Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event. For an event that screams “Halloween”, host a pumpkin patch harvest with a local farm with the admission fee being donated to your cause. Haunted House Nothing screams “fall” like a haunted house.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Bonus tip: To encourage early orders, promote the kits through the schools email list or PTA Facebookgroup. Charge a small fee per session or offer a term-long pass. Extra note: If you partner with a local instructor, ask them to volunteer or reduce their fee in exchange for promotion through the schoolnetwork.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Then ask them to run a peer-to-peer campaign , sharing the message with 10 friends or family members who might be interested in donating $100 and follow up with each person individually. Here’s the link where you can make a donation: [link]. For example: College, Here We Come!, and achieve their goals. But, I wouldn’t assume.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. If done well, you’ll not only convey your gratitude, you’ll also be securing a donation for future appeals.

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Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When a donor chooses to give their wealth to your organization, will you be ready? What you decide to accept often depends on the feasibility of following through on the procedure to accept the gift. For example, if a donor decides to donate a boat it first will need to be professionally appraised for fair market value.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? First ask: Make the initial request for a donation.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

We’ve all received a fundraising appeal letter in the mail asking us to donate. Some are from nonprofits you’ve already donated to while others are groups you may not have heard of that are looking for new donors, targeting you. Maybe YOU have sent out a fundraising appeal letter for your nonprofit, hoping to see donations pouring in.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Take the time to write the strongest thank you letter you can to show your appreciation, deepen the donor relationship, and set the stage for the next donation. To me, it’s just common sense to thank every donor after every donation. Your donation will help us meet our goals…” As a donor, I don’t care about your goals.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain supporters, and keep guests engaged through participation. While you may have a few generous donors who frequently make donations, a creative fundraiser like a game allows everyone to get in on the fun. Wine shopping for a good cause!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Look for grants.

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Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? Learn about corporate giving programs through this Double the Donation guide.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging? How Blackbaud Can Help Your Fundraising Efforts Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Organizations rely on fundraising to earn financial support.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Your nonprofit is getting ready to lead an important advocacy campaign: a key bill central to your mission has just been introduced in the state legislature, but the process of getting it passed is fraught with uncertainty. In part 2, we'll walk you through some basic data formats. APIs to the Rescue.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2015

Comodo is offering five security certificates and one HackerGuardian subscription through TechSoup. Donated versions of each product are available to organizations with budgets under $1 million. Ready more about Comodo's commitment to security for all on their website. example.com, subdomain2.example.com, spanhidden.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a type of donation that’s meant to support a nonprofit, university, or other organization beyond the donor’s lifetime. Tax benefits.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

Feature a well-designed donation page. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website?

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OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. Acquiring new donors can be 50-100% more costly than the dollars those donors actually give, according to Double the Donation.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters.

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Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2023

That’s why grants should be one piece of your funding pie, which also includes direct donations and fees for programs or services Another reason to be intentional about the grants you try for is because most grants require significant staff resources to apply for and manage. Are government grants difficult to obtain and manage?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Editor's Note: TechSoup offers donated and discounted services from B Corps such as BetterWorld Telecom , Azavea , and — coming soon — Dharma Merchant Services. This past October, California joined New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Vermont, and Maryland in passing legislation to create this new type of legally recognized company.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding. We are ready to join you in the good work your organization is doing.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rather than focusing on single pricey gifts, try bundling smaller donations into one basket. As you begin marketing your auction, don’t forget to highlight auction items through various channels like social media, email, and your website, especially if your auction will be a virtual event. Ready to plan your auction?

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Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

Donations made through branded forms tend to be 38% larger than those made through generic forms, and donors are 70% more likely to donate again if the donation page was branded. A donor may not have someone else to invite, but they might be ready to step up their game and volunteer!

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Depending on your organization’s focus and activities, you may have different types of funding, such as grants, contracts, donations, program fees, sponsorships, or merchandise sales. Create a plan to fund it.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

For example, donors who make a planned gift often increase their annual donations to a charity, according to a study in 2019 from the Giving USA Foundation. But look, if you’re not offering donors the opportunity to leave your nonprofit a planned gift, you’re missing out on some big donations! Planned Giving 101.

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GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

givesmart.com Great Example of: Golf Ball Drop, FAQ , Order Form Division of Indian Work – Leap!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations between October and December. They ended up passing their goal by $3000!

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NextAfter

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In all of our experimentation testing videos in emails, donation pages, and landing pages – we have never seen a video lead to an increase in giving. I’d use caution if thinking about placing this video directly on a donation page. But that raises a new question…if not on a donation page, how do you use the video?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It can also motivate fundraisers to know when they’ve achieved personal fundraising goals or when your organization has passed fundraising milestones throughout your campaign. Use analytics software to determine what days and times you have higher open and click-through rates. Fundraising Progress Updates. Encourage social sharing.

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Fun Pasta Fundraising

AUGUST 26, 2021

So, get ready to raise the funds… and crank up the fun… while you help support your school or organization with a fundraiser. Ready to get started? donate old jackets for when the weather gets colder outside. Find a creative way to tell us why we should donate. Set up donation boxes. We promise you!

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Ready to sign up with DoJiggy? Consistent Event Branding : Provides event kits and matching templates for tickets, VIP passes, and flyers to ensure a cohesive look across all event materials. VIP Passes : Special tickets with unique IDs and barcodes for added security. Drink Tickets : Custom drink tickets for events.

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

Get ready to join us from wherever you are, no plane tickets or hotel bookings needed—access the summit from the comfort of your own space. Get ready for an exciting agenda, carefully chosen to supercharge your organization’s marketing efforts and provide actionable insights that you can implement immediately. And the best part?

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