Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

While researching and writing our book, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human Center in an Age of Automation , we found many examples of chatbots misbehaving in the world. As we wrote in The Smart Nonprofit , the goal of using AI-powered technology is to augment human efforts, not replace them. AI should be used sparingly and carefully.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be. Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy can’t achieve its aims without the proper goals and workload distribution. Work with your development director to identify organizational goals.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Giving Tuesday may sound like a great one-off event for your organization, but you may also be worried about retaining donors in the long run. Team up with local news.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Since the goal is to put funds into nonprofit operations, you can see how over several years you can significantly increase savings by using ACH and Venmo payments. 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.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Here are six key steps to think through in order to execute on Giving Day: Pick A Date Set Clear Goals Plan The Campaign Spread The Word Leverage Technology Follow Up 1. Set Clear Goals It is important to define your fundraising target, donor engagement goals and impact-oriented objectives. Drive awareness around an issue?

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Community Boost

JULY 3, 2024

They must build trust with the people they serve while attracting and retaining donors and volunteers. Empowering Brand Ambassadors In his book, The Brand Gap, Marty Neumeier explains that “A brand is not what YOU say it is. One of the primary ways branding helps with this is through differentiation. It’s what THEY say it is.”

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

You’ve probably seen action movies or read sci-fi books about artificial intelligence being used to help humans. The goal is to raise $15,000. ChatGPT can help you retain donors by writing donor thank-yous and thank-you receipts Appeals aren’t the only way to merge ChatGPT and fundraising.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Retains Existing Donors Thanking donors is actually an excellent donor retention strategy. This is why a genuine thank you goes a long way in retaining your most loyal donors, increasing the chances of them making a second, third, or fourth gift. Here are some suggestions: Offer customized opportunities for engagement.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 1, 2024

Fundraising event revenue: Share event recaps with both attendees and contributors, including the total revenue generated compared to the event’s fundraising goal. A bookkeeper’s case study can spread the word that a trustworthy professional handles your nonprofit’s books, so potential constituents know there’s accountability.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

He was a character invented not long ago to sell bookings on Hotels.com. As a result, you can grow your overall donor base, retain more long-term supporters, and get more dollars into your programming. In the end, while you may recognize deficiencies in training, the person’s goals are their own responsibility. No kidding!

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Overall, social media fundraising not only facilitates monetary contributions but also fosters a sense of community and collective effort, enabling individuals and organizations to achieve their fundraising goals in innovative and engaging ways. The goal is to raise awareness and funds for animal care and adoption programs.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

We’re focused on recruiting them, retaining, engaging, and so on. Set a Goal. What is our ultimate goal? Then, create a concrete plan using these answers, incorporating SMART goal setting practices. Here at XYZ nonprofit, we have the same goals. Book a demo to get started with CauseVox’s event ticketing today!

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GrantNews

MAY 20, 2024

On April 30, 2015, some folks in Laramie, Wyoming danced their way into the Guinness Book of World Records. A law remains on the books in Cheyenne, Wyoming that prohibits all residents from taking a shower on any Wednesday. The Laramie County Library System is the oldest organized library system in the U.S. is located in Wyoming.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Maybe you’re still a few hundred dollars away from your goal during your most important fundraiser of the year, but it feels like you’ve totally run out of donor opportunities. Ensuring that you are meeting fundraising goals and minimizing costs is more important than ever as the U.S. begins to see a dip in donations.

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NextAfter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Simply relying upon the email program to renew donors acquired last year was flawed because the very best they could do with that channel mix would be to only retain 36% of their new donors from last year (or those that currently were engaged with the email program). We needed a multichannel strategy in place to reach these donors.

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The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 12, 2023

If you don’t have the right goals in mind, ineffectively plan your campaign, or report on your earnings incorrectly, your nonprofit’s financial books may still end up in the red. Create a Detailed Campaign Budget Your organization creates an annual budget to help determine your overarching financial health and goals.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Explain to leaders and the board that it is a common practice to fold hiring expenses into your overall campaign goal. Whether you ultimately retain your entire campaign staff or not, your organization will be in a much stronger position to continue fundraising effectively in the future.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

You’ll want people to sign up, potentially pay a registration fee, set an activity goal , and have a date and time where everyone runs at the same time on their own. With everything going on, it’s safe to say that things have been stressful, and it’s more important than ever to build relationships with donors and retain them.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2022

Finally, another often overlooked benefit of corporate partnerships is that it is much easier to maintain good relationships with a handful of companies than to retain donors. On the other hand, you can deepen and maintain relationships with a handful of companies and retain these partnerships year after year.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Instead of spending more money to acquire new supporters to help raise funds, it is more cost-effective to retain your donors. Set a fundraising goal for individuals. As the kids reach or exceed their goal they earn a ticket to a church lock-in to celebrate the successful fundraiser. Fitness challenges. Worship concerts.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 16, 2024

It’s your first step toward retaining this donor for the long run. I like Penelope Burk's suggestions from her landmark book, Donor Centered Fundraising. Bottom Line: How to Craft a Killer Thank You Letter Remember: your overall goal is to keep your donor giving and giving over many years. That’s why feelings are important.

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Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Not every fundraising consulting firm is the sameeach has a particular focus area, expertise, and approach to helping their nonprofit partners reach their goals. On a retainer basis: This typically involves paying a fixed monthly fee to retain the consultants services for a set amount of time.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 11, 2017

You must show that your organization — your mission, goals, and objectives — reflect the local, regional, or national makeup of the community you serve. Furthermore, inclusive organizations recruit and retain diverse staff and volunteers to reflect the racial and ethnic composition of the communities they serve.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

What we love about the Charity Miles app Charity Miles provides a unique way for people to make a positive impact while pursuing their fitness goals. Your organization can customize appointment booking workflows to suit your needs while planning your event. Pricing Smartwaiver’s pricing plans start at $19 per month.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Instead of spending more money to acquire new supporters to help raise funds, it is more cost-effective to retain your donors. Set a fundraising goal for individuals. As the kids reach or exceed their goal they earn a ticket to a church lock-in to celebrate the successful fundraiser. Fitness challenges. Worship concerts.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Instead of focusing on growing your social media numbers, how about focusing on building community – retaining engaging the fans/followers that you do have? To determine what to measure, we need a combination of “vanity metrics” and goal-specific metrics. Grab Attention. In the digital age, algorithms rule. Petition signatures?

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 27, 2021

How can we structure our team to drive more collaboration while still encouraging individual fundraising goals? It costs five times more to attract a new customer than it does to retain an existing one. Marketing Manager - Partnerships, First Book , Washington, DC ($54k - $72k) 2. Five ways to turn a partner into a promoter.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 26, 2025

This can make or break your volunteers experience and determine whether you retain their support for future volunteer needs. For example, which womens Bible study book will the group read together? Start a prayer group with the men who volunteer for your church, or share your recommendations for Christian books for women.

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