Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 8, 2025

So we were ready to re-think it, and Relationship Fundraising came along at just the right time. Hold a donor recognition event at least once each year. Consider whether you can make your appeal mailing unique to you and different from the rest, while retaining their effectiveness. And asking. And asking.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing how much time and effort you spend planning events and campaigns inspired us to create this resource to inspire you with these successful ideas for end-of-year giving campaigns. Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day.

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Tech Soup

JULY 9, 2015

Various organizations and organizations offer again an exceptional array of events. Webinars and Other Online Events on Nonprofit Technology. How to Be Grant Ready: A Step-By-Step Guide CharityHowTo / Webinar / Fee: $87. How to Retain Your Donors. How to Retain Your Donors. July 9 — 2 p.m. CharityHowto.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 8, 2024

How do systems of expressing gratitude work and why do they matter for retaining donors ? Why does retaining donors matter? If your nonprofit is continuously attracting new donors, does it really matter if you retain them after their initial gift? Prepare a script and be ready to answer common questions donors may have.

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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. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

We’re focused on recruiting them, retaining, engaging, and so on. But donors aren’t the only people who make your fundraising events and campaigns successful, and they aren’t the only people whose needs you should be considering. Usually you’ll want to make this agreement in advance of the event or campaign together with your sponsor.

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Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

Ensure that you’re able to do your best work by setting up a donor pipeline: a structured way to attract, cultivate, and retain your donors. They arrive at your website or your info booth at an event with the intention to learn more. The post How a Donor Pipeline Can Help Attract and Retain Donors appeared first on Qgiv Blog.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2024

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Qgiv and Winspire that will help nonprofits raise more at their next fundraising event or auction! This diverse selection helps guarantee there is something to entice every donor, making your auction items more appealing and your events more successful.

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Booster

JUNE 4, 2024

This free website allows you to organize volunteers in time slots, create events, and send reminders so the volunteers you do have can be reminded of what they signed up for and when to show up. Check out even more tips and tricks on how to manage and retain your volunteers here. Use SignUp Genius. Teachers know the scoop.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Get Started Early Getting a head start on your campaigns and events means you’ll be ready to go way ahead of time and can prepare more thoroughly for the busiest giving season of the year. Build out Multiple Campaigns and Events During Giving Season, there are endless end-of-year opportunities for giving.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Generational Giving Report also found that Gen Z is ready to make a big impact! 51% volunteer their time (the second highest of any generation), 56% are willing to be peer-to-peer fundraisers, and they’re the generation most interested in fundraising events. How do you retain Gen Z donors and supporters?

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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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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. And that’s saying a lot.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 24, 2021

Hosting fundraising events is great. That’s where event sponsorships come in! If you’re new to hosting charity events or just want to find new avenues for securing more sponsorships for your fundraising events, then you’ve come to the right place! Here’s what it takes to get more sponsors for your charity event.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Fortunately, there are countless ways to get the job done, whether aiming for small but steady contributions or shooting for a big event that knocks everyones socksoff. Festive Fundraiser (November and December) Bonfire or FireworkNight Why it works: Community members look for festive events leading into winter.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

Fundraising events shine the spotlight brightly on event day, event week and beyond, if you do it right. In this article we will: Outline pros and cons of choosing an in-person event vs online only vs hybrid event. Discuss the audience and staff ability and capacity to run an event fundraiser.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Are you ready to maximize your fundraising efforts and see real results? So, if you know you want to attract high-impact donors and retain them, turn to the data in your CRM. Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Develop a Strategy. Understand the Giver’s Journey. Let’s begin.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Learn more about how volunteer management and retention can help your organization: What is volunteer management How to manage volunteers Why is volunteer retention important How to retain volunteers What is volunteer management? Here are seven tips to help you retain your volunteers: Communication. Scheduling.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Event-Based Fundraising Event-based fundraising is your ticket to building a vibrant community while raising funds in a dynamic setting. Whether it’s through galas, walks, runs, or auctions, these events are designed to engage donors and showcase your nonprofit’s impact in a fun, interactive manner.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

On average, nonprofits only manage to retain between 40-45% of their donors each year. Mobile-ready websites and donation forms are important because 54.8% Use that checkbox for event registrations, volunteer signup forms, and mailing list signup forms. Reaching donors and engaging with them is important for donor retention!

