Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

It would be nice if a product fundraiser miraculously raised money on its own, right? You offer something for sale that benefits a nonprofit, and people scoop it up! You must be in the driver’s seat and have a solid grasp of best practices when running a fundraiser, including a product fundraiser. Why are you fundraising?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you work in fundraising, the last thing you may think you can do is take time off from work. Fundraising has a round-the-clock urgency, the feeling that you always need to be planning the next campaign, sending a report to a funder, or whipping up social media graphics. How Many Days Should a Fundraiser Take Off?

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Donor engagement is often a stressful activity for many nonprofits, small or large. Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you some simple ways that even small nonprofits and “accidental marketers” can get more people interested and participating. About your Speaker.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Those first few seconds, better known as the lede or Johnson box, is the first of three key elements of a fundraising letter. It is credited to direct marketer Frank Johnson who used the technique to improve response to subscription offers for American Heritage magazine. The other two are the ask and the postscript (the P.S.).

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Selfish Giving

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week I spoke at the annual Engage for Good Conference in Chicago on how nonprofits can dramatically increase their cause marketing success with content marketing. website, print magazine, database, etc.) I learned about the magazine last year from Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose on the This Old Marketing podcast. (I

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I have to admit that the venerable Association of Fundraising Professionals website was one of the last places I looked to find fresh interesting coverage of fundraising technology, but I have mended my ways. The Association of Fundraising Professionals. AFP) is a 54 year-old trade association of fundraising professionals.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Technology for nonprofit development and fundraising is quickly changing. In the TechSoup premiere our new #NPLive interactive series of video events, join us to discuss The Future of Fundraising online in the social media matrix on Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Why Has Fundraising Online Shifted so Quickly? Pacific time.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on the Subscription Giving method of fundraising? Here are the Top 5 Takeaways from our conversation with Network for Good Product Manager, Peter Hart, and VP of Fundraising, Kimberly O’Donnell! What would it mean for your nonprofit if you had 70% donor retention? So what do we do?

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Tech Soup

MAY 16, 2014

He publishes how-to articles on NTEN, TechSoup Canada , and the surprising Nonprofit MarCommunity site. One thing I can say is that Canada is a smaller nonprofit market and because so many charitable processes and administrative things are geared to American 501(c)3s, it is sometimes more difficult for us.”

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 15, 2017

Whether they're to serve up content, answer questions, or bolster fundraising efforts, chatbots hold great promise for nonprofits and charities. And although chatbots are relatively new to the nonprofit community, some organizations are already using them in interesting and innovative ways. What Is a Chatbot, Anyway?

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Your nonprofit should develop a wide-reaching donor stewardship strategy to build strong, long-lasting relationships with supporters. Creating unforgettable donor stewardship experiences for your nonprofit’s supporters helps your organization stand out from the crowd. Plan a special event as part of your donor stewardship strategy.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 21, 2020

While big grants and major donors shimmer like gold on the horizon, the reality for most small nonprofits is that sustaining revenue through large gifts is a mirage. Individual gifts represent a big opportunity for small nonprofits. For example, if your nonprofit is a pet shelter, a pet supply store would make an ideal partner.

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Planned Giving

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Viken Mikaelian is the CEO of PlannedGiving.com and Publisher of Giving Tomorrow Magazine. Interviewed by Karen Martin and Patrick O'Donnell, Editors, Giving Tomorrow Magazine. Over the last quarter-century PlannedGiving.com has delivered thousands of planned giving websites for nonprofits both large and small. Look at Pepsi.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

As a nonprofit working to increase online fundraising , you've likely started making resolutions to improve, diversify, or broaden your fundraising efforts. As you plan or refine your fundraising strategy, I challenge you to consider these three simple changes to improve the results of your online giving!

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 3, 2017

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Sarah Durham , CEO of Big Duck , a communications firm that is a leader in Brandraising - a proven approach to fundraising that puts the focus on marketing, branding, and communications. Why branding is important for nonprofits. What stands in the way of a successful nonprofit rebrand?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 20, 2009

In the latest issue of Fundraising Success magazine, Editor Margaret Battistelli has a good column on using social media. Be yourself and share about your nonprofit’s work through your eyes. One point particularly sticks out at me and I wanted to share it with you. Let’s hear it!

