The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

We know from Penelope Burk’s research that donors want to know 1) how their money was used and 2) what impact it had after making a gift. Well, it’s easy to tell donors what impact their gift will have before they even make a gift. Chances are, your unique perspective might influence your programming choices.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s no wonder that many fundraisers find themselves so exhausted by the time they send their appeals that the last thing on their mind is writing a heartfelt thank you message or reporting back to the donor on how their gift made an impact. A good appeal describes a need and shares how the donor’s gift will be used.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Typically, planned giving is a legal process coordinated between a lawyer and a nonprofit, as these gifts are taxed differently than a standard donation.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Nonprofits Source’s corporate giving guide explains that sponsorships are best for launching lasting partnerships between your nonprofit and like-minded businesses. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas. The donor’s gift may be tax deductible. Of course, this is subject to tax laws.

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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

MAY 13, 2021

The nonprofit leader talks about gift-giving opportunities only after they have uncovered what the donor wants to accomplish. Their gift-giving potential or financial position. How decisions about their gifts are made. Concerns or reservations they have about making a gift to your nonprofit. to complete the gift?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020. That means more than half of donors who made a gift in 2019 didn’t make another one in the following year! Get that second gift and you’re well on your way to the third gift and the fourth one. Increases the likelihood of a second gift by 33%.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They’ve chosen to make a real commitment to your mission in the form of a recurring gift. By acknowledging my role as a monthly donor, the email made me feel like an integral part of a larger community – a group of like-minded individuals dedicated to preserving the essence of free knowledge. Should you send a monthly thank you?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telling your nonprofit’s story in an emotionally compelling way will win the hearts and minds of your prospective donors and humanize you as a changemaker. Reference thought leaders and influencers. Reference thought leaders and influencers. In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Use machine-learning algorithms to understand and track what is influencing donor satisfaction and performance and to detect specific events in the donor’s journey. Finally, keep in mind that it’s not just about collecting data. Otherwise you’re just taking a stab in the dark. Predictive analytics: What’s going to happen? .

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And how you should never feel bad about asking someone for a philanthropic gift, because it delivers a shot of dopamine that lights up the pleasure center of their brains. This is the joy of doing meaningful work together with like-minded people, with your friends.” Alas, this feeling is short-lived. So, you need to do more.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Sure, you may get some gifts making appeals based on a donor’s persona, but these gifts might not be made thoughtfully or passionately. The psychological narrative we construct has more influence on our lives because it’s about who we are now and who we are becoming. Psychographics inform identities.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2023

Even if it is part of your partnership agreement, there’s nothing wrong with expressing your gratitude toward them for supporting you, and they certainly won’t say no to knowing how their gifts made an impact at your nonprofit organization. We hope these tips help you create more meaningful partnerships in your community and beyond.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. According to data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , retention rates for new donors and donors who give small gifts are some of the most important trends for nonprofits to prioritize during campaigns both during year-end and in the next year.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

A few lowlights from our past: Letting the donor get too close to the wealth screen, not reading the room to realize who the real decision-makers were, asking for a big gift without the proper cultivation, and not doing our donor research. You should know the average gift in a will is approximately USD $37,000! .

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. These influencers could be board members who are well-known in your community or donors with large social media followings.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Suggested donation amounts are the provided gift amount options that your organization offers to supporters. By suggesting a giving method that will tend to yield a higher gift, such as requesting a planned or recurring gift. Offer donors a more flexible suggested giving range based on their previous gifts.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

For a monthly gift of $25, donors receive: . A FundHER welcome gift delivered to your door . Quarterly progress reports showing their life-saving gift in action. Break up your incentives based on the size of the recurring gift and offer different perks for higher giving levels. Recognition on the program page .