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

Customers spread the news of cool hangouts or great places to shop, flag meet-up spots for friends, visit new places for points and revisit favorites to retain their title of mayor. I can’t wait for the Foursquare charity shopping event! Imagine a bunch of Boston stores on Newbury Street hosting a weekend charity event.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

So maybe you are thinking a grant writer could complete grant work while also serving as an event planner, a database manager or work in HR. Introverts are usually not event planners. The person you hired to be a grant writer is then not truly able to be an amazing grant writer, an amazing database manager, or an amazing event planner.

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Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Instead, such events have intensified race, health, and wealth disparities. If your team isn’t ready to make the ask, have them start by being in the (Zoom) room. Adding personal stewardship to your major gifts program is one of the most effective ways to retain donors and engage fundraising allies from outside the development team.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2023

Otherwise, you might have random people showing up on your doorstep ready to volunteer without you being ready for them! And don’t forget volunteer fairs and other community events! Be super clear about how they need to apply – maybe drive them to your website to fill out an application.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. 6 strategies to retain first-time year-end donors. Thanking year-end donors is a necessary first step on the way to eventually retaining them for the long term. What’s your next move?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 2, 2025

For example, if you sold 1,000 tickets at $5 each ($5,000 jackpot), your organization retains half of the proceeds ($2,500) and the winner takes home the other half ($2,500). They can be held at any time during the year as a standalone event or in conjunction with a larger, planned event. Sounds straightforward right?

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

To have volunteers to retain, you first have to optimize your volunteer recruitment process. For example, if you’re hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising event on a college campus, having college-aged volunteers will help you better connect with your target audience. Get sponsors involved in event committees.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? For example, if you relied on income from personally interacting with customers, such as ticketed events, shows, and stores, you had major adjustments. Not so fast. Here are five steps to get them there.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%. Share your donation page via email, social media, digital ads, your websites blog, in-person events, flyers, and billboards. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Ready to explore more jobs in the nonprofit sector? Employers Are Stepping Up Their Efforts To Attract And Retain Talent Post-Pandemic. So Are You Ready To Hop On The Nonprofit Job Trend And Take A Fully Remote Position? Ready To Get Your Next Nonprofit Job Or Is Your Nonprofit Hiring? months; and health care at 13.2

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Building a robust monthly donor program is a Fundraising 101 strategy, but some nonprofits keep this strategy on the bench and instead look to events and campaigns for quick returns. They’ll come to your signature event and maybe even volunteer to clean up afterward. Special Ask event. Tips For Retaining Monthly Donors.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A well-executed thank you is a reminder of why they supported you in the first place and creates lasting feelings of goodwill, which certainly extends to when you are ready to ask for another gift or when year-end comes around. Retains Existing Donors Thanking donors is actually an excellent donor retention strategy.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

What was previously limited to more manual processes, like in-person events, door-to-door fundraising, or a letter in the mail with a return slip enclosed, is so much more today. Enhancing Engagement with Your Staff Charity-wide engagement is essential to ensure stakeholders are keen and ready to adapt to any internal changes.

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

ChatGPT can help you retain donors by writing donor thank-yous and thank-you receipts Appeals aren’t the only way to merge ChatGPT and fundraising. Having retention material ready to go will save your organization time and money. And the good news is that ChatGPT can help! But these resources aren’t limited to volunteers!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Get an idea of what your campaign could be like by checking out their event page: 4. Plus, a telethon is also a great event for a matching gift drive. Let’s get started! Host an auction.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 30, 2021

They enthusiastically sign up for several upcoming events and offer their professional assistance in creating a marketing plan. Is your Ideal Volunteer a college student with a lot of enthusiasm for staffing pet adoption events or tutoring middle-schoolers? The key to a successful volunteer program is follow through. You’re thrilled!

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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. This could be through social media groups, community events, or interactive forums. A Day At The Races is a fun event where supporters can get involved, connect, and make meaningful change!

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