NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As you gear up for year-end appeals. You’re thinking about things like when you’ll get started, how many communications you’ll send and through what channels and what will be the focus of your messages. But here’s one thing you might have overlooked: How will you use technology to improve your year-end fundraising?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Giving Tuesday is around the corner and you know what that means, it's year-end giving season! With over 30% of your total donations coming in between now and December 31 and 10% coming in during the last 3 days of the year, a year-end giving campaign is crucial to reaching your revenue goals.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 18, 2016

Wouldn’t you love a crystal ball that you could gaze into and see just what the future holds? What to say “no” to. What if that crystal ball could tell you how much money you’ll raise by the end of the year? Here’s a way to predict what your year-end fundraising results might look like. With the end in mind.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Although it may seem like you are competing with every other fundraiser who is making year-end asks, donors have become more intentional and savvier about how and to what causes they give. It’s a simple fact that has been proven time and again in fundraising studies and research: People give to charity at the end of the year.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

From a professional standpoint, what skills come easily to you? Ask yourself what you are not doing as strongly as you could. Stephen Covey, author of “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” encourages readers to “begin with the end in mind.” Specific – Clearly define what needs to be accomplished. Write in present tense.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Download this End-of-Year Giving planning workbook to help you organize what you learned from last year’s campaigns, decide what strategies you want to employ for this year, and set your sights on your goals for the coming months.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

There’s so much competition for attention at year-end. This resource contains five key tactics designed to help you raise more at year-end by knowing what metrics matter; craft compelling campaigns by learning what messages will resonate most with your target audiences; save your team precious time at year-end through automation.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2021

20, just as nonprofits were launching or preparing to launch their year-end fundraising email campaigns, Apple implemented its Mail Privacy Protection along with new features that fundamentally alter how organizations conduct their email outreach.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And what a dreary, grave, cobwebby period it’s been. So, as I sat down to write today’s article, I thought about what you actually have within your power to do. So, as I sat down to write today’s article, I thought about what you actually have within your power to do. So much, in fact, it’s downright overwhelming.

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Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! Events are merely a means to an end. What is Your End Goal? Events are neither inevitable nor primary.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you’re filming a video to raise awareness for your year-end campaign or livestreaming your next virtual fundraising event , these four video storytelling tips will help your nonprofit achieve fundraising success. Common questions include, “What kind of video content would you want to see from our organization?”

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the spirit of last-minute year-end fundraising actions , feel free to cut and paste this letter into your email, make any edits you think necessary, and get it out. At the end of the post, I also suggest two ways to pilot the draft before sending it out. What is a gift of significance? We’ve done the work for you.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

People are more generous at the end of the year. So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. No matter what size the organization or staff, building a culture of gratitude makes everyone feel more valued and connected to your cause.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 4, 2024

Today we have to commit to graduating beyond that perspective to move in the direction of our vision, so we can stop fighting against racism and finally end racism. Regardless of how “right” or “rational” they were, once you were activated by shame, blame, or guilt, all bets were off—you likely ended up reacting.

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NextAfter

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Shoppers, let’s start the clock because it’s time to learn how you can win your year-end fundraising race. You may already be thinking, “What does year-end fundraising have to do with the 90s game show Supermarket Sweep?” Have you ever felt like that at year-end? What about this tagline? “A

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

What do we mean by storytelling? So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? First of all, what is your story? Your story is what you say about the lives you change and why it’s important. But do you really understand it? And how do you tell a good story?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The year-end giving season kicks off with a lot of hype around GivingTuesday, when nonprofits invest significant time, energy, and resources into launching campaigns for the special day. There is still a lot of year-end giving to go around. 5 ways to get most out of the year-end giving season. It’s that time of year again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. A well-crafted year-end fundraising plan helps nonprofits define clear and specific fundraising goals, identify potential donors, and tailor their messaging better to resonate with their supporters. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Caring Truth-Teller

JANUARY 11, 2023

What happens when two master storytellers spend a few minutes together? It’s a simple storytelling tactic that will either keep your listener or reader on the edge of their seat waiting for the end OR cause them to lose interest and move on. But don’t end our journey too quickly. Take us on a journey. Irritation.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. This is what I usually do. You’ll have a lot of competition since you’re not the only organization seeking year-end donations. Most nonprofits rely on year-end for the bulk of their fundraising. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 27, 2024

