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

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 problem is not going away.

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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%

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

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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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amplifi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If you’re like other successful fundraisers, you’re probably looking for ways to do something different and improve your fundraising outreach. But if you’ve been taking things day-by-day, you may not be caught up with the ways the nonprofit industry evolved in 2023. READ MORE: Handing off assets to your fundraising agency.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

By Logan Lewis In 2023, donor retention was down significantly from the previous year. The number of new retained donors, or those who gave the previous year but never before, dropped by 18.7%. Your nonprofit may use waivers for its volunteer opportunities or before fundraising events. Offer accessible, convenient waivers.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Watch How to Attract and Retain Committed Donors , a webinar with GiveSmart and our partner Beeline Marketing , to l earn how to stand out in this competitive giving environment for greater year-round success. In 2023, GiveSmart -powered nonprofits raised $1.25 It should be a light-hearted, fun contest without political ties.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. By Richard H. There are other indications of optimism. But, which tech?

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Aplos already owns Raisely, a fundraising software. Aplos started looking for a CRM component during the fall of 2023. Raisely was acquired by ASG in 2023. Constituent relationship management firm Keela has been acquired by Aplos Software and will become part of a three-application cloud solution for nonprofits.

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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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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For many years, the overarching narrative for annual giving in higher education fundraising has been the same: We’re getting bigger gifts from fewer donors. With my co-host, Brian Kish, we pour over data from Blackbaud’s donorCentrics® and Fundraiser Performance Management. This is about looking at the numbers in a new way.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency by Jacob Spencer of Donately. Five fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2022 by Elizabeth McDonough of Classy.org. In this blog from January 2022, Elizabeth predicts and discusses five key fundraising trends in 2022.

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database. This analysis was based on 210 global nonprofit organizations’ fundraising data, covering 512 million donations, 41 million donors, and 9.4

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With tons of data available about the state of fundraising worldwide, it can be kind of confusing to decipher each year’s findings. Here’s how you can use this data to better inform your future fundraising strategy! When creating your strategic fundraising plan , make it a priority to engage local corporations.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. But, which tech?

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Strategic Grants

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

General Grant Program 2023/24 (Northern Territory Office of Gender Equity and Diversity) – closes 31 May Funding is available to eligible individuals, organisations or community groups for a project, service or activity that promotes gender equality in the Northern Territory. The maximum grant value is $1000. Find out more.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For instance, if your general holiday fundraising goal is to build a new pet adoption center, you can reiterate this theme in your Giving Tuesday campaign. With fundraising software , you can access all the solutions you need to keep donors engaged and attract new supporters along the way.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

To be a skilled fundraiser, you need many skills. You’ll make mistakes, miss opportunities, and learn valuable lessons on your journey to becoming a seasoned fundraising professional. That being said, everyone makes fundraising mistakes, it’s how you learn from them that matters most. Top fundraising mistakes to avoid 1.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 12, 2025

when adjusted for inflation in 2023? To win over new donors and retain current supporters, nonprofits must fully engage their stakeholders and prove why their causes are worth supporting. Small tweaks to your fundraising appeal can make a big difference in persuading people to give. Did you know that total giving declined by 2.1%

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What are the top GivingTuesday best practices and fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2024? In 2023, GivingTuesday in the United States alone saw an astounding $3.1 The CauseVox 2023 Giving Study found that among the younger generations, 76% said that social media influences their decision to make a charitable gift.

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GiveSmart

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Improve Your Donor Retention with Strategies Informed by The Fundraising Effectiveness Project Are you feeling like your donors are swiping left after just having swiped right? The Current State of Donor Retention (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Ideal) According to FEP, donations and donor retention are down for 2023. You are not alone.

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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. It isn’t easy to retain donors, but it is possible! So what can you do to increase your return donors?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During this time, two of the biggest days for fundraising are Giving Tuesday and December 31st, and both days require dedicated strategies from your organization to maximize the amount of money you can raise! According to MR Benchmarks 2023 , both Giving Tuesday and December 31 saw a 13% decline in overall revenue compared to 2021.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

ACH is perfect for your loyal donor base and will help you increase and retain more recurring and pledge donors for reliable streams of income year-round. Similarly, donors who donate frequently enjoy the benefit of direct transfers to automate their billing. There were 41.5 million active Venmo users in 2019. What’s the point?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. The National Council of Non-Profits research details the continuing challenges non-profits face in hiring and retaining staff to serve their communities. Half (51.7%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020.

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Just Write Grants

JULY 10, 2024

According to Independent Sector, in 2023, the estimated value of a volunteer hour reached a staggering $33.49. This blog will guide you through practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain enthusiastic volunteers who contribute significantly to your organization's mission. Why Focus on Summer?

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? Half (52%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Growing your fundraising staff for a capital campaign is the norm for most nonprofits. After all, you’re planning a campaign to jolt your organization beyond its current capacity, a campaign that will raise 5 times (or more) the amount you raise through your annual fundraising. Can tasks be reshuffled to boost overall productivity?

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GiveSmart

MAY 22, 2024

For some organizations, Giving Tuesday 2023 saw 43% of gifts made using a digital wallet , a massive growth from digital wallet usage during Giving Tuesday in years past. public indicating trust in nonprofits in 2023, down 7% from 2020. Trust in charities has been on the decline , with only 52% of the U.S.

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Tom Ahern

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Last month, I wrote a half dozen fundraising emails that raised more than $50,000 for a local [U.S.] They paid me $2,000 in addition to my usual $1,500 monthly retainer as an on-call copy editor. The Association of Fundraising Professionals agrees; CFRE, too, I suspect. Oh, by the way, giving to Giving Tuesday 2023 is also down.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2024

From managing staff to liaising with the board and vetting vendors to leading the fundraising, marketing, and mission delivery staff, Executive Directors play a significant role in the day-to-day operations and long-term success of their nonprofits. Executive Directors are responsible for A LOT at a nonprofit organization.

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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 simplifies integration with existing software tools to synergize fundraising, acquisition, and retention efforts all in one program. And donors like it.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you, your team, senior leadership, and your governing board want to understand how successful you’ve really been, you (and they) need to know about the tools, resources, and support you have provided to your fundraising team—including contractors and volunteers. Or maybe it might help to find out you don’t have such tools and resources.

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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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Tom Ahern

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you're not yet on LinkedIn (social media for focused fundraising professionals), well. One creative fundraiser I know [ Cristine G. but you retain far fewer of those donors. The article below is reposted with kind permission from Christine Gilliland, Way Up Strategic Solutions. below is a sample post. from Christine!

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