Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One of the interesting things of being an active blog for twenty years is you get to cover things like fundraising in a recession. A quick search shows blog posts on recession proof fundraising going back at least 14 years. Including “ 10 Tips for Fundraising in a Recession.” Multiple times.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . It’s in your job description. As such, you must do everything within your power to make philanthropy flow. A Nonprofit’s Culture of Philanthropy: Who’s Job is it? .

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

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. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? But either way, we love to hear from you.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Since both Valentine''s Day and Presidents'' Day are observed in February here in the USA, we''re taking a look at the "care and feeding of nonprofit CEOs." We know in CompassPoint''s recent national survey of nonprofit fundraising , that CEO''s are particularly feeling the pressures of tightening budgets and diminishing fundraising results.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Your website must look professional and be easy to navigate. You just drag-and-drop.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 9, 2023

Are the people working as major gift officers at your organization in the right role? For your most successful MGOs, what makes them so good at their job? But first, let’s be clear about the stakes of failing to hire the best people for your major gift officer positions. Do they have the best skill set and mindset for this job?

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Getting Attention

AUGUST 20, 2014

Andy Robinson provides training and consulting for nonprofits in fundraising, board development, marketing, earned income, planning, leadership development, and facilitation. Along with training people to raise money, Andrea Kihlstedt writes, speaks and coaches about campaign campaign fundraising.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

You may be wondering where to focus your fundraising as we emerge from the fog of 2020 and into, perhaps, a less cloudy future when it comes to nonprofit giving trends. Charitable giving was up in 2020 , and projections for nonprofit giving trends in 2021 and 2022 are even rosier. Some say humans are wired this way.

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iMarketSmart

JUNE 10, 2022

A restricted gift is one that is designated for a specific purpose, whereas an unrestricted gift allows the nonprofit to use it in whatever way it wishes to further its mission. Then, we’ll look at what research has to say about restricted vs unrestricted gifts, and the course of action we suggest your nonprofit take.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If you’re a fundraiser who is struggling to get your executive director or board to understand why you should launch an online fundraising program or invest more in online giving tools, try these talking points to help plead your case. Online giving boosts individual giving. It’s not just a fad.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2018

If you want your nonprofit to develop a loyal donor base, expand your reach, and drive donations, email marketing is key. We would brainstorm ways to push our current events or fundraising efforts. We spent a few days brainstorming ways to better communicate with our audience. Katelyn Baughan.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 24, 2013

A new report by CompassPoint called UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising is getting lots of press. Two of the most sensational headlines are that: more than half of all fundraisers want to leave their job, some even the entire field of fundraising, and that.

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iMarketSmart

AUGUST 3, 2022

Scenario 2: You have another 100 donors who have capacity to give a seven-figure legacy gift, and they have a somewhat low interest in giving to your organization. And if three donors give $1 million each, that adds up to $3 million: four times as much. These are your outliers. Imagine the following two scenarios. Consider this.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. Let’s look at some examples from experienced fundraisers. Examples of the simple ask include, “Would you be willing to include our organization in your estate plans?”[13] 13] “Say, Bill, does your will provide something for the [organization]?”[14] Simple answer.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 10, 2023

Socratic fundraising asks questions. Socratic fundraising can still work. Socratic fundraising can still work. The universal steps for a compelling donor experience are: Socratic fundraising guides the donor through these steps.[1] 1] First, the fundraiser must have a valid reason to ask questions. We have an idea.”

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 1, 2016

If you are paying attention to government actions and media reports, it is easy to see that nonprofit work is under consistent attack. And media reports of charity scams or questionable spending leave the impression that all nonprofits are suspect. Local and state governments are threatening to tax charities. The odd thing?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 15, 2012

If you are among the 74% who use your org’s mission statement when talking to your supporters or donors, you have a problem. Most mission statements really only speak to those inside the nonprofit and don’t resonate with others. It all depends on your organization and its target audience. Reports/White Papers.

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iMarketSmart

MAY 1, 2023

Answering these gets complex. 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? Who is near me? Who is stable?) Who has strength (or other valuable resources) to share?

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 1, 2016

If you are paying attention to government actions and media reports, it is easy to see that nonprofit work is under consistent attack. And media reports of charity scams or questionable spending leave the impression that all nonprofits are suspect. Local and state governments are threatening to tax charities. The odd thing?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! Thanks to all of you for your patience. We’ll get them to you. We’ll get all that good stuff to you. And if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome.

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Affnetz

JULY 10, 2023

How do Nonprofits make money By mikecrum Here’s a question that is often asked in many contexts – as a Development Director frustrated with the lack of revenue coming into a Nonprofit, as a new board member to a nonprofit, or perhaps you just posed it as a Google search phrase: How Do Nonprofits Make Money?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 7, 2018

Welcome to our latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. Feed four cats; let two younger cats out.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2008

If you’ve been pondering an All-Access Pass to Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com , you only have 8 days left to get 16 weeks instead of the usual 12. How to Position Your Nonprofit as an Expert Source. Friendraising: The Easy Way to Introduce Your Board Members to Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on finding potential supporters for your nonprofit organization. Chad will review the best practices in fundraising prospect identification and provide practical tips for how small nonprofits can maximize their network. Steven: All right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Get creative.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Just a few minutes ago, the Case Foundation, Causes and PARADE kicked off the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge , a 30-day, national online competition that enables people to leverage their online and offline personal networks to build communities (“causes”) that raise money and recruit support for a nonprofit. So I’m biased.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 19, 2024

Quinn – a consultant with more than 25 years working with nonprofits and curator of the Nonprofit Website Insider. Everyone is talking about the ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline the process of creating articles, stories, or posts. And it could… if nonprofits didn’t need to write anything good.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2022

Valerie Harris will focus on what is required when you commit to attracting and maintaining major donors, understanding how major donors think, and how to optimize your communications for this important donor segment. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? Full Transcript: Steven: Okay, Valerie.

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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. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? Don’t worry, you’ll get those. And, if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome. Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Jacobwith will show you five powerful and simple “must do’s” to cut through year-end fundraising noise, help increase your Giving Tuesday success, and increase donor retention. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? We are here to talk about Five “Must Dos” for Year-End Fundraising Success.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. A motivating flyer could inspire dozens of people to volunteer for your new program, and a per­suasive letter to a senator might inspire new legislation.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2022

The fundraising landscape is changing rapidly and the way funders want to work with nonprofits is too. Mallory Erickson will help you start your 2022 off fundraising in the right way. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started officially? If this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2023

For Nonprofits Who Want to Turn Social Media Followers Into Donors, Supporters, and Advocates. What do you get at the end? Get all the details at socialgoodacademy.com! Look for part 1 – What’s next for nonprofits and social media – and Part 2 – Where Should you Be on Social media? Who’s it for?

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We thoughtfully craft and stage the fundraising ask. And, finally, we get the answer. This emotional experience is all too common for fundraisers. It can make fundraisers avoid asking. Cranking through enough ‘no’s’ just gets me closer to the next ‘yes.’ But what does this look like in real-world fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . Step 1: Find Your Story .

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