Tech Soup

DECEMBER 24, 2012

It's definitely not too late to send out a few more quick reminders to your supporters that there's still time to make a donation in 2012. To get those critical email appeals out the door, download our complimentary template to help you create an effective fundraising appeal that brings in more donations.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

These tools are affordable, easy to use, and have great templates you can customize for your nonprofit. Using a template from an email tool is ideal for your newsletter because these templates are made to be easily read online or on mobile (more about that in a minute). Less is definitely more. Your regular email (e.g.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you’ve been using the same letter template for a while, take time to freshen it up. I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Sincerely, Susan Douglas Board Member, Westside Community Food Pantry If you can’t send handwritten cards or call all your donors, send them a personal and heartfelt letter.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

They are almost definitely not thinking about it in September, or counting down the days. Use CauseVox’s free marketing templates to help you generate some last-minute GivingTuesday ideas for social media content. Make a test donation on a mobile device. Mention and thank those who shared your posts. You’ve got this.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you’ve been using the same letter template for a while, take time to freshen it up. I would definitely send something by mail a few times a year. Sincerely, Lisa Barnes Board Member, Eastside Community Food Pantry If you can’t send handwritten cards or call all your donors, send them a personal and heartfelt letter.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Provide common definitions so everyone is grounded in what you are talking about. When using AI tools to help you draft an award letter, for example, have it put together a template that you can go back and add the grantee information. Encourage your staff members that AI should not be used as an endpoint.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you need help, here’s a donor-focused newsletter template you can use. Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall! The Bottom Line Put these 8 strategies into motion for your small nonprofit and you’ll definitely raise more money this Fall!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s definitely not as many as we would like. Less is definitely more! Here’s a template for writing a fundraising email that will keep you focused on your purpose. But look: even if your open rate is only 25%, you are connecting with one quarter of your email list, and that’s significant.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Use Templates To Keep You On Track. Take the time up front to create templates for the work you do during events. That might be a template that lays out your day of plan. It might be a template for your marketing plan. Maybe it’s a template for all of the emails that you’re using for this event. Keep it Simple!

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Peak Proposals

JANUARY 10, 2021

Templates for meetings, white papers, and responses to common press inquiries Resource lists Staff contact lists Answers to frequently asked questions and how-tos Three Scenarios Where Your Nonprofit Could Leverage Slab Below are three scenarios where you could use Slab to facilitate staff training and share frequently referenced materials.

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

I’ve also included some short definitions and examples to keep you or other members of your team from getting confused on how to create great goals, objectives, and outcomes. DOWNLOAD: Grants Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes Worksheet Template Just click below to download your copy!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This blog post explores how to create an annual fundraising plan and even provides a helpful annual fundraising plan template to help putting together your fundraising plan easier. Ready to download the template? Download Template. It’s not all about raising more money (though that should definitely be your top priority).

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Or the search for the perfect template. I’ll walk you through these steps, plus you’ll go home with my color-coded, detailed annual fundraising plan template AND a sample plan! Given the many ways a fundraising plan can make your life easier, it’s hard to understand why so many organizations don’t have them. Or enough data.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

If you answered B or C, you're definitely not alone. Opt for pre-existing templates or drag-and-drop technology for ease. Does wrangling content for your nonprofit's newsletter feel most like: a) A walk in the park with a basket full of adorable puppies? b) Chasing butterflies through a hurricane? The good news?

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Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Definition and Purpose A simple will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after your death. Do-It-Yourself Will Kits or Templates These kits offer more structure than a handwritten will but come with their own set of limitations, such as customization issues and potential validity problems.

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Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Definition and Purpose A simple will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets distributed after your death. Do-It-Yourself Will Kits or Templates These kits offer more structure than a handwritten will but come with their own set of limitations, such as customization issues and potential validity problems.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Ideally this plan is based on a template you can tailor for each new funder, and is either complimentary to, or includes, your acquittal reporting plan. It is the quality and most definitely NOT the quantity of applications. A great way to keep on top of this is to create a stewardship plan as soon as a grant has been confirmed.

