Planned Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

You’ve seen it before: a nonprofit posts about a successful event on its Facebook page (or LinkedIn, or Twitter, or Pinterest, or…) and racks up thousands of likes and shares. Every like is a mini-lesson to be taught; every share, a softening of the heart in readiness for donation. Give it up with the back-patting.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 30, 2024

When I started my nonprofit fundraising career a decade ago, all I knew were spreadsheets, paper bid sheets, and manually charging sales for each guest at a fundraising event. I’ve had a few teams ask if they should be entering their donor information into both their donor software and Greater Giving pre-event.

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OneCause

JANUARY 31, 2024

[Event-ebook-top] There are plenty of ways to raise money, but one of the most popular (and let’s face it: fun!) ways to bring in fundraising dollars and engage supporters is the time-tested fundraising event. If you’ve got event fundraising on the brain, you’ve come to the right post. Set up for the big day.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Event Invitations Craft Engaging Event Experiences The Invitation Chair takes the reins on the Event Committee , orchestrating a symphony of creativity and strategic communication to create an unforgettable event experience. Devising Engaging Campaigns Bring the event to life online.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

These same metrics are important to track during crises to effectively determine which indicators can signal alarm. Making the most of metrics means helping your organization’s leadership understand and apply the data purposefully. Who is ready to give? Who is ready to give? newsletters, surveys, event attendance).

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 26, 2024

The goal is to create an event experience that resonates with your attendees, encouraging them to contribute in ways that feel most comfortable to them. S torytelling with impact data in solicitation materials and at your events can help sustain giving all year long.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2021

“What kind of fundraisng event should I run for my nonprofit?”. Nonprofits are always looking for unique, creative, and effective fundraising events that will help them to stand out from the crowd. Here’s the secret: finding the perfect fundraising event isn’t always about creating something totally new that no one else has ever done.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

She is regularly featured as a presenter at multiple chambers of commerce and local workshops and seminars on networking, event marketing, and sales training. Hosting fundraising events, whether online or in person, can yield great rewards for nonprofit organizations. Types of Online Fundraising Events. Online auctions.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. It makes your organization more human and relatable.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? Measure all fundraising metrics. No matter how extensive your software features are, the most important thing is that all of these metrics are stored in your centralized CRM system. Create events. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

What can you do to improve the metrics that matter? Recruit two new sponsors for our signature event by Aug. Put all your goals on paper and include every metric you need to measure to meet the goals in your fundraising plan. Check your metrics, focusing on overall numbers and growth. What’s working? What’s not working?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! Your nonprofit determines whether the tool can deliver accurate, helpful insights and whether it’s ready to be used in future fundraising campaigns.

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CauseVox

MARCH 30, 2022

Their events are like a big party, so they call themselves a “funlanthropy”. Each time there’s a new campaign, she can make small tweaks and it’s ready to go. Benefit: Track Event Activities. We love that Meat Fight’s “funlanthropy” approach really shines through when they use the activity metric to highlight milestones!

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When you prompt AI for its recommendation on the best amount to ask for, it gives you an estimate based on a variety of data points: Past giving patterns Engagement level Response to previous asks Current involvement with your organization Recent life events Giving to similar organizations Pro tip: Look at the AI-generated number first.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

Colleen McGrath, Development Manager at Mojave Desert Land Trust told us that she joined the MDLT team after the event was in place, but it was her work responding to COVID and bringing in the personal touch that helped their Miles for MDLT event reach success in 2020, and come back for more in 2021. Personalization Goes A Long Way.

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The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

From informing them of ways to give more without actually paying more out of their own pockets, to crafting events that might interest them, a deep-dive in donor data positively impacts your supporters as well as your nonprofit. Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? Event participation. Let’s get started.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This could include event sponsorship, volunteer opportunities for employees, or matching gift campaigns. How to Measure: Use metrics like sponsorship revenue growth, cost of acquisition, and renewal rates to evaluate which partnerships are delivering the best financial returns. Analyze revenue against any associated costs (e.g.,

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. You’ll want these ready for gift officers in the next phase. You’ll need them often for campaign events, updates, and future stewardship reports.

