the page or be placed there by admins. That’s where the FAQ page comes in handy.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Host a pub-style quiz for your community and include some questions about your mission as a fun way to share your organization’s impact. If you host the event at a restaurant or local pub, offer a gift certificate to the establishment as a prize for the trivia winners. Pub quiz Everyone loves a bit of trivia!

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Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need. Example: A gift of $50 today can help a neighbor (not a hungry family) who faces food insecurity. Consider lived experience and amplify community voice.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Donor Management No question about tools gets asked more than, “What should I use for donor management?”. The tool tracks gifts in real time, so you always know how much money you have raised. It also sorts gifts by campaigns and keeps track of gifts designated to a particular purpose.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” There’s also a Q&A box specifically, your questions might be a little more visible there if you use that one. We’ll take questions at the end.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Why do all this if you’re just having somebody spoon green beans onto a lunch tray? Also, when they see your mailer come through asking for donations, they’ll remember their friend who was enthusiastic about your standards and will make a gift. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Without proper “education,” landing an interview let alone a job working in digital marketing was a pipedream—I found myself stuck, making minimum wage, wearing a well-known green apron simply for the health benefits. That is a loaded question so I’ll opt out for something with a little more structure—what did the RiseUP Fellowship teach me?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 27, 2010

If a nonprofit organization wins the contest, they must gift the prize to another nonprofit organization. This contest is hosted by Symantec, please contact Inspire@Symantec.com with any questions. Tags: Green Office Server Applications. Submissions will be accepted through September 17, 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 3, 2023

Gift coding practices can make or break your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. When it comes to being able to effectively analyze your donor’s giving patterns, and generating accurate fundraising reports, utilizing a consistent and well thought-out strategy of coding the gifts that your nonprofit receives is imperative.

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Qgiv

MAY 21, 2021

Be sure you let your potential supporters know that you’re available if they have any questions! Knowing you have 5 medium blue shirts, 4 extra-large green shirts, and 1 extra-small purple shirt while you’re creating inventory will keep your store accurate and your supporters happy. Thank them sincerely for their gift!

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Or are you looking for a last minute gift for a vegetarian, or vegan friend? I figure some of you answered yes to at least one of those questions, so I thought I'd share a big ole list of vegetarian and vegan cookbooks with you. Do you want to eat a little more like a vegetarian, or vegan in 2013?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

But most importantly, I want to recommend and encourage all of you to chat in your questions and comments throughout the next hour or so. But keep the questions coming. But the other question that they have to really think through is, well, what can we do? Not being able to build out your gift tables.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013). We had a “prize patrol” of volunteers serving up coffee and breakfast snacks, and handing out GiveMN giving cards and Metro Transit Go-To passes to commuters wearing green. Hi Dana, congrats on another successful Giving Day in Minnesota. Total donors: 62,607 (a 20% increase over 2013).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2011

I even answered a question about the exhibit for someone not in attendance at the event. At the tour’s conclusion, we were led back to the reception area for more socializing, and as we left, received a brain ice cube tray as a gift for attending. By Jay Geneske, 2011.

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

Stop by booth #59 sporting your ClientTrack Skippy Pin (included in your conference tote bag) to receive a complimentary gift and meet the most passionate and expert technologists in the human services industry. Stop by our booth and pick up a free drink ticket, as well as online gift cards for the Foundation Directory. The Databank.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 11, 2009

NEWS I've published 12 new WE Volunteer posts since the last Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Six Holiday Volunteering Ideas WE Volunteer Twitter Giveaway: 29 Gifts by Cami Walker Donate Your Gently Used Items to Nonprofits Volunteering for Our Planet: How Are You Volunteering for the Environment? Plan Your 2010: Craft Inc. and Craft Inc.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2016

Ask a few questions, statistical or open-ended. The best open-ended question Richard Radcliffe (UK, world-class researcher) ever came up with? “Why did you make your first gift to this charity?” Tell your supporters exactly what their gifts are accomplishing. What do we define as a major gift?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Ask the right questions in the right way. When assembling your list of interview candidates, consider some of the following individuals to add to the roster: Leaders at your nonprofit (including your executive director, major gifts officer, development director, and more). Ask the right questions in the right way.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

seems to be the question on do-gooders' minds. They are encouraging people to sleep-in, spend time with the people they care about, and purchase their gifts through GlobalGiving. As Green LA Girl mentioned in her post, Inspiration to spend less this season — without feeling deprived , November 27th is also Adbusters' Buy Nothing Day.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 12, 2011