This is the first conference I’ve been a part of that participants are energized enough to leave and immediately act on what they’ve learned. They completely rewrite their entire year-end appeal on the airplane ride home. But because of the phrasing they learned, he ended up saying yes to the entire $15,000!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Well, Dorethea, it depends on what type of gift and which donor segment (small, mid-size, or major givers) you have in mind. What defines a major donor varies. However, others may want to know about smaller giving donor segments, and whether they should receive gifts too — what we in fundraising call “premiums.”

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? Don’t talk about what YOU did with their money. Make them the hero and speak directly about what they did.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Your year-end fundraising campaigns should show your donors what you’ve accomplished together over the past year, and invite them to give toward an even brighter future. Done well, your year-end campaigns (print, email, and social media) will inspire donors to give generously at year’s end and throughout the year after.

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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. In this guide, we’ll review the importance of year-end giving and the best strategies to use to plan a successful campaign. Here’s what to expect: Year-end giving statistics roundup.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 2, 2024

When it comes to even repair and what Black people need, people have so many different definitions on what reparations is for Black people. The third one is the most dubious [to achieve] of them all, and that’s the end to the anti-Blackness.…That The goal is not to get what White people have. View the full webinar here.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Recently, Amazon announced that it plans to end the AmazonSmile Program , with February 20 of this year being marked as the estimated closure date. Many fundraisers are wondering about what this announcement means for the future in terms of the ability to receive support from Amazon customers. When will the AmazonSmile program end?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 31, 2024

What are tax summaries? Using the Bloomerang platform, you can effortlessly email year-end tax summaries to your entire database in just a few minutes. As 2023 has drawn to a close, tax season looms on the horizon, and we nonprofits gear up for a unique opportunity—issuing tax summaries to our donors. Allow me to explain.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 4, 2023

What if I told you there’s a teensy little digital upsell that could skyrocket your year-end fundraising results? It has to do with your website, so consider looping in whoever is responsible for that part of your year-end marketing and fundraising strategy. Would that be of interest? Darn rootin’-tootin’! But… don’t stop there!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As the season of giving approaches, I couldn’t help but think of the similarities between year-end appeals and the seasonal focus of spreading joy and granting wishes. As we’re preparing for our year-end appeals, can you offer some advice on how we can infuse our year-end appeals with the magic of the season?

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Jeff Brooks

AUGUST 29, 2023

That headline/outline reveals a happy ending, so there’s no tension. No “what happens next?” Details about Serena -- her life, her expectations, what she has to say -- help reader connect with her and care more. All stories start someplace and end someplace else. Not really, right? It could go either way.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started. They love me, but I’m not sure our donors feel quite the same way. They want to give.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Grant reports provide a formal way for us to share how we used grant dollars, what we accomplished, and what challenges we faced. Many grant reports also require an accompanying financial report that details what the funding was spent on. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. We call this our narrative report.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

I had the pleasure recently of teaming up with my fundraising bestie and copywriting guru Julie Cooper to host an “ End of Year Appeal Writing Made Easy ” workshop. Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. 22% had a goal to raise $25,001 – $50,000 at year-end.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And what’s in it for them if they give to you. So, ask yourself: How will donors feel when they receive the year-end missive you’re sending? You may if your year-end fundraising looks mostly like this: Help us meet our fundraising campaign goal. Help us raise $XX,XXXX (money) before the year ends.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With Giving Tuesday in the rear view, it’s tempting to forgo a year-end giving campaign and coast to the end of the year, catching up on work and enjoying the holidays. A year-end giving campaign is your chance to win over donors when they are in a giving frame of mind. Don’t talk about your year-end fundraising goal.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Now that the year-end giving season is well underway, you’re probably feeling even more pressure to hit your goals and raise more funds than ever. Here are 10 ways you can take care of yourself during the year-end giving season. So, what makes you laugh? Keep the end goal in sight. Break up your tasks. Get some rest.

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