Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

You need a plan for fundraising success. Actually, you need both short-term plans, like those to manage your fundraising activities through the holidays, and longer-term plans that will carry you through all of next year. But for most people, planning for fundraising isn’t easy. 13 Pre-Planning Best Practices for Fundraising 1.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 23, 2023

The “one big thing” in fundraising is always the same: Advance the donor’s hero story. Then we expect Old West things. In fundraising, setting matters. This is a small reference point. This is a small reference point. This creates small comparisons and small gifts. That’s the right story.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Every nonprofit staff member and volunteer knows that successful fundraisers are essential for the survival and growth of any organization. This is no small feat; it requires considerable forethought, attention to detail, and collaboration with local businesses and community leaders. Tailgating. Fall festival.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The zombies stalking nonprofits are the people and situations they face daily that threaten their success and risk plunging them into a zombie apocalypse. It’s scary stuff. Eight of these rules are critical to your nonprofit’s survival. No sense being a fool about it.” Focus on getting things done.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’re a fundraiser or nonprofit development professional, you’ve likely heard the term “donor retention.” ” It’s one of the hottest topics of discussion in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits with a high donor retention rate have long-term supporters who come back year after year.

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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. The more they tell you about what matters to them, the better job you can do of customizing an Ask for them that is an exact fit between your funding needs and their philanthropic desires. Start With Gratitude.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. First things first, are YOU getting paid? Check out our guide on When and How to Pay Yourself a Nonprofit Salary to get yourself on a path to getting paid. But then there’s more.

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Nonprofit Fixer

MAY 14, 2020

Here are 7 things to do now. Update your website Is there something about coming out of lockdown that you can capitalize on? As noted below, you’ll also want to make sure your nonprofit’s donation page is optimized (in tip-top shape) to capture the potential wave of energy coming. Are you worried about loss of revenue?

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 16, 2020

One of the toughest questions to answer for nonprofits is whether two nonprofits should merge. This post is not a deep dive into mergers and acquisitions for nonprofits. million registered nonprofits in the US and many are duplicative and unsustainable. It may have a superior way of doing things.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 8, 2015

One of our readers recently reached out asking about ways to better streamline the list-pulling process. Whether that list is for a fundraising ask, special event happening or just to keep your constituents in the know, make sure you’re doing it right. Segmentation isn’t scary. It might sound scary, but it really isn’t.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2014

There’s most definitely something in the air here at the AFP International Conference on Fundraising. Because even after day one, the raw energy and willingness to learn more about fundraising in order to better our causes is both apparent and infectious. You might be doing P2P fundraising, but don’t realize it.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 6, 2016

Too many nonprofits think that choosing a fundraising software provider is the end of a journey. I've asked Blake Groves, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Salsa Labs to share what he sees most helps small nonprofits. How Small Shops Can Overcome the Challenges of Using Different Types of Fundraising Software.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Even experienced fundraisers can get squeamish. Because it’s about death. 4] It’s why attendance at “planned giving” seminars is so small. Symbolic immortality Living on after death isn’t just about a religious afterlife. 11] Death reminders highlight the question, “What will they say about me when I’m gone?”

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 24, 2009

Here’s what we’ve come up with: Nonprofit partnerships. We’ve taken the enlightened path of working with other nonprofits to raise money. We want to work with more nonprofits that have corporate and retail connections but are unsure how to leverage them–something we’re really good at. We were too.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 2, 2023

Fundraising productivity is not just about how much you can get done to raise money. It’s about being strategic and focusing on the RIGHT activities. It’s also about creating effective systems and workflows so that you aren’t pushing through your day trying to get as much as possible done, because, yuck.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Steven: All right.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

This is my latest Fundraising Success column - timely stuff, I think, so I’m sharing it here. It’s ugly out there, and if you’re the pilot of your fundraising endeavors, you’re getting pretty sick of the turbulence. Some nonprofits are in a fiscal nosedive. How can they be a superhuman life-changer for a small sum?

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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. We love doing them, it’s one of my favorite things we do here at Bloomerang. Claire Axelrad, J.D., Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Claire, I got 4:00 Eastern. Claire: Absolutely.

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

We’re here to talk about whether or not your fundraising staff is leaving money on the table. There’s all kinds of great resources on there, videos you can watch and then get a sense of what we’re all about. She’s an awesome nonprofit consultant. Don’t want that. Oh, I love that topic.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Overcome Fear, Intimidation, and Imposter Syndrome to Raise More Money.” Emma Lewzey will identify the specific shifts you must make to raise more 5- and 6-figure gifts–without letting fear, intimidation, or imposter syndrome get in your way. Full Transcript: Steven: All right. Steven: All right.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The key to successful fundraising is asking smarter questions. Harvey McKinnon and Andy Robinson will discuss how to build stronger donor relationships and how you can use this strategy to improve every kind of fundraising. Is it okay, if I go ahead and kick things off officially? ” I love this topic.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

We are here to talk about how to lead and manage in our new work reality. You can learn more about us. Full Transcript: Steven: You’ll hear a robot voice. Kishshana: Go ahead. Steven: All right, Kishshana. I got 2:00 Eastern or is it okay if I go ahead and get this part started officially? Kishshana: Yes, we can.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

We are here to talk about strategic planning, specifically why you should ditch the way you’ve been doing strategic planning. We do these webinars just about every Thursday throughout the year. One of my favorite things we do here at Bloomerang. . Full Transcript: Steven: All right, Sarah, I got 1:00 Eastern.

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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. We are here to talk about Five “Must Dos” for Year-End Fundraising Success. Yes, it is year-end fundraising season.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 29, 2022

One of the most important ways your Board can help your nonprofit is by helping you raise money, especially connecting you to potential resources and engaging in the work of major giving. After all, they’re the leaders of your organization and fundraising is part of their job. It’s a common problem. Look, you’re just one person.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 16, 2017

“Part of what scares nonprofits [about planned giving] is they feel they’re talking about death. And if you were talking about death, then it would be scary. But that’s not the way to go about this. But in this 20th episode of the Nonprofit Hubcast, guest Tony Martignetti tells us it doesn’t have to be.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

We are here to talk about “Retaining Your Peer-To-Peer Peeps.” ” Yes, one of my favorite topics, not just peer-to-peer fundraising, but also peer-to-peer retention. Really important topic, and it’s a good time of year to be talking about it. You’re my go-to for peer-to-peer fundraising.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Nonprofits are facing challenging times with leaner resources.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 31, 2022

It’s scary to get halfway through the year and realize you are NOT on track to meet your fundraising goal. Sluggish fundraising happens to quality organizations with solid fundraising plans in place. Sluggish fundraising happens to quality organizations with solid fundraising plans in place.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 29, 2013

Last week, I mentioned the new report by CompassPoint called UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising that is getting lots of press. about 25% of CEOs want to fire their fundraiser. I think we can create organizations that have happy CEOs and fulfilled fundraisers.

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