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. Celebrate “donorversaries.”

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

As a non-profit organization, a thank you letter is one of the first touch points a donor receives after making a gift to your organization. Tip #1 Personalize as much as possible There’s nothing worse than reading something that feels like it has been mass mailed, and it’s probably one of the quicker ways to turn your reader off.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Although it sounds like a simple task, creating and refining an auction list is easier said than done. electronically or via regular mail). For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. 1) Get your auction list in check. .

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” 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). Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is a major workhorse for all nonprofits. And regardless of what you hear or think about online giving, most gifts still come via the mail. This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. Thanks Gail! Guaranteed!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2021

Sounds good, but what does it mean? When speaking with Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z people about direct mail, you often hear, “I just throw that out.” Let’s go back to direct mail fundraising, for example. . When crafting your donation request , make sure to focus on the one person who will be impacted by the gift.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Corporate giving opportunities like matching gift programs, volunteer grants, and fundraising event matches allow nonprofits, donors, and corporations to build and grow mutually beneficial partnerships. Now, you might be thinking, “ That sounds great! Direct mail. Why doesn’t everyone partake in those programs already ?”

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 2, 2014

New donors at or below your average gift amount. Returning donors at or below your average gift amount. New donors above average gift amount. Returning donors above average gift amounts. The post Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Qgiv

MAY 4, 2021

Though recurring giving isn’t perhaps as magical as that title sounds, it really is an incredible tool that is widely underutilized in nonprofit fundraising. Monthly giving can do more than help you attract new donors, it can help you renew donors and cultivate them to higher gifts too! Have a “recurring gift” type on the gift record.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? I often say “ if you want gifts, give them.” 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). Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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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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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Sound familiar? So, consider creating a communications calendar from GivingTuesday through December 31 st and using email, snail mail, social media, telephone calls, and even SMS messages to connect with donors and remind them to give. There is still a lot of year-end giving to go around.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It needs to be warm, sincere, and prompt so that it closes the loop on the gift and makes the donor feel great about their giving experience. We call it the Cycle of Giving and here’s how it works: The donor gives a gift. The nonprofit receives the gift. It makes me wonder if I gave my gift to the right organization.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Or maybe you’re a new major gift officer and you’d like to set up as many donor meetings as possible. If these scenarios sound familiar, this blog post is tailor-made for you. Initiate conversations via mail, phone, or email, and listen attentively. To comprehend your donors’ ‘big why,’ engage with your donors regularly.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

It sounds like you may not be quite ready for a big fundraiser. They include (1) annual giving; (2) capital campaign; (3) major gifts ; (4) endowment building; (5) planned giving, and (6) strategies like in-person or virtual meetings, phone calls, direct mail, digital fundraising, grant writing, and events. Do you have one?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Thank: Always send a “thank you” message to every donor, no matter the size of their gift. That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? But communicating with your supporters can be intimidating.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

It’s important that you understand that if anyone donates to your nonprofit on any of these sites, the funds are mailed to the contact information your nonprofit has in GuideStar. Also, space permitting, create and feature donation sound bites that highlight the impact of their donations. Launch an Online Gift Donation Program.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

That might sound a little silly, right? Get Specific About Your Donor’s Impact Pretend you gave your nephew $50 for a birthday gift. Or a note that thanks you for your gift, tells you that he spent it on a new video game, mentions how hard and fun the game is, and includes a picture of him while he’s playing the game?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It sounds like a huge job, right? Let’s say that your contributions from direct mail donors of less than $1,000 fell off by 60% in 2020 as compared to the previous year. This was because you had to cut your budget, and the volunteers who usually helped with mailings weren’t available—so no mailings were sent.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Stiff and formal does not motivate people to read emails and respond with a gift. Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you.

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

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. Foundations. Reach out to major donors. Establish a sense of urgency.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The more you can tailor an email to the recipient the better you’re able to communicate to them directly and secure your Giving Tuesday gift. Make sure that your emails sound like the rest of your communications. Another possibility that comes with using a text fundraising service is the ability to receive gifts via text.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

So far, we have seen our new prospect groups generating 7x the conversions of the wealth-scored donors, and we are continuing to refine our approach based on which segments of this expanded pool made qualifying gifts throughout the first year of the program. . Finding your audience part 2: matching to digital marketing channels.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

This all culminates in “the ask”, which is followed by stewarding the donor’s gift. They need to know their first gift made a difference before they are sold on making a second gift. Knowing how their gift made a difference is our donor’s ROI. Something transformative happens the moment someone makes a gift.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Now, here’s the more surprising part of monthly giving: Not only do you get more money when someone gives a monthly gift, but the loyalty level increases. Many will give to your Giving Tuesday and year-end campaigns in addition to their monthly gifts. First, figure out what your average gift amount is from one of your last appeals.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

Admittedly, for many of us in the sector, the very mention of ‘data analytics’ sounds intimidating. Sounds worthwhile, right? Giving patterns, gift potentials, areas of interests and demographics represent starting points for analyzing your database. This is starting to sound complicated and laborious, I know.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

If any of this sounds like you, and you’re tired of being so stressed, check out this webinar, led by fundraising and leadership expert, Mazarine Treyz (Wild Woman Fundraising). She specializes in nonprofit leadership, fundraising careers, writing fundraising plans, direct mail, e-newsletters, and copy for online fundraising.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. Receiving a gift with no donor data behind it is like being given a fish. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. I’m glad you asked.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

What next steps can you take to communicate more effectively by email, postal mail, and online? They’re experimenting with matching campaigns, text-to-give variants, project-specific direct mail appeals, predictive technology for donor insights, donor appreciation events, and donor surveys. Weekly communication is a basic standard.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Our secret sauce and what we believe made this initiative successful was our ability to offer a matching gift incentive. On Giving Tuesday, every gift to a scholarship anywhere in the NMSU system was matched dollar for dollar. million with the matching gifts. We raised a grand total of $5.7 We had a unique opportunity with $2.9

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Media Cause

JUNE 28, 2022

Use a matching gifts database. Suggested giving amounts can also be used to persuade supporters into considering becoming recurring donors rather than just making a one-time gift. . After all, at first glance, what sounds like a better deal: spending $100 now or donating just $10 a month? Use a matching gifts database.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. Your programs may also rev up during the holidays, providing meals and gifts, keeping homeless people warm, or preparing for an influx of post-holiday pets needing homes.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 12, 2009

A small nonprofit serving children recently sent out their first direct mail appeal using a rented list. So far, they’ve received 1o gifts totalling $322 dollars. It cost them $427 to send the mailing, and their Board is concerned that they’ve lost money. 1% is average on a mailing like this.

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DipJar

JANUARY 21, 2021

Pick up the phone to say ‘thank you’, send a personalized email, or mail a handwritten note. The key is to engage them as close to the moment of their gift as you possible because you already have their attention. It is imperative to engage them immediately following their donation. Can’t meet you donors in person?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Direct mail appeals are most successful with Baby Boomers. According to our Navigating the Unknown report, Facebook was the number one channel that motivated donors to make gifts. If that sounds like your organization, don’t discount the power of organic reach! Direct mail tips. Why Facebook?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sounds great, right? And if you have a matching gift, all the better. Our clients who raised the most last year on #GivingTuesday had exactly that – a plan, a specific goal, and a matching gift. You need to be there to open the mail, get donations processed, and get thank-you letters out.

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3rd Sector Labs

AUGUST 7, 2014

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, United Way campaigns to name a few. Receiving a gift with no donor data behind it is like being given a fish. Undocumented gifts can come to nonprofits through a variety of sources. I’m glad you asked.

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