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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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Through her contribution we were able to give our most active volunteers (those who have directly contributed to adding 150 books or more to the library) a chance to request a book -- any book that they wanted to see in Bookshare’s Collection. What a wonderful gift!! What a wonderful gift! :D Thank you so much!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2013

Google's monetary gift to the city is a step forward. At TechSoup, we support the efforts of nonprofits and public libraries working to build digitally inclusive and literate communities through donated technology from our corporate partners. Digital Divide libraries digital inclusion digital literacy'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). It doesn’t have to be a gift. Then help implement these tools.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2016

We want every nonprofit and library to have access to the right technology. That's why we're asking nonprofits and libraries some important questions , like: What technology topics do YOU want to learn about most? Plus, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of three $50 Amazon gift cards!

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

The Lisa Libraries. They focus on supporting smaller and newer 501(c)(3) organizations so that the foundation’s gift can make a more significant contribution to the work of the recipient organization. The Guitar Center “makes the gift of music available to people across the country by providing resources for music education programs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 29, 2010

As part of my holiday greetings this year, I would like to introduce you to two young people who have used Benetech’s Bookshare library to reach academic excellence and find the books that keep them engaged in their off hours.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 11, 2021

All the required data points discussed above are information that is—by best practice—first recorded in the development system of record when gifts, grants, or commitments are first received. So, for each gift transaction added into the development system: The transaction needs to be flagged as donor-restricted or unrestricted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

According to the 2020 Benchmarks Data from M+R , overall online giving revenue increased by 10% in 2019, and revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22%. Access to an entire library of marketing templates, sample fundraising campaigns, and industry best practices. That’s where RoundUp App comes in.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier. Plan for annual giving In addition to cultivating donor relationships year-round, you should also plan activities to solicit annual gifts throughout the year. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Keep Your Donors: The Guide to Better Communications & Stronger Relationships by the late Simone Joyaux and Tom Ahern Your guide to developing a plan of donor communications that takes you from the first gift to the final bequest gift. A “must have” for your fund-raising library.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 19, 2016

With just a couple of weeks left, take stock of the most useful content from our blog and nonprofit content library and get a jumpstart on making 2017 the best year for your organization yet! No matter how you slice it, 2016 was a year to remember. The 2016 Fundraising Strategic Plan Guide. The Stacks.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For them, Bookshare —Benetech’s Global Literacy initiative and the world’s largest accessible digital library for people with print disabilities—opens up a lifeline to reading. For those of you who haven’t made a gift yet— the Challenge closes this Friday, November 22nd at 11:59:59am ET and many veterans still need your help.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Offer intuitive options , like recurring gifts and email sign-ups, directly in the donation process. An intuitive donation experience is critical for securing first-time gifts and encouraging future ones. Host the donation page directly on your website rather than requiring donors to leave your site to use a third-party donation tool.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Zach Bryant The change happened when Zach was in high school and his Assistive Technology teacher introduced him to Benetech’s Bookshare library. I don’t wait for my books for new classes; I search the library and find them myself.” Now, with the Skoll Foundation’s matching support, your gift will have far more impact!

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Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

Since the height of the pandemic in 2021, gifts from individual donors declined by 6.4% As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. After all, local public librarians know where to find the most useful information and are happy to help!

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2020

You can use Google to find not only foundation websites, but also lists of grants on non-profit websites (where the non-profit lists all the gifts that have received that year). Spend an hour playing around on Google , searching for foundations that fund non-profits like yours.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Make a gift on #GivingTuesday and share your #UNselfie : https://t.co/kX6sjkBQPd Join her by making your gift: https://t.co/YUwllyWYYR It's #GivingTuesday and your gift can have a direct impact on our mission. Take an #unselfie and let us know why you're supporting #Parkinsons research this #GivingTuesday ! November 28, 2016.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As digital wallets have become more commonplace, the number of donors making gifts via check has decreased. In addition to more corporations setting aside dollars for donations, matching gift program popularity is on the rise. This shows that donors are using their phones to make gifts. Text fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

Just adding to the meme of alternative gift giving ideas that Steve Garfield started last week. As with my previous post, this is an open invitation to any shop for a cause or gift the gift of a donation to a charity service or project to leave a comment. What is your favorite alternative gift-giving site or program?

