Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed. Participate in cross-blogging. Engage with peer-to-peer fundraising donors.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 239

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 23, 2024

While many associations struggled with declining membership and retention rates due to the pandemic, these numbers have bounced back strongly as of 2023. Even with the proper tools in place, your association needs a solid digital marketing strategy to motivate members to participate in its offerings. Customizing content.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

However, don’t relax just yet— you’re in the perfect position to build off that momentum and grow your fundraising capacity going forward. Don’t use this as a fundraising appeal. Celebrate the new year of fundraising with an extravagant fundraising event, similar to how the Walker’s Legacy Foundation did earlier this year.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

If your nonprofit is anything like the 8,000+ organizations that participated in the 2015 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey , the answer is….not Retention rates are pretty abysmal in the nonprofit sector, hovering at 43 percent for the past two years. So, how can nonprofits improve retention? Need more motivation?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Over the years, as we’ve spent more time on our phones and computers, peer-to-peer fundraising has become one of the core avenues through which individuals donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they love. What is peer-to-peer fundraising? . Types of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Benefits of peer-to-peer fundraising.

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The Agitator

AUGUST 4, 2011

With her usual style, grace and sense of humor Margaret Battistelli Gardner, the Editor-in-Chief of Fundraising Success helpfully added to the growing chorus of concern over donor commitment and donor relationship management. In short, why aren’t donors who give you one donation not motivated to give you a second. And an opportunity.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 29, 2021

” Yes, one of my favorite topics, not just peer-to-peer fundraising, but also peer-to-peer retention. You’re my go-to for peer-to-peer fundraising. Awesome company that helps a lot of people with their not just peer-to-peer, but online fundraising auctions. Steven: It’s awesome to have you.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , focusing on relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. According to Bloomerang’s donor stewardship guide , relationship-building efforts can boost your donor retention rate. Participate in community events. Segment your supporters. Interests or hobbies.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While your organization should seek to retain donors at all levels, creating a major donor retention plan is essential. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits retained 42.1% According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits retained 42.1% of supersized donors ($50K+).

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Candid

MAY 26, 2021

Is there anyone who doesn’t believe that our times—and the fundraising climate—haven’t shifted dramatically in the past year? The bad news: your results will not reach the potential to transform your organization, solve a problem in your community, or get you recognition as a change master in the field of fundraising and development.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to tell a compelling fundraising story when your cause doesn’t have a happy ending: We don’t save lives or have puppies or kittens. How do I tell a compelling fundraising story?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

In today’s fundraising sector, technology is vital. AI is becoming increasingly important in fundraising. Traditionally, fundraising has relied on old methods. They let organizations use data to improve their fundraising. They are moving to more efficient and effective fundraising.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

Hosting more engaging fundraising events. CRM software can pull together information from all your integrated fundraising tools and record the information into detailed donor profiles. For instance, if you’re hosting a fundraising event , you may only want to promote it to donors who can realistically attend.

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Management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 140

Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

Whether you’re trying to equip your team with the latest fundraising techniques or preparing volunteers to tackle new challenges, the quality of your training materials will impact your organization’s effectiveness. You can also conduct a training inventory to identify existing resources that can be repurposed. What’s resonating?

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 84

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

The foundation of an effective fundraising strategy is built on the relationships your team forms with the people who power your mission. We’ll explore: How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? How does donor stewardship impact donor retention? Building your donor stewardship plan.

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Getting Attention

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Whether your organization is a passionate participant or still weighing joining the movement, you have lots to learn from watching colleague and competitive organizations execute their #GivingTuesday campaigns. Start with Facebook, which is heavily used for Giving Tuesday fundraising. Save screenshots for future reference.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2022

If you missed AFP ICON 2022, please enjoy these highlights and pearls of wisdom from sessions I got to participate in and observe. . Fundraising Fails & How to Survive Them. I got to spill the tea with Cherian Koshy, Tammy Zonker, and Lynne Wester on our worst fundraising mistakes and what we learned from them.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Yet, when you allocate resources effectively, you empower your team members to enhance their skills by participating in nonprofit professional development. The book addresses the technological advancements in the nonprofit field, as well as how those advancements have done little to improve donor relations and retention.

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The Agitator

MARCH 5, 2018

When it comes to donor-centricity/obsession/love/devotion/passion I fear many fundraisers talk a good game while ignoring the fundamental and routine practices that should exist in any organization that truly cares about its donors. Are all departments aware of and focused on the same donor retention, commitment and satisfaction goals?

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As a fundraiser, you’ve surely run into obstacles during fundraising campaigns before. Maybe you’re still a few hundred dollars away from your goal during your most important fundraiser of the year, but it feels like you’ve totally run out of donor opportunities. Text-to-give.

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The Agitator

APRIL 20, 2011

Yesterday, in our ongoing discussion of the acquisition-retention linkage, we presented acquisition Plan B , from one of our readers. So fundraisers who focus on trying to build relationships with donors are wasting their time. Reader comment hasn’t been too keen about Plan B. Today we give you Plan C.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of fundraising for your organization. Social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for online fundraising and proved the success of online services. This is where fundraising software comes in. Fundraise Up. Online Giving.

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Care2

MARCH 12, 2015

Developing long-term donors who contribute year-after-year should be the goal of any fundraiser. What can you do to improve your donor retention rate? That is why segmenting donors is an important fundraising tactic and best practice.” Then send specific content that will motivate them to act. About Lori Finch.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Participation and motivation Universities 77

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

2) Increased Donor Retention: According to Nonprofit Source , nonprofits that effectively use storytelling in their fundraising efforts have a donor retention rate of 45%, compared to 27% for organizations that do not focus on storytelling. 10) Inspiring Call to Action: Effective storytelling captivates and inspires action.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Healthcare 87

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s explore two fundraising scenarios. School A and School B are both holding month-long read-a-thon fundraising campaigns to cap off the end of the school year. School B uses the pledge fundraising model and asks students to collect $3 pledges for each hour spent reading from their sponsors. What is pledge fundraising?

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

MARCH 25, 2014

To get the most out of your giving day participation, read on for some ideas. Be specific about what you hope to get out of your participation. Do you have a target fundraising amount? Giving days typically feature two key things that motivate donors to take action: a deadline and a match. Set a clear goal for the day.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

This can result in a range of problems – from finances to fundraising to long-term sustainability. All US 501(c)(3) nonprofits should have a conflict of interest policy, a whistleblower policy, and a document retention and destruction policy. Boards can’t just be there for the spending part, they must be there for the fundraising part.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

Giving Tuesday drives donations further and acts as the kickoff to your year-end fundraising strategies. . Here at Bloomerang , we help nonprofits make the most of their fundraising every day through the adoption of comprehensive and data-driven strategies. Focus on Increasing Donor Retention. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

However, don’t relax just yet— you’re in the perfect position to build off that momentum and grow your fundraising capacity going forward. Don’t use this as a fundraising appeal. Celebrate the new year of fundraising with an extravagant fundraising event, similar to how the Walker’s Legacy Foundation did earlier this year.

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Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 40

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. Fundraising events can also attract new, first-time donors if you hold them in public spaces or encourage attendees to bring friends and family. Which fundraising events require waivers?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Showing your gratitude to your volunteers is key to boosting volunteer engagement and retention. When your volunteers feel like their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, they’ll feel much more inclined to continue participating in the future. Learn how to boost volunteer satisfaction and increase retention.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Environmental 88

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the community of women consultants that I work with, members are succeeding in all kinds of projects with their nonprofit clients: research and writing, strategic planning, fractional and interim leadership roles, project management, development and fundraising, and human resources—and they’re doing so at both small and large organizations.

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