Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? The sorry state of donor retention has been a topic of discussion for at least the past decade, since the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report began collecting data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 8, 2023

Before you can dive into leading a text fundraising campaign , you need to familiarize yourself with nonprofit text messaging best practices. One of the most important components of running a successful text-to-give campaign is drafting effective, persuasive messages that will resonate with supporters and encourage them to donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. A pioneer of crowdfunding and online fundraising, GlobalGiving.org is a site to study and learn from.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Still, it doesn't have to be the end of the world either if nonprofits approach fundraising with businesses from the right perspective. Relax, businesses were never going to be your bread and butter. Relax, businesses were never going to be your bread and butter. Not very sweet. Focus on the tree not the forest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. To date, more than 50 million donors have given over $5 billion through the GoFundMe fundraisers. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2023

It's been 10 years of the Let's Talk Nonprofit blog! My goal was always to provide information that would help you and your nonprofit thrive. And now, here's your top 10! #10 10 – 5 GRAMMAR RULES THAT WERE MADE TO BE BROKEN (BY FUNDRAISERS). The problem is good grammar doesn't make for very good fundraising writing.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 8, 2020

With 2021 fast approaching, it’s a good idea to anticipate how some of these changes may i mpact the sustainability of your organization. By keeping up with these trends, you will be able to provide value to your donors and experience higher retention rates. Easier, More Personalized Giving. Check out these 5 tips.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Focus on volunteer retention.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Socratic fundraising can still work. Socratic fundraising can still work. Universal steps In all these formats, the steps are similar. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. The act of writing a comprehensive social media fundraising strategy is an essential first step in being successful on social media. Your strategic plan should be simple and flexible.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

It starts with a question In nature, sustainable giving to unrelated others does occur. Who can observe my giving? 1] The primal-giving game The game is this. Each must choose to give, or not, before knowing what the other will do. It is this: Giving must be seen by partners who are able and willing to reciprocate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. Mercy Corps Blog. Think of your call-to-action column as free advertising space.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. 4] It’s why attendance at “planned giving” seminars is so small. Death reminders increase the desire for this “symbolic immortality.” They increase interest in making a lasting impact. Let’s look at some examples from experienced fundraisers. Simple answer.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Want to start a fight in a fundraising comment section? 1] Another writes, “Fundraisers need to focus MORE on creating memories and moments with their donors … and LESS about hitting those wacky metrics or year-end goals.”[2]. Yes, they’re all talking about fundraising. But fundraising isn’t one thing. That’s easy.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 13, 2022

Different sources give different answers. But they don’t create a story. So, what does it take to create a compelling story? Unfortunately, it’s hard to create a good story. Fundraising story. Compelling fundraising story does something special. It leads to giving. These steps work. What is it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

It’s been challenging for the nonprofit sector to create iPhone and Android Apps that people want to first download and then repeatedly use – at least in large numbers. For an app to be successful, it needs to be useful and well-designed and that’s a financial and creative challenge for most nonprofits. PBS KIDS App.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. If your nonprofit is already on Google+, then the best practices below are meant to help you better learn how to tap into and inspire the Google+ community. Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Also, since the Google+ Pages launched after the release of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , please consider this blog post a supplement to the book. Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. But first steps first… 11 New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit social media managers: 1) Create a “Thank You” video(s) for your 2012 fundraising campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

This page will be updated as more Giving Tuesday resources come to light. To suggest more Giving Tuesday ideas, please email steven.shattuck@bloomerang.co. Get notified when additions are made to this page: Giving Tuesday is fast approaching! Each year, Giving Tuesday occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Text-to-Give.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We carefully execute each step in the cultivation process. We thoughtfully craft and stage the fundraising ask. This emotional experience is all too common for fundraisers. It can make fundraisers avoid asking. It can make fundraisers avoid asking. But the guiding sage does not disappear. What do we feel?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2022

When it comes to online fundraising for nonprofits, a sweepstakes is one of the best options for engaging and activating individual donors. An online sweepstakes enables your nonprofit to reach a global audience with no restrictions on how much money you can raise, or when and how you can use those funds. Are they outdoorsy types?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2021

CFRE will explain how fundraisers can persuade ‘powers that be’ that they should actively promote legacy giving, even (especially) now. Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Claire, I got 4:00 Eastern. And, if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. Claire Axelrad, J.D., Claire: Absolutely. Steven: All right, cool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2020

A list curated and sponsored by: Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Picture this: it’s the day after Giving Tuesday and your nonprofit has met or even exceeded your campaign goals.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

Research by the Blackbaud Institute shows that 12% of total fundraising comes from online sources. And, their studies have revealed a 42% increase in online giving over the past three years. Your online donation page is your virtual fundraising hub , providing donors with a way to support your cause from anywhere, at any time.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 12, 2022

But fundraising provides value to the donor in just one way – by delivering an enhanced identity. Fundraisers can provide value. The “one big thing” in fundraising is this: Advance the donor’s hero story. The steps in the hero’s journey (monomyth) can be simplified to. A compelling story requires each step.

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iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Fundraising metrics can’t do everything. Answering “yes” doesn’t guarantee success. Hitting these metrics won’t guarantee a successful novel. So, let’s look at some hard stuff when it comes to fundraising. Fundraising math v. fundraising emotion. Interest in giving is high. The right metrics.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 19, 2023

When major gifts fundraising is done well, it takes that much time because the gift officer has more in mind than just the gift. It also greatly increases your chances of winning a second gift. Some of your donors could – and would – give much larger gifts if you paused the solicitation process and let time be your friend.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, and even before that, nonprofits have turned to virtual fundraising to boost revenue and engage supporters in their mission. Like other nonprofits, your organization likely conducts regular fundraising efforts to support new programs and projects and ultimately help more people.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 12, 2021

Engaging donors online can lead to increased funds and support. Learn how to boost your donor interactivity rates through your online outreach with these tips. Online engagement opportunities have the potential to attract donors from around the world and keep your community close even while socially distanced.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

In the digital era, it’s more likely than not that your supporters are connecting with you via your nonprofit’s website. It’s crucial that you create and maintain an educational and effective website so that your supporters keep returning to learn more. Incorporate white space into your design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

With a primary focus on blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, he webinar content below was presented by Heather Mansfield on November 8, 2016 to 2,150 nonprofit staff. Embrace social media fundraising. 27% of donors worldwide cite social media as the communication tool that inspires them the most often to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Any doubts that social networks aren’t powerful or don’t need to be prioritized in your online communications and fundraising campaigns can now be put to rest. The Internet is at a tipping point.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This post is a guest blog by Bonnie Meyers at Meyer Partners. Donors are foundational to your nonprofit’s success, so you don’t want your donors to think of you as their pestering friend that always asks for money. Create Social Media Campaigns. Giving date anniversary. Show Appreciation. Show Appreciation

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Mobile and social media are powerful fundraising tools. Mobile and social media are powerful fundraising tools. Chapter 4: Email Communications.

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