Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Give them all the credit. Be personal—there’s no “Dear friend” allowed here. Your donors are touched when they hear from a leadership volunteer taking (unpaid) time from their busy day just to say thanks.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you aren’t segmenting, these four unique recipients would all get the same exact appeal: Can you imagine making a gift and then immediately receiving another ask? If you haven’t, there’s still precious time to save our feathered friends! Use segments to create target audiences and hyper-personalize communications to them.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fundraising requires timely and efficient processing of donations, especially in the typical end-of-year rush of gifts. This season, give your team a little December stress relief by automating and streamlining gift processing, including recurring donations and installment payments. 

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 17, 2022

There is one term though that has stood the test of time. The concept of a “mega gift” was coined by the late Jerold Panas , a fundraising pioneer in our industry. In his iconic book Mega Gifts , he writes about the types of people who give mega gifts and what it takes to have relationships with these donors.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Personal acknowledgments, impact reporting, and a strong monthly giving program are some of the cornerstones to a high donor retention rate. But there’s one unsung strategy that can elevate your donor retention rates, while expanding mid-level and major giving: multi-year gift agreements. Q3 itself saw a YOY drop of 7.6%.

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sgEngage

MARCH 12, 2024

There are three major exits you can take on the “Highway of Major Gift Giving.” Exit 1: Disqualification Road Exit 2: Proposal Avenue Exit 3: The Stewardship Fork Once you know what road you’re on with a potential donor, you can decide to press the gas or to let it go and move on to a better-fit major gift prospect.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 12, 2023

While there are many facets to the donor experience, a simple yet impactful way to enhance this is by giving them access to their own personalized portal. If a donor makes an update in the portal, it is communicated back to your donor management system, and online gifts and donation activity entered in Bloomerang is reflected in the portal.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. I know all companies have different requirements, but we’re a small shop and don’t have the time to research this for everyone.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes. What is personal gratitude?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Believe it or not, I’ve found that there are parallels between one of the greatest Halloween movies ever made and major gift fundraising. Do you have volunteers who are volunteering multiple times each month? . Giving to your organization can be their purpose, if only you help them find it. . So how do you keep track of them?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 1, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize tribute gifts when donors want to remain anonymous: Dear Charity Clairity, We list tribute gifts in our annual report. Should we still list the tribute (the honoree) and just list the donor as anonymous or should the entire gift remain anonymous.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

What Are Major Gifts? Major gifts are generally the largest donations a nonprofit receives. The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. The average nonprofit considers a gift of $5,000 or more a “major gift,” but that’s not a hard and fast rule. major gifts.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. Take your time. Writing a meaningful thank-you note that will touch the donor’s heart takes time.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

By extension, it’s also one of the most impactful ways that an organization can promote matching gift opportunities to its audience. It requires a strategic approach that encompasses well-thought-out timing, personalization, actionable content, and more. The same is true for matching gift emails⁠. Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Shine a spotlight on your volunteers Hearing heartfelt stories about why your cause is important to them will amplify your messaging and help make it resonate with prospects and donors, deepening their emotional connection to your organization and fostering long-term support. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are a lot of myths when it comes to fundraising with volunteers: Myth #1 : “Volunteers are already giving us their time so we shouldn’t also ask them for money.” Volunteers are 66% more likely to donate financially to the organization they support than those who don’t volunteer their time. Clearly they prefer to just volunteer.”

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Giving your volunteers appreciation gifts is a great way to show gratitude and goes a long way toward creating an environment that your volunteers want to continue being a part of. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It’s the great irony of fundraising – we love to help but we don’t like to ask for help. It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. You know this, and so does the general public.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

Part of creating great donor communications is personalizing each message to its recipient, making them more engaging. As a small nonprofit, you have limited resources to connect with donors but adding a few personal touches to messages is a low-cost and easy way to strengthen your supporter relationships. Phone call.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2023

Your donors and supporters start searching Google for “holiday gifts that benefit nonprofits” in early August, yet most nonprofits do not update their holiday tribute giving program until November or December. Now is the time to update and launch a holiday Tribute Giving Program for your nonprofit.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The Art of the Ask: Crafting a Winning Major Gifts Strategy In the world of nonprofit fundraising, major gifts stand as a cornerstone, providing substantial financial support that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to serve its mission.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

On average, donor retention rates increase based on the average gift amount. For donors who give gifts under $100 the average retention rate is 25%. On average, it costs five times as much to acquire a new donor compared to keeping existing donors. Communicate clearly and consistently on what’s being achieved with gift dollars.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. And what are some of the ways technology can help support those efforts? But have no fear — personalized approaches don’t always require more time or resources from busy fundraisers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. Whether or not this is a gift you can “make happen” depends on a number of variables.

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Blue Fox

JUNE 18, 2023

In the STAR Studio, program participants make jewelry, candles, cards, and other gifts to sell in the STAR store. Our CEO, Chantal described the day like this, “I’ve been coming to CREW for 10 years, and every time I do, I feel a sense of calm and peace come over me. Queue the goosebumps. Queue more goosebumps.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 4, 2023

Below are my 5 top tips to save you precious money and time when preparing your own appeal. The letter should be personalized with each donor’s name and ask amounts calculated according to their unique giving history Outer window envelope with tease text, logo, and return address Pre-addressed reply envelope with a code to track the mailing.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. Not only does this help alleviate any miscommunication that can happen with less-human communication channels, but it also makes it easier for your organization to form more meaningful relationships with your donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Some feel as though the new technology is helpful, while some believe AI can be inauthentic—and others simply don’t know enough about it to fully trust it.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). What is a Major Gifts Officer? What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What makes you nervous?

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

One way to get more funding is to start or grow your major gifts program to channel resources toward an equitable recovery for all. Starting a major gifts program can be intimidating. First, define (or revise) what a major gift is at your organization. Major gifts fundraising is a team sport. Start somewhere.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

When asking for a legacy gift from a donor to your nonprofit, it’s important to approach the conversation with sensitivity and professionalism. Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Look for donors who have a history of regular giving, long-term involvement, or a personal connection to your mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 1, 2021

Legacy gifts are an area of revenue in the nonprofit sector that few can afford to overlook. A recent report by CNBC found the pandemic caused a large increase in Americans taking the time to write their will and testimony. . How have you seen nonprofits getting their gifts and wills program wrong?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

In light of these advances, it’s time for your nonprofit to consider developing its own online recurring giving program. Recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors, according to The State of Modern Philanthropy. There’s no need for repeat solicitation with recurring gifts.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . That said, I don’t have a lot of time for calls and visits. Do you have to ask for feedback in person? Do you have to ask for feedback in person? . Okay—back to your question.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. According to DonorBox nearly one-third of all annual gifts come in December, and nearly half of all online donations come in the last week of the year. A/B testing can help determine the most effective sending days and times for an organization’s unique supporter base.

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