Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

However, there’s one difference between AI and previous ones: It’s making decisions that only people could make until right now. Fundraisers are currently using it to help write donor thank-you notes, newsletters, grant proposals, and press releases. Other types of AI are taking hold in organizational life as well.

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NextAfter

AUGUST 10, 2023

This has been the question at the heart of our work since NextAfter was founded. In this post, you’ll learn everything our experience has taught us about why people give and ways you can use those lessons in your own work. Which means that in reality, there is no one right or even best way to answer the question, “Why do people give?”

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 23, 2023

The more you can learn about major donors before you meet them, the more effective you will be at that first meeting. A good first meeting is more likely to lead to a second meeting, and eventually a transformational gift for your organization. The best way to learn the most you can about donors is through surveys.

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iMarketSmart

JULY 17, 2023

We want the donor to say, “Yes.” The smarter play is this: Follow the examples of others in your community. The key question is, “What do people like me do?” The answer shows the community norm. The answer is personal. But whatever the answer is, it reveals my identity.[5] We want the donor to say, “Yes.”

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your vision for your new organization probably includes vibrant programs, happy donors, tons of community support, and the opportunity to change lives. But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. How will yours make a difference? Feed people?

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 16, 2023

Getting that initial engagement from a major donor prospect is a big hurdle. Yes, we all want to meet with donors, have great conversations, build relationships, and win big gifts. How do you get your foot in the door? Because the kinds of people you’re trying to reach out to already know your organization.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 15, 2022

It can do more for the donor than just consuming more stuff would do. It can enhance the donor’s identity. It can advance the donor’s hero story. The steps don’t matter because the charity doesn’t care about the donor’s hero story. The steps don’t matter because the charity doesn’t care about the donor’s hero story.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Or donors don’t want to meet. Or there are too many donors to meet. It’s still possible to ask questions. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] Justify asking questions Questions can work.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How do you find, attract, and qualify people who can give major gifts to your nonprofit organization? We’re going to unpack why none of the modern methods for building caseloads consistently works at identifying and qualifying major donors, and weeding out the rest. Donor discovery and qualification is hard work. Quantities.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

What’s interesting are the questions and the sharp inhale that his tweet prompts: Where is Bill Gates going with this? . Although the foundation, its founders, its board, its partners, and its generous donors have accomplished so much, Bill Gates believes that we need to do more. It’s a question that your donors might have as well.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 16, 2023

We need a victory that is personally meaningful for the donor. The ultimate victory question. There are many “victory” questions. An open-ended one is this: “What would you like to accomplish with your money that would be meaningful to you?”[1]. This question is powerful. Giving an accurate answer can be difficult.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 17, 2024

Prospect research, RFM, wealth screeners, and other hands-off/arm’s-length methods of donor discovery can only work so well. In fact, we’ve written about five popular donor discovery methods that fail more than they succeed, and leave gaping holes in your organization’s fundraising that gift officers must struggle to fill.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 12, 2022

“It’s very important not to know all the answers. Often we don’t know, and if we did it would be no good, for it is of greater value to the patient when he discovers the answers himself.” We’ll look at magic phrases and powerful questions. What does a charity offer that the donor wants? And still, we start with theory.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. In this guide, we’ll cover 10 strategies for finding and engaging new donors.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. Take your time.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

It starts with a question In nature, sustainable giving to unrelated others does occur. But it happens only with reciprocal alliances. These alliances start by answering a question: Who is able and willing to return a favor? Answering these gets complex. One-round game Suppose there is only one round of this game.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Socratic inquiry uses questions. But just asking questions isn’t enough. To be Socratic, the questions must guide toward a goal. In fundraising, the “one big thing” is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. In the donor’s hero story, the fundraiser is the guiding sage. Socratic fundraising.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 9, 2023

What if instead, we ask a question? After we ask a question, we stop talking. The donor must participate. He must agree to answer our questions. Asking questions works great if we’re already having conversations with donors. And make sure the donor knows that!) We want to ask questions.