I like to think of us as having inquisitive minds and most of the time the answer to our questions are right there in the data (with a few advanced math solutions thrown into the mix). This means selection decisions are based on a donor’s last gift date, how often he or she gives and at what monetary level. But I digress.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The topic was “4 Simple Steps Simple Steps to Raising All the Money Your Nonprofit Needs.&# We had SO many questions from listeners that we didn’t get them all answered. I grouped the questions by category, since many were similar. Ask community partners and collaborators for a gift. A: Great question.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

But most importantly, feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. You will get exactly the same amount of content and your questions answered in the time that you have allotted for this training. So when I’m talking about giving generously, board members need to make their own personal gift.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When it comes to requesting a donation, your donor database should keep track of potential major gift opportunities. Before joining these demos, create a list of questions to ask the team of software experts. Be sure to ask these questions in every demo and reach out after the demo concludes if more questions arise.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 1, 2008

It's time to set those books about green living, social entrepreneurship, and nonprofit technology aside for a little while. For all you fellow Nigella fans, Casey Ellis of Margin Notes posted a fun little 4 Questions 4 Nigella Lawson interview last month. Flickr Photo Credit: Father's Day Gift uploaded by Breibeest.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Is it because their gift translates to 10 meals provided for a hungry child in your local community? We recommend reflecting on your brand both internally and externally, surveying all of the above stakeholders against the following questions: How is your organization currently perceived? Why is branding important for nonprofits?

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Guide Guidelines Nonprofit Mind 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

There’s a question box and a chat box. If you want to get your answer questioned or your question answered, just a insider tip there. Did you hit the green button? But as we move through the presentation, here are a few questions to consider. We’re going to save time for Q&A at the end.

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Relationship Donor Build Video 84

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

So send in your questions and comments along the way. If you use the Q&A box, it might be a little bit easier, a little higher chance that we get to that question as insider tip for you, but we won’t discriminate. I’m wearing my Bloomerang green today. So type your questions in any time today.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2009

“Many groups received significant numbers of gifts this past December, but the average size gift amount dropped, especially at the higher end.&#. The big question on every fundraiser’s mind these days is this: How can an organization sustain and even increase their online donations in a recession?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth #75 to visit Little Green Light (online donor management) and drop your business card off to get a chance to win a Flip HD video camera. Stop by our booth for a candy bar and a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or an iTunes gift card. Bicknell Information Group in booth 75. Event 360 in booths 109 & 110.

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Free Ipod NTC Atlanta 95

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

They give you the gifts that keep on giving. I’m going to start sipping my green tea, like you said. Do type in questions during. You can put the questions in the Q&A. I will be asking you questions and your answers will go in the chat. I have a poll question for you. Lori: I’m doing okay.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth #75 to visit Little Green Light (online donor management) and drop your business card off to get a chance to win a Flip HD video camera. Stop by our booth for a candy bar and a chance to win an iPod Shuffle or an iTunes gift card. Bicknell Information Group in booth 75. Event 360 in booths 109 & 110.

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Free Ipod NTC Atlanta 90

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

10 Top Nonprofit CRM Solutions (Updated 2023) Neon CRM Bloomerang Network for Good Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Virtuous EveryAction DonorPerfect GiveButter Little Green Light Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud The Pros and Cons of Spreadsheet CRMs Alright! What Should You Look for When Shopping for a Nonprofit CRM? What is a CRM, Anyway?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

So, your message must paint a clear picture so the donor easily understands the impact their gift will make. Your tax-deductible gift will be used as efficiently as possible to save more animals. When you get some nodding heads and follow-up questions, you’ll know you have it just right. Your message should also be short.

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Donation Fundraising Teen Money 121

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Events Fundraising 18 Questions to Ask While Planning Your Next Fundraising Gala 22 min read Read Now 10. Events Fundraising Matching Gifts & Fundraising Events | What to Know 11 min read Read Now 18. Little Green Light Little Green Light offers donor management with event planning and ticketing features.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 30, 2021

But most importantly, please feel free to chat in any questions or comments along the way. And, Steven, you’re going to be keeping an eye on questions and answers in chat. So I might ask you and say, “Hey, what are some of the questions in the room?” So this is just looking at what if they gave monthly gifts.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The beginning of the fundraising year often leads to fundraisers asking themselves some age-old questions: What initiatives are working? Sadly, often before fundraisers can start to address these questions, they are quickly distracted by the next fundraising initiative. Average Annual Gift / Attrition Rate. Donor Retention Rate.

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