Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2023

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Donor retention continues to be a problem. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help.

Food 98

Food Retention Communication Fundraising 98

Bloomerang

MARCH 6, 2023

Text-to-Donate , also sometimes called Text-to-Give or text fundraising , is a tool that allows your nonprofit to receive donations by contacting individuals in your organization’s donor list via text message. Give these supporters a way to donate during the event. This can help them feel like they’re making even more of an impact.

Values 118

Values Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 118

Ann Green

MARCH 14, 2024

Chances are, you’re missing out on opportunities to engage with your donors. Your thank you letter can include the important tax information, but there’s no guarantee your donors will keep that. My suggestion is to send all your donors a yearly summary of their gifts the following January. Always a fun task.

Communication 73

Communication Fundraising Fundraising 73

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

A solid donor relationship is the backbone of successful fundraising. When donors feel like they’re making a difference and that they’re valued for their contribution, they stick around and keep giving. Just like any other relationship in life, your relationships with your donors should be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

Management 105

Management Communication Homelessness Values 105

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Many donors have gone above and beyond to help nonprofit organizations over the last two years. This means you need to go above and beyond when you thank them. I know running your organization is hard right now, but you need to prioritize donor appreciation. Your donors could use a little kindness right now. Make a video.

Culture 121

Culture Communication Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 121

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Everyone likes to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. In fact, thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. Your donors could use a little pick-me-up.

Culture 91

Culture Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Communication 91

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. Chesterton.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Culture 119

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Folks are busy, especially as the holiday season approaches, and they often need to be reminded through multiple channels and touches. For some of your donors, giving on GivingTuesday may not be the right time. For some of your donors, giving on GivingTuesday may not be the right time. It’s that time of year again.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Retention 119

Ann Green

DECEMBER 6, 2022

I like to emphasize the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Current events/News stories.

Communication 131

Communication Economic Issues Recruitment Homelessness 131

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. That’s a problem.

Nonprofits 89

Nonprofits Homelessness Associations Nonprofit Organizations 89

Jeff Brooks

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Veritus Group Blog tackles that problem at Don’t Be White Noise to Your Donor: 4 Ways to Stand Out : your donors are getting a lot of communication from dozens of nonprofits all asking for help, and many are tuning out because it starts to feel like “white noise” to them. For US donors.) People don't notice it.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Fundraising Education Education 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2022

Donors who just made a donation to your nonprofit during the end-of-year giving season might not think you need another donation from them so soon after they made their last gift. They also might have stretched their budgets for holiday gifts and travel and don’t have as much to give as they would during other times of year.

Fundraising 125

Fundraising Fundraising Values Communication 125

Ann Green

AUGUST 4, 2021

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help. Your donors deserve better than that.

Food 114

Food Communication Fundraising Fundraising 114

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.

Food 119

Food Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism 119

Ann Green

AUGUST 29, 2022

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help. Your donors deserve better than that.

Food 109

Food Communication Fundraising Fundraising 109

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you do participate, you want to make it a better experience for your donors instead of the usual barrage of generic, transactional appeals. Many donors don’t care if it’s Giving Tuesday or if it’s your “annual appeal.” You also want to build relationships and make your donors feel good about supporting your organization.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Communication Nonprofit Organizations 119

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

It also marks the start of the holiday season when public generosity hits a yearly high. . It also marks the start of the holiday season when public generosity hits a yearly high. . Thanks to social media networks and an emphasis on digital fundraising , Giving Tuesday has been a great driver of online donations for nonprofits. .

Advertising 112

Advertising Nonprofits Collaborations Fundraising 112

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Still, smart fundraising professionals were able to see an opportunity to expand their network and their donor base and ultimately increase their revenue by branching out through just one strategy: virtual auctions and events. This step is crucial to keep your sanity during the process of hosting a virtual auction.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Technology 130

Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I always like to emphasize the importance of keeping in touch with your donors throughout the year. Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money.

Communication 56

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 56

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging data and making tweaks to donor-facing forms helps your nonprofit build stronger relationships. Learn how digital waivers improve donor experiences. By Logan Lewis In 2023, donor retention was down significantly from the previous year. Create donor segments. Offer accessible, convenient waivers.

Retention 67

Retention Recruitment Communication Marketing 67

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

Winter is the time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, watch the snow fall, and try to stay warm with a variety of hot beverages and fluffy socks. Plus, P2P fundraising is a great way to keep supporters engaged during the long winter months. . Create a page on your website showcasing the top homes. .

