The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising.

CRM

Planned Giving

JULY 27, 2024

There are a number of benefits to donating retirement assets to a registered charity and you can make this through your will : You Can Avoid Double Taxation for Your Heirs. Did you know your retirement plan is potentially subject to double taxation if passed on to your heirs — sometimes costing them 50% or more in taxes?

Donation

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Save money and a ton of time this year end giving season—just create your donation page to start accepting contributions online, and automatically handle recurring donations to encourage repeat donors. Take online donations now with built-in Year End Giving tools. Why is online giving so critical to year-end fundraising?

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

It may inspire them to donate more and get more involved with your cause. Did her donation of time or money help someone? Is someone better off today because of the donation the donor made? It shows donors that their actions are making a difference. They need to know that goals are being met and lives are being improved.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2025

The good news is the right approach, you can renew lapsed donors, renew the relationship with them — resulting in a donation. Most people like to give where they live, and if they move to another city or state, they may switch their donations to a nonprofit in their new home town. They pass away. And guess what?

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

Since she signed the Giving Pledge in 2019 and began her momentous campaign of organization-changing donations, MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $17.3 Restricted funds are donations or grants that can only be used for the purposes specified by the funder. All in unrestricted funds with no reporting necessary.

Funding

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean that the data is ready as-is to answer every question about institutional giving. corporate donations, public charities that give donations). To calculate dollars donated, pledges for future funds should be excluded. To calculate dollars donated, pledges for future funds should be excluded.

Grants

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. This readying moment can serve as a great reminder that newer groups come to the practice of giving with a fresher set of eyes, new standards, and raised expectations around why you do what you do and how you do it.

Fundraising

OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event. For an event that screams “Halloween”, host a pumpkin patch harvest with a local farm with the admission fee being donated to your cause. Haunted House Nothing screams “fall” like a haunted house.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

In fact, she was so busy that when it came time to put together her year-end donation letter she was stumped. That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter.

Ethics

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Then ask them to run a peer-to-peer campaign , sharing the message with 10 friends or family members who might be interested in donating $100 and follow up with each person individually. Here’s the link where you can make a donation: [link]. For example: College, Here We Come!, and achieve their goals. But, I wouldn’t assume.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. If done well, you’ll not only convey your gratitude, you’ll also be securing a donation for future appeals.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When a donor chooses to give their wealth to your organization, will you be ready? What you decide to accept often depends on the feasibility of following through on the procedure to accept the gift. For example, if a donor decides to donate a boat it first will need to be professionally appraised for fair market value.

Policy

Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here at Double the Donation , we’ve compiled a number of tips and tricks to effectively communicate with your donors about matching gifts and raise more in phonathon revenue overall. Are you ready to find out how to optimize your organization’s upcoming phonathon to raise more? First ask: Make the initial request for a donation.

Training

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Take the time to write the strongest thank you letter you can to show your appreciation, deepen the donor relationship, and set the stage for the next donation. To me, it’s just common sense to thank every donor after every donation. Your donation will help us meet our goals…” As a donor, I don’t care about your goals.

Donation

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain supporters, and keep guests engaged through participation. While you may have a few generous donors who frequently make donations, a creative fundraiser like a game allows everyone to get in on the fun. Wine shopping for a good cause!

Fundraising

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Donations are essential to the health of your nonprofit organization. However, collecting donations is easier said than done, whether you’re a small nonprofit just starting out or a large, well-established organization. You just need some fresh strategies so you know how to get donations for your cause. Look for grants.

Donation

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging? How Blackbaud Can Help Your Fundraising Efforts Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Organizations rely on fundraising to earn financial support.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. Are you ready to make the most of your donor data? Learn about corporate giving programs through this Double the Donation guide.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Your nonprofit is getting ready to lead an important advocacy campaign: a key bill central to your mission has just been introduced in the state legislature, but the process of getting it passed is fraught with uncertainty. In part 2, we'll walk you through some basic data formats. APIs to the Rescue.

CRM

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

Media

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2015

Comodo is offering five security certificates and one HackerGuardian subscription through TechSoup. Donated versions of each product are available to organizations with budgets under $1 million. Ready more about Comodo's commitment to security for all on their website. example.com, subdomain2.example.com, spanhidden.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 20, 2023

While every donation is impactful for your nonprofit, it takes more than small gifts to fund your work. Legacy giving, also known as planned giving, is a type of donation that’s meant to support a nonprofit, university, or other organization beyond the donor’s lifetime. Tax benefits.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2022

Feature a well-designed donation page. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. As you read through these tips, reference Morweb’s list of best nonprofit websites to see them at work. Ready to create an effective donor experience through your website?

Pass-Through

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations between October and December. They ended up passing their goal by $3000!

Goals

OneCause

JULY 7, 2022

This means that nonprofits seeking to innovate their fundraising practices and maximize their revenue through online donor giving must prioritize donor privacy and data security. Acquiring new donors can be 50-100% more costly than the dollars those donors actually give, according to Double the Donation.

Policy

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

From standard digital donation forms to peer-to-peer fundraisers , there are a wide variety of ways that nonprofits can fundraise virtually. The impact of a matching gifts drive is sizeable, with 84% of donors saying that they would be more likely to donate if a match is offered. Micro-donation programs. Wishlist drives.

Fundraising

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

MAY 8, 2023

That’s why grants should be one piece of your funding pie, which also includes direct donations and fees for programs or services Another reason to be intentional about the grants you try for is because most grants require significant staff resources to apply for and manage. Are government grants difficult to obtain and manage?

Grants

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2011

Editor's Note: TechSoup offers donated and discounted services from B Corps such as BetterWorld Telecom , Azavea , and — coming soon — Dharma Merchant Services. This past October, California joined New Jersey, Virginia, Hawaii, Vermont, and Maryland in passing legislation to create this new type of legally recognized company.

Pass-Through

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding. We are ready to join you in the good work your organization is doing.

Consulting

Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit financial management is the process of managing the money that flows through your not-for-profit organization. Depending on your organization’s focus and activities, you may have different types of funding, such as grants, contracts, donations, program fees, sponsorships, or merchandise sales. Create a plan to fund it.

Management

Qgiv

JUNE 24, 2021

Donations made through branded forms tend to be 38% larger than those made through generic forms, and donors are 70% more likely to donate again if the donation page was branded. A donor may not have someone else to invite, but they might be ready to step up their game and volunteer!

Fundraising

GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

givesmart.com Great Example of: Golf Ball Drop, FAQ , Order Form Division of Indian Work – Leap!

Fundraising

Double the Donation

APRIL 24, 2021

CLASSY INTEGRATION READ OUR REVIEW LEARN MORE Double the Donation Jump to this section. Visit Double the Donation! CLASSY INTEGRATION Double the Donation Bonfire Constant Contact Mailchimp HubSpot Mittun Salesforce Virtuous Omatic Software Kindful Giving Assistant Facebook Fundraisers Charity Dynamics ClickBid CharityAuctionsToday.

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NextAfter

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In all of our experimentation testing videos in emails, donation pages, and landing pages – we have never seen a video lead to an increase in giving. I’d use caution if thinking about placing this video directly on a donation page. But that raises a new question…if not on a donation page, how do you use the video?

Fundraising

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It can also motivate fundraisers to know when they’ve achieved personal fundraising goals or when your organization has passed fundraising milestones throughout your campaign. Use analytics software to determine what days and times you have higher open and click-through rates. Fundraising Progress Updates. Encourage social sharing.

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