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I hope these provide some food for thought as you plan for the future of your scholarship and financial aid programs. 4 Key Areas Financial Aid and Scholarship Leaders Should Consider When Planning for an Unpredictable Fall Semester. A lot has changed in the last few months. MORE
And we may not have fully tapped into the potential for our partners in Program to lift the monkey off our backs; after all, they’re on the front-end of most transactions. Partner with Program. Together, we can ensure that resources are available to meet and exceed program goals. MORE
A monthly giving program is the most effective and effortless way to retain #GivingTuesday donor support beyond the 24-hour social media buzz. Don’t Have A Monthly Giving Program? . MORE
This episode is about understanding and expanding virtual volunteer programs. Standout examples of virtual volunteer programs. In the midst of COVID-19, virtual volunteerism opportunities are more important than ever. MORE
Changes in Store for the Paycheck Protection Program: H.R. 7010, Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, Signed into Law. Senate, makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program , a signature initiative of the CARES Act. MORE
Came across this nice video presentation by our buddies over at See3 Communications, all about Youtube for Nonprofits, when doing research for a client. Check it out. YouTube for Nonprofits from See3 Communications. See also the full YouTube Nonprofit Playbook for more on using YouTube. MORE
The most successful and fully developed prospecting and segmentation programs require a healthy mix of multiple techniques. Applications include major giving, annual fund, direct mail, planned giving or even niche/sector specific programs like athletic fundraising or grateful patient programs. MORE
In fact, despite careful planning , your sustainer program may eventually hit a plateau—making it seem nearly impossible to raise more money or acquire more donors. If prospective constituents can’t find it, they can’t join your sustained giving program. If you build it, they will come. MORE
Sustaining donors represent a critical segment for any annual fund program. As the philanthropic sector battles shrinking donor files and increased acquisition costs, a sustaining program can go a long way toward improving retention. Consider naming your sustaining program. MORE
In fact, most small to mid-size nonprofits struggle to maintain enough funds to continue their regular programming. A potential solution to this issue is a sponsorship program , a tit-for-tat transaction between your nonprofit and another company, be it a for-profit or not. MORE
Whether or not you did an internal or externally-procured predictive analytics endeavor, the same issue comes up time and again: How can I utilize this to upgrade donors and increase my annual giving program? Let’s say you just starting looking at the results of an analytics project. MORE
The intricacy of the clock movement is much like our fundraising programs. And sometimes, the only option is to take them apart, figure out what’s broken or just worn out, fix it and then put the program back together again. Have you ever taken apart a mechanical clock? (Or MORE
As I am sure we all have heard over the past few years (or maybe much longer), we need to demonstrate the results of our programs and tell our organization’s impact story in order to update our board, grow our donor base and develop new programs. Program Action / Activity. MORE
Unlike installment giving, this financial commitment is ongoing and not typically designated for a particular program or organizational goal. Donors enrolled in a monthly giving program are retained 70 to 80 percent of the time. Sustained giving. Recurring giving. Monthly giving. MORE
" We present you the TechSoup Ambassador Program , TechSoup's very own volunteer program and community. This program provides the tools for TechSoup supporters to help nonprofits take full advantage of all that TechSoup has to offer. MORE
I honestly don’t know how to build a full fundraising program.”. Many organizations are also realizing that it is time to expand into a true fundraising program. There are many ways to start or build a robust philanthropy program. “All I do is special events. MORE
In order to secure the charitable gifts that allows nonprofit organizations to fund their missions and work, they must invest in a smart, strategic, and diversified approach to fundraising to build a strong and resilient program. MORE
If you’re looking for new ways to keep your supporters engaged, consider launching a membership program. Choose your type of membership program. You can put them in charge of recruitment and marketing for the program, too. You’re almost ready to launch your program! MORE
Direct marketing is an important part of any social good organization’s strategy, but it’s critical that the program is well designed and reaches the right people with the right messages. MORE
Grateful patient programs are fundraising initiatives that allow hospitals and other healthcare organizations to find more major gift prospects among their patients. MORE
What tools and information are needed to manage a major gifts program most effectively? . We’ve tracked the shrinking donor pipeline and proposed the lifetime value strategy as a way to engage with donors and correct a trend that threatens the future of higher education fundraising programs. . The Problem: . I’ve spent a great deal of my career exploring what it takes to sustain a sort of paradox: a highly profitable fundraising organization. . MORE
That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming. MORE
These types of constituent programs are formed at the intersection of clinical and philanthropic experiences and should involve hospital executives and foundation leadership. Refinement as program evolves. Once established, regularly evaluating your grateful patient program is crucial. MORE
