Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. The subject line is like the envelope for a direct mail letter; it’s a critical part of your appeal “package” as 47% of email recipients open an email based on the subject line alone. Donors who make major gifts .

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

Ask them if they’ll write a brief handwritten note on the next appeal you mail (give them a few sample notes). If they can’t come into the office, send them a bunch of sticky notes to write and mail back to you; insert these into the appropriate envelopes. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Click here for practical tips on improving your email program this year and here for an in-depth look at three reporting tools every nonprofit should have to improve their fundraising strategy.). In today’s digital age, it might seem somewhat nostalgic to talk about direct mail. You started out in direct mail almost 17 years ago.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

However, a quality email message, be it an appeal, thank you, gratitude report, or other call to action, isn’t the whole story. I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Direct Mail versus Digital Communications . A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet. Tip #1: Personalize all appeals .

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Giving USA ’s Special Report, “Giving by Generation: Examining the Shifts in Giving Among Donor Generations” also addresses generational giving. While they may not be giving on the same level as Baby Boomers, Millennials are proving that they’re a charity-minded generation that wants to support causes that resonate with them.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

If those new donors never make a second gift, that return on your investment won’t grow. But, if you can inspire new donors to give a second $50 gift, you’ll net $60 instead of $10. Giving from individual donors is down , which means organizations are increasingly relying on gifts from major donors. Through 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. Mail stats. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Direct mail response rate (to house): 4% Postage per letter: $0.49. Mail stats.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. It is not too late to raise major gifts this year. Julie: Let’s do it. That’s right.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Whatever your mission, the better you tailor your message to what’s top of mind for people, the more likely you’ll be able to inspire them to make a gift to you now. The best information we have is from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) reports. The 2020 report showed an 18.5% per dollar raised.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Giving USA 2023 report revealed that giving by individuals dropped 6.4% Boost program participation and engagement with the following strategies: Optimize your recurring gift calls to action (CTAs) A recurring gift or donation CTA is a button or form field that encourages donors to become recurring supporters.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

For all things major gift fundraising, follow Jeff Schreifels and Richard Perry at the PassionateGiving blog. My own site, where I regularly publish the best examples in nonprofit storytelling and donor communications (including both email and direct mail). Sign up for The Grow Report here. Talk about no BS. Blogs Veritus Group.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

With that in mind, think about how you can feature a volunteer in both internal and external communications. . You can even share their stories in your annual report or direct mail communications. . Surprise them with a gift. . Tip : This gift doesn’t need to be expensive. Feature them in your communications.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

However, a quality email message, be it an appeal, thank you, gratitude report, or other call to action, isn’t the whole story. I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” I recommend: Quarterly appeal mailings (not including newsletters) is just about the minimum I’d recommend for any nonprofit if you want to stay top-of-mind.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Therefore, you also probably have specific major gift fundraisers on your staff to communicate with these supporters. In this guide, we’ll cover some key information about how you can find your organization’s major donors and determine the right ways to engage them to solicit major gifts. Let’s get started. Who are your major donors?

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Held during the first week of April, Tartan Tuesday invites all members of the Maryville College community to support the programs and causes that are important to them and help the College earn challenge gifts. Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. Identify prospects and close challenge gifts.

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. Download the report now! . Download the full report today… 2011 Online Giving Report. Create Your Revenue Spike.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Be sure your nonprofit CRM can create both: Letters and mailings.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2021

Direct mail is a valuable fundraising strategy, but figuring out how to send a nonprofit appeal can be confusing. You’re just mailing a letter asking for a donation, right? If you’re a beginner at mailing fundraising appeals , it’s really important that you understand the strategy and psychology behind what makes a good letter.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In fact, the value of volunteer hours is at an all-time high, according to a recent report by Independent Sector. Their report released in April 2023 states that one volunteer hour is worth $31.80. with gifts and events Showing your volunteers that you care about them doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. New donors are found through special events, acquisition mailings, and online giving or peer-to-peer campaigns. Are you finding ways to show them the impact of their gifts? And rightly so.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Williams suggests classifying donors by tiers, rather than by “major” or “minor” gifts. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S. Thank you’s.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Nonprofits with a low donor retention rate need to continually acquire new donors or larger gifts to keep up. The Golden Rule of Donations The FEP reports also drill into donor frequency; specifically new and repeat donors. Make sure you not only thank your donors after the gift is made but also when your campaign is over too!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Giving USA 2021 , produced by Giving USA Foundation and Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy , reports total giving grew 5.1% Here are a few 2021 key findings from the report to help us retain and upgrade nonprofit donors: . Moving forward with how to retain and upgrade nonprofit donors in mind.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach to direct mail. It starts with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift size, retention rates, and cost per acquired donor. Nonprofits usually report retention as a percentage. While different, these concepts are related.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

While someone traveling to the future from the 1950s might be disappointed to realize we don’t send mail by rocket or have flying houses , what I am sure they’d be impressed by is the degree of social impact we’ve driven as a collective society and the steps we’re taking to continue to evolve. 55% reported often feeling unappreciated.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Williams suggests classifying donors by tiers, rather than by “major” or “minor” gifts. Keep Compliance in Mind Understand U.S. Thank you’s.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data. Over the period of the pandemic, the Merkle “ 2021 Loyalty Barometer Report ” showed four trends in consumer thoughts on rewards and benefits. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The clear majority of giving is made through one of three methods: direct mail, online and special events. Many organizations are embracing these coming-of-age fundraising strategies, but it may be to the detriment of what we’ve traditionally called “major gifts”. Benchmarking Major Gifts. The term “major gift” isn’t new.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If it’s done well, you’ll get a gift. Here’s our mailing address if you want to send a check. There are two parts to the act of giving a financial gift – the emotional part and the practical part. Give the priceless gift of education . If it’s too long, boring, or confusing, you won’t. Blah, blah, blah.”.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Data-driven fundraising strategies are always the smartest move, so make sure you have the necessary constituent relationship management software (CRM) integrations and reporting tools. By using a CRM’s fundraising reporting tools, you can compile effective reports that help you understand and document your research into your donor base.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Matching gift database. 10 steps to build your fundraising strategy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 21, 2021

According to Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Trends Report (3rd Edition), 71% of organizations surveyed had to accelerate their move to digital programs or events last year due to the pandemic. Think of this scenario — Scarlet O’Neill, a donor already in Salesforce, makes a new online gift of $100, but inadvertently mistypes her email address.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

In highlights from the 2023 Giving USA Report , giving declined by 3.4% Additionally, they can give at different levels, ranging from small, one-time gifts (e.g., $10) 10) to major gifts (e.g., Businesses most often give through matching gifts, corporate and volunteer grants, or in-kind donations of free goods or services.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 29, 2014

These gifts have ranged from pens, pins, plaques, to expensive gift baskets, coffee mugs and the naming of a building or room, in the case of philanthropists. Despite the assumption that gifting is good ethics, creates repeat donors and positive word-of-mouth, I have found no evidence that this is an effective strategy.

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