Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Raising money for your small nonprofit is stressful during the holidays, and practicing personal gratitude can pull you through. There are year-end fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events to attend, donors to thank, holiday cards to get in the mail, and last-minute appeals to send out. What is personal gratitude?

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. You could also include a text to give option. You could also include a text to give option. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. This is what I usually do.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s akin to making the holidays all about the commercial aspects, and losing sight of the season’s wonder, awe, gratitude, love, and warmth of community. Ever time you communicate with donors you need to show the love. How you spread love through your mission-focused work. ” Oh, dear.

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Ann Green

JULY 28, 2020

This could be a tough fundraising season, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do a campaign this fall. Something that should help is having a thank you plan. Thanking donors often takes a back seat to fundraising when you should spend equal time doing both. Here’s what you need to include in your thank you plan.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. And how they feel about their experience of giving to your nonprofit determines whether or not they stay in the relationship. A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Start with stewardship Research suggests that meaningful donor connections with nonprofit organizations are a key factor in determining their giving patterns. So think about how you can use this time of year to focus on donor stewardship and relationship-building. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

November has arrived, and with it, an increasing flurry of communications ranging from political ads to door-busting holiday sales to year-end giving requests. Even if our message is meaningful and brilliant, how can we ensure that we will connect with our key audiences, especially during peak fundraising season?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Thanking donors well is an essential aspect of fundraising that is often done just once—when the donor makes a gift, or, worse, it’s overlooked entirely. Aaron and his team have designed a donor thank you process that’s an ongoing practice integrated into the fundraising culture at Feeding America. Aaron LaMonica-Weier , Sr.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Thanking volunteers for all they do is crucial to keeping your volunteers coming back again and again. And if they’re working hard, you have to thank them with equal enthusiasm. If thanking volunteers isn’t a priority, you’ll lose them. Why do I need to spend the time to thank them?” And that’s a shame.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Year-end fundraising season is starting to gear up. You could also include a text to give option. You could also include a text to give option. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. This is what I usually do.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

The year-end giving season is your nonprofit’s final push to meet and exceed your financial objectives before the start of next year. This is a popular time for charitable giving because supporters are motivated by the holiday spirit and because it’s the last opportunity for donors in the U.S. start as early as September.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 7, 2016

However, research shows that almost one-third of yearly online giving occurs in December. Capitalize on generosity this holiday season as you engage donors and boost donations. Create a Seasonal Holiday Campaign. Deck the halls and give your seasonal donation campaign a holiday flare.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

There’s no denying that year-end giving is a powerful force. After all, some reports suggest as much as one-third of all annual giving occurs in December alone! The energy of year-end giving is palpable, but does it all end when December does? The energy of year-end giving is palpable, but does it all end when December does?

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Year-end fundraising season is starting to gear up. I just returned from a short vacation and came home to a mailbox that included a bunch of appeal letters, and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. Some donors will respond to the first appeal, but most are going to need a few reminders.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Show your appreciation. Let’s get started by discussing how volunteer management software can streamline your management process. . Volunteers are key to helping nonprofits stay up and running. As a nonprofit professional, you understand the challenges of managing a robust volunteer program. Invest in volunteer management software.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2013

Image credit: flickr member nateOne After the busy nonprofit year-end giving season comes the often overlooked nonprofit thank you season. Remember to give thanks for donations early and often. Showing constant, authentic appreciation for your donors (new and old) is crucial for retaining supporters.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Year-end fundraising season is starting to gear up. This is a year-end like no other. The pandemic, economic downturn, heightened awareness of systemic racism, climate disasters, and political turmoil have turned our world upside down. Yet, the need for your services is growing among all this. . You should also try to mail an appeal letter.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

There’s no denying that year-end giving is a powerful force. After all, some reports suggest as much as one-third of all annual giving occurs in December alone! The energy of year-end giving is palpable, but does it all end when December does? The energy of year-end giving is palpable, but does it all end when December does?

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Year-end fundraising season is here and it’s the busiest time of the year for most nonprofit organizations. The fact that it’s an election year may not affect nonprofit giving, but it does factor into the amount of communication your donors are receiving. You need to plan carefully. That’s a mistake. BEFORE YOU START.

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Ann Green

JANUARY 18, 2018

Let’s see how things are going. How long do I have to wait for a thank you letter? How long are you going to make me wait for that thank you letter?” How long are you going to make me wait for that thank you letter?” It’s recommended that organizations thank their donors within 48 hours.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 12, 2023

By expanding your revenue sources, you’ll be able to give your nonprofit added financial security and provide your donors with flexible giving options. By expanding your revenue sources, you’ll be able to give your nonprofit added financial security and provide your donors with flexible giving options.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Year-end fundraising season is starting to gear up. Perhaps you’ve already mailed an appeal letter or are planning to in the next couple of weeks. Planning is the key word here. If you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. That’s a mistake. BEFORE YOU START.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 24, 2018

Last October, Kivi presented a webinar on thank you videos. Today’s guest, Gerard Miller, attended that webinar and sent a sweet email thanking us for the presentation. (He’s He’s really good at thanking people!) The holiday season was approaching and it seemed like the appropriate time to produce such a video.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

With all they do for your organization, are you thanking them thoroughly enough? . Nonprofits that don’t adequately show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of their supporters will receive less funding in the long run because they’ll struggle to retain those supporters over time. . The point is, you never give again. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

With all they do for your organization, are you thanking them thoroughly enough? . Nonprofits that don’t adequately show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of their supporters will receive less funding in the long run because they’ll struggle to retain those supporters over time. . The point is, you never give again. .

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

That’s why the holiday season is the busiest for nonprofits. Once the busy season slows down, nonprofits are not only left with a wealth of donations. Why is it important to showcase the results of year-end giving? How can nonprofits showcase their year-end results in a digital report? Now, let’s dig in!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

That’s why the holiday season is the busiest for nonprofits. Once the busy season slows down, nonprofits are not only left with a wealth of donations. Why is it important to showcase the results of year-end giving? How can nonprofits showcase their year-end results in a digital report? Now, let’s dig in!

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Year-end can be understandably very focused on fundraising, but given the importance of strong donor stewardship and high inflation that may place donating out of reach for some supporters, many nonprofits are curious about how to engage their donors without asking for gifts. The holiday season is a time of joy and giving back.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 6, 2021

Jen Shang, PhD will take you through a series of real-world examples to demonstrate how philanthropic psychology can be applied to nurture, develop donor identities, and achieve sustainable increases in giving (up to 218% increases using multiple channels and campaigns) as a result of sharing genuine love. So thanks for being here.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

So thanks for being here. Rachel, how’s it going? If you are ready to ride an epic wave of generosity with an airtight end-of-year fundraising strategy join our special guest Rachel Muir. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Rachel, I got two o’clock Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Thanks for joining us. Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Jesse, I got 1:00 Eastern. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started? Jesse: Let’s do it. I’m excited. Steven: All right. Well, good afternoon, everybody. I’m Steven.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 12, 2020

By Ines Alvergne , Content Marketing Specialist at Keela – a cloud-based CRM and fundraising platform that gives nonprofits powerful, intelligent tools to manage your donors, mobilize your volunteers, market your nonprofit, and raise more money. How to do it right: . And you need relevant, inspiring content to keep them around. .

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Year-end giving is about more than just soliciting donations. It’s a time to thank your most loyal supporters and make all donors, new and old, feel appreciated. When done well, these expressions of gratitude can build a lasting relationship with donors, leading to continued involvement. Give a Shout Out.

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