Pamela Grow

JULY 29, 2024

Storytelling plays an integral role in fundraising success. But have you considered implementing storytelling into all aspects of your fundraising event? Join Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox , as she shares all the ways you can embrace nonprofit storytelling before, during, and after your event.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Looking to spice things up for your next live fundraising campaign or virtual event? Some friendly competition may also increase your fundraising potential as donor competition fuels fundraising. Make sure your organization has the resources to administer and manage the event to raise more money.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For example, to promote recurring giving, Double the Donation recommends segmenting your audience based on factors like: Interests and affinities. Then, you can more easily identify major donor prospects and reach out to them with relevant fundraising appeals. Cater your fundraising asks based on donor giving capacity.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The agreement further alleges that RTTC failed to register as a professional fundraiser and file reports. The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. Thats how youll get people to donate.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. And, with donations declining across the board for the first time in five years, organizations need to pay attention to the concerns of their donors now more than ever. One way to do this is through an online auction.

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Clairification

APRIL 24, 2023

I’ve been getting nervous emails from colleagues who attended the 2023 AFP ICON conference in New Orleans, all bemoaning the fact not just donors but also donations are down. You see, information was presented from the full 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report, and the results were sadder than usual. The opposite, in fact.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 7, 2024

Fortunately, this is something you can fix, but donors don’t magically donate, or more important, keep donating to your organization. You need more than luck to keep your donors Building relationships with your donors is one of the most important components of fundraising. This is known as one-and-done.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fundraising experts are mixed on whether this is a good idea. Next comes the ask Ask for a donation at the beginning of the next paragraph (after the story). Don’t distract people with information about an upcoming event or volunteering. They’re your best bet for getting donations. Do this on your donation page , too.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Whether you’re future-proofing your fundraisers by focusing on future giving initiatives or leveraging low-cost digital channels to acquire donors , your nonprofit can still inspire enough support to keep its operations going strong. Charitable giving saw a 2.1% Once you’ve collected and organized your supporter data, it’s time to analyze it.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 14, 2023

Organizations that rely on donations to continue serving their communities or participants, whether they are nonprofits, schools, or sports teams, must focus on providing high-quality donor experiences. But how can you make sure the act of donating is both easy for donors and maximizes results for your organization?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

In fundraising taking advantage of every potential opportunity for cultivating relationships is essential! The event you labored over for months came in at 12% higher than you anticipated. In A True—and Heartbreaking—Tale of Not Being Asked for a Donation , Megan Contakes writes: “Yes, it is counter-intuitive. Usually several.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Go one step further and create a fundraising calendar , as well. Take a look back at 2024 to see what worked and what didnt in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Be sure your fundraising plan includes a diverse stream of revenue.

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OneCause

JANUARY 5, 2025

Holding a special event is a great way for an organization to generate fundraising proceeds, engage new and previous donors, and build awareness for their cause. Including a silent auction can take your special event to the next level, but it requires your nonprofit to solicit awesome items for guests to bid on.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 15, 2024

Feeling the pressure of the upcoming fundraising event season? We’ve brought together a panel of partners, bursting with ideas to help you freshen up your events this year to overcome event planning fatigue. As part of the partnership, Danaher encouraged its staff to give and collect funds for an LLS fundraising event.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In other words, where they’ve come from (direct mail; online appeal; website; social or other media; event; peer fundraiser; emergency appeal; volunteer activity; personal introduction; user of services; etc.), Could you enter in a “proxy” age, based on something you know about the event they attended (e.g.,

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Individual donations dropped by 2.4%, with their share of total giving slightly decreasing from 67.4% In contrast, the Giving USA Foundation’s annual report highlights that donations rose to $557.16

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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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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. As you navigate the world of fundraising, donor relationships, and program management, you’re bound to make a few mistakes—and that’s not a bad thing! In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 22, 2024

If you have donated money to a quirky aid event focused on snorkeling or a unique chess fundraiser, you know that fundraising events have evolved far beyond the typical 5K runs, cycling events, and charity walks. How do you pick the right event? What Activity Will Appeal to Your Donors?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts. Event fundraising.

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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. Identifying loyal supporters.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

To fully fund your nonprofit, you need a diversified fundraising stream. Diversified fundraising revenue creates stability and keeps you from being dependent on one source of funding. Getting your funds from multiple sources is especially important when fundraising for a new nonprofit. No fundraising from individuals.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 28, 2024

You might also want to move some lapsed donors who haven’t donated for several years into an inactive file. Don’t do this until you’ve sent targeted, personalized appeals asking them to donate again. Perhaps it’s events or grants. Maybe you’ve held a particular event for years. I’m not a gardener. What are your weeds?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? The concept of relationship fundraising has been around for a while, even though its not always implemented. That includes fundraising appeals. Stop using transactional language First, the word transaction should not appear anywhere in your fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. You may have to secure an event venue, recruit sponsors, and spin up a marketing strategy. Show appreciation for fundraisers throughout the campaign.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Truly, every donor deserves a heartfelt thank-you message for their contributions and gifts, but you can take it to the next level and make a lasting impression with an appreciation event or customized outreach. Fun, memorable donor appreciation events and initiatives function to build a sustainable support network for your small nonprofit.

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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. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 20 fundraising ideas that are perfect for autumn. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket.

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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. It’s not easy to figure out what works in fundraising when you have little to no experience raising big bucks. So, you found yourself sidelined while you tried to figure out fundraising.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. Margherio suggests outlining different volunteer/giving opportunities that she calls Giving Recipes, from hosting a clothing drive as part of a celebratory occasion or birthday party to setting up a community donation drop-off. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Fundraisers like you have a lot of work to do to make the world a better place, so any time you can save on administrative tasks is incredibly valuable. Fundraising automation saves your nonprofit valuable time and resources by streamlining time-consuming tasks, so you can devote more to time advancing your mission and raising more money.

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