Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

But if you can get inside a donor’s mind, I think that is the secret to reducing your attrition, which means increasing the number of people who renew and give you gifts year after year. . It’s closer to the gift. . But when you’ve given yourself, that gives you some power to ask for a gift from someone else.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Put a matching gifts drive into action. Here are some questions your team can ask to help you reflect on last year’s results: What was our goal last year, and did we meet it? How did our donors respond to social media posts/text messages/direct mail/emails about last year’s campaign? Incorporate text fundraising.

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Campaign Practice Giving Social Media 69

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2017

Like many organizations, we worked in silos and the Director of Major Gifts wanted nothing to do with online strategy because it wouldn’t count towards her goal. With a little bit of creativity and a willingness to try something new, here are a few ideas for taking creating a digital strategy for major gifts.

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Gift Digital Online Pledge 27

Qgiv

JULY 11, 2022

The second approach is to have your participants secure pledges and raise money based on the distance they travel. Or donors can pledge to donate ten dollars for every mile their fundraiser walks or runs. Thank your participants and donors every time someone makes a gift because of their fundraising efforts.

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Virtual Fundraising Fun Pledge 52

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

For example, a gift officer wants a list of all their prospects. But when you ask why, he says “well because I need to call everyone who has made a gift in the last month.” Would you like me to exclude anyone who does not have a gift in the last month? Does it matter how much the gift was or what it was for? Go GI Joe!

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Database Nonprofit Gift Mail 49

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 12, 2012

One example would be a three-part campaign starting with email, followed by direct mail, and then telemarketing. Our research shows that direct mail donors who also receive email give twice as much and renew at 10% higher rates than those who receive email alone. Does your newsletter reflect that you know the recipient?

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Fundraising Pledge Newsletter Rate 33

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The takeaway: Corporate sponsors can make your charity auction more successful by giving in-kind gifts, monetary donations, or raising your event’s visibility. A traditional tactic is for attendees to fill out paper pledge cards, then give over the phone or via check or cash when a member of your staff follows up with them. Partner up!

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Charity Raise Money Tips 52

Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2017

The details of your event will reflect the characteristics, likes and dislikes of your target audience which, in turn, will increase attendance, engagement and return on your investment. A budget should include (but is not limited to): Invitations/Mail house. Entertainment/Lighting/Sound. Bar Service. Incidentals.

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Fundraising ROI Award Course 44

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And there’s been also a lot of questions about that and applications about racial equity, and then the makeup of your staff and reflective of the people that you serve. And with major gifts and sponsorships, that’s also about cultivation, but also building out who is going to do the cultivation? Is it phone, e-mail?

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Grant Build Video Strategy 114

Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2021

This is really where that awareness of who you are or that, you know, email you just sent them, that direct-mail piece you just sent them, that webinar you just hosted for your constituents, where that turns into action and people do something. Because engagement means getting people to take actions that advance the mission.

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Build Video New York City Communication 121

Nonprofits Source

JUNE 30, 2022

Creating evergreen thank you cards to send to donors quarterly or annually, depending on their giving pledge, can help strengthen your connection to supporters. Gift branded stickers to staff, supporters, or people you speak to at events. Each dog tag includes a donor’s name and represents a gift of $250 or more.

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