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NextAfter

APRIL 13, 2022

Every fundraiser trying to raise more money for their nonprofit needs to know how to write your nonprofit value proposition. Whether you’re having a face-to-face conversation, sending an email, mailing out an appeal, or talking on the phone – your value proposition is the most critical tool you have to help your donors say “yes” to giving.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JULY 5, 2023

The same question holds true for grants. And what about your donor appeals? What's the right length of the fundraising materials you write for your nonprofit? Of course, you want to answer grant application questions clearly and concisely. Imagine these butterflies are your words. Yep, that's right.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2021

It’s time for Mixed Links… I guess it’s not too late for these 5 Steps for Streamlining Your Year-End Fundraising. Answer these 9 Questions to Help You Prioritize Content Creation [Template]. If you publish a lot of information on your website you can Improve Your SEO Results By Cleaning Up Your Content.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. Your mission statement informs how you interact with your supporters, from how you ask for donations to which corporations you agree to partner with.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 26, 2023

One day, a passing wealthy donor will recognize their plight and write a million-dollar check! Suppose a friend asks for your help. You sigh and continue, “Look, I may not know much about your business. Consider the same questions. For many small charities, the answer is, “No.” So, the answer is simple, right?

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 31, 2024

Not only are we a part of that industry, but it is an industry that is changing rapidly—and the implications of those changes are significant for journalism, the social justice fields we cover, and the future of democracy. It really predated the growth of nonprofit news, which really only took off after the recession of 2009–2010.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 8, 2023

But it starts by answering a question: Who is able and willing to return a favor? Answering this simple question can get complex. Answering “What will this person do?” When a charity asks donors to give without any signals of reciprocity, it’s asking donors to perform an unnatural act.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But they can answer four key questions:[1]. Are we focused on the right donors? These are important questions. Answering “yes” doesn’t guarantee success. But, answering “no” usually guarantees failure. Are we focused on the right donors? You spend the next two years working with 100 donors.

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 21, 2020

Today, our legal expert, Karen Wu of Perlman & Perlman , is answering your questions on unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Today, our legal expert, Karen Wu of Perlman & Perlman , is answering your questions on unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Question #1 : My organization, Charity Corp.,

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It puts the donor in control.[2] I’d love to get your thoughts on what we come up with. 4] “Can we sit down in a month so that I can present a formal proposal of support that aligns with your passions for the school and what we talked about today?”[5] 6] Providing value This phrasing emphasizes value. More time can help.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

As a nonprofit organization, your mission is at the forefront of everything you do. You strive to make a difference in the world, and your passion for your cause is what drives you forward. One of the best ways to share your message with the world is through podcasting. What topics or themes will align with your cause?

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

You can’t very well answer, “I’m Obi-Wan Kenobi.” So, what is the right answer? The answer starts by understanding a fundamental problem. is not an easy question for a stigmatized occupation. A tricky question. For the baker or the candlestick maker, the answer is simple. You like your job.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

And, finally, we get the answer. And the answer is … “No.” These bad emotions can lead to bad behaviors. (“What amount would be easy for this donor?”) And in that universal hero story, the answer to this call is always the same. But this comes only later. Only then does the “no” become a “yes.” Devastation?

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 30, 2023

Let’s talk about wealth We want the donor to talk about assets. More importantly, how do we get the donor to talk about their wealth? This says, “I’m interested in your story.”) Make questions part of another task. This says, “I can help you” or “I need your help.”) (This says, “I can help you” or “I need your help.”)

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. There are over 1.8

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 23, 2023

The “one big thing” in fundraising is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. We need to answer the question, “Is this the land of wealth sharing?” So, this means getting donors to talk about their wealth. The fundraiser can share stories of what others like the donor have done before.

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NextAfter

AUGUST 22, 2022

Additionally, online giving grew by 6%. Below, you’ll find 5 testable digital fundraising ideas that Canadian charities should test as a means of improving conversion rates, acquiring more new donors, and cultivating better donor relationships: Table Of Contents. How a dedicated confirmation page can unlock new donors.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 19, 2023

Only friendship reciprocity can help. Who is good at reading your mind?” “Who 6] A donor can be seen to sacrificially protect his people or values. TOBiologists model sustainable giving in nature with a simple game.[1] 1] The heroic donation comes from an extreme version of this game. Player 2 will die.

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