Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain. drop in donor retention in Q3 of 2022. This is two-fold.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

decrease in 2023 after inflation, showing how challenging it is for donors and nonprofits to keep up with inflation rates. During this step, you’ll identify trends, opportunities, and other insights to guide your fundraising strategies and make outreach more effective. Charitable giving saw a 2.1% Personalize communications.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. Fundraiser Pages: Create dedicated fundraiser pages where supporters can learn about your cause, donate, and share the fundraiser with their networks to help spread the word.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% Data is weighted across size of organization as determined by amount fundraised. and 3% respectively. of all donors.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s that time of year to start your 2023 GivingTuesday prep! GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, meaning a big day of fundraising for nonprofits like yours. Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Social fundraising is when a nonprofit showcases a social cause it is missioned to address. By expanding liability protection for food donors (many of them businesses) vital In-Kind Support has been provided to critical programs to improve the quality of live to local citizens since January 5, 2023.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With only rare exceptions, major metrics — total amounts given, number of funders, average grants — increased from the previous year. billion to charity during 2023, up from $11.2 Not every metric increased. In both 2022 and 2023 accountholders gave an average of 11.8 billion for 2022. Funders made 2.3

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Case in Point According to the 2023 M+RBenchmarks report, nonprofits that maintained consistent branding and simplified their donation pages saw marked improvements in conversion rates. Measure Your Progress and Refine Track Key Brand Metrics Brand clarity is about more than warm, fuzzy feelingsit also impacts measurable results.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In 2023, nonprofits raised over $3.1 We understand that a big contributor to a successful GivingTuesday is your fundraising campaign site. Many organizations start fundraising before GivingTuesday, either around Thanksgiving, or even as early as late October; others incorporate GivingTuesday into their year-end fundraising campaign.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). The 2023 Neon One Nonprofit Email Report noted that the average nonprofit’s email list has 4,191 contacts. Your open rate is, of course, one of the most important metrics you’ll want to track. billion by 2025.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We’ll cover: How to set up a donation page Donation page best practices Our favorite donation page examples How to set up a donation page With today’s robust, user-friendly fundraising tools, building a donation page for your nonprofit is easier than ever. Track the performance of your form and keep adjusting to improve your fundraising.

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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. Implement procedures to asess metrics. Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z all share an interest in engaging with organizations through peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This opportunity to connect directly and immediately with supporters has made texting a key channel year-round and especially during critical fundraising campaigns like Giving Tuesday, end-of-year fundraising , and rapid-response moments. million raised from nonprofit text messaging in 2023. Text Messaging Accounted for 4.5%

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Considering the twists that fundraising plans may have taken in 2023, it’s crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated. What’s your plan for 2024?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2023

What a Nonprofit Annual Report Is Your annual report has one job: to provide an overview of your nonprofit’s activities and key metrics for a specific year. So, what 3 or 4 key performance metrics can you share that give someone a good idea of the impact of your work during the year? Sample Time!

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency. We’re recapping the key takeaways from our recent webinar to make it easy for nonprofits to leverage Candid’s profiles for fundraising. If my nonprofit has a 2022 or 2023 Seal of Transparency, what do I need to do to get one for 2024?

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 12, 2025

when adjusted for inflation in 2023? Small tweaks to your fundraising appeal can make a big difference in persuading people to give. Why is it important to include impact data in nonprofit fundraising appeals? By reporting impact data in your fundraising appeals, you can: Show donors the difference they can make.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

Increase donations: success is measured by an increase in donations on the platform’s embedded fundraising tools, such as those on Meta or TikTok. “A data-driven approach to social media strategy” was originally presented at the 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. Then, pull the top and bottom 10 posts.

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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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DonorSnap

JANUARY 18, 2023

When it comes to successful fundraising, relationships are at the forefront. Examples of helpful fundraising reports for nonprofits include donor retention and LYBUNT reports. Email metrics allow you to track your progress. Online Donations Online fundraising is growing fast.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At this time of year, we assess our fundraising performance and make plans for next year. In fundraising, we talk a lot about donor lifetime value. The idea of donor lifetime value is a big one in fundraising. We need to consider the quality and intensity of the relationship between donors and our organizations.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of nonprofit fundraising, stories are more than just words on a page or images on a screen; they are the beating heart of your mission. The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising Humans are meaning-making creatures. Personal stories have an undeniable impact on fundraising efforts.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It’s time once again for a recap of the best articles about fundraising that we’ve published throughout 2022. We’re happy to share these with you and hope they help your organization raise more in 2023! Fundraising Trends to Watch. Fundraising Technologies: 4 Key to Know for 2022. Event Marketing KPI’s.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Tip 1: Categorize your revenue types, such as fundraising, grants, and earned income. Tip 2: Review your upcoming funding requests, fundraising goals, and grant applications to make sure you are including an appropriate allocation for your indirect costs.

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GiveSmart

MAY 8, 2024

Nonprofits face countless challenges managing financial operations and harnessing full fundraising potential. While working towards accomplishing your organization’s mission, development and finance teams have different timelines and metrics.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Most nonprofit fundraisers consider general operating support (GOS) to be the holy grail of nonprofit donations. i About the survey: From January through March 2023, Candid sent an online survey to roughly 2,500 of the largest U.S. For years, nonprofit leaders have called on funders to give more general operating support.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. Donor management software consolidates these time-consuming processes to make it easier for organizations to utilize donor metrics. And donors like it.

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Tom Ahern

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

I've heard it on 3 continents from top fundraisers. 400% is a HUGE upside in retention because of one OTHER bit of research, tracked routinely by the likes of Blackbaud and the Fundraising Effectiveness Project : 70-80% of first-time donors do NOT NOT NOT NOT make a second gift. Hello, Arianne! Great question.

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Community Boost

AUGUST 13, 2024

This post will explore the significance of year-end giving, offering practical strategies, innovative ideas, and real-world success stories to help your organization maximize its fundraising efforts during this pivotal time. billion in 2023, a 0.6% Set clear, achievable fundraising targets. Why Focus on Year-End Giving?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

A second matching grant offer enabled leaders to extend the giving via two more fundraising emails the next day. Average 2023 clickthrough rates were nearly identical to what they were in 2022 for GivingTuesday. Fundraisers have other metrics available. Any number of variables can influence these metrics.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Freewill’s 2023 Planned Giving Report found that 15% of their users who created estate plans will arrange a planned gift in their will, even if their estate is worth less than $350,000. Once there is enough awareness of the program, launch a planned giving committee to review planned giving processes and fundraising policies.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether fundraising went as you desired in 2024 or veered off your ideal path, its crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. An annual nonprofit development plan (or fundraising plan ) is simply a document that includes your fundraising goals for the year and how you plan to reach them. Whats your plan for 2025?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For instance, the Blackbaud Institute Spotlight: 2023 Trends in Giving found that online giving grew by 17% among small organizations, medium organizations by nearly 10%, and large organizations by 12.5% These metrics can then guide layout decisions, calls-to-action, and content structure.

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