Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Tips for reviewing your nonprofit’s grant prospects. One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?” First, let’s start with the most basic question. How do I find them?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. For many nonprofits, donation data consistently spikes in October, November, and December and declines in January and February.

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The Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Here are 7 tips to help your organization get the most value from social media. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? In fact, according to Nonprofits Source, 53% of people who engage with a nonprofit on social media volunteer.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraiser, you’ve probably heard some variation of the phrase, “treat every donor like a major donor.” If you treat every donor like a major donor, you’d probably run out of team member time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

That means you need to make sure you don’t lose any of those donors you took such pains to acquire last year. For those of you on a different fiscal year, skip down to “Cleaning up your Prospect Database” and save this checklist for whenever the time is right for you. Call your most important lapsed donors. .

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Nonprofit Fixer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

As any fundraiser knows, the more prepared you are before a major donor ask, the more likely you are to succeed. That’s where donor prospect research comes in. Fresh prospect research can help you navigate every element of the donor conversation and avoid surprises. What Is Donor Prospect Research?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I That clarity will save you a ton of time and effort. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . You’ll never know how precious she is until you lose her.”. How does that relate to fundraising? Well, donor loyalty is the biggest factor in determining and stewarding potential major donors. So how do you keep track of them?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Sponsored by Give Lively Increasingly, donors are turning to social media to find causes to support. Set Up a “Donate” Button on Facebook When one of Facebook’s billions of users searches for your nonprofit, you want to provide the easiest possible path for them to contribute to your cause. Your new button is up and running!

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Guest post by Sarah Tedesco, Executive Vice President of DonorSearch As a nonprofit professional, there have likely been many times when you’ve taken a look at your nonprofit’s fundraising results and wondered, “How could we do better?” Too often nonprofits let their approach to prospect research go stale.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. That’s why many nonprofits are looking for options to engage board members in fundraising without requiring them to directly solicit people for money.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 28, 2023

Major gifts are the largest gifts your nonprofit receives. And no matter what a major gift looks like for your organization—whether that be $10,000 or $100,000—these large donations can do wonders for your nonprofit. This can help you learn whether the prospect is eligible for a corporate matching gift program. Let’s begin!

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Many gifts don’t come in until over a year after the gift officer makes outreach to the donor. They find themselves altering their approach just to live up to metrics that are really just distracting them from the more productive and rewarding tasks they should be doing. Think about that – more accountability caused worse performance!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

When it comes to donor data, there’s a lot to keep track of. A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. A nonprofit CRM helps you keep all this information organized and easily accessible. Here’s what to expect: What is a nonprofit CRM? What is a nonprofit CRM?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. And current donors and supporters may visit your website for the convenience of making their donation online. First things first!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Email Marketing Tools every Nonprofit Needs. Check our these Email Marketing tools and tips by Lilian Sue. Yes, a blog is vital to sharing stories about your organization and the passionate ambassadors you have on your team -but an e-newsletter goes one step further to keep your core audience of supporters and key donors up-to-date.

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Fundraising Coach

JULY 13, 2020

Proper donor management is the key to effective fundraising. When you have accessible data about your donors that is stored well and easy to sift through, your nonprofit will have the tools you need in order to build relationships with those supporters. . This brings us back to the need for effective donor management. .

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 8, 2021

5 Tactics to Increase Conversions on Your Nonprofit Website. Be mindful about your Nonprofit’s website and improve your conversion rate. Check out these 5 tips. Your nonprofit website may be designed to serve multiple purposes, but undeniably, one of the primary purposes is to convert visitors into donors.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

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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. In return, the nonprofit will provide advertising and publicity opportunities to help the company reach and engage their event’s audience. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2023

More than 75 percent of Gen Z and Millennial donors reported preferring giving online, meaning it’s essential to use fundraising solutions that help you better understand and connect with this audience. But where should you start when it comes to finding the right fundraising website for your nonprofit?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. If you’re new to major donor work, you know what I mean. And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Understanding them. .

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Ann Green

MARCH 11, 2021

Your nonprofit website is a valuable tool for modern fundraising. Not only is it the first place prospects look to learn more about your organization, it’s also where current supporters go for updates on your mission and to explore upcoming opportunities. Nonprofit website UX encompasses how users interact with your site.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2022

Which business or organization comes to mind first? It may be how you first discovered them, and it’s likely a big part of their strategy to stay on your radar. At the start of my career, “advertising” was a dirty word in the nonprofit sector—as was “ marketing.” So… how does a nonprofit advertise successfully?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

This nonprofit culture strategy post is part 3 in a 3-part series. There are three pillars of transformation required of philanthropically-funded nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Let’s move now to the third and final pillar: nonprofit culture strategy. .

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Unfortunately, most small nonprofits aren’t good at getting sponsors. The good news is that it’s all fixable. ANY small nonprofit can build up sponsors for their event. It might take a little time and a lot of effort, but it’s doable. It might take a little time and a lot of effort, but it’s doable. They either.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. At one of the first auction events she worked, she was reprimanded for showing a donor a seat a the far end of the room. Benefits of donor management software. Let’s get started.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Did you know as many as 81% percent of new donors don’t return to give again? And only 43% of all donors remain loyal? Do you know what your retention rates are or how to increase donor loyalty? Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Magic happens when you build those kinds of relationships with your prospects and donors. This is where donor stewardship comes into play.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I know, and you know, there are only a few weeks left; and yet, this time of year is rough. . and building long-term relationships with your donors. . At the same time, your role is hybrid, so you are writing every letter, email, and social media post. Tis’ the season that the workload becomes nearly unmanageable.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 24, 2023

First, you need an auction fundraising plan. First, you need an auction fundraising plan. Taking the time to develop a blueprint for your auction ensures you have everything you need to pull off an unforgettable event. Use these top tips to plan a successful school fundraising auction: Determine your event format.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Everyone wants new donors, right? So how do you get them? The fantasy of finding rich strangers we can lure into giving generously to our cause is seductive and tempting. A wise friend in fundraising once told me, “Finding new donors is like going fishing. So where can you find donor prospects ?

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