Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Perhaps it’s your first donor newsletter. Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). And she publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that I never miss (and never fail to learn a thing or two from). Very Good Copy.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), 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. It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

You could also share that volunteer’s story (with their permission) with your supporters on your social media platforms, on your website, and in your newsletter. Surprise them with a gift. . Sending them a gift like this gives them a visual reminder that you appreciate them, which goes a long way in making them feel valued.

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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. Send mission impact videos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

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. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. Now you want to know, is it appropriate to ask your supporters to take further action?

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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. Can you remember the last time you got a phone call that wasn’t spam? Host an “Ask Me Anything” session.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Several months later Lola went to her mailbox to find a printed newsletter from the organization with heart-wrenching stories of kids they had helped. They were overjoyed at Lola’s generous gift and came behind the counter to hug her. Later that day Lola got a personal phone call thanking her for her gift from the major gifts officer.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It might be a smaller gift than they usually give, but they’ll keep supporting your work to the best of their ability. Supplies or other in-kind gifts Sponsorships for an event? Are you looking for major gifts to fund a capital campaign? Please give your best gift now.” they’ll still give.

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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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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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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

Register for our Social Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the full reports used to construct this INFOGRAPHIC. Register for our Social Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the full reports used to construct this INFOGRAPHIC. It’s been amazing to watch. It’s been amazing to watch.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your donor newsletter. Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. Consider lift notes, small gifts, or non-financial engagement devices…have fun with them and let your imagination run wild! When I recently made a gift to one organization in honor of a friend, I was directed here. Your Gratitude Report. By segment?

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Achieve

MAY 24, 2024

Tatango’s guide to nonprofit text messaging recommends leveraging these platforms to get the word out about your text messaging campaign: Email newsletters: Include a compelling call to action to sign up for your text-to-give campaign in your next email newsletter.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Donors who have shown your organization some love through their gifts are at risk of walking away if not shown some love in return. After a donor has given a first-time gift, here are some ways to keep them engaged and encourage another gift. Ask them to consider joining a giving circle or scheduling a monthly gift.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Memorial donations are gifts made in memory of someone who has passed away. There are a few reasons why your nonprofit may receive memorial gifts: The person who died supported your organization during their life and had a meaningful personal connection to your cause. What are memorial donations? Involve the honoree’s family.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 7, 2024

Why Fundraising Needs a Revolution In the wake of their newfound wealth, Greer and her husband learned that, strangely enough, you can’t just give million-dollar gifts to nonprofits. 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

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

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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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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Making Money with Donor Newsletters by Tom Ahern There’s real money to be made in mastering print donor newsletters. Before you deride print as old-fashion, know that print donor newsletters are the biggest contributors to legacy giving and retention. Losing the jargon. This is still my go-to book whenever I’m stuck.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). It doesn’t have to be a gift. Then help implement these tools.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

One of the best ways to instantly engage your supporters is to call them on the phone or use video conferencing tools in order to establish a personal connection through one-on-one conversations. . Therefore, we know that phone calls have a positive impact on your first-time donor retention rate. Use social media.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Could the next gift come because of that moving photo on social media? Furthermore, repeat donors may be more willing to increase their contributions as they become more engaged with a nonprofit, providing more gifts of higher value. Gift amount options. Was it your warm and personal thank-you email?

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Kindful

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

You might relate to this story from The Burk Donor Survey, having hopefully heard it from your own pool of donors, or experienced it as a donor yourself: “There were two instances this year where I made gifts over and above what I had intended and they both involved personal contact from someone in the development office (director or gifts officer).

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

Here are five ways to motivate new and existing donors to show support with a one-time gift or a recurring donation. . To help show major donors your appreciation, consider a handwritten thank you card or special gift. Here are a few other creative ways to say thank you: Newsletter shoutouts . Thank you videos.

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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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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. Regularly communicate with your current donors through email campaigns, social media, events, and phone calls.

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Thank them in your email or print newsletter. Zero in on unique stories of support, like long periods of giving (“Sally has been a donor for over 30 years”) or a unique gift (“Wesley donated all of his old toys to the shelter”). Thank them in your email or print newsletter. Post on social media.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Communicating with your corporate partner shows that you’re invested in your mutual success and want to create the best outcome possible on both ends. Decide with your corporate partner who the designated point people from each of your teams will be as well as the method of communication you’ll use, such as email, phone calls, or a messaging app.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Explore advertising opportunities such as: Your email newsletter: You likely send a weekly or monthly newsletter to update supporters on your current projects, fundraising progress, and any upcoming events. This can help you refine your communications and identify corporate matching gift opportunities. Wealth indicators.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Major gifts. Your fundraising strategy should focus heavily on cultivating major gifts. Nonprofits benefit from a variety of corporate philanthropy programs, from event sponsorships to in-kind donations to corporate matching gifts. Matching gift database. Social media scheduling tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

A few places to make sure you have boiler plate language are your website, annual and impact reports, one-on-one donor communications, and newsletters or publications distributed by your organization. Organizations such as Kids Help Phone have already recognized the potential of chatbots as an effective support tool on their website.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. A tiny, inexpensive gift, such as a bookmark, sticker, or magnet. Recent print collateral, such as a newsletter or annual report. Someone once told me they were reluctant to contact monthly donors and remind them of their recurring gift.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

On average, gifts from major donors make up the bulk of a nonprofit’s fundraising revenue each year. Smaller organizations may consider $500 a major gift, while larger nonprofits may start at a $1,000 mark. Donors want to know the impact of their gifts. Is this a quid pro quo gift? Who Is A Major Donor?

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Gift range chart. Though each of your donors and supporters is unique and different, they all follow a similar journey as they get to know your nonprofit’s mission and make each gift. Understanding each stage of that journey will help you identify sticking points and obstacles your donors may encounter! Phone calls.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Explore advertising opportunities such as: Your email newsletter. You likely send a weekly or monthly newsletter to update supporters on your current projects, fundraising progress, and any upcoming events. This can help you refine your communications and identify corporate match ing gift opportunit ies. Wealth indicators.

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Our report shows that this prompts education and higher education’s monthly online revenues to swell, jumping from around six percent to an average of 14 percent of their total online gifts. During those months, healthcare’s online earnings increased from around seven percent to roughly 11 percent of their total online gifts.

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