Some offer a year-round program touting, “Every day is Doctors’ Day,” offering continuous opportunities for special recognition. Development offices that are getting serious about their Grateful Patient programs are seeking the engagement of physicians. Promote and track the program! MORE
The reality is: Good programs need good fundraising, and good fundraising needs good programs. Your nonprofit cannot operate programs at their maximum effectiveness without adequate funding. But if your organization’s programs aren’t optimized for fundraising, you’ll struggle to raise the funds to keep them operational, let alone to increase their success. Get to know your program staff. Visit a program site or a project. MORE
Leadership annual giving programs are designed to bridge the gap between annual giving and major giving. Annual giving and major giving are both stronger with the help of an integrated leadership annual giving program. A strong leadership annual giving program can help. MORE
The best thing you can do for your sustainer program, hands down, is to subscribe to a credit card updater service. Lots of organizations put time and money into “lapsed sustainer campaigns,” where they reach out to lapsed sustainers and try to get them to re-commit to the program. MORE
At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. We evaluated the donor personas for each giving group: The MWA is a newer program, just started in December, 2016. The concept of recurring giving is pretty awesome. MORE
While it is important to ensure that the employees are put through a right set of training sessions, it is equally important to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs. MORE
That’s why establishing a sustainable, organized and engaging volunteer program should be one of your organization’s top priorities. It’s important to know whether you met, exceeded or fell short of your goals in order to properly evaluate your volunteer program. MORE
But, wait – before you go recruiting your most outspoken supporters to shout about you in their Instagram stories, make sure you know these 7 keys to an effective social media ambassador program: . 7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program. MORE
Sustainer giving programs provide donors an easy, automatic way to donate while also giving organizations a reliable source of income. Today’s episode, recorded live at bbcon 2019, is all about how to build and grow a successful sustainer giving program. MORE
There are many ways to reinvigorate your program. The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. Your program contributes to strengthening the company culture. MORE
In Sustainers in Focus Part 1 , the Blackbaud Institute uncovered the justifications for a sustained giving program. The next step is mapping out the practices that you can implement to make your sustained giving program a success. Recurring donations aren’t a new concept. MORE
So let’s take it step by step and look at why and how to manage your volunteer program professionally: 1. Delegation is one of the most important aspects in managing organizations or programs. Give those with responsibility for implementing a program a voice in the decision-making. MORE
In Sustainers in Focus Part 2 , the Blackbaud Institute provided six best practices for building and maintaining successful monthly giving programs. Why is this important to your monthly giving program? 1,200,000,000. MORE
These programs are possible because of generous donations to scholarship funds. Fundraising is essential to the growth of any scholarship program, but it can be challenging to come up with fresh ideas that resonate with donors and prospects. So today, I’d like to take you through the four essential steps of successful scholarship fundraising and share some ideas that can help you receive transformative gifts for your scholarship programs. MORE
A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward. MORE
Many membership programs reward their loyal members with things like free admission, gift shop discounts, and invitations to special events, but what if you let your members choose which benefits they want? Nonprofit Marketing Arts & Cultural loyalty programs Membership rewards programs MORE
What is the Youtube Nonprofit Program? We’ve discussed that a Google for Nonprofits account has a whole host of benefits and one of those is access to the Youtube Nonprofit Program. Best of all, accessing the program is free, so you’ve got nothing to lose! MORE
For most nonprofits, email is the backbone of their digital fundraising program. Here are three things you can do today to make your email program more personal, engaging, and persuasive, to increase long-term donor retention and fundraising. MORE
Successful mid-level donor programs are all about providing donors with a personal touch while maintaining the analytic discipline that allows you to scale your programming. Once you’ve identified your mid-level donors, it is time to start developing a mid-level donor program. MORE
In addition to attractive employee perks, building transformative employee volunteer and giving programs and embedding them within the organizational culture is key to promoting happy employees who stay with their companies. Be sure the program has impact. Programs need to be inclusive. MORE
At Blackbaud, we take a unique approach to our employee matching gift program, one that is popular amongst other corporate giving programs. With our matching program, Blackbaud empowers employee philanthropy through individual choice. Second, how “open” will your program be? MORE
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That experience got me thinking about other ways arts and cultural organizations are innovating with their programs. From food festivals to light shows to lectures, there’ve never been more options for arts and cultural programming.
