Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A nonprofit CEO, Dorethea, asks, “ Should I send holidays gifts to donors ?” Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. A gift can work to your advantage, but it can also work against you. You make the donation, you get a small token gift.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Matching gifts are truly the social benefit sector BOGO. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. In 2014, Meredith Niles had just taken over fundraising for Marie Curie in the UK when her phone rang. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well.

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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. To touch their hearts, you have to make them feel fantastic about giving to your organization.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. But on the other hand, you can’t see the person, read their body language, or establish a face-to-face connection with them.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. 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. What is personal gratitude?

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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. — Personalized communication and engagement strategies are critical to helping mid-level donors see the value and potential impact of increasing their donations to your nonprofit organization.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what to do when you get notified of an estate gift of which you were previously unaware. . I’m looking to create such a form, and I would appreciate ideas if this is something that is already in practice at other organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Tribute and honorary gifts , made in honor or in memory of someone who is not a donor, are a great way for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds while honoring an individual, either in memoriam or celebration. Maximize the Impact of Tribute Gifts. MobileCause makes it easy for a donor to make a tribute gift.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. You can reach out to donors whom you have never met before, and they can feel moved enough to give their money to your organization. Luckily, we have some advice!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2023

And it’s why the way we’re used to categorizing gifts as small, medium, and large (or “new,” “mid-level,” and “major”) may not be the most fruitful strategy. Let’s stop giving gifts, and donors, these outdated labels. First time First-time donors are making their very first gift to your organization.

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Neon CRM

MAY 17, 2024

A phone call gives you the opportunity to build real personal connections with the people who support you. Calling to thank donors for their support after they give a gift can strengthen their bond with your nonprofit, leading to higher donor retention and engagement rates. Talk about surprising and delighting your donors!

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.orgSource

APRIL 29, 2024

Generative AI is not a gift that lends itself to neat packaging. David, who is the owner of Strategic Consulting, has a gift for distilling complexity into digestible soundbites. The world has a smart phone in its pocket. How many articles about AI have you read? Let me begin with a disclaimer. Moment” means exactly that.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Julie Ordoñez will outline a proven strategy, messaging and action steps you can implement right away to close major gifts faster, ethically. We’re here to talk about 3 steps to closing over $10,000 gifts by December 31st. I’ve been getting to know Julie over the past few months and is just an awesome person.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. 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. Drink more water! Read more books!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Chances are, you’ve already made a good one with your donor because they’ve made their first gift to your organization. Examples: Make a second gift. For example, create a filter that includes all donors who have made a first-time gift. List of major gifts given today. 1) Keep the Conversation with Donors Going.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse. Your best bet is to use the phone. It’s best not to guess!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

No matter what size the organization or staff, building a culture of gratitude makes everyone feel more valued and connected to your cause. 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. If they don’t answer, no worries.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Proper donor stewardship is vital to your organization hitting its financial campaign goals. Saying “thank you” is t he key to fostering healthy donor relationships. But do your donors know just how much your organization appreciates the m ? Thanking repeat donors also helps to boost future gifts. Vocalize donor impact.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Donor engagement is what your organization does to build and strengthen donor relationships and the methods you use to keep donors active and involved. Your donor engagement strategy outlines exactly how you’ll reach out to donors and the KPIs you’ll track to measure how engaged a donor is with your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Make a one-time or monthly financial contribution to the organization. Make a “ stretch gift ” that is very generous and is outside your normal giving pattern. Be Informed.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

We all have our own way of doing things, but sometimes our work outgrows our organization methods. Work Smarter with Digital Tools to Increase Your Nonprofit Productivity I used to be an old school pen-and-paper person. Forms are a great way for volunteers to express interest in being part of your organization and to RSVP to an event.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are “boots-on-the-ground” volunteers who show up in person to help out, vendors who donate supplies or make in-kind donations, those who help you fundraise, and more. It also shows personalization and thoughtfulness from the organization, which might inspire others to volunteer or even make a donation. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2024

This evolution has been driven by several factors: The need for increased engagement A more personalized approach to connecting with donors The popularity of activity trackers, such as Fitbit and Apple Watch And you cannot underestimate the importance of mobile fundraising. About 28% of online contributions are made from a cell phone.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. What my friends and I talk about is how donors who make smaller gift are dismissed as unimportant.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraising automation encompasses a plethora of ways to make the fundraising process easier for your organization—data collection, emails, receipts, and more! Fundraising automation makes sending out communications faster and easier for your organization, increasing the number of connections you can make.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Pretend for a moment that the organization isn’t yours. Supplies or other in-kind gifts Sponsorships for an event? Please give your best gift now.”

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Neon CRM

MAY 16, 2024

Their past donations prove they’re committed to your cause, and their familiarity with your organization means they’re often easier to engage than brand-new supporters. Creating these smaller, behavior-based segments allows you to write tailored messages that will feel personalized to each donor. Did it say, “Thanks for the gift!”

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DNL OmniMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you know that raising major gifts is one of the most strategic efforts your organization will complete. Major gifts are not only a highly-strategic effort, but also a high-stakes one— for many nonprofits, over 80% of their total fundraising dollars come from major contributions alone.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Person-to-person matchmaking, though, is just the beginning. Send Handwritten Letters First, Not Emails Email is faster and can return instant results, but old-fashioned handwritten letters give that personal touch. Set a Goal, Then Raise It For individual P2P fundraisers, having something to aim for always helps.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By thanking them quickly and personally, communicating impact, and sharing success stories. It’s worth noting that a recent study by Philanthropy Daily found that 49% of lapsed donors who hadn’t made a gift in at least two years believe themselves to be current donors. But how do we make it memorable? You have a 2.2%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

It functions as the home base for your golf event, where golfers and sponsors can learn more about your organization, what the tournament is raising money for, specifics about the event, and register a team or become a sponsor. Leverage both organic and paid social media channels to help spread the word about the tournament.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2022

A major motivator for generous giving to nonprofit organizations is contributing to a solution and changing something for the better. It sounds simple, but nonprofits shouldn’t underestimate the importance of the personal touch. Whether with an email or a text message (or even a phone call!), 2) Give social media shoutouts.

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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. Involve the honoree’s family.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2023

Your nonprofit CRM is much more than a storage space for addresses and phone numbers. But too often, organizations try to reach everyone with the same message. In an age of hyper-personalization, sending the same message to everyone just isn’t effective. Is the secret to growing your fundraising hiding in your CRM?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Learn More Tap in to a better in-person event experience Tap to Pay improves the in-person payment experience by offering your donors a quick, contactless “tap” solution. Increase giving at your in-person events Regardless of age, more than half of all donors attend fundraising events. What types of events?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

And I, like you, feel the imperative of a prompt, personal thank you that’s powerfully indicative of the impact of the donor’s gift. But first, some data to impress on your boss how critically important prompt, personal gratitude is to retaining and upgrading donors. We then looked at the total gift journey.

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