Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. How Do Organizations Collect Donations Online? And a well-designed donation page is key. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Many nonprofits seem to focus too much on meeting their revenue goals, which of course is important. Sometimes I see the words Transaction complete after I make an online donation. Holiday cards are also a good way to reach out, but dont put a donation envelope in one.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. We speak of gift amount, revenue goals and dollars in at the office. And with donors, we must focus on relationships, their timing, and impact of donations.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations. Once the end-of-year giving campaign goes public, the remaining fundraising goal will be met by following best practices and promoting across all channels.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Donors can see in real time how their donation was matched.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

billion was donated in the United States on GivingTuesday, a 16% increase from 2023’s total of $3.1 DonorsChoose, which links “wish lists” for classroom and student supplies submitted by public school teachers, set a $5 million goal for the day. The number of donations received declined as well, from 15,500 a year ago to 14,338.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Start with a heartfelt thank you to follow up after every donation. Start by setting a specific goal. The overarching goal of any awareness campaign is to provide greater visibility for your nonprofit and its mission.But this is a lot like saying the purpose of a capital campaign is to build a building.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2025

Its no secret that effective fundraising fuels your nonprofits workbut not all of the donations that may be useful to your nonprofit are necessarily monetary. In-kind donations (i.e., In-kind donations (i.e., Knowing this amount is important for accurately tracking your nonprofits donation revenue in your financial records.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Heres why you should prioritize a thorough review: Measure Performance Track goals like attendance, revenue, and donor engagement. Key Metrics to Evaluate Your Fundraising Events When assessing your events, focus on measurable outcomes that align with your goals. Use this data to improve retention strategies and build relationships.

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Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Annual giving is the collection of donations throughout the year to support an organization’s day-to-day operations and programs. Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Between the holiday spirit, the push for tax-deductible donations, and people reflecting on how they can give back, it’s the perfect storm of generosity. Here’s the deal: a well-planned year-end campaign isn’t just about hitting your goals. Start With a Clear Goal What do you want to accomplish before the year ends?

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GiveSmart

JUNE 30, 2025

Schools, foundations, and nonprofits are continually seeking donations to help them achieve their objectives. An in-kind donation is one type of contribution that can provide significant benefits to nonprofit organizations. Tip Companies donate an estimated $4.1 Tip Companies donate an estimated $4.1

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts. billion in cash donations and over $2.6 billion in in-kind goods and services—more than five times the total cash and in-kind donations compared with the average U.S.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate. Set Clear, SMART Goals Before launching your challenge fundraiser, take a moment to define your goalsbecause a challenge without a goal is just an activity! Consider your fundraising goal.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

However, while grants are a fantastic way to secure funding, a grantee’s relationship with donors must be strategically cultivated to maximize donations. Some nonprofit organizations miss the opportunity to cultivate a healthy working relationship with donors as a means of maximize donations. Recognize your donors. Brag on them.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

It serves as the foundation of your digital strategy by providing a place for any individual to find the information they seek about your nonprofit, whether thats your mission statement, impact on beneficiaries, how to donate, or volunteer sign-up forms. Make navigation simple and intuitive.

Engineering

DoJiggy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An effective online giving platform simplifies donations, encourages generosity, and helps churches manage their funds more efficiently. Congregants should be able to make donations quickly without navigating complicated menus or forms. Recurring Donation Options : Churches thrive on consistent support from their congregants.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Its initial goal was to create a day dedicated to giving back, providing a stark contrast to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. billion donated in the United States alone. Notably, 2022 also marked a milestone in digital giving, with online donations exceeding $1 billion for the first time ever.

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Whether highlighting the urgent need for donations or sharing a success story, convey sincerity and urgency. Share clear, achievable goals and progress updates to keep supporters engaged and informed. Don’t Forget About Giving Tuesday Donate today and get a thank-you gift! Donate today and give back to help move us forward!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The goal of these funding opportunities is to empower students with special needs and transform their learning experiences so they might thrive and reach their full potential. GrantWatch knows how important these programs are. Together, we can help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Education

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Regardless of whether they donated before the election or in response to it, don’t treat rage donors as one-and-done. Have they given recent donations to organizations similar to yours?

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Adjust Year-End Goals Based on GivingTuesday Insights Again, since time is of the essence, this step should be swift. It’s not too late!

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving. Set Clear Goals Establish specific, measurable goals for your year-end campaign: Fundraising Targets : Set clear monetary goals for December and communicate these goals to your supporters. Leverage the Holiday Spirit 1.1

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, research shows that donors expect their philanthropic donations to go directly to the cause rather than overhead. Keenan , an assistant professor in the Marketing unit at Harvard Business School Donor-Centric Strategies Boost Donations Determining a nonprofits value is done by calculating its social impact. Elizabeth A.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The goal of the program is to support women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency. Grants and Donations to Benefit Communities! Donations will include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Benefits for Baltimore Women and Children! Funding supports general operations, as well as specific programs and services.

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Center for Major Gifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For organizations in the beginning stages of focusing on large donations, there are certain tried-and-true steps to cultivate major donors. This is one part of your organization where you don’t want to wing it. One of the important tasks of a nonprofit is to cultivate major donors. Where do you want to sit financially in a year’s time?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. raised, the campaign has exceeded its $85,000 goal. But where do you start?

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. This makes donations of any level even more crucial. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

Are you asking for a donation? If you ask someone to make a donation, volunteer, and contact their legislators in the same message, they may not do any of that. Dont use something boring like April e-newsletter or Donation Received. Your goal is to get your donors to read your messages.

Electronics

DonorSnap

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Whether it’s setting fundraising goals, streamlining donation entry, or enhancing donor stewardship, a CRM like DonorSnap has the tools you need to make your year-end campaign more efficient and impactful. Set Up Goals on Your Dashboard Setting and tracking goals is an important pillar of fundraising success.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. Myth #3: I’ll fund my nonprofit with corporate donations! Corporate donations require relationships that take time to cultivate. Nonprofits need a team of people who care deeply about the work – pulling together and working toward a goal. This is how you get donations.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Offer prizes for most books read per grade or class.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

By making donating as simple as a single touch or scan, digital wallets are transforming the way we support the causes that matter most to us. This technology not only simplifies donations but also enhances security and convenience, making it easier for supporters to contribute to their favorite causes. What is a Digital Wallet?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our 2023 Giving Study shows that real-life stories increase the likelihood of a charitable donation and spur donors to take action. You can track changes in donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts over time, allowing you to continuously adapt and optimize your storytelling approach for maximum impact.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

million toward a $5 million goal. The donations total came from 12,816 donors, with 9,444 public school teachers benefitting. That said, 2023 results have long been codified, and they offer at least a full-day yardstick by which rising donation levels in 2024 might be compared. million via 15,500 donations. As of 2 p.m.

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