Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

The Current State of Donor Retention The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute worked together to establish and maintain the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. The latest round of AFP data that came out was made for very depressing reading.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

This is part three in a six-part series. In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. Read part one and part two. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Getting Attention

OCTOBER 3, 2013

AFP, New Jersey Chapter has invited me to guide participants to the right way to connect with supporters right now to spur them to give? Fundraising: Innovations & Research AFP New Jersey fundraising relevance rules speaking training' Register by tomorrow (Fri, Oct 4) to get the early-bird rate —just $40 to learn with me!

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

This online appeals post is part two in a six-part series. In part 1 of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. You can read part one here.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

That’s why I’ve written a whole series on it called Selling Local Sponsorships for Nonprofits. Tags: Cause Marketer's Journal Cause Marketing 101 Cause Practices afp cause marketing cause marketing forum cause-related marketing foursquare iparty ocean state job lots sponsorship zipcar. iParty and Ocean State Job Lots.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

We’ll cover them over this 3-part article series. I’ll also suggest specific strategies in my next two articles in this 3-part series. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. I’ve used them over and over – and they work!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 3, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2014

AFP’s Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey Report backs those projections and also shows that donor retention rates are rising too. Pam Grow has another installment of her “What’s in My Mailbox” series where she highlights smaller nonprofits’ direct mail efforts. Nonprofit Training.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

This is the first post in a 3-part series. Stay tuned for the second article in this three-part series: “ Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Donor Experience Strategy.”. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

This is part 2 in a 3-part series. In the first article of this three-part series, I explored why digital transformation must be an immediate priority and looked at some ways to get there. . Stay tuned for the final article in this three-part series: “ Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Culture Strategy.”. Read part 1.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

APRIL 26, 2012

There’s also a series of regional Social Media for Nonprofits conferences. If you are interested in traditional fundraising topics, the AFP Annual Conference is the biggest. Kim McCleary reviewed the 2012 AFP conference for us last week. The next one is in San Diego, April 7-9, 2013.

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The Agitator

OCTOBER 16, 2011

They can deal out pivot tables and plans faster than their firm’s account execs throw out business cards at an AFP conference. Just one of the reasons Tom and I are starting in on our Flat Earth Fundraising series. There’s not a ‘full service’ consulting firm who doesn’t employ some ‘planner/analyst’ who’s proficient with Excel.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. In the first article of this three-part series, I explored why digital transformation must be an immediate priority and looked at some ways to get there. Read part 1 and part 2. Author information Claire Axelrad Fundraising Coach at Bloomerang Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

My last article of this two-part series, “ Nonprofit Giving Trends and Future Fundraising Strategy ,” began a discussion of smart fundraising strategies to take advantage of best practices and current trends. It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix.

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Bloomerang

MAY 29, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

As you continue to broadcast stories of impact, you’ll accumulate a whole series of fundraising videos on your Facebook Page. Repurpose the recording When you finish a live broadcast, save it to your mobile device. Then open the file in your favorite video editing software and create several videos to be used on other social networks.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Over the last few weeks, our friend and colleague Tom Ahern made a series of bad decisions that rightly resulted in the cancellation of a AFP webinar he was scheduled to present later this week. You need to learn to manage that, regardless of how uncomfortable it is, or find another line of work. .

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Robbe Healey, who serves on the AFP Ethics Committee, believes that many of the ethical problems that nonprofits run into can be prevented by a well-oriented board. No board member should accept a position—nor should you offer a position—without knowing what their primary role on the board will be. The power of recruitment.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

ACCP: The Conference features General Sessions, Learning Labs, Workshops, and The Masters’ Series. AFP / San Antonio, TX/ $1199. 2019 AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference. 2019 AFP DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference. AFP Florida Caucus / St. ACCP: The Conference. ACCP: The Conference. Mar 31 - Apr 2.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

AUGUST 19, 2015

That focus, already there for some, was further fueled by results of the 2013 AFP Fundraising Effectiveness study , which highlighted the fall of donor retention rates to 39%. Erica Waasdorp: What’s changed most dramatically, especially in the past year, is that monthly giving has exploded. That was a real wake-up call for all of us.

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The Agitator

JANUARY 29, 2012

I have a suggestion for the conference planners at AFP, DMA, CASE and every other association in our nonprofit galaxy: Scrap two hours, 13 minutes of “seen this, heard that” sessions, serve free popcorn, and treat your registrants to a screening of Moneyball. I’m serious. Here’s why. Ain’t that the truth.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

It’s a busy, busy week of training, starting with a free Nonprofit911 call from Network for Good on Tuesday, then a webinar on social media skeptics, an online fundraising workshop for AFP, and a conference closing plenary session via webinar. Learn more about my weekly webinar series and about asking me to speak at your event.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The rationalizations and justifications by the insiders inside our sector. Each of these stories is a sad commentary on how some – in the name of ‘money’, ‘technique’, ‘that’s the way it works’ rationalizations — have turned their backs on the donor. And now, we’ll all pay the price. As well we should.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 10, 2020

You’re here because we want you to be scientists to explore to apply a series of steps to a problem until the problem goes away and too often nonprofits once they get past five people become defenders of the nonprofit as opposed to eager scientists willing to figure out yet another way the problem can’t be solved. Last question.

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The Agitator

JUNE 11, 2013

What additional roles should and can professional organizations like the DMA and AFP play? In reviewing the Times/CIR report’s data, publicly available online , I noted that one of the major fundraising contractors for Kids Wish Network was Brickmill Marketing Services, an affiliate of Quadriga Arts. We must ask questions and offer advice.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Their most recent books include Going Places, a picture book about creativity and engineering, and a STEM-meets-Arts (STEAM) early chapter book series called Sydney & Simon: Full STEAM Ahead! Paul is also a children’s book author who collaborates with his twin brother and NY Times #1 Best-Selling Author/Illustrator, Peter H.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

ACCP: The Conference features General Sessions, Learning Labs, Workshops, and The Masters’ Series. AFP / New Orleans, LA/ $1299. AFP Florida Caucus / Fort Lauderdake, FL / Not available. ACCP: The Conference. ACCP: The Conference. Mar 18 - 21. ACCP / Portland, OR / TBD. Be prepared to be inspired! General / #accp2018 / @accprof.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is part four in a six-part series. In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Perhaps you put in place a series of mailed and emailed “touches” for non-major donors, lumping $25 donors together with $500 donors. Read part one , part two , and part three. . Usually not enough.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2021

This digital-first fundraising post is the first in a six-part series. . This six-part series will focus on how to approach what I consider the top strategies. Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Her award-winning blog showcases her practical approach, which earned her the AFP “Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year” award. CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, Good news!

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

For example, a series of videos on a topic, a “drip course” where the information is automatically presented to the learner over time, or an academic course where they spend a semester immersed in a subject can be much more effective than a one or two day conference – whether in person or online. You can find all three titles on Amazon.

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