NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 16, 2021

A meeting started out negatively with the finance person saying that a personal relationship with a donor doesn’t really count – it doesn’t positively affect the retention or contribution of that donor. Now, to be fair, he didn’t exactly say it that way.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2023

Nonprofit professionals rely on strong relationships to help us grow our organizations, build trust with our communities, and advance our own careers. Here are three ways joining a networking group can help grow your nonprofit and how networking can help you, too.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This eBook outlines 6 areas on how to continue to serve your mission successfully, while growing and nurturing lasting relationships with current and new donors. But how do you strengthen their connection to your cause, so they contribute year-over-year? And, when implemented, can help recurring donations increase year over year.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Whether you are a CEO trying to form a partnership with a board chair, a development director trying to work more closely with the marketing director or a major gifts officer trying to build a relationship with a donor, the relationship is everything. But for some of us, it’s hard.

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The Sponsorship Collective

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Festivals are all about relationship-building with vendors, partners, and other parties. Naturally, you should extend that good faith to your sponsors, but how do you build solid professional relationships?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 12, 2023

Bloomerang launched Bloomerang Volunteer to transform how nonprofits attract, engage, and sustain authentic relationships with individuals while maximizing fundraising. The platform enables nonprofits to create supporters and manage more supporters in less time.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 21, 2022

Cultivation — deepening donor relationships — is absolutely essential to nonprofit fundraising to fulfill its potential. To reduce churn among your donors, here are a few tips to help improve your cultivation tactics.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

Make the most out of saying "thank you" to build relationships and drive more effective fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable. That means you should think about what your donor gets out of your relationship. A donor relationship is no different.

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Charity Village

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To further develop connections within a foundation, think about investing more resources into connecting with its […] The post How to succeed at grant writing by developing better relationships with foundations appeared first on CharityVillage.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 21, 2021

Recently, we wrote a blog, “‘I’m Speaking,’ Explained,” that described an experience I had that changed the way I thought about how I interacted with others.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a profession, fundraisers constantly spend a great deal of money on training, education and consultants to learn various techniques to improve performance and results. One can never sit on their laurels.

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DonorPerfect

AUGUST 30, 2023

Doing this requires being able to create and nurture strong relationships with key donors in particular ways. We all know how important it is to maximize our efforts as we move towards the end of the year.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. We hope these tips inspire you to get started today on developing personal relationships with nonprofit funders.

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DonorPerfect

JUNE 6, 2023

As a fundraiser, you already know the importance of relationships in your overall strategy, particularly for major giving, legacy and planned giving, board management, and volunteer coordination. Have you thought about how you can leverage these already positive relationships to acquire new donors?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore these evolving philanthropic dynamics and highlight why building and sustaining meaningful relationships with alumni donors remains central in higher education. At the end of the day, it is alma maters’ relationship with alumni—of every kind—that brings them home.

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The Sponsorship Collective

AUGUST 23, 2021

There’s a misconception among sponsorship seekers that you have to build a relationship with your sponsors to increase the chances of working with them again. And while I agree that sponsor relationships are important, they’re maybe not quite as important as you’d think. I know, that sounds surprising, right?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Having this information available at a glance keeps everyone on your staff aware of the status of your organization’s relationships with wealthy constituents at any given time. For more about cultivating your major donor relationships, download this free e-book from DonorPerfect: How to Discover and Engage Major Donors.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2021

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Fundraising comes down to one thing: relationships. The ability to track and monitor those relationships should be the #1 priority for organizations seeking to expand their donor base or increase their revenue. Nonprofits can easily track in-depth information regarding the number of meetings, relationships ties, and giving history.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 13, 2021

The post Fundraising for introverts – how you can build genuine relationships appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And yet, I was worn out. If you understand what I mean, hello, introvert. A personality difference, […].

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The theme for February is building relationships, whether it’s with your nonprofit board or members. With the next product release, you can show your members appreciation by offering them free products in your online store. We've also added more.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2023

When weighing up your options, a major decision you need to make is whether to choose a constituent relationship manager (CRM) or donor management system (DMS). In order to build a successful communication and fundraising ecosystem, you need to have the right contact management solution.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 4, 2020

Want to build deeper donor relationships? One of the best ways to do so is by creating a great experience through welcome packets. In this post, we explain how.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Before we discuss how to use data to build stronger relationships for your nonprofit, let’s start with a philosophical question: What is a relationship? There’s a good bit of research focused on the intersection between two people; research on the relationship between a person and an organization is a bit sparse.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 9, 2023

Cultivating relationships with recurring donors is essential for nonprofits, especially in light of recent declines in individual giving. Building strong relationships with existing donors helps your nonprofit access reliable funding to support your programs and projects through any dips in overall giving.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 2, 2021

If the most you’ve done at this point is to ask supporters to start Facebook fundraisers, you’ve just scratched the surface. Your Facebook social fundraising strategy can start with this simple kind of ask, but then you need to plan the next steps. Here are six things you can do to take fundraising on Facebook to the next level.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 2, 2023

Savvy nonprofits have long known the power of small, recurring donations. People still have a burning desire to support causes they care about. So what's the key to unlocking their generosity? It's simple: encourage your donors to automate their giving.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 30, 2023

Classy released its sixth annual The State of Modern Philanthropy 2023 report which examines data from 34 million donors. The interactive digital report highlights how nonprofits can leverage the latest technologies to create authentic digital experiences for donors.

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CauseVox

MARCH 6, 2023

The CEO’s relationship with their board is critically important for the overall performance of your nonprofit. So how do you build a strong relationship with your board? You’ll come away with tangible takeaways to build stronger relationships with your board.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. What is donor stewardship?

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Bonterra

JUNE 16, 2022

We’ve all experienced the challenges of building and retaining strong constituent relationships. As an organization doing social good, you have various constituents with different relationships to your cause. In the day-to-day effort of running a nonprofit, maintaining those relationships is no easy feat ??—

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

As with any new relationship, start with a small step. An in-person meeting will be more productive in terms of building a relationship. Others will say their career, community work, or their relationships with family and friends. Building a relationship with a major donor can be intimidating. Start With Gratitude.

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sgEngage

MAY 13, 2022

Not only does this lack of transparency exacerbate the already uneven power dynamic that exists between funders and nonprofits, but it also inhibits the possibility of a relationship rooted in trust and mutual accountability. Transparency Builds Better Funder-Grantee Relationships. Be up front about what you do and don’t fund.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 14, 2020

A great donor relationship is not unlike a happy marriage. Here are some tips for keeping your donors' love alive so they keep coming back!

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

Donors want to see their support making a real difference, and nonprofits that want to improve donor retention will need to demonstrate impact and form long-lasting relationships with their supporters. Here are five strategies to help your nonprofit increase your supporters’ value and build relationships that stand the test of time.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post 5 Ways to Build Relationships and Increase Donor Retention appeared first on Bloomerang.

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