Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Monetary Value of Donations. RFM Analysis.

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Candid

MAY 6, 2025

Here are some of the highlights; Candid insights also asked Dunham + Company founder and chair Rick Dunham for his perspective on implications for fundraisers. I think this is reflective of a well-documented correlation between religious participation and giving, said Dunham. What motivates donors to give online?

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success. This approach provided actionable data for targeted outreach efforts and yielded valuable insights for fundraising strategies.

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iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Low-Dollar vs. Major Gifts Fundraising – Strategy Over Amounts In the nonprofit world, leaders, board members, and staff are faced with a unique balancing act. While low-dollar fundraising focuses on broad, transactional outreach, major gifts fundraising takes a relationship-first approach, centered around deeper, more meaningful connections.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 31, 2011

I presented a “Storytelling for Fundraisers&# workshop in Wilmington, NC on Friday for the Cape Fear Region Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. So why should nonprofits be shy about talking about this motivation in their marketing and fundraising materials? “Got Good for Nothing Kids?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

In today’s guest post, James Vineburgh explains how the typical donor persona for higher education is changing to younger donors, more women donors, more tech-savvy donors, and less trusting donors — and what that means for fundraisers. The questions guiding the study were: What motivates people to give? What do you think?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. When members hear about a specific person who overcame adversity because of their help, it paints a vivid picture of the impact and value of their contribution.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2012

This lopsided view of the role of communications in the organization places more emphasis on the internal needs of the nonprofit than on the needs of participants or supporters. Communications is more valued, but it’s not fully integrated into either strategic planning for the organization or day to day executive decision making.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2025

Social media is an increasingly powerful fundraising tool, considering that 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. With this perspective, nonprofits can better identify opportunities to tailor marketing and fundraising campaigns to stakeholders preferences. Find connections.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4%

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2025

In the highly competitive world of nonprofit fundraising, standing out is more than just having a great missionits about creating memorable experiences that leave lasting impressions. Increased lifetime value of a donor. Surprise and delight in fundraising. People like to do business with people they like, trust, and know.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

If your nonprofit has been running the same fundraisers on repeat, you might notice a lull in results. To acquire new donors , your nonprofit must monitor and adapt to new fundraising trends. By doing so, you can stand out and ensure your fundraisers continually excite your current supporters and bring in ones.

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Ann Green

JULY 19, 2023

By Philip Schmitz Acquiring recurring donors for your nonprofit can revolutionize your fundraising progress, helping you efficiently and effectively achieve your goals. Make it easy and convenient for them to participate. In this guest post, Philip Schmitz of CharityEngine lets you know how you can build your recurring giving program.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 29, 2025

The fear of missing out is a powerful motivator. But while automated donor journeys can seem like the modern solution to fundraising challenges, they often fail to account for what really matters: the donor. For overworked fundraisers, journeys promise efficiency and scalability. But donors arent passive participants.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2025

The most successful fundraisers put the fun in fundraising, which is why a-thons are so popular among schools and nonprofits. Whether you decide to go for a tried-and-true event, such as a Read-A-Thon, or a lesser-known idea like a hula-hoop-a-thon, having a clear strategy from the start is key to maximizing your fundraising results.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — Gary McGeough from Bristol Organizations Committed Team Players, Capable of Collaborating Effectively I seek individuals who are genuinely passionate about our mission and show a strong belief in our values and goals. What we ask of board members (evangelize, door-opening, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc.) Your Voice Matters!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Remind your donors that they bring a unique value to your organization. Explain your motivation.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Here’s how I define content marketing for nonprofits: Content marketing for nonprofits is creating and sharing relevant and valuable content that attracts, educates, motivates, and inspires your participants, supporters, and influencers so that they can help you achieve your mission.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively deploying these strategies can turn routine tasks into motivating challenges. They are used in various areas, including customer loyalty programs, employee training, and sales performance, enhancing productivity and participation through playful elements. Challenges : Tasks or objectives that motivate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2021

Fundraising has not stopped during these uncertain times. Since March, we have seen organizations take their annual fundraisers online and go virtual. How do our attendees feel connected to our organization and how do we motivate them to give and participate? 3) Pre-record your virtual fundraising event.

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Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success. How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate? /

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The movement signals a new era of work, one where professionals value autonomy over security and innovation over tradition. They value the ability to move fluidly between projects and industries, allowing them to utilize their diverse skill set while maintaining independence.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. Yet all of these strategies are fundamentally important if you want to be a successful fundraiser. TIP 9: Make it easy for people to participate on their terms. You can no longer ignore or “back burner” them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

They are motivated by a desire to be part of something bigger than themselves. Pro Tip: Nonprofits can motivate participation by incorporating creative incentives. Exclusive event access, public recognition, and thank-you gifts are simple yet effective ways to express gratitude while encouraging participation.

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 5, 2025

Curiosity about the Questions Other types of people are motivated by curiosity. Curiosity is a powerful motive. For some people, this motivates a lot of their actions and how they spend their money and use their time. Want to be Heard Yet another group of supporters is motivated to fill out surveys because they want to be heard.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base. And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Mission and Values: WMCS supports programs and services that enhance the well-being of individuals and families in West Marin. The organization is guided by the values of human dignity, social justice, equity, inclusion, and comunidad (community). Long term financial sustainability and improved fundraising efforts.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

Hosting more engaging fundraising events. CRM software can pull together information from all your integrated fundraising tools and record the information into detailed donor profiles. For instance, if you’re hosting a fundraising event , you may only want to promote it to donors who can realistically attend.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

To be successful fundraisers, we need to understand how to communicate to our audience segments in order to make the right kind of ask. To tap into that power, it’s crucial that we answer the question, “What motivates millennials to give?” They value relationships. This has been true from generation to generation.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Are your board members resistant to fundraising ? Do you have a difficult time motivating them to participate in this essential activity—one that helps your nonprofit carry out its mission? . However, before you can inspire them to become effective fundraisers, you must first take responsibility for their resistance. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support. But they are also expected to be leaders—model leaders—entrusted with significant responsibilities, including governance, strategic planning, fundraising, and advocacy.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Let’s explore strategies to maximize the potential of fundraising events to both retain your loyal donors and capture their friends’ attention and support.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

To put some pizzazz into your board meetings, here are 14 killer ways to engage your board members from Carol Weisman, President of Board Builders.com and author of Fundraising Superheroes : Start your board meetings by sharing celebrations of what’s going well in your member’s personal, professional, or volunteer lives. Serve food.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2025

More than older generations, younger donors engage with influencers regularly and value their opinions. Gen Z is motivated to support causes they believe in , and they want to know that their contributions make a real difference in their communities. Why not take advantage of this fact by leveraging text fundraising ?

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