NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2022

Personalization is the key to moving your donors into a deeper (and more valued) relationship with your organization. Advances in fundraising technology make it possible for organizations like yours to embrace the latest data-driven best practices and avoid these pitfalls entirely. The good news?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 12, 2024

Join us as you hear from the team at NAPCO Research share best practices in crafting an effective impact study. Learn the positive effects impact studies have on funding and donations. You will also benefit from first-hand insight from a non-profit CEO, whose organization recently completed an impact study of its own.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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Amy Eisenstein

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

[…] some conversations, go on a listening tour, do a little survey and let us know what you come up with, because we’re really curious to […].

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 14, 2022

Most nonprofit leaders are reluctant to start a planned giving program because they don’t see the immediate value. The thinking is, “Why should I create a program that won’t benefit the organization for another 10 to 15 years?” But, hold on. That actually isn’t true. .

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

Supporters are more active than ever, but fewer are donating to nonprofits. Join Classy and Nonprofit Pro as we discuss what's driving this shift in donor behavior and strategies to combat it. Don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights and tools that will increase the lifetime impact of your supporters.

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Amy Eisenstein

MARCH 17, 2023

Are you asking about the potential value in outsourcing a campaign, including donor relationships (clearly a bad idea)? That’s because we believe in empowering staff and helping to strengthen internal fundraising capacity.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are a number of ways fraternities can approach fundraising projects, but by far one of the most popular strategies is to host a fundraising event. After all, a fundraising event allows brothers to gather together, get to know each other, create memories, and make a difference. . Fundraising Goal. Let’s get started!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 13, 2023

You’ve got a date and venue booked for your nonprofit’s upcoming fundraising event. Finding sponsors to boost your event’s fundraising power. Read on for tips and strategies for finding and securing sponsors for your best fundraiser yet. They’re a win-win!

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Your appeal letter should also have a personal salutation and not be addressed to Dear Friend or Dear Valued Donor. How much do you value this relationship if you can’t even use a person’s name? Fundraising Consultant Tom Ahern refers to this as letter writing by committee. How To Write A Fundraising Appeal In 5 Steps.

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Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

As a fundraiser, you need to increase donor engagement , and the only way to do that is by tracking engagement metrics and monitoring your success. This article will show you four metrics for measuring donor engagement and tell you why they’re important for your fundraising team. . Monetary Value of Donations. RFM Analysis.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2021

One of the most difficult aspects of fundraising is getting enough program impact information to give to the donor. And the amazing thing is that most managers and leaders find more value in investing on the front end of fundraising than they do in putting resources into the back end (servicing donors after they give).

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Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

By Patti Schutte Fundraising is all about engaging with supporters and telling your organization’s story. When you build confidence as a public speaker, you can become a more effective fundraiser and nonprofit communicator. For example, let’s say you’re speaking to your board to encourage them to get involved with fundraising.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fundraising experts are mixed on whether this is a good idea. Your appeal letter should also have a personal salutation (first names are best) and not be addressed to Dear Friend or Dear Valued Donor. How much do you value this relationship if you can’t even use a person’s name? This is important.

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. ⚖️ Commoditized vs Customized.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

Whether you’re fundraising for an alumni/ae association or an animal shelter, external economic factors can greatly impact your campaign’s success. Decreased donation value. The value of your donations may also decrease during periods of high inflation. Expanded fundraising potential. How about marketing costs?

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Marketing is all about communicating what’s called the “value exchange.” But it always has some kind of value that has been communicated through marketing and to get that value, you exchange money for it. In nonprofits, we also have value exchanges, but what we are exchanging with people is a bit more complicated.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 13, 2022

During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. Thriving, not just surviving, as Black fundraisers For Black fundraisers, the work is often more than just a job; it’s deeply personal. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ”

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

AI can help your team with many aspects of fundraising and management —as long as you leverage it strategically. Fundraising appeal creation so you can craft tailored requests that each donor will be receptive to. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet incorporated AI into its work, there is no time like the present to get started!

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While Facebook is still indispensable for many nonprofits, including those that have found ways to successfully fundraise there through peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns or newsy or value-laden advocacy campaigns, it’s just not universally true anymore. I’m not saying that anymore.

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Affnetz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What is Community-Centric Fundraising? / By Mike Crum In the world of nonprofit organizations, fundraising is the base that enables these organizations to carry out their missions. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? – It aligns fundraising efforts with community needs and values.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

And thats not all Im adding even more value! This safeguards your organization's identity and ensures that merchandise or content aligns with your mission and values. You'll raise more money if you vary your Facebook fundraising messages.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 22, 2021

As Kristina and I were working through the Nonprofit Marketing Guide site redesign over the winter, our web developer asked us for our values for the About Us page. As a very small company — it’s just Kristina and me formally, with a variety of freelancers helping in different ways — the company values ARE our personal values.

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Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dive into the transformative realm of fundraising as we unravel the profound impact of the 10 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Let’s explore the Community-Centric Fundraising model, the 10 principles of community centric fundraising, and understand why it can be a game-changer for your Nonprofit.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 17, 2024

If your organization views donors as a source of cash rather than as true partners, your donors will not feel valued, and they will not stay. The post How Does Your Organization Think About Fundraising? (#2 2 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 24, 2020

Let’s start the weekend with the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have a lot of social media tips, virtual fundraising ideas and successes, and more. Bloomerang lists 20+ Engaging Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Reviewal of Values, Mission, and Beliefs Core values, mission, and beliefs serve as the foundation of every nonprofit organization. Established nonprofits periodically review and reaffirm their values, mission, and beliefs to ensure alignment with their evolving priorities, community needs, and societal trends.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Yet, as a lifelong advancement professional for three institutions of higher education, and now as a fundraising consultant/trainer, I have serious questions about the potential of artificial intelligence, or the ubiquitous AI, in the profoundly unique discipline of resource development. Nothing is as personal as fundraising.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

After the several years of uncertainty and change, how can you plan for fundraising success in the future? The value of a Fund Development Plan is not only the plan itself, but the intentional process of putting it together. How do you analyze the strategies you’ve used in the past?

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing with a nonprofit’s most important donors. You should be bold. Share the correct data.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. By acquiring philanthropic partners and showing the value of collaborating with your organization, you can secure their long-term support!

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Candid

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The year-end giving season is an opportunity for people to express their values by supporting their communities and the causes that matter most to them. GivingTuesday, the annual event that started with a hashtag and has grown into a global movement in over 100 countries, kicks off year-end fundraising activities on December 3.

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Candid

JULY 16, 2024

We’re hearing from many nonprofit fundraisers that it’s harder than ever to drive revenue growth. According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , in 2023, the number of donors was down three years in a row, while Giving USA found that total individual giving fell 2.4%, adjusted for inflation. Scrutinize your fundraising campaigns.

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