Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Prominently feature a call-to-give, an email newsletter opt-in, and a call-to-follow on social media on your landing page. Newsletter sent every Monday morning to all subscribers. Using the “Segment” function in your email marketing service, resend your Newsletter on Thursday afternoon to unopens. Promote Your Tribute Gifts.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2021

Annual Report; Donor Recognition Wall; Newsletter; Program; Website). If you list donations by amount/level of gift, be sure to cumulate all the gifts received from the DAF administrator to assure they are listed in the correct level. The focus should be on the giver more than the form of the gift.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

One way to meet new major donors is to steward existing donors into upgrading their gifts to your nonprofit organization. Too often we only invite those making major gifts into the strategy fold. Check out our last installment here ! Create and tailor your messaging and approach to each group’s preferences. These four are key: 1.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

And the larger your organization, the larger the gifts you can expect to receive⁠—that is, of course, when your team has a plan to cultivate and steward key donors. Effective major gift fundraising focuses on cultivating relationships with that 20% of donors, and we’re here to help guide your efforts to maximal success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. According to the 2020 Benchmarks Report , revenue from monthly gifts increased by 22% in 2019 and now accounts for 17% of all online revenue for nonprofits. Email: In e-newsletters, regularly include a pitch to become a monthly donor.

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Double the Donation

MAY 11, 2022

That’s why we recommend taking a multi-channel approach to marketing matching gifts with direct mail outreach and online engagement efforts. While electronic communication is a speedy and efficient outreach strategy, some donors prefer communication via direct mail.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). Download your free Heartable Fundraising Writing Book and you’ll also get a free subscription to their “never-miss” weekly newsletter. Very Good Copy. They’re tried and true.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 4, 2020

My suggestions are: Include information about your year-end giving campaign in all of your regularly scheduled newsletters during the final two months of the year (including e-newsletters). Here’s what you should do: Call your top donors to directly ask them for a gift. Ask your board for a year-end gift. Donors forget.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Relationship building is the cornerstone of any good development plan, and it can take a while for a potential donor to be ready to give that first gift, or for a current donor to decide to “level up” their giving. It is not enough to simply send a tax receipt with a form letter when you receive a gift. Send regular newsletters.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2012

. >> Join his free webinar on 4/17/12 @ 2pm ET - Making a major impact with your major gifts program. — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. In fact, Blackbaud’s 2011 Online Giving Report , noted that the largest online gift in 2011 was $260,000 ! Or is this the giving of major gifts online?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Some nonprofits even have monthly giving set as the default on their primary donation page which can increase your nonprofit’s number of monthly gifts by as much as 5.5% (also according to Blackbaud). in 2019 and accounts for 8.7%

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Make sure to check out his upcoming webinar where Bill will talk about Making the Most of Recurring Gifts with The Raisers Edge — 2/22/12 @ 2pm ET — Register Now ! The concept of recurring gifts is simple. And what could be easier than having a monthly gift deducted from your credit card or checking account? Register Now !

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Would a mention in our quarterly newsletter be appropriate? Dear What’s Enough, Congrats on receiving more tribute gifts, and good on you for considering the best ways to recognize the generous supporters who refer these gifts to you. Immediately if the gift is made online. Immediately if the gift is made online.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

If you’ve got a regular email newsletter, it sets the stage — the tone — for the rest of the emails you’ll send. Your Thank You Email How are you making your donor feel after they’ve made a gift to your nonprofit? See how one newsletter enjoys a 51% open rate with supporter-generated content. How are you making your donor feel?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

templates, including appeals, gift proposals, thank-you letters, and much more. The reason for this is that it gives the charity a good reason for contacting donors for general operating funds as opposed to asking for designated dollars, and it is a great opportunity to cast a wide net through an easily scalable medium (direct mail).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Very rarely will folks sign up for a newsletter from a newsletter sign-up form upon first glance. Once a gift has been made, this segment of donors gets placed in a customized stewardship engagement stream of emails. 3) Capture social media followers that visit your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

You’ll want to be sure to keep the site up-to-date with any new details or information like the event itinerary, any add-ons or contests , food and beverage, raffle prizes or auction items, and player gifts. Strategically plan event-specific email blasts and include your event site link in regular newsletters and donor communications.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Simply put, stewarding a donor is what a non-profit does (or should be doing) from the time of the first gift, and lasting until that donor no longer has a relationship with the organization. Using newsletters, e-mails , videos, podcasts, websites, non-ask events , etc. are great ways to communicate with and steward your donors.

