CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

To do this you can: Gather the total number of donors in 2023/2024. You can also look at the number of first time donors from 2023 who gave a second gift in 2024 (your first-time donor retention rate). Lets make this happen. What is Donor Retention? From these stats, you would have retained 40% of your donors, and lost 60%.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? 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. Lets dive in. Remember Accessibility: Not everyone perceives colors or text the same way.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What makes one nonprofit grant ready? Learn what are the signs to watch out for when it comes to your readiness, go through a grant readiness checklist before you submit your application, and more.

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Aly Sterling Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Get our tips for finishing strong in 2023 and beginning 2024 with optimism and confidence. The post Are you ready for Q4? We don't need to tell you that the last quarter of the year is a busy time for nonprofits and for-profits alike! first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For ages 18-24, the average 2023 gift value of $28,346 increased to $34,789 in 2024. Consider the motivations and readiness of this group, develop messaging, and reach out to them. However, the average bequest value of these young donors has increased in recent years as they grow their careers and, in many cases, inherit wealth.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Only to decline again in the uncertainty of 2023. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. The Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust in nonprofits dropped another 4 points in 2023. Donors were down 7.6%

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Candid

MARCH 20, 2025

We’re ready to change that. Fiscal Sponsor Field Scan 2023. Fiscally sponsored projects (FSPs) number in the tens of thousands and are supported by billions of dollars in philanthropic and government funding. i Yet they are often unseenor misunderstoodwithin the nonprofit sector. Data is just the first step.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Get ready to soak up all the goodness from these jam-packed 2023 fundraising articles. Choose the right fundraising events for your small nonprofit and get ready to put your organization’s face out there in the community, attract new donors, and raise lots of money! Comment below and let us know!

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GiveSmart has been recognized by the 2023 TrustRadius Awards as a Best of product in the Feature Set , Relationship , and Value for Price categories. In 2023, our customers have already raised over $1.5 The TrustRadius Best of Awards is a leading award program spotlighting the best in B2B technology products. billion with the platform.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. Destination: Collaboration When Natasha was at the Mary’s Pence Annual Board Meeting in October 2023, she had an idea after a meeting about donor groups and a brainstorming session about non-monetary donations. Central America, and Mexico.

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CauseVox

MAY 23, 2023

Ready to rock the Google Grant game and make it rain free advertising dollars? Get ready to conquer Google like a boss, minus the stress and tech jargon. This means tens of thousands of organizations are missing out on millions in free online ad budget. We are here to change that! Join our no-nonsense webinar.

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Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

These articles explain, for example, how to overcome fundraising challenges during an election year, how to make sure your nonprofit is “grant-ready,” and how even the smallest nonprofits can get noticed by potential donors and build those relationships. Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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Future Fundraising Now

APRIL 1, 2025

It’s Generation Wah — the incredible generation of super-donors, defined as those born since 2023. Your rescue line: My hot-off-the-press white paper, Generation Wah Here are just a few of the jaw-dropping facts you’ll learn when you order the white paper: Generation Wah is primed and ready to give!

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Ignited Fundraising

JANUARY 18, 2023

Would you like some sage advice on how to make 2023 your best fundraising year ever? We talked about 2022 year-end giving and provided some insights into how to make 2023 a successful fundraising year. I talked about getting your community ready to give ALL year long and the power of thanking creatively.

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 11, 2024

Giving USA is chock-full of the latest data that reports on how philanthropy fared in 2023. The top takeaways from Giving USA 2023 can be summed up in four words: Giving I nfluence V alues E conomy 1. And remind them that your organization is ready and willing to work with donors who give from these sources. ?

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Capital Campaign Pro

OCTOBER 2, 2023

2023 Benchmark Research: The State of Capital Campaigns Formal research into how nonprofits plan and conduct capital campaigns is essential to enhance the effectiveness and impact of these critical fundraising efforts. That’s […] The post New Research: The State of Capital Campaigns 2023 appeared first on Capital Campaign Pro.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was another tough year in the nonprofit industry. A few gloomy points to consider: Giving Tuesday donors dropped off by about 10 percent in 2023 (although total donations were up slightly). Charity Navigator said year-to-date donations were down 20-30 percent in 2023! We’re not yet ready to start.

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iGrantWriters

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In 2023, the grant writing industry will be worth estimated in billions. If you're looking to grow your business in 2023, here are steps to help you get started. For grant writers, the future looks bright. And there is plenty of opportunity for growth.

