Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 31, 2025

You might also want to move some lapsed donors who havent donated for several years into an inactive file. Dont do this until youve sent targeted, personalized appeals asking them to donate again. While youre at it, you could give your donation page a spring cleaning. For example, if a single gift donor starts giving monthly.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

These articles explain the role volunteers play in building community relationships and resilience. In this article, Kristin Hanlin, an instructional designer at Candid, explores how nonprofits can utilize Instructional Design principles to develop training that engages, empowers, and educates the learnerincluding volunteers.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Determine which mobile giving strategies resonate most with your supporters, such as a mobile-responsive donation page on your website or a text-to-give campaign. For example, youll need to partner with a text-to-donate provider before launching a text campaign to receive a shortcode and accept donations.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many board members resist asking for donations--but why? This article explores the top reasons behind their hesitation and provides proven strategies to shift their mindset. Learn how to empower board members with the confidence, tools, and motivation needed to embrace fundraising and support your organization’s mission.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 11, 2024

They’re too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is. They also recommend putting a donation envelope in your print newsletter. Don’t stray from your mission A common article I see in many nonprofit newsletters is one about a foundation or major donor giving a large gift.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. First, analyze your donor base.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Regardless of whether they donated before the election or in response to it, don’t treat rage donors as one-and-done. Have they given recent donations to organizations similar to yours?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As we approach this year’s GivingTuesday on December 3, here’s a collection of articles that explore fundraising strategies to help you prepare and maximize efforts to engage donors, boost contributions, and make the most of this global day of giving. Crypto fundraising: diversifying donations for GivingTuesday. It’s Giving Season.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject. So look also at email, social media, texts, newsletters and website campaign and donation landing page copy. But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. Just make it briefer.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

DECEMBER 12, 2021

This is certainly true of your non-profit’s donation receipt. When donors make a gift, the donation receipt is one of the first things they will see, and it will set the tone for how they feel about having made the gift. And donor stewardship starts with your donation receipt and thank you letter. This is a mistake.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2020

In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit. Want to start using Facebook to fundraise?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ever wonder who donates to a specific organization? With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. The post Digging in: who donates to the nonprofits you care about? But don’t get discouraged. Have a question?

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4%

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They’re vague, don’t explain the impact of the donation, and ask for an arbitrary amount of money. In this article, we’ll explore the power in aligning AI technologies and methodologies by showing you how AI can support every stage of the ask, ultimately helping you raise more dollars for your organization, without being creepy.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate! People make the decision to donate with their heart, then justify it with their head. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! Pet Resource Center of Kansas City added a banner with an image and text to highlight how each donation amount makes an impact.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 12, 2018

In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview of the 5 main ways you can leverage Facebook’s suite of free fundraising tools to drive donations to your nonprofit.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles in 2023 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Make the case during your donation request. Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. This is the first interaction your donor will have with the organization after they make their donation.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Writing an effective nonprofit donation receipt is important, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! But a well-crafted donation receipt has lots of other benefits. Why do donation receipts matter? That’s why you need to make sure your nonprofit donation receipts are scheduled to send as soon as a gift is made.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s a surprising truth for a lot of nonprofit organizations: the donate button on your website is a really big deal! A good donation page is more than a pretty website: it can increase both your number of donors and the size of their donations. And it starts with your donate button. What Can A Donation Page Do?

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s why adding a tribute donation option to your donation page is a small thing that can make a big difference. In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone. What Are Tribute Donations?

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based These include categories like grants, donations from individuals, support from companies, and earned income from services or products. based nonprofits.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Donors can see in real time how their donation was matched. That’s where automated matching comes in.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and efficient way to ask for donations from your donors and prospects, look no further than a fundraising email! With email, you can send numerous donation asks out with the click of a button. Take a look at these top six best practices for asking for donations with emails.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In this article, Ill unpack what weve learned about the ways social sharing is transforming how people connect with causes, the impact of generational generosity, and how nonprofits can tap into these trends to drive meaningful support. Social sharing is a supporters superpower Theres no denying that donations make an immediate difference.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Leverage these cost-effective strategies to shape your website into a powerful marketing tool: Create event and campaign landing pages: Dedicated landing pages can help you dive deep into the details of your upcoming events and spotlight why it’s worth your audience’s time to register, donate, or take another relevant action.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Books : Numerous books and articles provide in-depth knowledge on animal welfare and behavior, offering valuable insights and practical advice. The Articles of Incorporation require basic information regarding your new organization and function like a constitution governing the nonprofit corporation.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 9, 2024

Is it to ask for a donation, say thank you, or send an update? Suppose you send a message that includes requests for a donation, volunteers, and for people to contact their legislators. Keep it simple by using conversational language I find it annoying when I read an appeal letter or newsletter article that sounds like a Ph.D.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our 2023 Giving Study shows that real-life stories increase the likelihood of a charitable donation and spur donors to take action. You can track changes in donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts over time, allowing you to continuously adapt and optimize your storytelling approach for maximum impact.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 17, 2025

F undraising Best Practice Resources On-demand webinar: Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: Engaging Everyday Donors Communicating with Donors in An Uncertain Funding Environment Get Your Grant-Funded Nonprofit Started in Fundraising Finance and Operations Best Practice Resources Webinar (March 25): Navigating Federal Funding: Essential Risk (..)

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 4, 2024

The typical fundraising letter and newsletter article rambles on about accomplishments without explaining why something matters. Why should someone donate to your organization? Do your appeals focus on why it’s important to donate to your organization? There’s usually a lot of what and how, but not much why.

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

We also share relevant articles with the rest of Team SG as our commitment to keeping up-to-date with whats happening across the sector here at home in Australia and New Zealand, and across the globe. The amount of funds donated by the top 50 corporate philanthropists has jumped to $1.7

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Strategic Grants

MARCH 17, 2025

We also share relevant articles with the rest of Team SG as our commitment to keeping up-to-date with whats happening across the sector here at home in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and across the globe.

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