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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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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Once a donor’s initial gift is made, you can’t simply ignore them afterwards and expect them to give again. Even better, show how their gift impacted one specific person, as studies have shown that helping one person is actually more psychologically impactful than helping many people.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

Share their Stories Highlight the impact of your nonprofit volunteers by sharing their stories on social media, newsletters, and website. Volunteer Appreciation Gifts Consider giving out small gifts to your nonprofit volunteers to show your appreciation.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy gifts provide your donors an opportunity to help your organization past their own lifetime! By leaving a legacy gift to your nonprofit, your donors invest in your future and to continue supporting the work they cared about throughout their life. What’s a legacy gift? Gifts of life insurance.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

I’ve heard that to be a major gift officer you have to have access to people with money, be comfortable socializing with them, and speak their language. Just while writing this piece, I’ve received email newsletters from the African American Development Officers Network (AADO) and Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Receiving that small gift—along with annual updates on how “their” animal is doing—is measurable, touchable, huggable proof that an annual subscription is a big deal. Look, a donor can say to themselves, “my” tiger had a great year, and it’s thanks to my donation! 6) Give reports.

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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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Greater Giving

MAY 9, 2023

By partnering with corporate organizations, you can benefit from their resources, including volunteer support, event sponsorships, matching donations, and major gifts. Major Gifts Corporate organizations are often in a position to make major gifts to nonprofits.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 21, 2018

As a nonprofit professional, you’re well aware of all the fundraising benefits of corporate matching gifts. But what you know may not know is that promoting matching gifts can also help cultivate donors into major donors. Reaching out to donors about matching gifts establishes trust. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

Sign up for their email newsletter. Another way to stay informed is to sign up for the foundation’s email newsletter. Don’t worry: We’re not suggesting that you call an emergency board meeting to talk about how you’d spend a $15 million gift from the foundation. The nonprofit pitch is a powerful tool.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

and “ What information should be in a gift acknowledgement letter? You can also subscribe to the Candid newsletter and the Candid Learning newsletter to get fundraising tips delivered straight into your inbox. Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Where can I find samples?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Look at the annual reports, donor recognition lists, and newsletters of similar organizations and compile a list of their donors. If so, ask them to share information about your organization and invite this individual to attend one of your events or sign up for your newsletter. Major Gifts: The Ultimate Guide to Kickstart Your Program.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

First, I’m not really comfortable with the way we inform donors of the tax-deductibility of their gifts. I hear a lot about IRA rollovers and stock gifts, but we don’t really receive those. Finally, consider writing about tax-beneficial giving in one or more of your newsletters between now and the end of the year.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

A planned gift is the ultimate gift a donor can give your nonprofit. It’s usually their last gift. And quite often, it’s their largest gift. And planned gifts can have some surprising benefits. According to PlannedGiving.com , a planned gift can be 200 times the size of a donor’s annual gift!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 23, 2024

On average, someone who donates regularly will give 42% more over a year than someone who makes a one-time gift. Thank them for being part of your donor family, give them credit for an accomplishment, and invite them to be part of an exclusive group making a monthly gift. Quarterly emails and newsletters are great for this.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits, especially local and small organizations, can have a difficult time breaking through the noise during Black Friday and Cyber Monday or during holidays where gift-giving is a norm.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Recurring Donation Options The donation form example above displays options for making a one-time gift. If a donor were to click on “Recurring Gift” instead of “One-Time Gift,” they’d see slightly different suggested donation amounts and descriptions. But it also includes recurring donation options!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

Equipped with a list of new and returning donors who recently made a gift, you know that these donors already have the intent to give—or they wouldn’t have given to your nonprofit in the first place! Your gift in action: What were you able to accomplish with their gift? Small or big, every gift matters.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You meet with the donor, explain that your organization is exploring new types of giving programs, and ask if they’d be open to creating a bequest gift in their will. Why is it more beneficial for your nonprofit than an immediate gift of cash? Take your time.

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