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yep, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE, and some folks are already thinking about the holidays. You must be purposeful about the stories you share and the way you Ask for donations because the combination of the two can make a big difference in how donors feel and whether or not they give. And with good reason!

Fundraising 80

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Values 80

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Steward donors and encourage them to become loyal to your organization. . Well, donor loyalty is the biggest factor in determining and stewarding potential major donors. Well, donor loyalty is the biggest factor in determining and stewarding potential major donors. Use storytelling to encourage donors to give. . “I

Fundraising 136

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Communication 136

Ann Green

JULY 28, 2020

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. Many organizations just thank their donors after they receive a gift and then disappear until the next fundraising appeal.

Food 124

Food Communication Fundraising Fundraising 124

EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Something that makes you stand out and lets your donors feel like the heroes that they are? Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile. Warm your donors up with some thoughtful stewardship through a channel that will help you get through: mobile.

Non-Profits 86

Non-Profits Food Philanthropy Technology 86

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

They love me, but I’m not sure our donors feel quite the same way. — How to Be Loveable Dear How to Be Loveable, Actually, you’d be surprised how many of your donors do love your organization! Key Appeal Elements Luckily, it’s not at all difficult to provide the information donors need. This makes it about the donor.

Fundraising 96

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 96

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 11, 2024

Thank you after an event Nonprofit organizations thrive on generous gifts of time and money, including event tickets and sponsorships. Effective “thank you” notes can increase donor retention, gift amounts, and dedication to your organization. What is a “thank you” note or donor acknowledgment? I’m here to help.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Ethics Energy Values 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

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. 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.

Nonprofits 110

Nonprofits Communication Fundraising Fundraising 110

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 13, 2021

To make the most of this end-of-year giving season , I recommend taking the time to do a simple and inexpensive task that will inspire donors to be even more generous: calling them. . Here’s a scenario showing how calling a donor can inspire them to make an end-of-year gift. . Thank you for being a donor, [ their name ]!

Nonprofits 103

Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Communication 103

Clairification

JANUARY 30, 2023

M onterey Bay Aquarium shares the love with their donors. Last year, you posted about sending donors valentines, which I came across a bit too late in the game, so I sent emails. But, this year, I kept that idea and planned for it, and sent handmade valentines to my top level donors. They could be: Major donors.

Retention 69

Retention Nonprofits 69

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 19, 2017

Liberal female Gen Xers may not be the majority of online donors, but they definitely are the demographic participating most in the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Survey. Of those that are inspired to give during religious holidays, 80% of survey respondents give during Christian holidays. 3% during Jewish holidays.

Technology 94

Technology Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 94

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2020

Sending donors a third-party payment site, such as PayPal, is problematic if that is the only way that donors can give. According to Network for Good , one in six online donors will drop out of the donation process if they are sent to a third-party website. Monthly donors give $35.46 Monthly donors give $35.46

Nonprofits 145

Nonprofits Psychology Homelessness Environmental 145

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 4, 2023

Research shows that about 30 percent of nonprofit donations take place in December, and the holiday season tends to create a spirit of generosity among nonprofit supporters. It’s critical for your organization to start developing your year-end fundraising strategy early to bring in as much funding during this time as possible.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Collaborations Fundraising Fundraising 52

Ann Green

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Fundraising for your nonprofit organization occurs year-round as you build relationships with donors, host events, and ask for donations. Capitalize on generosity this holiday season as you engage donors and boost donations. Create a Seasonal Holiday Campaign. Post a picture of a rescue dog sporting a holiday wreath.

Insurance 74

Insurance Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Organizations 74

The Storytelling Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The fact is, the non-profit sector sees a huge bump in giving during the holiday season. Your non-profit likely have donors who give multiple times a year, but there’s probably a segment that makes a one-time gift in December every year. Regardless of the frequency of your donors’ giving, staying in touch is key.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Retention 52

The Storytelling Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Create a Master Task List for Year-End Fundraising Let’s face it, there is a lot going on during year-end fundraising between emails, asks, stewardship, and the holidays themselves. For example, you might have a process for acknowledgment or donor stewardship. Here’s ten tips to write a better thank you letter.)

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Construction 52

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As one of the biggest days of the year for donations, the philanthropic holiday falls on November 30th this year. After enduring social distancing during the past year, social media is now a primary channel for connecting with friends, family members, and nonprofits alike! Create online communities to connect supporters near and far.

Participation and motivation 78

Participation and motivation Universities Fundraising Fundraising 78