Resource type: webinar March 31, 2025 How to Connect, Build Lasting Relationships, and Boost Giving in Times of Crisis How to Connect, Build Lasting Relationships, and Boost Giving in Times of Crisis…
Resource type: article October 9, 2013 7 Characteristics of an Effective Thank You Letter For the first time in years nonprofits are enjoying gains in giving…but continuing to lose donors faster than the speed of light. According to the annual Fundraising Effectiveness Project survey,…
Resource type: article October 28, 2013 12 Tips for Improving Your Donor Communications …That’s an emotional and intimate connection. You do not talk someone into giving to your cause. You connect with what’s already in their heart. 7. Give your donors a job….
Resource type: article December 23, 2013 Do Premiums Work Against Fundraising? …about, or “crowd out,” the person’s motivations for giving. For example, the donor may feel that they he or she is donating in order to receive the gift instead of…
Resource type: article January 28, 2022 Why Your Donor Database Is Your Nonprofit’s Greatest Asset …and future major donors approach their philanthropic giving as if it were an investment, relationships and communications are critical. A close relationship provides insight and feedback on the results of…
Resource type: article April 1, 2014 Confessions of a Nonprofit Board Member – 7 Dos and Don’ts …and there to up my involvement and giving! Do not be worried about a strategic discussion that leads to opposing viewpoints. It is OK to not always have unanimous voting…
Resource type: article July 2, 2014 14 Basic Principles of Fund Development …them! That’s offensive. Instead, find those who share your passion. 4. Giving is an emotional act, not a financial transaction. Your organization is the means by which donors live out…
Resource type: article July 17, 2014 Firing Lousy Board Members …your commitment to the cause. Show your commitment by giving money or volunteering to do some other kind of work. Serving on a board is hard work that requires business…
Resource type: article November 5, 2014 Do You Have a Donor Pyramid or a Donor Sombrero? …into higher levels of giving. Top donors give major gifts. General funds contribute annual support. But what about those people in the middle of your donor pyramid who have the…
Resource type: article January 20, 2015 Former Board Members: A Nonprofit’s Most Underutilized Asset …can have on fundraising and legacy giving. This group should be the fulcrum of any legacy giving society for any nonprofit! Best of luck in this endeavor! If you have…
Resource type: article February 23, 2015 The Magic of Human Connectors in Fundraising …efforts can work wonders in increasing both the average gift and the expected lifespan of giving. Here are a few ideas to assist in this nurturing process: Involve the donor…
Resource type: article August 26, 2015 The Facebook Page Donate Now Button Is Dumb and I Hate It …equivalent of a coffee shop putting their tip jar outside and around the corner. And to assume that having this button there suddenly breaks down a barrier to giving that…
Resource type: article September 28, 2015 Nonprofits: Don’t Treat Volunteers and Donors Like Crayons …As I think about donors, I think about their giving passions. Do you give them an opportunity to designate their gifts and report back on specific use? Each donor and…
Resource type: news August 20, 2016 Accepting International Online Donations As we all know, online giving is on the rise. Bloomerang is committed to making sure that all donors have the ability to support your organization using Bloomerang’s online giving…
Resource type: article September 16, 2016 Nonprofits: Don’t Be Lazy With Your Email Subject Lines It’s already hard enough to get your constituents to read and interact your emails. But don’t make it harder by not giving them a reason to open your emails in…
Resource type: article December 8, 2016 4 Steps To More Effective Donor Communications …segmentation comes in. Knowing and responding to your donors based on their preferences makes them feel understood and appreciated. Different ways to segment your donors include their giving level, giving…
Resource type: article December 15, 2016 3 Easy Ways to Win at Donor Retention in the New Year …my favorites: 1. Celebrate the anniversary of your donor’s first gift, a “Donorversary” Whether your donor has been giving to you for one month or 10 years, reminding them can…
Resource type: webinar January 10, 2017 Managing Fundraising Event Committees …great year end with maybe some fundraising events and campaigns and all that good stuff, Giving Tuesday. I’m very glad to have you all here. Before we begin officially, I…
Resource type: article March 15, 2017 Asking for Advice and the Remarkable Power of Pre-Suasion …the fundraising business – at least not that I know of. And he doesn’t focus his work on charitable giving. But many of the ideas and conclusions he describes in…
Resource type: article May 17, 2017 5 Ways To Make Your Next Crowdfunding Campaign A Success …the name of the game here. Also, don’t forget to mention that giving to your campaign is a limited-time opportunity. You want people to understand that there is a deadline…