NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2021

Organizations are increasingly depending on touchless technology so they can collect donations quickly. Simple SMS communication solutions allow donors to give at any time without needing a checkbook or cash, plus they can set up one-time or recurring donations, meaning higher fundraising to reach long-term goals.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. For example: Individuals can donate, make in-kind gifts, participate in community service projects , and spread the word about causes they care about. Set a goal and budget.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. Your organization can harness that potential by taking advantage of social media fundraising ideas designed to boost donations and enhance engagement.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Finding the right online solution for your fundraising challenges can feel a little daunting. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned fundraiser a little nervous. What makes online fundraising so effective and essential in today’s landscape is the fact that people are on their phones or online for a large portion of the day.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

An optimized donation page is key to turning visitors into supporters, ensuring they have a smooth, impactful giving experience. With CauseVox, you can create a donation page that does more than collect contributions—it engages donors, reinforces your brand, and inspires confidence in your cause.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Your fiscal goals are within reach. What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising? Looking for ideas for what you can build your upcoming fall fundraiser around? Consider a text-to-donate campaign, a run/walk, or a giving day. Keep reading!

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re in the dog days of summer… And that can only mean one thing — year-end fundraising season is upon us! The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. Why end-of-year fundraising? Go online and make a donation to your organization. No opt-in is required.

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Greater Giving

MAY 21, 2024

Conquering Donation Procurement: Track, Thank, and Triumph at Your Next Fundraising Event As fundraising professionals, we know the magic of a well-stocked fundraising event. Fundraising procurement of donated items fuels excitement,drives bids, and ultimately, raises crucial funds for your cause.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. In this blog post, we will cover how nonprofits should handle not meeting a fundraising goal and how they can communicate the results of the campaign with their supporters. Should nonprofits tell their supporters when they don’t hit a fundraising goal?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s digital world, running a successful fundraiser goes beyond traditional methods; it requires innovative approaches that meet donors where they are—online. From boosting your team’s efficiency to expanding your reach, here are three key benefits of using an online platform like CauseVox to enhance your next fundraising campaign.

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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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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Organizing a peer-to-peer fundraiser (P2P) for your cause? Whether it’s a run, walk, race , or another creative idea, peer-to-peer fundraising taps into the power of your community to expand your reach. Participants fundraise on your behalf, leveraging their personal networks to support your cause.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving. Donor Milestones : Create milestones or challenges that encourage donors to contribute more, such as matching gift challenges or stretch goals.

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Gail Perry Group

JUNE 13, 2024

Is your fundraising team all set to meet your annual fund goal? It's always a big push - working to close those last minute donations to your nonprofit. This post shares our number one tip to help your team zoom over goal this fiscal year-end. Who are your top prospects to help you meet your year-end fundraising goal?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

Just as a successful capital campaign follows defined steps and milestones, so does the work of a database manager—nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes tasks to keep the campaign moving toward its goal. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. Add data health tools.

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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). They’re your best bet for getting donations. Create donation tiers that show what each amount will fund. Do this on your donation page , too.

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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

If you’re trying to raise money but all you’re hearing is crickets, you may need to work on your message for fundraising. It can be hard, especially if you’re new to fundraising or don’t like to write. Why Your Message for Fundraising Is Important. Years ago, when I first started fundraising, messaging was simpler.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Define your segmentation goals. Any strong strategy starts with goal-setting. Based on your goals, choose the segmentation criteria you’ll rely on to group your supporters. For example, to promote recurring giving, Double the Donation recommends segmenting your audience based on factors like: Interests and affinities.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Online giving is not a single way of donating. With such an array of options—and donor preferences—it’s essential for your organization to employ diverse strategies to reach the widest audience with your online fundraising campaigns. Here are seven tips for optimizing your donation page to boost your online fundraising success.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But sometimes, we get confused by which is more ethical, sustainable, or somehow “better.” Grassroots fundraising, sometimes known as “bottom-up” philanthropy, is when a nonprofit solicits donations from the general public, often through direct mail and email solicitations.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Looking to crush your Year-End and GivingTuesday fundraising goals? With donations more competitive than ever, it’s time to ditch the cookie-cutter playbook and bring your A-game. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to use CauseVox’s cutting-edge tools to create standout campaigns that grab attention and drive donations.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 17, 2024

From fundraising to volunteering, #GivingTuesday is a great way to engage your community of supporters and become part of a larger, worldwide movement that promotes generosity. This year, expand your fundraising efforts with online giving, making it even easier for your donors to give on any device. A direct communication style works.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again. Maybe you’ve experienced this with a fundraising letter that performed so poorly you called it a failure and didn’t want to try it again.

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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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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

Woven Health Clinic began their year planning an in-person fundraising luncheon, but quickly realized that in-person needed to become virtual. Board members would sell tickets and fill tables to help make the fundraiser a success. Raising More With Less Effort With Peer-to-Peer Fundraising On CauseVox. Enter CauseVox.

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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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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Giving Tuesday is a pivotal day for nonprofits, offering a prime opportunity to boost donations and engage with supporters. As this global day of giving continues to grow in prominence, it’s essential for nonprofits to strategize effectively to make the most of this fundraising event. Optimize Your Donation Process 4.1

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 11, 2022

Not meeting your fundraising targets? The goal itself should speak to donors and demand urgency. Many nonprofits feel frustrated and disappointed when they don’t achieve their fundraising goals. So what do nonprofit fundraisers do about a lack of inspired giving? What’s Missing from Your Fundraising?

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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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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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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Peer-to-peer fundraising—individuals raising money for a cause with the help of their family and friends—is a fun, easy, and lucrative strategy to attract awareness and generate funds for your cause. Studies have shown that: Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives average 39% success, compared to 22% for traditional fundraising.

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

For some organizations, event fundraising is a primary source of revenue throughout the year. 5 tips for enhancing event fundraising At GiveSmart, we have experience with the inner workings of fundraising and what it takes for guests to donate. You can trust us because: We’re leaders in event fundraising.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Issue 219 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Wondering what should be on your year-end fundraising checklist? Our free guide will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a P2P campaign, and more.

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