Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

To celebrate you, our amazing community of readers, we look back at the Candid blogs that resonated the most with you this year. We hope you enjoy rediscovering and reflecting on the 10 most-read Candid blogs of 2023. If you want to boost your nonprofit’s discoverability online, this blog on Google Ad Grants is a worthwhile read.

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Booster

JANUARY 11, 2024

With the goal of school fundraising being to raise funds to improve schools and the lives of students—your volunteers are doing just that! Not only do they donate their time, but they also bring positive energy and a drive to succeed that is invaluable.

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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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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Your nonprofit donation page is a crucial tool for gaining and keeping new donors for your organization. Online donating is far and away donors’ favorite method, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. Learn how to set up a donation page with our preferred solution, Qgiv by Bloomerang.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2021

Keep reading to learn how your nonprofit can use social media to drive people to your donation form! The same content goals exist for nonprofits! Using social media to make fundraising asks and drive people to your donation form is an important part of your nonprofit’s content mix. Use Facebook and Instagram’s donation tools.

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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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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

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. Add data health tools.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. And of course I wanted to increase our donations. But we do need to raise $350 – 400,000 in donations each year. Here, I’ll let you read it… “I don’t expect you to remember me.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. This is also the time when many organizations host their year-end gala or another major event to drive even more donations. A conversion-optimized donation page. Let’s dive in!

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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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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 17, 2024

Heres why you should prioritize a thorough review: Measure Performance Track goals like attendance, revenue, and donor engagement. Key Metrics to Evaluate Your Fundraising Events When assessing your events, focus on measurable outcomes that align with your goals. Subscribe to our blog for year-round insights on fundraising!

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations. Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While your marketing campaign for Giving Tuesday should start a couple months before the day, it’s important to plan out your day-of schedule for donor communications, and knowing when donors give can help you know when to send out your appeals for donations. Most organizations don’t see a large number of donations come in before 6:00 a.m.

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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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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. Participate in cross-blogging. Cross-blogging opportunities require your nonprofit to partner with similar organizations to write posts for their online blog audiences. Collaborate with influencers.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Chances are your organization has some kind of donation form on your website. But it’s also likely that you haven’t created a donation page that converts as well as it could. But what does it mean for a donation form to be truly outstanding? What are the features of a good donation form? Not sure how?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the all-important year-end giving season here, nonprofit professionals like you are busy developing the right messaging that will drive donations. Consider donating to support our mission. There are only three more days left to get your donation matched by an anonymous donor. Consider how you feel after reading each appeal.

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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. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online? And a well-designed donation page is key. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Online giving is not a single way of donating. Here are seven tips for optimizing your donation page to boost your online fundraising success. Emphasize Your Mission and Donate Button Ensure your mission is prominently displayed on your website’s homepage, in e-appeals, and on your app.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 25, 2020

I’ve also listened to podcasts, watched videos of virtual gala reviews, read safety and reopening guidelines, read blogs and forum threads, interviewed colleagues, and have spoken to donors at the nonprofit where I work. Make me want to donate. Don’t make it difficult for them to find out how they can donate. Host or MC.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For more insights on how to build a strong community for your nonprofit, be sure to check out our Community-First Marketing blog. Its initial goal was to create a day dedicated to giving back, providing a stark contrast to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. billion donated in the United States alone.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In this blog, we’ll dive into why social media sharing is useful on GivingTuesday and a great way to encourage generosity. More eyes on your content means more opportunity for donations. The goal isn’t to present this as something to do instead of donating but as an add on. First, you can donate.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization. The Goal of Your Finances The goal of a for-profit organization is to drive revenue for the business. Congratulations!

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Giving Tuesday is a pivotal day for nonprofits, offering a prime opportunity to boost donations and engage with supporters. In this blog post, we’ll explore actionable tips and strategies to help your nonprofit maximize donations and achieve your fundraising goals this Giving Tuesday. Optimize Your Donation Process 4.1

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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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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

October Countdown from October 1: 63 days Start implementing your marketing plan, particularly the storytelling pieces Build awareness and share teasers Publish a blog Finalize your messaging calendar and schedule posts and emails Invest time and energy in refining your storytelling. to ensure this year’s #GivingTuesday is a hit.

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Clairification

AUGUST 10, 2023

They require an understanding of goals, of the way the world works and our mutual respect. For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, monthly tips (July’s are now live!), Not the things that are important. Because the important things require nuance, patience and understanding.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals. Ready to learn more?

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand will depend on your goals. We’ll go over important factors to consider when you rebrand your nonprofit throughout this blog. The scope of your nonprofit’s rebrand depends on your goals. The post What to expect when you’re expecting to rebrand your nonprofit appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog, we’ll cover some of the best ways to bring in more donations to your auctions—practices that you can use over and over again, without having to reinvent the wheel. Securing early commitments: Promoting your auction in advance enables you to secure early commitments, which creates a solid foundation for your revenue goals.

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is when organizations unite to work towards a common goal and make their collective impact significantly greater than if each organization worked alone. Reduce costs by pooling resources and sharing the expenses of projects (this can be through financial contributions and in-kind donations).

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore how to build and optimize your peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns in order to achieve success. Thank you page: Once donors contribute to your campaign, be sure to show your gratitude for their support after a donation has been submitted. Be sure to also share how the populations you serve stand to benefit.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 21, 2024

Before you incorporate texting into your marketing strategy, you need to understand its strengths as a communication channel and the natural ways it can help you further your marketing and fundraising goals. In addition to these metrics, choose key performance indicators (KPIs) based on your unique goals.

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