Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2023

With giving declining in 2022 for the fourth time in forty years, many are worried about the state of fundraising in 2023 and beyond. Read on for our breakdown of the most important findings from the Giving USA 2023 Annual Report and our proposed solutions to the decline in household giving. when adjusted for inflation) in 2022.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. The post Donation Drives: Catalyzing Change Through Collective Giving appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. I’ve seen first-hand how building in simple and inexpensive donor loyalty strategies makes a huge difference in year-end giving success and your nonprofits’ long-term sustainability. Create a thank you video.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

Understanding LGBTQIA+ Philanthropy LGBTQIA+ philanthropy refers to the act of giving back and supporting initiatives that promote equality, inclusivity, and rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals. It goes beyond financial contributions and encompasses volunteerism, advocacy, and raising awareness.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Thanks to the pandemic, online giving grew 21 percent in 2020 alone, and that growth isn’t slowing down any time soon. Online fundraising is extremely cost-effective compared to other types of fundraising campaigns, and our Generational Giving Report revealed that almost 55% of donors prefer to go online to make a gift.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’ve tried what they know to raise money, but it just isn’t working. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. The way you’re trying to raise money doesn’t work, no matter how hard you try. You started your nonprofit to make a difference, not to raise money.

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Achieve

MAY 30, 2019

The recent Great Give was a boon for. The organization worked with the marketing company Achieve (an affiliate member at Nonprofits First) in raising the money through social media, e-blasts, and a string of volunteers. 1) How did Achieve help The Guatemalan-Maya Center raise $38,787 during the. Great Give. ?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

If so, you may be interested in starting a volunteer program. Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

How to Use Local Business Partnerships to Grow Your Donor Base. Fortunately, there’s a solution: individual giving. According to Giving USA , in 2019, giving by individuals totaled around $309.66 According to Giving USA , in 2019, giving by individuals totaled around $309.66 over the previous year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

6,057 donors completed the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey and based on their responses, the donor community worldwide is made up of primarily women (65%) who have a liberal ideology (53%) , characterize themselves as religious (72%), and give between ($101-$1,000 USD) annually (43%). 20% say Instagram, and 13% say Twitter.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether it’s providing employees with volunteer time off or starting a company foundation, there are plenty of ways for your company to get involved with giving back. But if your company is new to philanthropy, a great place to start is by starting an employee giving program!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 28, 2023

As a golf tournament organizer, it’s your job to make sure that your event is exciting for players and also raises money for charity. Putter or Purse Game Putter or Purse is a great way to raise extra revenue for your tournament. Celebrity or Pro-Shot Opportunity Celebrity shot is a fun way to raise money.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Approximately 80% of volunteers state that they would like to be recognized or thanked by their organizations by hearing about how their work has made a difference. Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

How do you recruit board members and onboard them to be high performers who give generously of their time, treasure, and talents? Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. 10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool. 10 places to recruit board members Your volunteer pool.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . However, raising funds for these organizations can present unique challenges.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Library Giving Day is an international one-day fundraising event that could significantly boost your library’s fundraising potential. How can you plan a more successful Library Giving Day? In 2022 alone, Library Giving Day reported 12,168 total donations adding up to $1.6 million, with an average gift of $134. Need inspiration?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization. You can recruit volunteers from your community to bring in different homemade goods and sell them.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With Giving Tuesday in the rear view, it’s tempting to forgo a year-end giving campaign and coast to the end of the year, catching up on work and enjoying the holidays. A year-end giving campaign is your chance to win over donors when they are in a giving frame of mind. This is NOT the time to take your foot off the gas!

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Nonprofits and community service organizations often rely on volunteers’ hard work and generosity to get their important work done. In fact, volunteers make up the majority of many nonprofits' workforce and are absolutely critical to their daily operation and goals. volunteer management. Promote volunteer opportunities online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Note from Beth: It’s Giving Day Season! Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 million, organizers at The Miami Foundation realized that Give Miami Day 2014 would be their most successful Giving Day yet. Thursday’s Give Miami Day raised $5.2 million for nonprofits guest post by Jessica Hodder.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Raising funds for nonprofit organizations is both an art and a science. This blog post will cover various strategies your organization can employ to raise crucial funds for your nonprofit organization. Host a fundraising auction to raise even more. This gives you greater control over your nonprofit’s finances.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Local Qgiv client, Lakeland Volunteers In Medicine, recently had an exceptional fundraising team (called Swan Before the Storm) raise funds for their 2021 Swan Derby event. Their social posts got a lot of engagement, which helped the 2021 Swan Derby raise more than $50,000. Want to learn from their phenomenal success?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. So, how do you know which one will be THE ONE that raises big bucks for you? I know sometimes it’s hard to say “no” to a fundraiser idea your volunteers or Board come up with. BUT the flip side?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. When is Giving Tuesday 2021? Giving Tuesday 2021 is on November 30, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday FAQs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

1) Use an app that gives back to charity. Supporters will be able to effortlessly raise money for your cause once your charity is enrolled with major crowdfunding sites. 4) Schedule in time to volunteer. However, our mobile devices can also be used to plan in advance and block off time to volunteer in the local community.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Like many nonprofit supporting organizations, the NH Center for Nonprofits organizes the state’s nonprofit “Gives” day, helping to raise and distribute funds to support New Hampshire’s nonprofits. The Foundation reached out and offered to deploy one of its employees to help with NH Gives Day. The results were notable.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A charity gala is a formal fundraising event aimed at raising significant sums for a chosen nonprofit. Beyond just raising money, galas offer incredible opportunities to enhance community engagement, cultivate new donors, and celebrate your organization’s impact. What is a charity gala event? Set realistic goals.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Strategies We’ll Cover: Clean Your Donor Database Perform Prospect Research Look to Your Donor Database Check Planned Giving Donors Clean Your Donor Database What Is This Strategy? Major donor prospecting is a research technique used by fundraisers to uncover donor data that will help determine giving capacity and willingness to donate.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From brainstorming new fundraising ideas to reaching out to prospective donors, nonprofits use much of their team members’ time to figure out how to raise more money. Corporate giving allows nonprofits to maximize community support by leveraging nonprofit-oriented programs that companies have already established.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Working with volunteers and including them in your nonprofit’s strategy can be meaningful, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time. Hear it from a volunteer!

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit professionals have a set of top priorities—including raising funds for their mission. Workplace giving can achieve all of these objectives and more with a carefully developed program, which is why we’ve created this guide! We’ll cover the following topics: What is workplace giving? What is workplace giving?

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 13, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Celebrating National Immigrant Heritage Month: How Nonprofits Can raise funds and Show Support National Immigrant Heritage Month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of immigrants in our communities. Let’s fill up those newsfeeds with positivity and admiration.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

There’s strength in numbers, and you need to build a base of educated and engaged advocates to raise their voices with you. But how can you attract passionate advocates who will show up ready to volunteer, sign petitions, attend rallies, and otherwise take action to help you create positive change? Don’t assume!

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Depending on the organization’s size and locality, there may be specific local issues or pieces of legislation that are most important for them to make supporters aware of. For example, a local nonprofit working on educational issues may raise awareness about specific school board policies with the aim of making them more inclusive.

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Classy

MAY 17, 2021

Finding the right corporate partner for your Giving Tuesday campaign requires research, preparation, and persistence. Nonprofits raised more than $2.47 alone on Giving Tuesday in 2020, which was a 25% year-over-year increase. . Employee Giving and Volunteer Programs. Consider a Local Partner.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. Are you volunteering or donating this holiday season? … Read More Guest Post'

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