Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Direct mail?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

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. 1) Multi-Channel Strategy Employing a multi-channel strategy helps nonprofits reach a wider audience with their year-end campaign.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. How can you connect with your donors despite all the other ads, social messages, texts, and emails that are vying for their attention? paragraphs in your emails.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In my mind, the optimal time-frame for your year-end fundraising strategy is about 6 weeks – you spend the final two weeks in November laying the groundwork (building on the cultivation work you did all year) and then make your asks during the month of December. Introduce your campaign on social media. Donors forget.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2021

According to our research report, Navigating the Unknown: Findings to Future-Proof your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one drivers of charitable gifts in 2020. Pandemic shutdowns in 2020 made social media usage increase drastically! So how do you get to this second gift sweet spot?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the fifth strategy. . Master an analytic approach to strategy and planning. Do you know what social media posts they like or share?

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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%. They are the foundation of sound stewardship which is genuinely acknowledging and thanking donors for their precious gifts of time and money. Photos typically catch more attention.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. 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 . Tip #1: Personalize all appeals .

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. With that, let’s get started.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. The final 4-6 six weeks of the year is a great time for all of the seeds you have planted during the year to bloom with year-end gifts. If you’re going to solicit through e-mail, you’ve got to cultivate through e-mail.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

This is why it’s so important that you take a strategic approach to creating the message you share and develop the right marketing strategy to get the letter to the right donors at the right time. . 5 strategies to boost annual fundraising success. 5 strategies to boost annual fundraising success. We’ll review: .

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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. Which strategies were most effective at attracting first-time donors? the timing of their donation)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Likely a sign of best practices to come, their donation pages simply ask for credit card information and an email address (not a mailing address) and have an extensive offering of different ways to donate. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ). 3) Launch a Tribute Giving Program.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is why it’s so important to keep a sponsor’s attention, even after your silent auction , run/walk/ride, or other event concludes. In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising plan lays out the overall strategy for your fundraising activities, while your fundraising systems are the step-by-step process you follow each week, month and year to carry out that plan and meet your goals. The letter will be sent out in the mail on the following day. #4 4 – Put it On a Calendar.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . You may know I love applying lessons from other disciplines to nonprofit fundraising and marketing; recently an article from Merkle inspired me to consider how the social benefit sector might use commercial business insights to increase donor loyalty.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

While it is frustrating and even demoralizing to be shy of your fundraising goal at the eleventh hour, there’s a powerful strategy you can employ at the last minute to boost revenue: peer-to-peer fundraising. Peer-to-peer fundraising often leverages social media and tech platforms to share campaigns, collect payments, and track progress.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Greater Good Strategy. Segment your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

Nowadays, life’s moving fast, and donors really appreciate the option to give when they want to, without dealing with going somewhere or mailing a check. When it comes to online giving, donors don’t have to stress about being there in person or mailing in their support.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Mastering an analytic approach to strategy and planning. In this post, I’ll explore the second strategy. . Is it easy to join your mailing list? Is it easy to share your website and other links via social media or email? .

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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. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Use these strategies to build a better year-end appeal in a condensed timeframe. Consistency between your direct mail, social media posts, and your donation page creates a cohesive message and reinforces your donor’s choice to give. For a variety of reasons, some people just prefer to mail in a check.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. Social media. use social media every day. Let’s jump in!

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Giving and receiving gifts extends to others. In a season when many people are participating in gift-giving holidays, they’re inspired to give back to a worthy cause. Did you receive the most donations on a day you posted an impact video on social media? Do our direct mail pieces get a better response than social media?

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

Fundraising metrics are the key to unlocking your most effective, generosity-encouraging strategies. That’s why it’s important for fundraisers to stay up to date on nonprofit organization statistics and use metrics to inform their fundraising strategies and decisions. Here are 10 fundraising statistics worth noting.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. I like to call first-time donors who made an above-average first-time gift. Research shows only 19% of new donors give again, but if you can get them to make a second gift they’ll renew at a rate of 61% — that’s triple! or “ You did it!

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Download our full GivingTuesday Guide for even more in-depth strategies on raising big money this Giving Tuesday! Make recurring gifts an option! TIP: Encourage giving with a matching gift campaign! Social Media.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I’ve seen first-hand how building in simple and inexpensive donor loyalty strategies makes a huge difference in year-end giving success and your nonprofits’ long-term sustainability. So, don’t wait for the year-end season of giving to be over to start prioritizing appreciation for donors’ gifts and inspiring their continued support.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

to submit tax-deductible gifts. In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. This gives your team time to prepare and align on strategy and timelines. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Start planning early.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 22, 2024

Develop user-friendly donation landing pages and gift processing. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program. Develop gift acceptance policies and procedures. Develop a social media engagement strategy. Develop or switch to a new donor database , CRM, email provider, or website.

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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

I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” To assure a steady flow of contributions, engage in a thoughtful cultivation strategy. Provided you’re offering up content that’s relevant, useful, hopeful, and inspiring , mail as often as you can afford to do so (taking into account both human and financial resources). Need proof?

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