Get Fully Funded

MAY 18, 2021

The best gift a nonprofit organization can receive is unrestricted cash, but an inkind donation of something your organization needs and would have otherwise purchased is also a high-value gift. Basically, it’s a non-cash donation made to a nonprofit organization. There’s more to inkind donations than you might think.

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Double the Donation

MAY 15, 2024

The end of the year is always a busy time for fundraising, and your nonprofit tries to start planning months in advance. If your nonprofit relates to this situation, then you need an […] But the planning phase may take longer than anticipated, leaving you scrambling in October and November to figure everything out in time.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Because as we approach what I call the “Grateful for Blessings Holidays” (emotional trigger) and the end of the calendar year (financial/tax trigger), people naturally turn their thoughts toward generosity and philanthropic giving. This is the magic season for fundraising. I am deeply appreciative for your support! [If

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Imagine this: Your nonprofit is in the midst of several key projects and is planning to launch a new community program, all of which will greatly benefit your mission. So, you ask yourself, “What if there was a solution that overcame these challenges and could turn into a steady revenue stream for my nonprofit?” Thanking participants.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Fortunately, this is something you can fix, but donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. If you ignore your donors or communicate poorly, they’re unlikely to donate again. A communications calendar will help.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

What are the basics of a good nonprofit e-newsletter? I’ve signed up for hundreds of emails from nonprofit organizations. Create a communications calendar for the year, one that includes the dates for your fundraising appeals, your monthly giving asks, your annual report, print newsletters, and more. Your Goals. What to Include.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

You only have a few seconds to capture your donor’s attention and get her to make a donation. The Giving Experience Congratulations, someone has decided to donate to your nonprofit. Does your Donate Now button stand out? Does your Donate Now button stand out? Be sure it’s focused on making a donation.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed! How to use nonprofit software Top nonprofit software solutions What is nonprofit software?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. A conversion-optimized donation page. Motivational imagery. Intuitive user experience.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 23, 2024

Donor fatigue is real, and it’s hurting lots of small nonprofits that are over asking their donors without balancing those asks with enough feel-good interactions. Regardless, it’s something to be concerned about BEFORE you see a decrease in your donations. Some experts say donor fatigue is a myth. I’ll show you. What is Donor Fatigue?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Virtual events are here to stay, and for nonprofits that means more opportunities to fundraise without breaking the bank and a sweat. Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . Easily showcase a compelling video before spotlighting your CEO to solicit donations.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your nonprofit invests significant time, energy, and money into bettering the lives of those you serve. This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. Adjust your messages based on the supporter’s relationship with your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. As a new nonprofit, you don’t have these benefits.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

After all, donors are unlikely to feel valued if they receive the same AI-created email from every nonprofit they support. Thank-you emails are a staple of most nonprofits’ appreciation strategies, and you can elevate yours with eCards. Send eCards. When supporters give, send an eCard to thank them for their gift. Anniversaries.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Some donors may respond to your direct mail piece but will donate online. You’ll have a lot of competition since you’re not the only organization seeking year-end donations. This is what I usually do.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again. It should make a person feel good about giving a donation. This email thank you is more of a reassurance to let your donor know you received her donation.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Many nonprofit myths circulate through the general public by word of mouth and it’s time to dispel them. Nonprofits make a difference in communities across the globe. Above all, a nonprofit organization is created with the goal of providing a public benefit. Not to mention, especially nonprofit startups.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Because what’s most important is to thank and report before you ask for another donation. Asking for donations is not all or nothing Many nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time asking and not that much on thanking and reporting. Your appeal should make people feel good about donating to your organization.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit's cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Create a proven communications calendar. Optimize your donation form to convert more donors. Big thanks for their dedication in equipping nonprofits for successful Year-End and GivingTuesday fundraising. Our Ultimate 2024 Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit will help you: Stand out and get noticed.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Accounting can vary widely based on industry, and nonprofit accounting is one of the most unique approaches to the subject. Instead of focusing on generating a profit for the organization, the core of nonprofit accounting is accountability toward supporters and toward the mission.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

As you conduct daily operations at your nonprofit, you’ll find that getting your nonprofit’s development strategy right is one of the most important pieces of the nonprofit management process. After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this post, I’ll tell you why monthly giving is important for your nonprofit, how to start or grow your program, and how to nurture it going forward. Monthly giving helps you raise more money Monthly or recurring donations can help donors spread out their gifts and it’s easier on their bank accounts. The average is $25 a month.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

The past five years have seen tremendous change in the world — and in the nonprofit sector. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time. And it’s one of the biggest problems nonprofits face. We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If your nonprofit is participating this year (and you should be!), Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. How to Earn Giving Tuesday Donations with Multi-channel Marketing. Here are some tips!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

dip in donations. Create a proven communications calendar. Optimize your donation form to convert more donors. Big thanks for their dedication in equipping nonprofits for successful Year-End and GivingTuesday fundraising. The Challenge Post-pandemic fatigue and economic uncertainty have caused a 10.5%

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Do You Need a Nonprofit Virtual Assistant? Nor should you. So, if you need help (and I know you do!)

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. Here are five time-saving tips to help you get more done in less time with less effort – so you can use your expertise to further your nonprofit’s mission. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. But as a busy fundraiser or nonprofit marketer, it can be challenging to find the time to make social media a priority. But as a busy fundraiser or nonprofit marketer, it can be challenging to find the time to make social media a priority. No problem!

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit’s cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. AI for nonprofits can be a real game changer in the fundraising landscape. One of the easiest AI tools for nonprofits to get started with is ChatGPT , a chatbot powered by OpenAI.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter where you are on your journey in the nonprofit world, fundraising is the lifeblood that fuels the important, world-changing work you do. A thorough, thoughtful strategy takes the guess work out of the daily operations of your nonprofit. Donor stewardship What is the average donor’s experience with your nonprofit?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We hear from folks all the time who are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, especially fundraising ideas for a new nonprofit. Sometimes when people are looking for new fundraising ideas for nonprofits, they’re looking for a quick solution to solve their funding problems. Avoid them!). Broken Model #1: Self Pay.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Building an organization from the ground up is a challenge, but with the right nonprofit tools, the heavy lifting gets easier. There are SO MANY nonprofit tools out there, all promising to make your work easier as you grow your new nonprofit. Joining TechSoup should be the first technology task for your new nonprofit.

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Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 19, 2024

A lot of nonprofits operate on the opposite assumption — that recency predicts unwillingness to give again. Most often, this is near the end of the calendar year, but it can be other times. Take advantage of this by having a strong ask at donation anniversary time. Within 4 weeks after they’ve given.

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