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

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Candid staff also scan websites, press releases, social media, and news sources for grantmaking information. However, that doesn’t mean that the data is ready as-is to answer every question about institutional giving. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid.

Grant

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted. In addition to the media attention surrounding MacKenzie Scott’s remarkable giving , there are other movements that also highlight the importance of unrestricted funds.

Funding

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. Evoke the power of your organization and provide evidence of success through images, testimony, copy, etc.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

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. If you can’t meet in person — as we couldn’t amid the pandemic — choose the next best media. Why You Need a Great Story.

Ethics

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Charitable giving through online platforms has risen exponentially over the past several years , and that trend’s only continued since COVID-19 forced nonprofits to postpone, or even cancel, their in-person fundraisers. Turn it into a donation instantly with Text to Donate —before their attention moves on to something else.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

You may want to spend some time on the front lines of your nonprofit gathering stories and creating a story library so you have several ready when you need them. This is not the time to discuss the administrative minutiae about how the food was transported or the intricate process you go through to match volunteer tutors and students.

Donation

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. Will you have partner or major donor support through a matching gift? They ended up passing their goal by $3000!

Goals

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Social media is a great tool for supporters to share their personal fundraising pages, so make sure you encourage them to post their pages. Plan a social media campaign. Each social media platform has a different focus.

Media

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Key channels include email, paid and organic search, display ads, and social media, which allow nonprofits to efficiently connect with potential donors. These high-energy campaigns often incorporate gift matching, social media challenges, and real-time progress tracking to motivate donors and create a sense of community participation.

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. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis.

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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. Keep in mind that this could be a good time to have a non-financial follow-up ask ready to get people more involved in your organization.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

With social media platforms and a dynamic website, you can spread the word about your mission easily and attract new potential donors quickly. Social media campaigns. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors. Not ready to step back into a movie theater yet?

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.

CRM

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Games are a great way to raise additional funds, entertain supporters, and keep guests engaged through participation. Expanding your network: Donors who have a positive experience at our fundraising events are more likely to tell their friends, who will pass the news on to others and broaden your donor network.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have heard that we’re getting ready to run our 4th annual Digital Fundraising Summit, but maybe you’re wondering if it’s got the information you want, or you’re uncertain about what to expect. Pre-register now for your DSF4 VIP Pass for only $35 ($10 off) for the best experience from the Summit. We’ve got you covered.

Fundraising

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

From email templates to drafts of social media copy, your fundraisers will appreciate all the help you can provide so they can reach out to their networks with confidence and raise money for your mission. Use analytics software to determine what days and times you have higher open and click-through rates. Fundraising Progress Updates.

Template

GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

Silent Auction, Social Media, Wine Pull, etc). Below you will find all kinds of virtual fundraising examples, including virtually-powered in-person campaigns, from real-life GiveSmart customers. If you are looking for something specific, hit control/command on your keyboard and search for your keyword (e.g,

Fundraising

Fun Pasta Fundraising

AUGUST 26, 2021

So, get ready to raise the funds… and crank up the fun… while you help support your school or organization with a fundraiser. Ready to get started? With Fun Pasta Fundraising, the built-in social media tools make it easy to share your fundraising page across all platforms. You and your kids will absolutely love them!

Fundraising

NextAfter

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Using it on social I’m no social media expert. But this certainly seems like a video that would be worth creating a dedicated social media plan for. We don’t typically see organic social media as a primary driver of conversions and donations. We might get a little technical here, so get ready! So how do you make it work?

Fundraising

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Despite the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still ready and willing to give to the causes they feel strongly about. Use social media. Consider other media outreach. Ready to increase your fundraising potential by following these tips? What does this mean for your organization? Find more major gifts.

Donation

Double the Donation

APRIL 24, 2021

Once connected, you’ll be able to engage the supporters you’ve acquired through Classy with the standout communication tools from Constant Contact. This platform features everything your marketing team needs to connect with supporters, including a website builder, email marketing tools, social media capabilities, segmentation, and reporting.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

If you cannot find five or six people who are as excited to plan a special event as you are, then your organization might not be ready for a special event. Share this on your website, through email, on social media, in your newsletter, and anywhere else you can think of. This will save you some headache later.

Policy

Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Currently, we are halfway through 2021 and the fundraising event landscape has changed tremendously within the last year. For instance, fundraisers can post on social media that if they raise $100 they’ll do the fire ramen challenge. Make sure they share their progress on social media and use any appropriate hashtags or branding.

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Our Favorite Fundraising Ideas Our #1 Fundraising Idea: Crowdfunding The Basics Crowdfunding is a fundraising method that combines the power of social media with the support of your friends and family. Google Ad Grants Google empowers nonprofits to amplify their causes through its Ad Grants program. See The Top Matching Gift Companies!

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

If you’re ready to go beyond annual giving and unlock a more sustainable future through legacy gifts, read on. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process of starting a planned giving program. Bequests A bequest is simply a term for a gift made through a will.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

There’s a lot of strategy and psychology involved in motivating someone to give through the mail. A wall of text looks discouraging, especially for someone who is probably going through a stack of mail, trying to quickly sort what’s important. Have a thank-you letter ready to go. Where are you missing the mark?

IT

Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

As you begin marketing your auction, don’t forget to highlight auction items through various channels like social media, email, and your website, especially if your auction will be a virtual event. Ready to plan your auction? Make sure to highlight your items well. In your videos, remember to describe your items in detail.

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Grant Consulting Services

JULY 25, 2024

Showcase your organization’s amazing work and reputation through various online platforms because, guess what? When researching grantmakers, look for common connections through LinkedIn and other social media tools. Ready to learn more? Grantmakers may research your organization! Don’t worry about that.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Planned gifts are most commonly put into place when a donor works through the estate planning process. Here are some ways to remind donors to make a planned gift to your nonprofit: Drop a little blurb on social media occasionally telling donors to ‘Remember us in your will.’. Planned Giving 101. Or do all of these!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

But because of technology and social media, all that has changed. Since it was so easy to do, I thought I'd pass along what I learned so you can use this info, too. You're ready to record a Skype video! The video is automatically posted and fully editable through your Google/YouTube account.). For the better.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s helpful to be present at the venue and to go through a visualization exercise with key staff or volunteers. Ready to visualize? From parking and check-in, all the way through the main event and checkout, it’s important to take time to think through what your safe event should look like! Here we go!

Contract

DonorSnap

MARCH 5, 2025

Email Ideas to Help You Fill Seats: Early Bird & Deadline Reminders Send emails promoting early-bird pricing and reminding supporters before deadlines pass. Creating a sense of urgency, making guests feel valued through segmentation, and using social proof are timeless strategies to encourage ticket sales.

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