Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S., 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. This is more about bringing folks together and not asking them for money.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To Retain Year-End Donors, Focus on the Person and Not Their Money Nobody likes feeling as though they’re only valued for their money. When you send them thank-you letters, do you thank them for their money? The first message thanks the donor for their money first. Donors are no exception. Make the most of these receipts!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

The good folks at Razoo offered me two gift $50 cards , one to make a donation to the charity of my choice and the other to give away. Let Your Kids Choose: Get a gift card from Razoo and let your kids tell you how to spend it. The organizations listed are profiled by other young people.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

The real work of major gift fundraising is relationship building. This is why the fundraising adage “ major gift officers have to get out from behind their desks ” has long been accepted wisdom. . Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline.

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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. Teaching them something. Try teaching people a fun fact or statistic related to your work.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You must spend money to make money. . If instead you think of it as a revenue-sucking cost center, fundamentally only about money, you’ll always consider it a “necessary evil” at best. Development staff, and even development board committees, are shoved to a corner and ordered to “go raise money.” Philanthropically.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And the best part of hosting a raffle is that you can combine it with another fundraising event or campaign to raise more money for your cause. Students can raise money by selling products from a selected catalog that they can hand out to potential buyers. Brochure fundraiser Brochure fundraisers are a great option for schools.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Drawing on her experience as a successful businesswoman, Greer is now out to “save giving” by teaching nonprofits how to improve the ways they interact with donors. In one instance, it took seven months of back-and-forth before a gift could be made. So, don’t discount recurring gifts as too small.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

After all, your thank you establishes trust and kick starts your ‘next gift strategy.’ Either ask the gift processor to do this or have someone else, preferably on the development team, take on this assignment. If you feel you get too many gifts a day to do this, reconsider. Enclose a tribute gift envelope in a thank-you letter.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, We often receive gifts in kind which are worth a lot of money. The form of the gift is not what’s important. Or gave you the money to purchase it. When it comes to recognizing in-kind gifts and donors, what matters is: The impact the gift has on your mission. Or an expired gift card.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2019

As time went on, I realized that my church and thousands of other churches don’t fundraise or talk about money the same way most social good organizations do. Then, I did some reflection on the various money and tithing related sermons I’ve heard in my lifetime. No one teaches pastors how to talk about money in church.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2021

When you’re determining who to cultivate for your major donor portfolio, do you simply look at everyone who gave more than $1,000 (or whatever your major gift amount is) and dump them all into your portfolio for the year? Today I want to help you avoid my mistake by teaching you what I’ve learned. I confess: I used to do that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

A community group worked hard to get her placed on the historic register and raise money to restore her to her mid-century glory. What a great way to teach your children to become more thoughtful and responsible about the world we live in. When I was a kid, Lucy the Elephant , was in a state of disrepair.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money this year, you might want to consider hiring a fundraising coach. . Do you have a manager, supervisor, or mentor who is teaching you how to fundraise and supporting you along the way? And when I say major gifts, I mean $10k+ from individuals. . Why would you need a coach? Then do it.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

With peer-to-peer fundraising, donors raise money on your behalf by leveraging their personal networks. For example, A Gift for Teaching used a fundraising thermometer and leaderboard on their 2021 Back-to-School Drive webpage to drive donations and keep fundraisers updated on the latest status of their fundraising campaign.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. Recurring gift drive. Recurring gifts provide steady fundraising to many nonprofits. Recurring gifts can keep supporters more invested in your mission. These sustaining gifts can be incredibly helpful for your church.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For example, an education foundation recently sent an email subject line that read: Our teachers are refusing to teach math today! . Just a few more days to double your gift. Less than 24 hours left to double your gift. A gift for you. Give a gift, change a life. Make a gift, change a life. Pose a question.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Phonathons are a tried-and-true resource for all sorts of nonprofits and higher education institutions to engage donors and raise money effectively. One thing that phonathons have historically struggled with has been identifying donors who may be eligible for a matching gift from their employer?—and Train callers on matching gifts.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Also, when they see your mailer come through asking for donations, they’ll remember their friend who was enthusiastic about your standards and will make a gift. Teach Them About the Program, Too. Saying the words “Can you help us with a gift of…” may take three seconds if you say it slowly. This isn’t begging.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 29, 2016

Make Their Own Gift. Wealthier board members can and should give more but everyone should make a gift that is meaningful to them. In a study by Penelope Burk, donors receiving a “thank you” call from a board member within 24 hours of making their gift said they gave 39 percent more. Here are 10 to get you started.

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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. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. For my money, that proverb has been around as long as people have. What’s that proverb? I’m glad you asked.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. Once the new staffer understands the cycle of giving, you can start teaching them to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. Have the same conversation with your board members.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

“acquire X new monthly donors;” “acquire X new one-time donors;” “upgrade X current donors to major gift level;” “upgrade X current major gift donors to larger gifts;” “renew X lapsed donors;” “convert X [volunteers; subscribers; members; clients] to donors,” and so forth).

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Supporters raise significant amounts of money and bring new donors to your organization. Teach Them to Fundraise and Provide Samples. 50 gift card for $5,000 raised). Not only do teams raise more money for your organization, they add camaraderie and competition to fundraising. When done well, the results are impressive.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. Before the reading begins, you’ll recruit fundraising participants who will raise money on behalf of your organization.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But as I tell my students and clients regularly, writing to raise money is a learnable skill that you can master. It’s the best gift you can give yourself when you write. If you want to dive deeper into the word of fundraising writing, I teach a 10-lesson course called The Writer’s Workshop. Be compassionate with yourself.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

These simple fundraising ideas for churches are a great way to raise money and grow your congregation. Recurring gift drive. Recurring gifts provide steady fundraising to many nonprofits. Recurring gifts can keep supporters more invested in your mission. These sustaining gifts can be incredibly helpful for your church.

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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. Featured Photo: Design-Driven Stories Teach Kids Skills by Going to School Fund.

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3rd Sector Labs

JULY 24, 2015

Most charities raise money from many different sources – direct mail appeals, online donations, events, workplace giving campaigns, and matching gift programs to name a few. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Receiving a gift with no donor data behind it is like being given a fish. Two examples.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Per the Loyalty Barometer, 58% of consumers feel the most important way a brand can interact with them is through surprise offers and gifts. Surprise offers and gifts helped alleviate some of the financial strain many felt during a pandemic and recession, while convenient shopping experiences reduced stress and anxiety.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

We’re here to talk about “Raising More Money By Asking and Answering Better Questions.” 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. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

It also means tying up loose ends to assure you don’t leave money on the table. 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!

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Here’s a common question that many small and growing nonprofits ask: How do you get your Board to raise money, especially during the holidays? It’s part of a Board’s basic responsibility to help you raise money. Are you looking for Board members who Give matching money for your Fall appeal? It’s frustrating.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 5, 2019

Nonprofit Hub is trying to serve as that nurturing parent who teaches their children—in this case, new or yet-to-be nonprofits—the right way to do things, the smart way to do things. There also seems to be a major misconception about where a new nonprofit’s money comes from. Well, from grants of course!” Not so much.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

In this two-module masterclass, fundraising expert Joe Garecht will teach you how to build a successful major donor program, no matter the size of your non-profit. Module #2: How to Ask for Major Gifts and Keep Your Donors Giving for a Lifetime. Who is this course for?

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Brain Lacy & Associates provide services for nonprofits including augmentation, analysis of data, prospect research, major donor information, and matching gift data. Aspire Research Group is a fundraising and research consulting firm that specializes in boutique research, campaigns, and major gifts. Website: [link]. Alexander Haas.

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