Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

As a scholar of nonprofit management and public service, Ive explored, among other things, to what extent the element of competition affects nonprofit messaging in an online fundraising competition, and what types of messaging are most effective.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. Why Donor Retention Matters for Your Nonprofit Nonprofit donor retention is created by nurturing relationships with donors after their donation has been made. You too can maximize your donations.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. The research is clear.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Watch her recent webinar, 6 Types of Stories You Should Be Telling on Social Media.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These include: Donation receipts and tax acknowledgments: Promptly sending these essential documents shows your professionalism and gratitude while giving donors the information they need for tax purposes. These touchpoints dont have to be elaborate a heartfelt email or social media post can go a long way.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities, there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success. Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Collecting and managing data can help you better manage these things to future-proof your mission and grow revenue. This is where collecting, managing, and understanding data becomes crucial. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

Its no secret that effective fundraising fuels your nonprofits workbut not all of the donations that may be useful to your nonprofit are necessarily monetary. In-kind donations (i.e., In-kind donations (i.e., Knowing this amount is important for accurately tracking your nonprofits donation revenue in your financial records.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Attendee Engagement Track metrics like number of auction bids, donations, social media shares, and post-event survey responses to gauge participation and event impact. Average Donation Per Attendee Divide the total revenue by the number of attendees to find the average donation per person.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 16, 2024

They are also a likely group to donate money to your organization. to a nonprofit, having the right strategies and plans for volunteer recruitment and management is critical for long-term nonprofit success. Too many organizations can be laissez-faire about volunteer recruitment and management. So much of fundraising is cyclical.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

In-person visits should be approached with caution in an active disaster zone, but you can improve your organizations communications remotely via email, phone calls, text, and social media, assuming services remain available. This can be in addition to your CEOs official announcements.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. email opens).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts. Ask for skills-based volunteers to tackle key organizational challenges such as marketing or operational support, project management, translation, and tech services. Recruit potential board members.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Donation tax receipts allow you to confirm that youve processed and implemented a charitable contribution while expressing appreciation for donors gifts. While donation receipts must follow several standards, well provide tips for customizing your receipts to recognize different donor groups’ individual contributions.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Relationship-building, communication, commitment to the cause, perseverance, creativity, and project management are all transferable skills that can be applied to fundraising. In addition, skills with email and social media platforms can help you amplify your reach and tell your nonprofit’s story to a broader audience.

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amplifi

AUGUST 22, 2024

The answer lies in harnessing the power of social media. Why is social media important for GivingTuesday? Social media offers a unique platform to reach a vast audience quickly and effectively. Additionally, the interactive nature of social media encourages sharing, which can drastically increase your reach.

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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, group them accordingly in your constituent relationship management system (CRM), and use the channels they indicate to promote recurring giving. Social media posts. Newsletters.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

One option is to use online forms or surveys, like your donation page, that require donors to enter responses in a certain way. You can also use data gathered from social media, email, and other marketing platforms to see who is engaging with your communications. Perform a deep data analysis. Referencing internal and external data.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Everyone will jump at the chance to win a 50/50 prize or a basket of donated goods. Wishlists Donors love to give in-kind gifts because they know their donations will immediately impact your school.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Invite them to take the next step—maybe an additional year-end gift or even increasing their monthly donation. But why stop there?

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Ill also provide useful tips for launching and promoting your unique P2P challenge, everything from enabling solo DIY fundraisers to achieve their sometimes zany personal goals to making sure your app makes donating easy for their supporters. DIY could be almost anything: skydiving for your cause or donating the proceeds of a bake sale.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, research shows that donors expect their philanthropic donations to go directly to the cause rather than overhead. Keenan , an assistant professor in the Marketing unit at Harvard Business School Donor-Centric Strategies Boost Donations Determining a nonprofits value is done by calculating its social impact. Elizabeth A.

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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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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. Event management software: When someone signs up for your event, their information goes straight into your CRM.

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Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Donor-centric management is a strategic approach to how and when donors are contacted. Donor-centric management builds trust and creates urgency among their supporters. Since the beginning of the donor-centric mindset, management systems have been researched and applied. Diversify Your Funding Sources: Apply For Grants!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts. Corporate sponsors can provide financial support, in-kind donations, or even employee volunteers to help strengthen your campaign. First, analyze your donor base.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. Let’s jump into how you can realize these benefits and successfully connect your social media with your site.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

My predictions and recommendations for fundraising in 2025: Predictions AI and Social Media AI In last years predictions post I wrote As AI writing apps proliferate, donor communications will become even worse than they already are. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

From designing a user-friendly website to leveraging social media, these simple yet effective strategies will empower your organization to shine in the digital space. Then, it has two CTAs: one for donation opportunities and another that highlights an online store and adoption program. Promote initiatives and involvement opportunities.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. This may include: E-mail marketing Text messages Phone calls Social media posts Your nonprofit website (or even an event-specific microsite!) The result?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, consider the differing expectations of: New donors: First-time donors likely dont know much about your organization or how to engage with it beyond donating. Planned giving donors: Donors interested in planned gifts want to know more about your organizations long-term plans and how their donations will create a lasting legacy.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to take action (sign a petition, engage on social media, volunteer). Think WIIFM ( “What’s in it for me?”) Note how The Smithsonian manages to share a lot of information cleanly and simply. Share something on social media? Always include a donate button, as well as a monthly giving donate button.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Well-intended, ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are donating large sums of money to fund solutions for some of society’s most challenging problems. Develop strategic narratives and presence on social media Develop a clear and compelling brand that resonates with both their traditional target audiences and potential megadonors.

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Candid

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Many 501(c)(3) organizations lack the resources and technical experience to directly accept cryptocurrency donations, and the vast majority are unaware of publicly available infrastructure that can be used to simplify the process. Introduce a new asset class and (tax-advantageous) method of donating .

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An effective online giving platform simplifies donations, encourages generosity, and helps churches manage their funds more efficiently. Congregants should be able to make donations quickly without navigating complicated menus or forms. Recurring Donation Options : Churches thrive on consistent support from their congregants.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

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Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You’ve got to get past the ‘like’ trap and turn social media engagement into real dollars and cents. Particularly after the final dopamine drip from the last ‘like’ fades, the validations of social media can feel like lots of stooping and kissing, but with even less payoff. The team high-fives and takes a bow and … then what happens?

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