The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In this post, I want to talk about the strategy behind raising more money during the final 4-6 weeks of the year. or to emergency year-end campaigns that tell donors you need to raise X number of dollars just to keep the doors open next year. This means you need a plan, a message, and a multi-channel asking strategy.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is why it’s so important to keep a sponsor’s attention, even after your silent auction , run/walk/ride, or other event concludes. In this article, we’ll cover the top strategies to retain your nonprofit’s corporate partner and earn much-needed support for your organization year-round.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Nonprofit-facing fundraising apps are those that your nonprofit staff members use to raise money on the go. Having both nonprofit-facing and donor-facing fundraising apps will be essential to successfully boosting your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Donor retention is the key to unlocking a successful fundraising strategy.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2024

These days, all you need is your phone to transact, and the ease at which we can do that is equally exciting and terrifying. If it feels like a lot to keep up with all the new modern payment methods, don’t fret! Yep, 47% of consumers report spending more when using their mobile wallets than traditional payment methods.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time. The most straightforward method is adding personal information about a donor, such as their name and engagement history. Call them on the phone. Personalize communication.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Pew Research Center reports that 97% of Americans now own a cell phone, with 80% of respondents texting. Text-to-give is a vital form of technology that many organizations leverage as part of their fundraising strategy. It enables donors to give money from their phones to campaigns. Text-to-give is convenient.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Why your nonprofit needs a digital fundraising solution There are many paths to raise funds for your organization, and online fundraising is one way your organization can get there. Registration forms, branded communication methods, and donor databases are just a few of the benefits you’ll find in an online fundraising suite.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 16, 2021

A multifaceted segmentation strategy separates donors in a variety of ways with the singular purpose of delivering targeted messages specifically related to the message being sent. This includes the donor’s preferred communications methods, which topics they are interested in, and the mode of payment they typically use when donating.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 26, 2023

Proven Strategies and Best Practices for Nonprofits to Increase Fundraising Event Revenue Our recent survey showed that there are a variety of effective methods to generate event revenue for your cause, including sponsorship, ticket sales, live and silent auctions, raffles, fund-a-need, text-to-donate, and peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

8 Fiscal Year-End Donor Retention Action Strategies + Practical Tips. Take a look at how much money you might otherwise leave on the table, and you’ll see the merit of such a strategy. If not, give these donors a phone call pronto. And this is the time of year you risk having donors fall off a cliff.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Nonprofits solicit and raise funds as a fact of their existence. First, to introduce nonprofits to the concept of fundraising compliance and second, to consider two strategies for nonprofits soliciting online to comply. Once the initial surprise subsides, nonprofit boards and leadership are charged with developing a strategy to comply.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Nonprofits solicit and raise funds as a fact of their existence. First, to introduce nonprofits to the concept of fundraising compliance and second, to consider two strategies for nonprofits soliciting online to comply. Once the initial surprise subsides, nonprofit boards and leadership are charged with developing a strategy to comply.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can incorporate text-to-give into your fundraising strategy to boost impact.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For many nonprofits, A GivingTuesday Campaign is an opportunity to attract new donors and raise money for your organization. That means it’s time to get creative with your marketing strategies. While you may have some tried-and-true methods, it doesn’t hurt to diversify your tactics. Diversify Your Marketing Methods.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Planning events is one of the best ways to raise money for your mission, and donors love participating in them. Use these strategies to gather valuable, unique auction items: Reach out to past sponsors. To maximize your fundraising, implement additional revenue-generating strategies at your silent auction. Merchandise.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Scrolling on phones, reading the news, referencing the latest trends— social media is ingrained in popular culture across the generations. Komen used Challenges in their 2021 fundraising strategy and the results of that effort. Let’s get started with an introduction to the fundraising method. How to Host a Challenge.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about online fundraising strategies. Content marketing is at the heart of many online fundraising strategies. 6 3 Inexpensive Ways To Raise More Money Online. I couldn’t agree more. Promote content across multiple channels.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about digital fundraising strategies. Content marketing is at the heart of many digital fundraising strategies. 6 3 Inexpensive Ways To Raise More Money Online. I couldn’t agree more. Attract traffic to your website.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 3, 2024

