Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you’re ready to buy donor management software, fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out to show you how you can use Bloomerang to raise more funds and make a bigger impact. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

From my perspective, there are three pillars of transformation required of nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

has hovered around 2% of GDP ever since it began being measured post W.W.II. No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

As you probably know from having spent any time on this site, we are big proponents of professional development. Since impressing an interviewer – and getting to “yes” — is similar to impressing a major donor prospect, you’ll also come away with an understanding of the keys to effective major gift fundraising. About Author.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. What cements their individual and communal affiliation — their sense of belonging to all you do and aspire to? This is what is commonly called “development.” I never forgot this.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. The Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) This is one of our favorite conferences. They’re the best! There’s something for everyone!

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix. These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. Most are evergreen. .

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. What follows is a long and sometimes draining process of getting that idea out of their head and into the wider world. What follows is a long and sometimes draining process of getting that idea out of their head and into the wider world. That desire doesn’t change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. There are three pillars of transformation required of philanthropically-funded nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Donor experience. Be Aware of Different Types of Othering, Especially Donor/Non-Donor.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 18, 2023

Our first blog outlined how donors are also being impacted by inflation and what their donation habits look like during such a period. Donors were asked to share whether they are noticing staff turnover, their level of concern with transitioning staff, and their willingness to potentially contribute towards administrative costs.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, We just received a significant bequest from a donor who is childless. Donor’s story. With stories of impact you remind people what legacy giving can accomplish. I wonder what I might do to help create happy endings to stories, much like this gift did. — Need to Make a Case to my Boss.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. I love them as a major donor cultivation tool, but I hate them for everything else! Attendees often don’t convert to donors. In other words, major donor cultivation should be the primary purpose of your nonprofit fundraising event. .

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

But what we’ve found is that when you implement what works, your donors will always come through for you. After all, they love you and want to see you succeed. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. You choose.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

This is the first post in a 3-part series. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. Think about what changed for you, your nonprofit, and your constituencies. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. This is an evolution, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and social upheaval, from what he previously called Generation Connected, or Gen C. This is a question I broached in “ What Will a Post-COVID Nonprofit Economy Reveal ? ”

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

He has worked in capital campaigns, major and planned giving (including charitable gift annuities) grant writing and donor research. Ryan loves working in small groups and has been in fundraising since his career started in 2002. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits? But what about mid-level donors?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? We’re continuing to lose donors at a pretty alarming rate.

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

But information is the fuel that drives any technology machine: it is what our devices collect, store, synthesize, and distribute. Basic data sets allow organizations to take action—such as communicating with members or soliciting donors. Consider this common situation: you wake up and must decide what to eat today. That’s okay!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? Many founders do.)

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 3, 2023

that you’re the fifth development director in two years. But that’s only because of what I know about my readers, about smart fundraising professionals. They’ve got an innate curiosity about those wonderful donors who support their good work. And when they write to those donors, they write from the heart.

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Classy

JUNE 10, 2021

Our conference is still live, and our sessions will be available to watch in full post-event, but here’s a list of our favorite moments and fundraising tips so far. She was unafraid to admit she wasn’t sure exactly what she was doing. Fundraising Tip: Listen to Donors to Tap Into Their Kindn ess. Download Your Free Report.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

This live, virtual session is perfect for nonprofit professionals who want to level-up their fundraising strategy and improve their organization’s online presence. She has loved every minute of it. She loves all things small business and you can find her playing frisbee with her dog, #BuffyTheBoston on any given Sunday.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. What is a major gift?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Too often in our quest to feel respected and appreciated for our own wisdom and expertise, we try to beat our leaders over the head with what we know. They say : “I don’t need data and testing; I’ve been doing this for years, and people tell me they love our photos.”. They say : “You don’t know what works any better than I do.”.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. But you know what makes it easier? And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. What are they? Why not do your donors a solid by letting them know?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The human talent component of fundraising is vital to a successful development office. Professional development officers are relationship builders. They spend time cultivating and engaging donors. To build that trust, develop a strategic plan and share it regularly with your team. Foster trust through consistency.

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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 have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. The donor is vaguely familiar with planned giving, but they’ve never before considered it. What are the tax implications?

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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. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2022

posted by Chelsea Guffy Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Changing the narrative about overhead funding with your donors is another area to look into. The recognition should be elaborated on, and let employee know what the job they excelled at and why it was important. You are not alone.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. We’ll cover: Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs How to Start a Nonprofit in 12 Steps No matter what type of nonprofit you’re looking to start, this guide will provide you with the common steps that all organizations need to follow.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

On April 16-18, 2023, 3,600+ fundraising professionals descended on New Orleans, LA for AFP ICON’s 63 rd annual conference, the largest turnout in six years. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” The outcome?

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

That the work you do as nonprofit professionals is important but ultimately futile? . Although the foundation, its founders, its board, its partners, and its generous donors have accomplished so much, Bill Gates believes that we need to do more. But what is he going to do? It’s a question that your donors might have as well.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 11, 2023

While it would be nice to think you don’t have to sell donors on the importance of your nonprofit’s mission during fundraising, you must have an elevator pitch ready to convey all the nonprofit does very quickly. What is a nonprofit elevator pitch? Think of what your nonprofit does and try to express that memorably.

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