Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Veteran fundraisers know that the better your non-profit organization can understand your donors (and potential donors), their motivations, and their patterns of giving, the more effective your fundraising efforts will be. Fortunately, there’s no lack of expert research to be found on the Web.( read more ).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue. Explain the impact of donations.

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The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2024

One of the best ways to identify your most enthusiastic donors is by looking closely at demographics. Demographics are key to understanding your audience, which will help you create informed campaign strategies and personalized messaging for top donors. If a donor has only donated once, try to reengage with them.

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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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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2021

You’ve probably heard of a donation pledge if you’ve been in fundraising for any amount of time. A donation pledge is when a supporter promises to give a certain amount of money in a set time frame. Why Ask For Donation Pledges? So what is the benefit of a pledge over a donation? Increase Gift Sizes.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Harness today’s LARGEST donor demographic with these quick and effective micro-philanthropy strategies. A shift is happening in nonprofit fundraising. More small donors than ever are getting involved in causes they care about by giving “micro-donations,” and successful fundraisers are jumping on it.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

If you’re looking for a cost-effective and efficient way to ask for donations from your donors and prospects, look no further than a fundraising email! With email, you can send numerous donation asks out with the click of a button. Take a look at these top six best practices for asking for donations with emails.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Online giving is the future of fundraising, but not all nonprofits are prepared for it. Online giving has been an important branch of fundraising for more than a decade now—but the pandemic has made the ability to accept donations digitally an absolute necessity. If you’re fundraising for a specific purpose, say that!

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Last month, I shared some ideas on fundraising in an age of the Covid-19 coronavirus. What is a nonprofit fundraiser to do? In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets.

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Candid

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As nonprofit fundraisers navigate the ever-evolving world of philanthropy, keeping up with donor trends is crucial. Here’s a look at select key findings fundraisers should consider when planning their strategies. Here’s a look at select key findings fundraisers should consider when planning their strategies.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 2, 2024

You can make a year-round impact by implementing these turn-key fundraising ideas in minutes. Fundraising doesn’t always need to mean involved annual galas, golf tournaments, and large-scale campaigns. No- it’s not a get-rich-quick scheme, it’s proven and simple year-round fundraising! Have a free minute?

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

keeping the lights on”), and invest in fundraising innovations that can result in raising more funding toward the mission. How can you maintain fundraising transparency and convey the importance of overhead spending? Our first tip is to set your organization up for overall fundraising stability. The result?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This involves practices like frequently recognizing and showing gratitude to donors, creating multichannel fundraising and marketing campaigns , and improving the overall donor experience. Your nonprofit may use waivers for its volunteer opportunities or before fundraising events. Offer accessible, convenient waivers.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 1, 2024

Before we explore my best tips for non-cash donations to your organization, let’s look at a common scenario: A donor receives a paycheck, pays taxes on the earnings, deposits the proceeds in their checking account, writes a check to charity, and receives a partial deduction for their gift. Know how to manage asset-based gifts.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As technology continues to advance, nonprofits are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline and optimize their fundraising efforts, and for good reason. Predictive analysis, chatbots , and automation have the power to increase fundraising capacity. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools. Let’s dive in!

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. A New Philosophy in Fundraising. The grand, in-person annual gala continues to be a centerpiece of the annual fundraising strategy.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After many organizations received a fundraising boost during the pandemic, direct response professionals once again seem to be bracing for a decline. Even so, direct-response fundraising remains critically important—both as a source of sustainable annual revenue and as a funnel for the cultivation of higher-level donors. Young or old?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

How to make sure you have the right fundraising auction item descriptions to entice your guests to bid on them. Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. But how do you write a great description?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. I have an unusual viewpoint on the subject of board fundraising.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! 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.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. Successfully securing corporate sponsors for your fundraising event can not only give your budget and staff’s bandwidth a boost. Lending extra credibility to your event to help you draw in donations.

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Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2024

Raffles are a staple at fundraising events, offering a fun way to engage attendees and raise additional donations. Appeal to All Interests When choosing raffle prizes, consider the demographics of your audience. Raffles are a powerful tool to add excitement and boost fundraising revenue at your next event.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many people are inclined to feel the warm and fuzzy emotions that come with helping others and choose to make charitable donations during this time. One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more.

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2020

So what is a fundraiser to do? Some fundraisers are struggling. Some fundraisers seem to be really floundering. Is it any wonder that some of these fundraisers have had four months of lurching between long times of inactivity and bursts of trying to get every donor in their portfolio onto a Zoom call?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2017

Released under the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact, the report analyzes trends from more than $23 billion in fundraising revenue from 2016. It provides one of the most credible resources on fundraising performance in the social good community. Online donations were 7.2 percent of all fundraising in 2016.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals know the best fundraising events are fun, interactive, and accessible. There’s one type of fundraising event that’s traditional but modern, competitive but fun, keeps people coming back but attracts new donors: a charity golf tournament. Online registration and donations with secure payment processing.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Power of Diverse Fundraising Revenue Streams In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, diversification is the key to unlocking a broader donor base and ensuring sustained success. Let’s take a look at 15 Fundraising revenue streams your nonprofit can utilize when planning your annual fundraising calendar.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this year’s GivingTuesday quickly approaching on Dec 3, 2024 , choosing the right fundraising platform is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll cover the must-have features to look for your GivingTuesday fundraising platform, so you’re set up for success. But it’s not just about resizing.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Each generation is as different as the next, meaning your organization requires a strategic fundraising approach to effectively engage with supporters from all demographics. It’s not enough to create a one-size-fits-all fundraising and marketing strategy to use for all supporters. Research your target demographics.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. Leverage Corporate Sponsorships While individual donors can be instrumental in providing donated or discounted auction items, it’ll be easiest to secure many of these prizes through your nonprofit’s corporate partners.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By engaging your donors with tailored messaging, you’ll inspire your donors to retain their support and continue to donate to your mission. Donor segments allow you to craft messages based on your donors’ patterns of giving while creating opportunities to connect with your supporters outside of donations.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The gang at Remarkable Partnerships (RP) in the UK has shared a helpful article for new corporate fundraisers. It's called 5 Top Tips for New Corporate Fundraisers. What would you suggest to a new corporate fundraiser?? A breakdown of charitable donations over the past 12 months by demographic group. Be a sponge.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

The recent surge in small, individual donations may shape the future of nonprofit fundraising. GivingTuesday reported an 11% increase in participation small donors (those who gave gifts of less than $500)—a marked change from previous years, when overall charitable donations by individuals actually decreased.

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