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Figure out these details early on so you can develop a library of design collateral that is ready to be rolled out in December. GivingTuesday campaigns typically focus on securing many smaller individual donations rather than major gifts, but prospect research can still provide insights that you can apply to your overall supporter base.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. But there are also many that are, well, less so. Lessons from the Field.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading! Create a variety of gift basket options to appeal to a diverse group of donors and raise more money.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

With automatic donation receipts, you have the ability to immediately acknowledge your donor’s gift, which has been proven to increase donor retention rates 400%. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign. No goods or services were given in exchange for this gift.

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

In terms of donor retention, FEP measures three specific donor retention rates: the overall average donor retention rate (donors of all types regardless of recency/frequency), the average retention rate of first-time donors (those who have only given one gift), and “repeat” donors (donors who gave last year and in prior years).

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Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2021

Do they have a library of on demand trainings on how to use their tool? Like… …a cheery, upbeat thank you message could be sent to a bereaved donor making a gift in memory of a loved one who died. … Customer support . Do they have live chat and how quickly do you get a response?

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

If you can appropriately find the money, it’s great to offer digital gifts to boost attendee excitement and thank your speakers. Gifts can be offered as a raffle to a select number of random winners, and given as a reward for participation. Subscribe to get the best content from the Learn Library once a month.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2009

If you have ten minutes to spare, please take our Emergency Preparedness Survey for Nonprofits and Public Libraries. We will select one respondent at random to receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate. Please forward this survey to your colleagues at nonprofits, NGOs, or libraries. Photo: Random McRandomhead , CC license.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Show how gifts further the outcomes step-by-step. For example, if a mailed appeal with a matching gift incentive consistently outperforms others, keep using that format. Or if a certain donation thank-you gift reliably increases donor retention, offer it in campaign after campaign. Helping real people should be the star.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 24, 2012

When you connect an iOS device to a PC photo library, you are given the option to delete photos from camera roll after the photos have been transferred. iTunes gifts. ” There is no way I can find to purchase an emailable gift certificate without desktop iTunes. From desktop iTunes I can also gift a specific movie or music.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. Let’s dive in to what Salesforce can do and whether or not it could help you in your fundraising efforts.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2021

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. After looking into it, she realized that when donors tried to give a gift on mobile, they were redirected to a second donate page. We’re the same! Confusion ensued.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2009

is sharing his wisdom on developing a major gifts program at nonprofits. Eligible nonprofits and libraries can request a special NOZA discount through the end of this week. Where do major gifts come from? Major gifts come from three primary sources: (1) Corporations (2) Foundations (3) Individuals.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 20, 2023

Methods for Valuing In-Kind Donations In-kind donations don’t (usually) come with a monetary value—you have to assess each of your gifts and assign one to them. This method is most helpful for gifts like vehicles, stocks, furniture, or other significant donations.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Give personal gifts. Your board members should show their support for your mission and fundraising goals by giving personal gifts. Consider hosting a fundraising training session or providing a resource library for your board members so they’re aligned on best practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

Using the screenshot function on your smartphone, you can add images to your smartphone’s photo library that can then be shared on Instagram. When the event is over, you can convert the images into a web-based slideshow using Slidagram or a video slideshow using Flipagram. Share Screenshots of Photos a.k.a. Share at Least One Image Daily.

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Network for Good

MAY 17, 2021

But while many nonprofit organizations are attracted to promises of free licenses and a seemingly endless library of widgets, even more find themselves hopelessly tangled in fields of data and needlessly complex reporting mechanisms. Let’s dive in to what Salesforce can do and whether or not it could help you in your fundraising efforts.

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