Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Refine Strategies Apply data to optimize your fundraising campaigns for 2025. Did sponsor contributions cover costs, enhance the event, or drive additional fundraising?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1. The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency by Jacob Spencer of Donately. by Melissa Pulis of Candid.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2022

Reposted from the Candid Learning blog. We saw countless organizations craft donation experiences that not only sustained a year-plus pandemic but set new standards for fundraising excellence. Discover 5 fundraising trends the social sector should capitalize on in 2022. Cryptocurrency donations.

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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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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years. I have no training in marketing or fundraising. My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. And of course I wanted to increase our donations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Companies advertise their year-end fundraising drives. Volunteers sit outside grocery stores, ringing bells and encouraging shoppers to donate to their cause. With so many options for charitable giving, people want to know how they can donate wisely. Here’s how to donate wisely. appeared first on Candid Blog.

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NextAfter

JANUARY 13, 2023

But you wonder: why aren’t the likes, comments, and even clicks to your donation page not translating into more donations? Since 2017, mobile traffic has made up the majority of web traffic 1 , but only 28% of donations are made on mobile devices 2. Choosing your donation: gift arrays and frequency. You’re not alone.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2024

And your website’s most important asset is your donation form. It’s important to keep your website updated to attract significant traffic and to feature your donation forms prominently on the main page. Let’s explore the eight most common mistakes made on donation pages and simple solutions to fix them.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts. Event fundraising.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations. And then the following day, many small, new, or unknown (due to lack of social capital) nonprofits feel defeated because they didn’t get the donations they’d hoped for. Sound familiar?

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Every dollar counts when it comes to fundraising. Your organization must have the tools to efficiently collect donations, manage transactions, and ensure the security of donor information. The fund chose Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donation forms and processed gifts using Blackbaud Merchant Services. Request a Demo 2.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

New year, new fundraising strategy. Are you making the most of the latest trends in fundraising to elevate your nonprofit in 2022? While there are risks to embracing new fundraising innovations, the rewards are often well worth taking the chance. The third shift in fundraising. First, there was fundraising by direct mail.

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Not Your Father's Charity

MAY 25, 2022

The best place to start when it comes to fundraising from major donors is to begin with your database. However, like all donors, they can make a significant financial impact, and you should include them in your fundraising strategies. Raising funds from nonprofit major donors is a vital part of your fundraising strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button? So, what can you do to get more people to open and respond to your fundraising emails? Better Fundraising Email Trick #1: Write to One Person Your donor is an individual person.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not all donations need to be monetary! By accepting in-kind donations, you can ask your donors to provide resources for your mission in ways that may be more accessible for some of your supporters. Despite not donating financially, in-kind donations can still qualify as a tax dedication, further benefiting your donors.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. What is California AB 488?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences.

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3. By incorporating GivingTuesday into your annual fundraising plan, not as an “add-on” or a quick fix, you can use the day as an opportunity to try something new.

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Candid

MAY 22, 2024

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project ’s (FEP) Quarterly Fundraising Report analyzes year-to-date trends in fundraising from individual donors, based on sample data from GivingTuesday and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Growth in Giving database. jump in average fundraising growth.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Online giving is not a single way of donating. With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for your organization to employ diverse strategies to reach the widest audience with your online fundraising campaigns. Here are seven tips for optimizing your donation page to boost your online fundraising success.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. Just like anything else, you need a plan for fundraising online. With so many tools available, it’s easy enough to start an online fundraiser.

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Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the impact of successful fundraising events on your organization’s work. If you’ve invested in software to simplify auction management, you’re already taking the right steps to maximize your fundraising event’s success! All financial data, from expenditures to revenue and assets.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use these tried and true best practices to turn your website into a fundraising tool you can count on year-round: Optimize your donation page Streamline your navigation Create an engaging blog Before you dive into these tips, ensure that you’re working with the best tech stack possible to bring your web design dreams to life.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Has the blog been updated recently with a new article?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations. Optimize the submit button.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the art of crafting the perfect thank-you donation letter and explore its significance in fostering lasting connections with your donors. Highlight the specific initiative or project the donation supports. In Memoriam Donations: Extend heartfelt condolences.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

eCardWidget’s guide to charity eCards provides examples of the different occasions nonprofits can send eCards to supporters to show they’re valued: After a donation. Your blog or website to split the difference between the two strategies and show off your community to new and prospective donors.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2023

How to boost your next fundraiser with a Wine Pull. What is a Wine Pull Fundraiser? A wine pull is a captivating auction game addition to your fundraising event that offers attendees the chance to contribute to your cause while also taking home a bottle of wine. Typically, wine pull tickets are priced around $25.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns have become an increasingly popular strategy for nonprofits in recent years. Think about peer-to-peer fundraising as a ripple effect: One person connects their friends, which expands into reaching those friends’ social circles, and so on.

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Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here are some effective ways to raise more money, from the Blue Avocado Blog, at The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies : Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement. It’s a winning approach to email fundraising. Match Campaigns Can Double Donations, Boost Engagement. No fancy design.

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