Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 28, 2024

Or housed. […] The post How to prevent a fundraising crime appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Sure, there are days… and nights, when all you want is a stiff drink and a chance to relax. But there are needs to be met. People to be fed.

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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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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But arts fundraisers have an advantage. If yours […] The post Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. Their mission is an experience.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s back-to-school and prime fundraising season. Around this time of year, it’s common for me to hear one or more of the following — not just from newbies to the profession, but also from seasoned pros: The post 7 Breakthrough Annual Fundraising Appeal Strategies appeared first on Clairification.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

What is your nonprofit doing to creatively expand your audience and steward your donors with your fall fundraising? Looking for ideas for what you can build your upcoming fall fundraiser around? Whether your answer is yes or no, you should consider adding more fundraising and outreach opportunities to your fall calendar.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Recently, fundraising copywriting and thanking guru, Lisa Sargent , posted a list of “small stuff” it’s absolutely important to sweat. Unresolved Stories Effective fundraising must be about the donor, not about you. The best story for fundraising is an incomplete one. It took me decades – decades!

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fundraising results depend on the whole organization You might know that I spent a good number of years working for regional theaters. But over the years – whether in my first theater, where I managed the box office, or in subsequent […] The post Want better fundraising results? It’s where my nonprofit career began.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

You know fundraising is never as simple as asking for donations. We’re straightforward about the need and use stories to illustrate […] The post 12 human quirks you can use to fundraise better appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Behind your ask is a world of study. We think about our language.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s new book. He returns with uplifting news for those who prefer quiet time over party time: You can be a great fundraiser! He’s been a successful introverted fundraiser for nearly 40 years. He’s been a successful introverted fundraiser for nearly 40 years.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A while back, I wrote about fundraising and introverts. Brian Saber recently released a […] The post What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And a while before that, I gave a presentation about the same topic. Of course, that’s because I am an introvert.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. The truth is writing a compelling fundraising appeal can be tricky. We copy from our predecessors.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So everybody’s got an opinion about your fundraising appeal… I do lots of copywriting. Case statements, email appeals, and especially mail fundraising appeals. Maybe I can help you head a few […] The post They challenge your fundraising appeal. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Clairification

AUGUST 15, 2024

In Part 1 of this two-part series of “Top 10 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising” we covered. The post 5 More Top Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising appeared first on Clairification.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

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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Clairification

MAY 13, 2024

In other words, if you’re doing an event purely to raise money there are other more cost-effective fundraising strategies. The post Nonprofit Event Fundraising: They’ll Never Forget How You Made Them Feel appeared first on Clairification. In other words, this is the first step to getting event attendees to stick with you over time.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. By Armando Enrique Zumaya Getty Images Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The agreement further alleges that RTTC failed to register as a professional fundraiser and file reports. The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Fundraisers are scrambling to comply with an October 12 deadline to register without penalties with the State of California regarding the Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable Purposes Act. Passed in 2021 , it establishes a new statutory framework regulating online charitable fundraising platforms.

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Future Fundraising Now

AUGUST 22, 2024

Your fundraising is boring because you’re spending your time explaining, not inspiring. You’re working from the assumption that if you can make people understand how your programs work, they’ll be compelled to donate. It doesn’t work that way. People don’t want or need instruction on your programs.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Most fundraisers have seen year-over-year loss of revenue in the past 2-3 years since a surge of giving in 2020 and 2021. The data is from food banks, but it’s similar to what most fundraising sectors have experienced. The data is from food banks, but it’s similar to what most fundraising sectors have experienced. But is it?

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Future Fundraising Now

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

One of the great challenges most organizations face is the two very different cultures it takes to succeed: Fundraisers, who are donor-facing and well-trained in the messy and emotional world of communicating with non-experts. Your non-fundraising colleagues need and deserve to know what’s going on in fundraising.

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Soapbox Exchange

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Issue 218 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Do you have any special fall fundraising campaigns or events planned? Here are some of our fall fundraising ideas , but we’re always open to expanding our blog posts to capture new ideas. You can receive the Fundraising Weekly newsletter each Tuesday by subscribing today !

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Future Fundraising Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

You might say, I see paragraphs like that in fundraising constantly! But this paragraph — and its thousands of cousins that litter fundraising messages everywhere — is not really fundraising. But it belongs in your newsletter or other reporting and thanking messages — not in your fundraising messages.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

It’s been a challenging past couple of years for nonprofit fundraising. Plus, the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report highlighted the fact that online fundraising essentially stayed flat in 2023 (declining by 1%). This underscores the importance of having effective fundraising strategies and software solutions to bring those plans to life.

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Veritus Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you want your fundraiser to focus their time on building relationships with donors, you need to build a support team around them. The post Does Your Fundraiser Have Time for Fundraising? appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Booster

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ease the burden of your school fitness fundraiser event day preparations by entrusting us with the details through our shared or full-service level, or receive specific guidance from our support level option. We handle the logistics and safety measures, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for all participants.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Levey Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? During boom times, fundraisers (as do most marketers) are more likely to increase attention on acquisition efforts and reduce their focus on retaining donors. By Richard H. A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year.

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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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Wild Apricot

JULY 22, 2024

Discover essential fundraising metrics your nonprofit must monitor for success. Explore key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive donor engagement, revenue growth and organizational impact in our comprehensive guide.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As part of your fundraising strategy, advisory board members must engage in fundraising. Here's how to make sure they actively participate.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Online Fundraising: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose the Right Platform Blog Summary: This blog discusses the advantages and disadvantages of online fundraising. In today’s digital era, online fundraising has revolutionized how individuals and organizations raise money for various causes.

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Booster

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It’s a big job to run your school’s fundraising efforts. Read on to learn more about the top eight fundraising leadership qualities that a successful school fundraising leader possesses. From setting realistic goals to recruiting volunteers to motivating students to participate, there are a lot of responsibilities to juggle!

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Ready to score big with your fundraising this year-end? Get your copy of Finish Line Fundraising, the free year-end playbook designed for nonprofit executives. Coach your team to fundraising success this giving season with a hand from the experts at DonorPerfect.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We conducted our annual Status of Fundraising research in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia/New Zealand (ANZ). Digital Maturity A digitally mature nonprofit is one where digital is integrated across all areas, including fundraising, supporter experience, internal processes, and more.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 30, 2024

It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Those are some of the numbers reported today by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) and presented by the Foundation for Philanthropy at the Association of Fundraising Professionals and by GivingTuesday. and 3% respectively.

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