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There are many ways to reinvigorate your program. The following information and guidance are intended to inspire you to take a new look at your employee giving program or employee crisis fund through a fresh lens. Your program contributes to strengthening the company culture.
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A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. By evaluating your existing volunteer program and renewing your focus on recruitment and retention, you can build a thriving and sustainable volunteer program that will propel your work forward.
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As I am sure we all have heard over the past few years (or maybe much longer), we need to demonstrate the results of our programs and tell our organization’s impact story in order to update our board, grow our donor base and develop new programs. Program Action / Activity.
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That’s why establishing a sustainable, organized and engaging volunteer program should be one of your organization’s top priorities. It’s important to know whether you met, exceeded or fell short of your goals in order to properly evaluate your volunteer program.
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While it is important to ensure that the employees are put through a right set of training sessions, it is equally important to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
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Successful mid-level donor programs are all about providing donors with a personal touch while maintaining the analytic discipline that allows you to scale your programming. Once you’ve identified your mid-level donors, it is time to start developing a mid-level donor program.
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The most successful and fully developed prospecting and segmentation programs require a healthy mix of multiple techniques. Applications include major giving, annual fund, direct mail, planned giving or even niche/sector specific programs like athletic fundraising or grateful patient programs.
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I hope these provide some food for thought as you plan for the future of your scholarship and financial aid programs. 4 Key Areas Financial Aid and Scholarship Leaders Should Consider When Planning for an Unpredictable Fall Semester. A lot has changed in the last few months.
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These types of constituent programs are formed at the intersection of clinical and philanthropic experiences and should involve hospital executives and foundation leadership. Refinement as program evolves. Once established, regularly evaluating your grateful patient program is crucial.
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A monthly giving program is the most effective and effortless way to retain #GivingTuesday donor support beyond the 24-hour social media buzz. Don’t Have A Monthly Giving Program? .
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If you’re looking for new ways to keep your supporters engaged, consider launching a membership program. Choose your type of membership program. You can put them in charge of recruitment and marketing for the program, too. You’re almost ready to launch your program!
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I honestly don’t know how to build a full fundraising program.”. Many organizations are also realizing that it is time to expand into a true fundraising program. There are many ways to start or build a robust philanthropy program. “All I do is special events.
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The reality is: Good programs need good fundraising, and good fundraising needs good programs. Your nonprofit cannot operate programs at their maximum effectiveness without adequate funding. But if your organization’s programs aren’t optimized for fundraising, you’ll struggle to raise the funds to keep them operational, let alone to increase their success. Get to know your program staff. Visit a program site or a project.
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In order to secure the charitable gifts that allows nonprofit organizations to fund their missions and work, they must invest in a smart, strategic, and diversified approach to fundraising to build a strong and resilient program.
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In addition to attractive employee perks, building transformative employee volunteer and giving programs and embedding them within the organizational culture is key to promoting happy employees who stay with their companies. Be sure the program has impact. Programs need to be inclusive.
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For most nonprofits, email is the backbone of their digital fundraising program. Here are three things you can do today to make your email program more personal, engaging, and persuasive, to increase long-term donor retention and fundraising.