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 10, 2023

From release readiness, to new resources, to great questions and ideas, it’s another week of the Trailblazer community doing what it does best! Winter really is upon us— DC saw some light snow early this morning. Hope you all are warm and cozy wherever you are! Scroll on down to catch up on the latest from Salesforce land.

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Soapbox Exchange

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

I hope you are starting off the week rested and ready to meet the chaos of the season. Happy Monday, Trailblazers! The rest of the year is sure to be a blur, but I cannot wait to see all this community experiences and accomplishes before 2024. Always in your corner!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. It takes a village to get ready for a large-scale effort like our recent audit. We spent over a year getting ready for our SOC 2 audit. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This article explores 5 common grant readiness mistakes nonprofits make, 5 common oversights of grant prospect research, and 5 common workflow mistakes when prospect researching.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This article explores 5 common grant readiness mistakes nonprofits make, 5 common oversights of grant prospect research, and 5 common workflow mistakes when prospect researching.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As we wrap up 2022 and start planning for 2023, I’d like to make a suggestion: SIMPLIFY. This year we finally decided to go all in with Asana, and I’m hopeful it will get the job done, because I’m ready for a consistent tool that serves all our needs. But once you find the one that works, there is no need to juggle three options.

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Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JULY 17, 2023

Time is now seen as an invaluable commodity ( Stolzoff , 2023). The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated labor organizing as the recent strikes at Rutgers University of California—among many others—demonstrate ( Iafolla , 2023). The post Are you ready to age while working in academia? Add to this erosion of worker benefits (e.g.,

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 24, 2024

Read our article here about our 2023 successes. If you are seeking an expert partner to join you in your work to raise more funds, we are ready to join you in this work today. All of these questions indicate a need for data. Millionaire Grant Lady and Associates has helped nonprofits earn more than $100 million in funding.

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

I'll just call Chris and ask for the 2023 gift - It'll come in." , it can be easy to count on that awesome supporter to come through with the major gift with very little effort from you. You know the one. Spend some time in a Discovery meeting or on a Discovery call. Invest in inspiring THEM.

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AmpliFund

DECEMBER 28, 2023

To further your success in 2024, we’ve gathered together some of the most helpful resources of 2023 for your review. From ever-evolving federal regulations to establishing internal controls to monitoring recipients, we strive to provide resources that enable you to manage funding effectively and amplify your impact with confidence.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With Giving Tuesday just over a month away, it’s time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. Issue 168 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! You can consider using matching gifts to make your donations go further. But whatever approach you take, remember to communicate authentically with your supporters— giving is inherently a very personal act!

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The Fundraiser Coach

JULY 3, 2023

Don't forget to thank volunteers, third-party supporters, and even lapsed donors for their support that got your work to where it is today - and ready for new tomorrows. There are already too many fundraisers who will make the first outreach for the 2023 gift in November, trying to close a gift by December 31. Spread it around.

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iGrantWriters

JUNE 5, 2023

The program aligns with two strategic goals of FEMA: Building a Culture of Preparedness and Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters. This is achieved by providing guidance on public policy and promoting the adoption of industry best practices within the dam safety community.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

So in 2023, Candid’s executives, human resources team, compliance manager, and legal counsel collaboratively developed guidelines for AI use. This approach ensures that our organization is adaptable and ready for any new AI developments. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Get ready to finish 2023 strong and prepare for a successful 2024 with Instrumentl's expert panel event. This panel features industry leaders Elizabeth Burrows from Burrows Consulting and Jacob B. Chase from Chase Consulting Solutions.

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Fundly

JANUARY 22, 2023

Fundrazr The Basics FundRazr is a crowdfunding website that comes with ready-built social integrations, options for quickly and easily uploading images and videos, and a dedicated fundraising support team. It’s a safe bet that has a strong suit in combining online and offline fundraising efforts.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Recurring Donations Feature Ending: Unfortunately, Facebook discontinued its recurring donations feature at the end of 2023, which had been introduced in late 2022. If you’re ready to elevate your Facebook fundraising efforts, don’t hesitate to reach out for personalized guidance tailored to your organization’s needs.

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

According to Dataro’s Data Pool, the same cohort of first-time midlevel donors gave 9x more than standard-value donors from 2018–2023. They have typically seen and liked your organization’s work, feel connected to your cause, and are ready to be more actively engaged in your mission.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Some revenue sources will clearly be revenue-wise (self-supporting or clearly core to the mission and supported by outside sources), and some will be ready to sunset. Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation.

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