Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 20, 2024

I just realized that some time late last year, I hit the 35-year mark as a fundraiser. As a belated celebration, here are some of the things I’ve learned over those three and a half decades: Fundraising is not about you. Bragging about how great your organization is not effective fundraising. It’s about donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

But what about donating, you ask? Yes, especially donating. There’s been a huge influx of donors paying with ACH and Venmo for a few reasons: it’s fast, easy, and secure for donors, that’s why nonprofits using these payment methods are seeing higher average donation sizes. donation with Stripe or PayPal).

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. By analyzing the donor data you have available, you can learn volumes about donor motivation and behavior, then use this information to guide your fundraising approach.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 9, 2021

Hosting a fundraiser is similar to leading a band. But what happens when an unexpected event, like the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, shuts down your event only a few weeks before your biggest fundraiser of the year? The entire fundraiser brought in nearly as much money their 2019 event, with fewer expenses and a broader audience.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

Your donation page is an essential component of your digital fundraising. It doesn’t matter how many people you get to click through your emails or social media posts; if your donation page doesn’t convert, you won’t see any payoff from that hard work. Sometimes you see donation page examples that makes you swoon.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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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. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 2, 2019

Some of my favorites are Aubrey Bergauer (marketing for symphonies), Rand Fishkin (digital marketing and SEO) and Tom Ahern (fundraising word master). If you're on Twitter and are interested in sharing and learning in 2019, follow me at @JoeWaters. A few more suggestions if you want to join me on Twitter in 2019: 1.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

As you’re getting ready to launch your next fundraising event for your nonprofit, there’s a lot of moving pieces. But, one of the things that has the biggest potential to drive more ticket sales right off the bat is having an amazing fundraising event invitation that captures your audience’s attention.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Most fundraisers have seen year-over-year loss of revenue in the past 2-3 years since a surge of giving in 2020 and 2021. The data is from food banks, but it’s similar to what most fundraising sectors have experienced. The data is from food banks, but it’s similar to what most fundraising sectors have experienced. But is it?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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Qgiv

JULY 8, 2022

Karen brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit community and has provided counsel to more than 70 organizations, offering her expertise in major gifts fundraising, feasibility studies, and capital campaigns. between 2019 and 2020 and grew 7.7% between 2019 and 2020 and increased 27.5% 1 – Giving reached a record $484.85

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to charity watchdogs, these four organizations are the most widely recognized and trusted in the nonprofit sector: Candid (formerly GuideStar) Charity Navigator BBB Wise Giving Alliance GreatNonprofits Let’s briefly describe each charity watchdog, examine their key features, and consider their impact on fundraising.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Attracting new donors is an essential part of every fundraising strategy. In 2019, only 19% of first-time donors gave a second time. Become a {Giving Club Name } member today and you’ll enjoy: The knowledge that your donation is put to work immediately. Hassle-free automatic monthly donations from your credit card.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? After seeing thousands of fundraising campaigns, we see that peer-to-peer fundraising typically raises twice as much as compared to other digital fundraising campaigns.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

million people participated , a 29 percent increase over 2019. The next GivingTuesday takes place on November 30, 2021, and although the movement has a reputation for bringing in a high number of donations, there are many other ways to encourage social change. In 2020, 34.8

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 23, 2025

I think it’s a perfect picture of ineffective fundraising, and here’s why: One of the figures is the fundraiser. Have you seen fundraising like this? It’s when fundraising is about statistics, methodology, how amazing the organization and its people are, how successful and important the work is.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What are the best #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2021? billion was donated to US based nonprofits — a 25% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2019. Here are a few things you should discuss with your team as we head towards the holiday season: Themes to tie your fundraising together.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Cassie has spent the last 5 years in the fundraising technology space. Fundraising is a constantly evolving struggle to engage donors and drum up enthusiasm for your mission. Explore how these trailblazing organizations have leveraged the power of social and virtual fundraising tools to increase their success.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Virtual fundraising is still needed. Outside of the influence of COVID, virtual fundraising offers a slew of benefits that can increase your nonprofit’s reach and revenue. Outside of the influence of COVID, virtual fundraising offers a slew of benefits that can increase your nonprofit’s reach and revenue.

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Qgiv

JUNE 16, 2021

Would you be surprised to know that my favorite way to donate is by text? Text message fundraising is not new, but it is still under used, despite the fact that a growing number of nonprofit supporters feel the same way I do. of donations were inspired by a text message … and there’s still plenty of room for growth!

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

He’s also a co-author of Fundraising Principles and Practice: Second Edition. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year. All three metrics dropped slightly from 2019 to 2020. compared to 2019. The Opportunity.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. In short, great storytelling tugs heartstrings and that’s step 1 if you want a donation. Your donation of $7.32 EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The first of this two-part introduction explains the benefits of giving through a DAF instead of starting a foundation or donating directly to charities. 5 takeaways from the 2024 DAF Fundraising Report. Based on 2019-23 data, this report found that nonprofit revenue from DAF gifts grew significantly faster than non-DAF revenue.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

According to Giving USA , in 2019, giving by individuals totaled around $309.66 Media coverage will help improve awareness and drive interested traffic to your project’s fundraising page. If your organization could use donated grocery items, and ask the store to match customer gifts with an equal value of donated products. .

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Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. According to our fundraising statistics , charitable giving is expected to increase by 5.1%

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Candid

MAY 14, 2021

percent on a year-over-year basis in 2020, even as the typical nonprofit saw a drop in fundraising revenue, a report from the GivingTuesday Data Commons finds. percent and 11 percent more, respectively, than they did in 2019. Reprinted from PND. Total charitable giving increased 5.2 And while the overall number of donors rose 1.3

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. The reality is this: goals ARE vital to success —especially when fundraising for new nonprofits. Fundraising goals help a nonprofit fulfill its mission. So, what exactly is a SMART fundraising goal?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). For example, did the plan that resulted from the aforementioned fundraising training result in increased donors and donations?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Instead of making a splash, they only get a trickle of donations. Look, Giving Tuesday requires planning, like any other fundraising campaign. In order to reach your fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday, you must break through the noise, like a clear bell ringing above the din. A Giving Tuesday donation page.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. Spinal CSF Leak Foundation was among those numbers when they ran their first peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on CauseVox. In years past their annual Duradash fundraiser raised about $5000 when through their event.

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CauseVox

JUNE 14, 2021

Whether you’re a faith-based institution or nonprofit looking to fundraise for a mission trip, ministry program, or other special project, the landscape of religious fundraising has changed, especially with the pandemic. These days, faith-based organization fundraisers have evolved beyond tithing or bake sales. 55% of U.S.

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