Connection Cafe
MAY 18, 2017
In Sustainers in Focus Part 1 , the Blackbaud Institute uncovered the justifications for a sustained giving program. The next step is mapping out the practices that you can implement to make your sustained giving program a success. Recurring donations aren’t a new concept.
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At Blackbaud, we take a unique approach to our employee matching gift program, one that is popular amongst other corporate giving programs. With our matching program, Blackbaud empowers employee philanthropy through individual choice. Second, how “open” will your program be?
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What tools and information are needed to manage a major gifts program most effectively? . We’ve tracked the shrinking donor pipeline and proposed the lifetime value strategy as a way to engage with donors and correct a trend that threatens the future of higher education fundraising programs. . The Problem: . I’ve spent a great deal of my career exploring what it takes to sustain a sort of paradox: a highly profitable fundraising organization. .
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Direct marketing is an important part of any social good organization’s strategy, but it’s critical that the program is well designed and reaches the right people with the right messages.
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Came across this nice video presentation by our buddies over at See3 Communications, all about Youtube for Nonprofits, when doing research for a client. Check it out. YouTube for Nonprofits from See3 Communications. See also the full YouTube Nonprofit Playbook for more on using YouTube.
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What is the Youtube Nonprofit Program? We’ve discussed that a Google for Nonprofits account has a whole host of benefits and one of those is access to the Youtube Nonprofit Program. Best of all, accessing the program is free, so you’ve got nothing to lose!
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In Sustainers in Focus Part 2 , the Blackbaud Institute provided six best practices for building and maintaining successful monthly giving programs. Why is this important to your monthly giving program? 1,200,000,000.
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Unlike installment giving, this financial commitment is ongoing and not typically designated for a particular program or organizational goal. Donors enrolled in a monthly giving program are retained 70 to 80 percent of the time. Sustained giving. Recurring giving. Monthly giving.
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But, wait – before you go recruiting your most outspoken supporters to shout about you in their Instagram stories, make sure you know these 7 keys to an effective social media ambassador program: . 7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program.
Connection Cafe
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Some offer a year-round program touting, “Every day is Doctors’ Day,” offering continuous opportunities for special recognition. Development offices that are getting serious about their Grateful Patient programs are seeking the engagement of physicians. Promote and track the program!
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 4, 2016
The best thing you can do for your sustainer program, hands down, is to subscribe to a credit card updater service. Lots of organizations put time and money into “lapsed sustainer campaigns,” where they reach out to lapsed sustainers and try to get them to re-commit to the program.
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In fact, most small to mid-size nonprofits struggle to maintain enough funds to continue their regular programming. A potential solution to this issue is a sponsorship program , a tit-for-tat transaction between your nonprofit and another company, be it a for-profit or not.
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In fact, despite careful planning , your sustainer program may eventually hit a plateau—making it seem nearly impossible to raise more money or acquire more donors. If prospective constituents can’t find it, they can’t join your sustained giving program. If you build it, they will come.
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So let’s take it step by step and look at why and how to manage your volunteer program professionally: 1. Delegation is one of the most important aspects in managing organizations or programs. Give those with responsibility for implementing a program a voice in the decision-making.
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These programs are possible because of generous donations to scholarship funds. Fundraising is essential to the growth of any scholarship program, but it can be challenging to come up with fresh ideas that resonate with donors and prospects. So today, I’d like to take you through the four essential steps of successful scholarship fundraising and share some ideas that can help you receive transformative gifts for your scholarship programs.
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Whether or not you did an internal or externally-procured predictive analytics endeavor, the same issue comes up time and again: How can I utilize this to upgrade donors and increase my annual giving program? Let’s say you just starting looking at the results of an analytics project.
Connection Cafe
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At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. We evaluated the donor personas for each giving group: The MWA is a newer program, just started in December, 2016. The concept of recurring giving is pretty awesome.
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And we may not have fully tapped into the potential for our partners in Program to lift the monkey off our backs; after all, they’re on the front-end of most transactions. Partner with Program. Together, we can ensure that resources are available to meet and exceed program goals.
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