iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Accountability is good – even for major gift officers. The study found that using small-dollar metrics to hold major gifts fundraisers accountable hurt these charities – A LOT! But don’t miss the point – this isn’t because accountability is inherently bad for major gifts fundraising. For planned gifts, it’s often even longer.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Recruitment 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to attract corporate matching gifts: Dear Charity Clairity, I have a question about how to attract corporate matching gifts. Raise one gift, get the second gift free!

Retention 92

Retention Philanthropy Recruitment Values 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 17, 2022

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, the aggregate amount that they give over the course of a year almost always adds up to more. Also, from the nonprofit’s perspective, recurring donations provide a relatively nonthreatening way of asking donors for larger financial commitments.

Social Enterprise 140

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Retention Philanthropy 140

Bloomerang

MARCH 17, 2023

Bottom line: Fundraisers typically hear one out of three responses to an ask: Yes, No, or Maybe. With the exception of Yes, the other two responses can be nuanced and convey different meanings. To successfully secure gifts of time and money you have to be ready to hear no. ” This scenario occurs every day.

Fundraising 66

Fundraising Fundraising Insurance Leadership 66

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 3, 2022

Read the original question and my response.) The overall response was mixed. The second question asked for unique ways to leverage a new automobile from an auto partner. I wanted to share a couple the answers I got to the two questions I posed to readers last week. ????? Read the original question.) One reader wrote.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Participation and motivation Marketing Marketing 130

Affnetz

JANUARY 17, 2023

The job description serves as a contract of sorts, and outlines the responsibilities and expectations for each board member. . But the term itself puts board members on notice that, yes, they do need to make a gift – and, it’s a “stop-and-think” gift. or who won’t fundraise. Board of Directors Position Description.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Construction Governance 130

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. Because major gifts are so large, it requires time and dedication to cultivate and acquire more of these donations. Why are major gifts so important for nonprofits? What is a major gift?

Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Management Fundraising 97

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

By working hard and working smart, nonprofit leaders can increase the likelihood of a favorable response to a solicitation. But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Philanthropy 97

Bloomerang

MARCH 8, 2024

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., We want to know whether we, as the nonprofit, need to make remedies with the donor or does the responsibility lie with the donor if a postdate correction needs to be made? So, the gift would be made at that time. But it’s a bit tricky.

Law 91

Law Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 91

Clairification

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So, ask yourself: How will donors feel when they receive the year-end missive you’re sending? WIth the part of their brain that makes them give a token or habitual gift, not a thoughtful or passionate one. And once the gift comes in, then what? One-time gifts are here today, gone tomorrow. That’s a transaction.

Fundraising 123

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Activism 123

Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to accept a real estate gift for the first time: Dear Charity Clairity, We have a board member who wants to donate a gift of real estate. We’ve never done this before.

Law 80

Law Insurance Environmental Finance 80

Jeff Brooks

MARCH 23, 2023

The amount of my last gift (which I've crossed out to protect my meagre privacy) was enough to put me in a mid-value donor category. The amount of my last gift (which I've crossed out to protect my meagre privacy) was enough to put me in a mid-value donor category. The response rate will be abysmal -- probably lower than 0.2%.

Values 78

Values Fundraising Fundraising 78

Bloomerang

JUNE 16, 2021

For the last three years, I’ve devoted virtually every day to the challenge of training professionals and especially volunteer fundraisers to overcome the fear of asking for gifts for their favorite nonprofits. My specialty is addressing the solicitation of major gifts, particularly from individuals. Blunder No. Blunder No.

Non-Profits 117

Non-Profits Philanthropy Foundations Leadership 117

Clairification

OCTOBER 24, 2022

People tend to prepare, prepare and prepare for the ask. Yet they don’t think much about persist, persist, persist when it comes to navigating the donor’s response. How to Handle the “After Ask”. You don’t want to simply toss them out like yesterday’s news, simply because they don’t (right away) agree to make a major gift.

Fundraising 69

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Collaborations 69

iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

” That signals that you won’t do what donors dislike the most – pretend you’re there for one reason, then ambush them with an ask. ” That signals that you won’t do what donors dislike the most – pretend you’re there for one reason, then ambush them with an ask. .”

Psychology 52

Psychology Philanthropy Culture Fundraising 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat? Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?”

Food 140

Food Production Fundraising Fundraising 140

Bloomerang

AUGUST 18, 2023

Especially in the beginning of their employment, many benchmarks beyond gift income must be mutually agreed upon. Reiterate this mindset: It takes a village to increase gift income. Across the nonprofit sector, the average donor retention rate is about 40% to 45%. The learning curve is steep and long.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 69

Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Fundraising Fundraising 69

Bloomerang

APRIL 17, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit leader who needs advice on who the best prospects are to ask for legacy gifts. Dear No Rockefellers, It’s a myth that legacy gifts must come from rich people. — No Rockefellers Here.

Insurance 111

Insurance Activism Values Philanthropy 111

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

When respected researcher Penelope Burk asked donors why they stopped giving, or why they gave less than they could, here are some of their responses : I didn’t receive any information at all after making a gift to a not-for-profit last year. Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again?

