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

AUGUST 4, 2021

Guest Post by Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, MPPA. Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. I had a responsibility to use whatever was at my disposal to build (less than) transformational relationships with donors.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2022

If you’re ready to buy donor management software, fill out this form and a member of our team will reach out to show you how you can use Bloomerang to raise more funds and make a bigger impact. You’re probably looking at your to-do list and wondering what you can put off until next week, next month, or even next year. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

From my perspective, there are three pillars of transformation required of nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

has hovered around 2% of GDP ever since it began being measured post W.W.II. No matter what happens in the economy or world, be it war, recession or natural disaster, people who can help DO. Charities feared last year donors would lose jobs, see income diminish, worry their nest eggs were insecure, and would consequently stop giving.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. What follows is a long and sometimes draining process of getting that idea out of their head and into the wider world. What follows is a long and sometimes draining process of getting that idea out of their head and into the wider world. That desire doesn’t change.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

One of the things you are responsible for as a development professional is building and nurturing community. What cements their individual and communal affiliation — their sense of belonging to all you do and aspire to? This is what is commonly called “development.” I never forgot this.

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Bloomerang

MAY 3, 2021

It covered broad brush strategies all nonprofits today should incorporate into their donor fundraising/marketing mix. These are my favorite tips to enhance what you’re already doing to attract and sustain individual donor fundraising. . ACTION: Get board members to review your donor list. Most are evergreen. .

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 5, 2024

One buzzy new development involves the SEO applications of artificial intelligence (AI) models like ChatGPT. These tools have the ability to make SEO content development more efficient, though they are far from perfect. This enhances user engagement and helps in targeting specific donor groups.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Fund development is, first, organizational development…. It’s a big job, serving as a development officer. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think. You — and the entire social benefit sector — need organizational-development-grounded philanthropic facilitators. You choose.

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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. Donor experience. Be Aware of Different Types of Othering, Especially Donor/Non-Donor.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, We just received a significant bequest from a donor who is childless. Donor’s story. With stories of impact you remind people what legacy giving can accomplish. I wonder what I might do to help create happy endings to stories, much like this gift did. — Need to Make a Case to my Boss.

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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. . And, yes, your donors are consumers.

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GiveGab

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

GiveGab’s three company values have always been Customer Love is what drives us, Team Culture is our Foundation, and We Walk the Walk. As you explore our blog , scroll through our case studies , or speak with a member of our team , there is a good chance you’ll hear us mention Customer Love. Check out their stories below!

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Nonprofit Megaphone

JANUARY 11, 2024

The sector is changing rapidly, with evolving technology and increasing donor expectations. We spoke with professionals from various organizations to understand these shifts and what lies ahead for fundraisers. Dejnozka emphasizes the importance of authentic engagement, particularly in the initial stages of donor interaction.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

I confess to having a love/hate relationship with fundraising events. I love them as a major donor cultivation tool, but I hate them for everything else! Attendees often don’t convert to donors. In other words, major donor cultivation should be the primary purpose of your nonprofit fundraising event. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

This is the first post in a 3-part series. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. They scrambled to connect with donors in new and fresh ways with an updated nonprofit digital strategy. Think about what changed for you, your nonprofit, and your constituencies. .

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2021

While you are in the middle of executing campaigns with unreasonable expectations, you are also responsible for building the strategy, identifying and stewarding multiple levels of giving prospects, recording the necessary data into your donor database, executing a perfect “thank you” process – oh! Find what works for you). .

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

We are witnessing the rise of a new generation of donors and nonprofit employees. This is an evolution, accelerated by the COVID pandemic and social upheaval, from what he previously called Generation Connected, or Gen C. This is a question I broached in “ What Will a Post-COVID Nonprofit Economy Reveal ? ”

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Too often in our quest to feel respected and appreciated for our own wisdom and expertise, we try to beat our leaders over the head with what we know. They say : “I don’t need data and testing; I’ve been doing this for years, and people tell me they love our photos.”. They say : “You don’t know what works any better than I do.”.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

There is a TON of Competition for Funding While you may receive moral support from your loved ones, professional colleagues, and community, it’s going to be far more difficult to get financial support. This donor pool consists of individuals, corporate giving programs, private foundations, and government grants.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

A Guide to Donor Retention. What is Donor Retention? If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” But what is donor retention? We’re continuing to lose donors at a pretty alarming rate.

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Fundraising Coach

JUNE 3, 2022

That increase isn’t what you think. As a consumer, I love turning on as many privacy features as possible. So even the emails sent to donors’ work or Google emails can be impacted. So what has Apple Privacy Protection done so far? For a large percent of your donors. That sounds great right? Keep it up.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? Many founders do.)

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MNA Association

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Diving into donor data for the first time can be intimidating. From determining what data to collect to maintaining your donor database, you might have some questions about donor data best practices. Even so, your team might not understand exactly why it’s useful and how you can fully leverage your donor data.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. What are they? Why not do your donors a solid by letting them know?

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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. What is a major gift?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

You want to try asking a donor for a bequest gift for the first time. You have a strong prospect in mind: a longtime donor who’s been deeply connected and involved with your mission for years. The donor is vaguely familiar with planned giving, but they’ve never before considered it. What are the tax implications?

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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. But you know what makes it easier? And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

That the work you do as nonprofit professionals is important but ultimately futile? . Although the foundation, its founders, its board, its partners, and its generous donors have accomplished so much, Bill Gates believes that we need to do more. But what is he going to do? It’s a question that your donors might have as well.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 8, 2021

I still have the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising though. It’s time for Mixed Links… Kishshana Palmer says Super Leaders Need Love, Too: 3 Hacks To Make It Through Those Not-So-Great Days. Will 2021 be better than 2020? My 2021 Word of the Year: -ish.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. We’ll cover: Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs How to Start a Nonprofit in 12 Steps No matter what type of nonprofit you’re looking to start, this guide will provide you with the common steps that all organizations need to follow.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Bloomerang, the complete donor management solution for thousands of small and medium-sized nonprofits, announced they welcomed Ann Fellman as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The post Bloomerang Appoints Ann Fellman as Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. But there is so much more to properly thanking donors. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

In this blog post, we will explore some of the latest industry trends and tips for nonprofit marketing that will help your organization thrive in the coming years. . Nonprofit organizations face a number of unique challenges when developing their marketing strategies. . What are their demographics? Do you want to raise funds?

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 25, 2022

For instance, social media enables you to connect with your supporters through regular posting and sharing. You might share photos from your last volunteer appreciation event or post a video of your executive director explaining your mission. Most nonprofit professionals aren’t expert web developers or social media managers.

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