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How to Prevent Donor Fatigue in a Nonprofit

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Others say it’s an excuse used by lazy fundraisers to justify their poor results. I say it’s a real phenomenon that occurs when fundraisers are so focused on the money that they forget where the money comes from. People aren’t sure how their money’s being used (lack of transparency).

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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Other events are smaller, more intimate gatherings where guests are directly asked for money. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. That means that spending money on an event can be a little scary. Competitions.

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What Are Key Event Metrics and Why Do They Matter?

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Key performance indicators (KPIs) are measures of how much money your fundraising events are raising, how your audience is growing, and which parts of your event are the most successful. One key piece of information about any fundraising event is how much money was put in, and how much money it raised in return.

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The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency

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To define the overhead myth, we first need to define the term “overhead ratio.” . Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. the amount of money that’s spent on direct services and programming). The result?

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Why You Should Do A Cost-Benefit Analysis Before Throwing Your Next Nonprofit Fundraising Event

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) arrived at similar results. When it comes to individual giving, an acceptable cost-benefit ratio can depend on a range of factors: Your organization’s history, age, and size. raised ratio, or would he/she prefer it generate $4 million at the cost of $1 million, for a $0.25

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3 Ways to Incorporate Matching Gifts Into Your Fundraising Strategy

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Mentioning matching gifts during your donation process results in a 51% increase in donation amount. Mentioning matching gifts in your communications results in a 71% increase in email response rate from donors, so weave this into your outreach to boost donor engagement and funds. Strategize With a Developed Research Plan.

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How to Conduct an Honest Mid-Year Fundraising Evaluation

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Because wherever you are with your fundraising, no matter how far behind you think you are, with six months remaining in the year, you have plenty of time to make changes and raise more money. It’s hard to compare your results to your budget, breaking down your fundraising to see where you need to improve. Did you reach your goal?