Retention 108

Retention Nonprofits Philanthropy Communication 108

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The response was overwhelming and we received a ton of really great questions. Do they realize the average email open rate is 30%, meaning 70% of people won’t read your email appeal, and direct mail response rates are even lower?”. Audience questions from our fundraising friends who attended the webinar. 16% were sending 6-8 appeals.

Fundraising 92

Fundraising Fundraising Universities Activism 92

Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

When thinking about how to ask for donations, it’s natural to wonder: What should I say? When thinking about how to ask for donations, it’s natural to wonder: What should I say? How should I ask? A script can also help you calm your nerves and make the ask with confidence and poise. Let’s dive in! What if they say no?

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Management Production 104

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this blog post, I’m going to talk about how to evaluate those annual appeals before you publish them so you know you’re sending out the best possible ask. . A good appeal includes a specific ask. . In order to inspire the donor to take action, you need to create a sense of urgency around the ask. .

Participation and motivation 142

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Values 142

Bloomerang

AUGUST 27, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether or not you have to ask for donor feedback in person. . I certainly understand the importance of asking donors for their feedback. . So far, so good. .

Fundraising 117

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 117

NextAfter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A few weeks ago, I was preparing for a client call and asked my contacts at the organization what their most pressing question was so that I could come prepared to discuss it with them during our standing weekly meeting. I should have known better… of course this would be the question they wanted me to answer.

Retention 74

Retention Advertising Values Fundraising 74

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 21, 2019

The survey results are in on asking corporate partners for a minimum revenue commitment (MRC). I asked the team at Accelerist , my partner in the survey series (check out the results of our salary survey here ), to offer their perspective on minimum revenue commitment based on their additional research on the topic. We ask for $25K.

Non-Profits 145

Non-Profits Values Advertising Nonprofits 145

Affnetz

AUGUST 11, 2023

They have an array of options that they can choose (or leave turned off), such as sharing a personal story of their involvement in your Nonprofit, suggesting an “ask string” of suggested donation amounts, sharing photos, showing a personal fundraising goal, sharing progress toward reaching that goal, listing names of donors, and other options.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Management 246

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. Calling up a donor to thank them for their gift will keep your nonprofit top-of-mind when the next appeal comes around. Calling all monthly donors annually to keep them engaged with their recurring gift.

Recruitment 95

Recruitment Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 95

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

As you can imagine, the sponsor experiences some great benefits too, such as being seen as a socially responsible company among consumers and employees. Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. We may serve different causes or operate in different areas of the world. billion in just one year.

Charitable Contribution 57

Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 57

iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Or their time is too expensive for the gift size. It’s still possible to ask questions. 1] First, the fundraiser must have a valid reason to ask questions. 1] First, the fundraiser must have a valid reason to ask questions. Justify asking questions Questions can work.

Psychology 52

Psychology Public and Social Policy Environmental Participation and motivation 52

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Tell your potential donors how their gift can make a difference. The goal is to create an emotional response to your cause without overwhelming your donors. Write a short statement explaining what your donor’s gift can help your organization accomplish. Best practices for building an effective nonprofit donation page 1.

Nonprofits 81

Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Technology 81

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2023

What results in a bigger gift? Your job as a fundraising gift officer isn’t to ask for gifts. This involves asking questions ( socratic fundraising ) and listening carefully in ways that help someone make ‘an idea’ (or ‘your idea’) become ‘their idea.’ A) Being convinced to give B)Deciding to give on your own?

Associations 52

Associations Values Fundraising Fundraising 52

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

The pressures to maintain and increase gift income mount as the need for programs, services, and benefits escalate during times of inflation and challenging economic realities when more people are struggling. What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit?

Insurance 63

Insurance Nonprofits Foundations Activism 63

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., I sometimes feel like I’m a little kid writing to my parents, and asking them to “please send money.” Specifically, how they can help – the purpose and amount of the gift you’re requesting. They want to give.

Fundraising 94

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 94

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Making “the ask” is a pivotal moment in the donor journey, as it is a direct request for philanthropic support. Making “the ask” is a pivotal moment in the donor journey, as it is a direct request for philanthropic support. But what comes AFTER you make the ask? The post You Made “The Ask” – Now What?

Healthcare 67

Healthcare Culture Philanthropy Education 67

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

If you want to win at the game of building donor relationships, your communications with donors should invite a response — showing that you welcome their questions, comments, and feedback. A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. That provides the opportunity for communication to flow both ways.

Management 105

Management Communication Homelessness Values 105

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In order to hit your end-of-year fundraising goals, you need to get your asks in front of people when they’re feeling especially generous. Don’t miss your best opportunity to solicit these individual gifts. . Keep reading to see why I recommend this strategy. Why you should send more emails than you usually do.

Fundraising 124

Fundraising Fundraising Children Values 124

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to talk to legacy givers as you document their legacy gift intent. . How do you go about asking for amounts and documenting it? How do you ask questions like that?

Values 99

Values Management Fundraising Fundraising 99