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Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Decide on Your Method for Creating the Will DIY Will Kits DIY will kits are available online and in stores, providing templates and instructions for creating your will. These resources can provide templates, guidance, and support to help you create a legally valid will.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Of all the apps listed here, Wunderlist is definitely the most aesthetically-pleasing. Springpad offers a to-do list template in addition to its many other note templates. Read this informative post from Microsoft for more tips on using to-do lists in Outlok. Wunderlist: Free ($4.99/mo Do you use a to-do list app?

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Set a specific and realistic fundraising goal Determine the measurable impact that this goal will have for your mission Create a definite timeline for your campaign (Pro tip: Many organizations opt for a 6-8 week timeline.) This should include templates for emails, texts, and social media posts as well as information about the campaign.

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Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Here is a template to help you get started: Schedule your campaigns Once you’ve established your goals and figured out which projects your organization wants to focus on for your fundraising calendar, you need to create timelines for your campaigns and events.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With the number of donations processed on #GivingTuesday, these fees can definitely add up. That’s why a toolkit of templated social media and email language is crucial. Tip: If you have a match, remember to always include language about the match in all templated communications. Fundraising During COVID-19. Develop A Toolkit.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2022

This can make or break your event so while you’re evaluating your options, definitely consider the ease of use for your staff and participants. Since personal pages can come pre-populated with text, Invest in Kids provided templated language so that fundraisers didn’t have to author their appeal from scratch.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

With our nonprofit newsletter template and tips, you’ll be building and writing engaging newsletters your supporters will look forward to seeing in their inboxes regularly in no time. Nonprofit Newsletter Template. If you’re using an email marketing software like HubSpot , check to be sure your newsletter template is mobile-friendly.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

They included a lot of fundraising essentials, such as: Fundraising templates Email outreach messages Social media messages Sponsor packages Background on the event itself Graphics. I love the fancy dinners, but this definitely has us thinking about how we do things,” Subira noted.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For more help, check out this online donation receipt template. Most online donation tools offer default language for this, but you need to customize it so the language is warm and on brand. And it should be clear that it’s their receipt. Offer an easy opt-in.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

Shorter is definitely better here! Yes, you have to follow the template provided. Your social media channels : Look for ways to emphasize your message in every post. Create graphics and content that impart pieces of your message along with fresh photos, stories, and updates. In elevators and check-out lines!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2022

By definition, a micro donation is anything less than $100, but they can even be super small, like cents on the dollar. These donor appreciation templates can help! In this article, I’ll explain what micro donations are and how you can leverage small gifts to make a big difference. What Are Micro Donations, and Why Do They Matter?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Make it clear that while the first step is definitely launching your fundraising rocket, your goal is to get it to the moon. You can download our free 2024 GivingTuesday and Year-End Toolkit that has customizable social media templates to help you get started. This means your donation page is critical to the success of your campaign.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 29, 2019

It’s hard to come up with one single definition of what the word means, or create best practice tactics that work for everyone. For example, if they are a lower-level partner, create a templated wrap report that showcases your brand and mission, but allows for easy plug-and-play metrics per partner. They make it their own.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Obviously you don’t want to include everyone who fits those definitions, so how do you choose? As you think about all the bells and whistles you could look for, here are some features you’ll definitely want: Crowdfunding : a capital campaign is a crowdfunding campaign, so no matter what your platform needs to have crowdfunding capabilities.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

Use that number as your major gift definition. Start with your top 10 gifts over the past 12 months. What is the average size of these gifts? Is there a natural breakpoint? There usually is.) For example, if your top 10 donors last year all gave at least $1,000, then use $1,000 as your major gift threshold.

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Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

Eligibility is an essential question, yet many solicitations fail to provide enough information for prospective applicants to be able to determine definitely if they are eligible. Are there any templates that must be used for any section of the proposal (e.g., The definition of “key personnel” is not fixed and varies by funder.

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Qgiv

JUNE 25, 2021

You’ll want to: Choose the perfect keyword Persuade constituents to opt into receiving messages Create targeted lists for outbound text messaging Send the right kinds of texts at the right times (psst: check out our text templates for nonprofits !) Check out our text messaging templates for nonprofits! Looking for inspiration?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You can use Canva to create free and customizable Instagram story templates that you can download and schedule out ahead of time. Donor of the Year” is pretty classic but you can definitely get creative with themed awards that align with your organization’s mission. Of course, consent is key.

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