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

By keeping your mission on the top of their minds, you can utilize board members’ skills, enthusiasm and influence to improve your nonprofit as a whole. Give personal gifts. Your board members should show their support for your mission and fundraising goals by giving personal gifts. Let’s begin.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Matching gift challenge: Challenge your donors to match or surpass their past gifts and create an even greater impact! Social media influencer collaborations: Partner with social media influencers who are passionate about your cause. Keep in mind, these individuals don’t have to be celebrities with millions of followers.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

Top features of this fundraising website Individuals can start campaigns on behalf of your nonprofit, helping spread your influence without direct action needed from your fundraising team. View reports such as campaign health metrics, recurring gift volume, and total donations. Use PayPal’s secure checkout as your payment processor.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

It involves your efforts to recruit new supporters, engage with existing ones, and grow your organization’s influence, all with the goal of funding your mission more efficiently. Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Matching gift database. Social media scheduling tools.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Let’s look at some examples: Minds Matter of Los Angeles. Minds Matter of Los Angeles added a background image of the students that benefit from their programs. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page!

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Relationships built, not just on a one-time gift, but from a foundation of trust in your organization’s methodology and assurance that every donation will make an impact is extremely important for donor satisfaction and ultimately, donor retention. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t use the power of their influence online.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

With that in mind, we recommend incorporating direct mail into your fundraising plan. When talking to your team about the benefits of direct mail fundraising, it’s important to consider factors that might influence the data. Here are four best practices to follow when reaching out to your prospects and donors via direct mail.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or nonprofit curious, there are some key numbers to keep in mind related to nonprofits, giving, and the growing giving landscape. Very large charitable donations—categorized here as gifts of $100 million or more… that were publicly announced totaled at least $3.3 2015 Stats. billion Individual: $264.58

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 16, 2023

Gen Zers are influenced the most by social media when it comes to fundraising. Keep in mind that 72% of all charitable giving comes from individuals , make your mission resonate with them through storytelling. According to Lending Tree, 56% of American households gave to charity in 2021. Use data to back up your claims.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

Dana Snyder, the brilliant mind behind the major nonprofit movement Movember, joined us for a chat on the Hubcast podcast. Encouraging a long-term approach built around the donor’s gift-making journey, she shared this wisdom: “Pay attention to when you’re targeted by for-profit brands. First Cause Camp Fall speaker revealed!

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In contrast is the middle third, who are typically helpful and service-minded—but with a caveat. By definition, board members should be counted on to make sacrificial gifts or at least to consider the organization a high priority for their philanthropy. That is, this third will do what is needed if you engage with and remind them.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

I think this is my gift from my kids this Mom’s Day — and it sure beats flowers. It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Help children that are worried or are experiencing eco anxiety by finding a group or organization with like-minded people.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

In fact, according to Church Influence , only 10-25% of church members tithe regularly. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. Matching gifts.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

However, in the beginning, a virtual approach will allow you to act quickly while your event is still fresh in attendees’ minds. Thank yous can take many forms, and physical items can help keep your nonprofit front of mind for supporters who regularly use your branded mugs and t-shirts. Follow Up Afterwards. drive attendance.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

With text-to-donate, the donor can customize the amount of the gift. It’s essential to secure the bulk of the gifts from your honorees, sponsors, and awardees well before the event takes place. Both ask supporters to text a designated keyword to contribute to a certain cause.

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Neon CRM

MAY 1, 2023

These steps make up the path organizations usually follow as they’re trying to encourage one-time donors to get more involved with their organization—like volunteering, creating a recurring donation, or increasing their financial support—sometimes up to the point of making a major gift or bequest.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

This can strengthen their emotional connection to your cause and even influence them to tell their family and friends about your volunteer program. But they certainly won’t mind receiving a few perks along the way. Appreciation gifts. Mention what’s in it for volunteers. . volunteer communications.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

Now that you have your story in mind, think of what person and platform could share it. Reach out to social media influencers? How can you essentially “gift wrap” an irresistible story that will save them time and make them look good for covering it? Why should others care about it? Who, what, and where. Can you pitch podcasts?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Using statistics only from highest-level influencers, #GivingTuesday had a reach to over 425 million individuals on Twitter, and over 300 million on Facebook. The average online gift on #GivingTuesday 2013 was $142.05, which was significantly up from $101.60 That’s a 40% year-over-year increase in average gift size.

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