The Fundraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This is the last in a three-part series on why fundraisers need grit , grace and gratitude. Not only fundraisers, but everyone. Here are the reasons I believe we fundraisers need gratitude: Nonprofit work is challenging. The work of fundraising is emotional. The work of fundraising is emotional. And end up leaving.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Only to be interrupted by a notification on your phone for a new *free* webinar promising the latest in fundraising innovation (probably something AI-related). Engaging, consistent donor communications provide the engine behind your fundraising program. SOFII The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. However, we do know that donor demographics and fundraising methods are always changing. Do you ever get stuck with your event planning? The fun factor is high, and so is the amount of money raised.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This is very often true, but it’s only a piece of the puzzle as to why they’re not being more successful with fundraising. In my humble opinion, the best boards are fundraising boards. You may have a self-described “community board” you’d like to evolve to a fundraising board. Or already experienced fundraisers.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Volunteers E-mail marketing events SEO Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications websites training Membership management Donor management webinar software social media newsletters search engine optimization.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2022

Play Like a Girl leverages the power of sports to expose young girls to careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As the organization grew and its programs expanded, so did the need for paid, professional staff and increased funding.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. Migrating to a Cloud-Based CRM Moving to a cloud-based CRM platform is a trend thats gaining momentum.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2024

However, you can incorporate donor stories on other fundraising pages too, like peer-to-peer fundraising information pages or your ways to support page. Freshness is also one of many factors that can help your content rank higher on search engines. For example, The Michael J. Use donor-focused language.

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Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Within that okay for now group are many that may still be targeted for cuts: A memo from the Office of Management and Budget said: The use of Federal resources to advance Marxist equity, transgenderism, and green new deal social engineering policies is a waste of taxpayer dollars… Nonprofits in the rest of the world cant breathe easy.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you find your check engine light on these days, you are not alone. Burnout is a real and persistent challenge for many of us. In the new year, I encourage you to try these check-ins designed to help you ask the necessary questions to get unstuck, avoid burnout, and courageously resist.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 10, 2024

Leading international fundraising copywriter, Lisa Sargent, calls print donor newsletters your “retention engines.” But only print donor newsletters have the “sticky” quality that leads to greater donor loyalty — and the greatest gift of all, the bequest gift.

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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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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

When creating your pages, keep search engine optimization (SEO) best practices in mind. This will ensure search engines like Google easily find your site. Providing a way to donate online is essential for modern fundraising. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Encourage donors to raise funds on your behalf.

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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. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Planned Giving

MARCH 31, 2025

Listening: Ask Questions, Remember Answers This one separates the good fundraisers from the great ones. A good fundraiser asks questions. Its the kind of relationship-based fundraising that inspires trust, loyalty, and yeslarger gifts. They reinforce connection and keep your organization top of mindin the best way possible.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I was a frontline fundraiser for nonprofits before becoming executive nonprofit industry advisor at Classy from GoFundMe, where I guide organizations in successfully cultivating strong, trusted fundraising relationships—for which the donor experience is crucial. Is it easily findable via search engines?

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Your overall focus in fundraising should always be general operating support. As always, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project report is a wake-up call. How can you turn this tide?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? Engage with peer-to-peer fundraising donors. These donors are the most likely to stay engaged with your organization after the fundraiser ends. You’re in the right place!

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Classy announced Classy Studio, which was built for connection, designed for creativity, and engineered for giving.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 7, 2024

From connecting with new donors to encouraging current supporters to upgrade, marketing is a core part of fundraising. With tools like social media, TV ads, and search engine ads, you can reach thousands of supporters at the same time. Direct marketing fundraising […]

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 16, 2024

per share during the recent 52-week period. ** Feed The Children Selects RKD Group RKD Group in Dallas is the new direct response fundraising agency of record for Feed The Children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Blackbaud stock is traded on the NASDAQ exchange with a stock price ranging from $66.47

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Millionaire Grant Lady

JULY 3, 2023

One of the hardest elements of grant fundraising is finding the right funder prospects. foundations do not have websites, the insights you need to find funders will not be discovered via standard search engines. foundations do not have websites, the insights you need to find funders will not be discovered via standard search engines.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you listen to the Fundraising HayDay podcast or know me some other way, you will quickly learn that I am an EXTRA extrovert. In the latest Fundraising HayDay episode, we spoke with Andrew Olsen about building healthy cultures in the nonprofit sector and various other topics. People are my passion, my jam, my lifeblood.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, and even before that, nonprofits have turned to virtual fundraising to boost revenue and engage supporters in their mission. Like other nonprofits, your organization likely conducts regular fundraising efforts to support new programs and projects and ultimately help more people. Text messaging.

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Blackbaud

JULY 3, 2024

For example, you might create a search engine ad promo ting matching gif ts. Many platforms with paid ads, like social media and search engines, will provide analytics data, such as click-through rates. In contrast to impressions, your click-through rate is the number of users who click on a link to your website. Why does it matter?

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Meet Sandra Munoz, Director of Product – Fundraising . I had family members who were electrical engineers that encouraged me to follow the engineering path. I ended up choosing software engineering over electrical because of my interest in computers. Qgiv: How did you end up working in the tech industry?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 30, 2025

By connecting with donors in ways that dont involve a fundraising pitch, you can build lasting partnerships, foster a sense of community, and create advocates for your cause. These stories create an emotional connection that lasts far longer than a fundraising pitch. The big plus?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2011

Here are some surefire signs that you are an amateur Fundraiser online: 1. The benefit of including your blog on your website, and updating the blog regularly, is that search engines like new content and will rank you higher because you have an active site. Professional fundraisers are vital to the success of every nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Using social media for fundraising isn’t a new strategy. And most nonprofits use Facebook for fundraising, especially around the holidays. Fundraising is all about building relationships and social media is just one tool to help you do that. It may not mean much for fundraising or it could mean a lot. It’s not an ATM.

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amplifi

AUGUST 22, 2024

You can host live Q&A sessions, virtual tours of your facilities, or live updates on your fundraising progress to show your commitment to your cause. There are a few key things you can do to boost the visibility of your posts: Search Engine Optimization. Optimize your social media profiles and posts for search engines.

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The Fundraiser Coach

AUGUST 17, 2023

My first fundraising job was at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. And three of us – Cliff, Rebecca Fong and I – were building the fundraising office from the ground up. I was so excited to dive into becoming a fundraiser. Sometimes, you only understand how good a thing is when you look back on it.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications. Here’s why: Donor retention continues to be the biggest problem in nonprofit fundraising.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Encouraging supporters to host birthday fundraisers on your nonprofit’s behalf. Plan to share impact stories, video clips from previous fundraising events, relevant statistics, behind-the-scenes tours, and more. Hosting live Q&As to provide opportunities for more meaningful interactions.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

The search engine has a whole suite just for nonprofits ! The post Nonprofit Fundraising: Are You Choosing the Right Grants? However, keep in mind federal grants are best for a larger organization; one with a multi-million budgets. Use Google — I know, this is probably what you started with. appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JULY 30, 2024

Advertising Fundraisers: Tools and Techniques for Schools When it comes to school fundraisers , many need all the help they can get to market their initiatives successfully. It will review popular resources and communication channels and explain how schools can use them in their fundraisers. In-kind donations.

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