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever. billion and distributed $511 million.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Analyzing the ROI of School Fundraising Products Blog Summary: This comprehensive guide explores the importance of analyzing ROI in school fundraising to help schools choose the most profitable products. It also offers a detailed ROI analysis of common fundraising products like candy sales, custom apparel, and online fundraisers.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You should periodically perform a nonprofit self-audit to see how your website, email marketing, and social media are performing. A nonprofit self-audit is a chance to back up and look at the whole picture, to see how your marketing efforts are performing and where you can improve. It’s just fundraising math! What’s working?

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

While virtual fundraising was already gaining traction pre-pandemic, it certainly became a dominating force during the pandemic. These recurring donations can really add for education nonprofits, since monthly donors give 42% more in one year than one-time donors! Use Data From Past Events to Set New Fundraising Goals.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

3 Top Fundraising Ideas for Environmentally-Focused Schools Drive home the importance of demonstrating sustainability through your school fundraisers. While you can teach environmental conservation through lessons, drive home the importance of these lessons by demonstrating sustainability through your school fundraisers.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

And what better way to celebrate the iconic 150th Anniversary of the Kentucky Derby than by hosting a fundraising party with a purpose? Here’s your guide to throwing an unforgettable Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser that will raise money for your cause in style! Don’t forget the sweet treats!

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2011

Working at nonprofits, we all want to be better fundraisers, web innovators, and social media gurus in order to meet our mission. As mobile and social media innovations become more accessible, many nonprofits are struggling to find ways to implement these new channels. It's a must have. The short answer is no.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. What is volunteer recruitment?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Jeff Brooks has a great article in Fundraising Success magazine called “When Goofus and Gallant Raise Funds&#. My friend Kimberley Mackenzie has a great post on supporting Board members to participate in fundraising. Nancy Schwartz has a great piece on using Facebook to get the buzz going for your nonprofit.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

They send her a quarterly print magazine, and a regular publication that focuses on school alums who have published, recorded (music), and exhibited. To learn how to improve your fundraising through showing impact and stewarding your supporters, check out the Organizational Best Practices Fundraising learning path.

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Network for Good

MAY 14, 2021

Did you miss yesterday’s webinar on the Subscription Giving method of fundraising? Here are the Top 5 Takeaways from our conversation with Network for Good Product Manager, Peter Hart, and VP of Fundraising, Kimberly O’Donnell! What would it mean for your nonprofit if you had 70% donor retention? So what do we do?

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Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 28, 2025

The Echo Chamber of Fundraising Most fundraisers operate in an insular ecosystem. They talk to each other, attend nonprofit conferences, quote the same case studies, and follow all the approved donor journey frameworks. The post The Fundraisers Bubble appeared first on Center for Major Gifts. Yes, Im being blunt.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

There’s an ad in the new issue of Fundraising Success magazine that caught my eye. It says “Listening is the new fundraising.&# When it comes to building relationships, which is what fundraising is all about, listening is key. . It’s a nugget of wisdom that means you should listen twice as much as you talk.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. Keep the pitch focused on the issue, not what programs your nonprofit offers to help people.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

For example, you can search "nonprofit technology" to find related blogs, or you can peruse Feedly's curated "Technology Hub." Flipboard (Android, iOS) is like your own personal magazine for your smartphone or tablet. This app lets you sort your news into categories, such as nonprofit technology or fundraising.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2016

nonprofit sector is in many respects the envy of the world for its strength and diversity. " So wrote Cynthia Gibson, then of the Carnegie Corporation , and Nonprofit Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Ruth McCambridge in a 2008 special issue of that magazine dedicated to infrastructure.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 23, 2013

It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news once again. I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy new infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends for the sector. NPTech Online Fundraising Trends.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

Whether they're to serve up content, answer questions, or bolster fundraising efforts, chatbots hold great promise for nonprofits and charities. And although chatbots are relatively new to the nonprofit community, some organizations are already using them in interesting and innovative ways. What Is a Chatbot, Anyway?

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For many nonprofits, A GivingTuesday Campaign is an opportunity to attract new donors and raise money for your organization. Local Media Outreach : Send a Press Release to your local media outlets including TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines. That means it’s time to get creative with your marketing strategies.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JUNE 18, 2024

I have worked in the nonprofit world for 27 years now. I have been an Executive Director of my own office, a Regional Field Representative overseeing five other offices over three states, and was part of a group that created a nonprofit that I am still involved with. No company name or what they meant by fundraiser.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

Our colleague, Beth Kanter, wonders whether a "downer news cycle" was a factor in its popularity, and argues that "the challenge will be to extract the lessons learned and apply to social media infused fundraising campaigns and be ready to launch during the next negative news cycle."

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