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Giving Tuesday: FAQs Ready to become a Giving Tuesday expert? Grantmakers can issue challenge grants, sponsor nonprofit events, and host capacity-building workshops. Consider metrics such as the total funds you raised and the number of new donors you acquired. Set a goal and budget.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In that case, it can tailor its campaigns to focus on family-oriented events. Campaign Performance Metrics: Metrics such as click-through rates, email open rates, and event attendance provide a window into the effectiveness of outreachefforts. Action: Incorporate more storytelling into campaigns.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

An example of how CauseVox’s CRM feature works These systems can help make your donor management and data analysis seamless, helping you look for trends in donation frequency, event attendance, and volunteerism which can help you spot donors that are ready to move into that mid-level range.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They made the decision to pivot to a different kind of event: an online brunch fundraiser based on the peer-to-peer model called A Toast to AuSM – and it’s one of our top crowdfunding and peer-to-peer website examples from 2021. Even though it was a first time event, they met and exceeded their goal of $25,000.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Well Aware using a GRWM (Get Ready With Me) reel to promote their Shower Strike campaign 4. Ally Global’s Move For Freedom Donation Tiers Including impact metrics like Well Aware did in their campaign is another powerful way to demonstrate to Gen Z donors the impact of their donation.

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Qgiv

JULY 16, 2024

This includes donor information, donation history, engagement metrics, and other data you collect across various platforms. This should include the amounts donated, the dates of donations, and the specific campaigns or events to which they contributed. How to start using fundraising data Ready to harness the power of fundraising data?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

Evaluating volunteers’ numbers and commitment levels can help tailor the event to the available workforce. For instance, a significant event with a high volunteer turnout may be feasible. Budget: It is crucial to understand the financial landscape, including the funds for organizing the event and the community’s financial capacity.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

You could spend hours and hours planning and hosting a fundraising event and make a couple hundred dollars or…. … You may run into philanthropists at parties, events, or through your current connections. Leverage your fundraising events. A well-done fundraising event can be a great way to raise money AND make new contacts.

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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. Assessing Your Organization’s Readiness Before launching a planned giving program, it’s essential to evaluate your organization’s readiness.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

OCTOBER 30, 2022

You can also save news clippings about relevant events to a file. Keep track of how many people you’ve served and other metrics. #8: One way to accomplish this is to spend an hour every month or so searching for stats. This goes not only for numbers that support the need for your work, but also for data from your programs.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. Some revenue sources will clearly be revenue-wise (self-supporting or clearly core to the mission and supported by outside sources), and some will be ready to sunset. Tip 2: Review your scheduled reports.

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Blackbaud

MAY 27, 2024

What if our event doesn’t raise the amount of revenue we’re hoping for? Use your fund accounting software’s robust report types to get deep dives into critical metrics that help build your budget scenarios, such as your program costs, revenue levels, and asset positions. Are we expecting grant revenue? Which programs will receive it?

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Whether you’re looking for in-kind donations for promotional campaigns or financial sponsorship for an event, corporate sponsorships are a great way to make your budget go further while increasing reach and awareness for your cause. Ready to create a sponsorship packet that helps your nonprofit stand out? Fundraising event details.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Power BI Lead Generation Dashboard With donor tiers, analytics, and a robust database in place, McCleary was ready to see what he could do with Power BI. Next will be a roadmap tool to plan out prospect visits for more efficient travel across the territory. “We

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event, and for good reason. From large in-person events to casual virtual gatherings, fundraising silent auctions can generate much-needed revenue and strengthen donor relationships. To determine these target metrics, review past event results.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

You can use it to attract new donors, promote a big event, raise awareness about your mission, or even raise funds for targeted projects like capital campaigns or emergency funds. Once you’ve picked your keywords, you’re ready to create your ad content. Then, you’ll be ready to track your success! Crafting Your Ad Content.

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

Mobilizing Support: Generate excitement and participation for upcoming events or volunteer initiatives. So, get ready to unleash your inner design whiz with these best practices! Here are the key metrics to keep an eye on: Open Rates: This stat reveals how many people actually open your newsletter.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These formats offer valuable information in a condensed manner compared to online courses, and they can be assembled within a few weeks, ready for repeated use. Step 2: Offer the Lead Magnet Once your lead magnet is ready, the next step is to entice potential donors to subscribe. At CauseVox, this is our specialty.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Are you hosting an event? 5) Fundraising Metrics. Data derived from key fundraising metrics is great for driving decisions at an organizational level but for the sake of simplicity here are two metrics you should include on any public-facing fundraising page: Funds Raised. Not sure where to start? Updates and news.

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