Text-to-give is a text fundraising method, similar to text-to-donate, that allows your supporters to donate to your organization using their cell phones via text messaging. Text-to-give allows your donors to give through their phone bill, while text-to-donate takes your donors to a mobile donation form to complete their transactions.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

But what you may not have anticipated was that $41m of these dollars flowed through mobile phones via “premium text messages.” Did a fantastic fund-raising opportunity pass you by? There’s plenty of time to put together a thoughtful mobile fundraising strategy. The Red Cross received 4.1 You breathed in. Did you miss mobile?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

This is why a strong marketing strategy is essential. To successfully amp up support for your -thon event, try these marketing strategies: Outbound campaigns. For major donors, start with a phone call and then send out an official email or printed invitation with the registration information. Segment your communications.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 1, 2023

When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Most organizations maintain valid home addresses, while email addresses and phone numbers may be less trustworthy. How many dollars did you raise and how much did it cost you? Invest in phone or email append services and use them!

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Develop a Strategy. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey. Let’s begin.

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Greater Giving

MAY 12, 2021

Dan Campbell from Raising Paddles takes a look at how you can communicate better with your donors by understanding their motives in “The ‘Why’ of Giving” with Raising Paddles. Get your best callers on the phone and your best writers to craft targeted email messages and appeals.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 24, 2024

Ensure that you choose a processor that accepts various of payment options, including credit card, debit card, and ACH, so that donors can use their preferred payment method. Additionally, ensure that your page is mobile-responsive, as most people will scan the codes and make their donations through their phones. Scan location.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

You can’t begin to engage your supporters on mobile without their phone numbers and permission to text them. Your donors will most likely provide their phone numbers on your donation form. All that’s left is to ask for permission to contact them via that phone number. This method works well on your website and on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Like you, many of your constituents are also working from home, using their personal cell phones and email addresses. If you haven’t done so already, update your procedures to collect contact methods and donor information that will facilitate virtual fundraising. Build A Multichannel Donor Strategy. Changing your narrative.

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

Professor Robert Cialdini notes that “Pre-suasion is a method of priming an audience to receive your message more openly.” Organize board members for a phone thank-a-thon. Why end-of-year fundraising? Direct mail and digital work side by side to ensure your best campaign. Where do you begin? Your donor newsletter. Clean up your data.

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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. Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Minnesota’s ‘Networked Nonprofits’ raised $13.4M million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. In total, GiveMN has helped raise $46 million for nonprofit organizations across the state of Minnesota since launching in November 2009. Social media strategy payoff. in one day by Jeff Achen, GiveMN.org.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter where you are in your growth stage, taking action, in concert with your internal stakeholders, will always bring you closer to the goal of raising more revenue. Tailor your fundraising messages and methods to specific donor categories based on their preferences and behavior. One size does not fit all.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

A diverse and holistic fundraising strategy is crucial to a nonprofit’s success. That’s why we’re starting with the basics and sharing nonprofit best practices that cover the most important elements of your fundraising strategy. Goals for all your different objectives—total dollars raised, number of donors, number of new donors, etc.—you’ll

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. According to Bloomerang’s year-end giving guide , a strong appreciation strategy builds “the groundwork for stronger relationships with [year-end donors], giving your nonprofit access to year-round support.”.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. There are many considerations to go over, including what types of campaigns to employ, what fundraising strategies to exercise during these campaigns, and what your revenue goals are. . Call your new donors. .

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Building a Donor Engagement Cycle on Your Stewardship Framework When creating your donor stewardship strategy—the process by which you usher first time donors to becoming repeat-givers— donor engagement is going to be a major plank. Then, as the donation amount gets higher, so does the method of recognition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Today, we are able to offer four different payment methods online and we’re working with different providers to offer the best success rate possible to our donors (>90%). 3) What is the greatest obstacle that NGOs in Mexico need to overcome in order to raise more money online? The trust factor in Mexico is also determinant.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

Figure out your strategy. Figure out your strategy. A coordinated strategy can not only ensure continuity across the way that your organization asks for donations, but it can also provide a framework for you to plan future donation campaigns. . Determining your strategy is not as. Get creative. Make it easy to donate.

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