Resource type: article July 9, 2024 What The Best Girl Scout Fundraisers Do Differently …you’ve ever made and why? Of all the great agencies you support, which does the best job of keeping you involved? How? What legacy do you most want your giving…
Resource type: article August 25, 2023 A New Nonprofit Donor Paradigm: Thoughtful And Passionate Gifts …than their money. They’ve put thought into the giving; you should reciprocate by putting thought into the giving back. ACTION STRATEGIES to pull thoughtful donors towards the vortex center: Reciprocate….
Resource type: article July 8, 2022 [ASK AN EXPERT] When Should We Give Donors Gifts? …must give them.” So, you might think I’d advise you to “go for it.” But not so fast! Giving does trigger one of Robert Cialdini’s original six principles of influence:…
Resource type: article December 8, 2021 Why You Should Send More End-Of-Year Fundraising Emails Than You Usually Do …just one is a risky proposition. Here’s something to keep in mind when planning your communications strategy: 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year. It’s…
Resource type: article February 5, 2025 Stewardship Tactics That Are Sure To Keep Donors Tied To Your Cause Thanking creates loyalty Did you know that 53% of donors stop giving because they feel unappreciated, and 41% cite lack of acknowledgment or thanks as their reason? Conversely, loyal donors…
Resource type: article June 27, 2024 5 Top Strategies To Cultivate Loving Awareness To Repair Our World …of generosity. I looked up the definition, and it means willingness and liberality in giving away one’s money, time, etc.; magnanimity. When you’re generous, your donor is likely to return…
Resource type: article May 15, 2024 From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members …do three things: Determine exactly what you expect of them from the beginning. Empower them by giving them the training, tools, and inspiration to lead effectively. Appreciate them and make…
Resource type: Customer Story January 13, 2022 Abbott House: How a Giving Platform Increased Donor Retention and Gifts by 23% …allowing the team to focus on impactful fundraising. Challenge Searching for a simple, donor-focused giving platform Abbott House was looking for a streamlined giving platform that would be easy for…
Resource type: article July 1, 2020 Secret nonprofit donor thank you advice: always add a tip You know what the word ‘tip’ means right? Commonly we think of it meaning “to improve performance,” though it really stands for giving something to another. And, if you’ve read…
Resource type: article March 30, 2023 Volunteer engagement | Strategies for smart organizations …opportunities that positively impact the organization and the community. A volunteer engagement strategy should work towards matching volunteers with opportunities they are qualified for and interested in, giving them the…
Resource type: article December 20, 2024 [ASK AN EXPERT] How Important Is It To Promptly Acknowledge Receipt Of A Supporter’s Input? …complicated. The most successful charities tap into donor motivations for giving, of which there are many. In the times in which we live, giving is often manifest as part of…
Resource type: article September 11, 2024 10 Practical Ways To FUNdraise …replaced. Technology is opening the door to new ways of giving: We are seeing more and more innovations such as mobile giving, giving days, and giving circles open the doors…
Resource type: article June 26, 2020 [ASK AN EXPERT] Pros and Cons of Restricted vs. Unrestricted Giving? …who wants to whether they should seek restricted or unrestricted giving (or both). Dear Charity Clairity, I’m being pressured to ask for unrestricted gifts, but I’ve heard people give more…
Resource type: article May 22, 2024 Enhancing Digital Storytelling …embedding a Bloomerang Online Giving Form into your Storyraise report, when making a case for giving Step 1: Get your hosted donation form URL from Bloomerang Log into Bloomerang, go…
Resource type: article September 9, 2024 Mastering Donor Meetings With Preparation …about their best giving experiences. Ask about their worst giving experiences (so you can avoid them). Also ask what they look for in a nonprofit and why they have an…
Resource type: article July 19, 2024 [ASK AN EXPERT] What Are Some Storytelling Pitfalls To Avoid? …people, who will otherwise suffer. You’re giving tomorrow’s leaders the knowledge and skills they’ll need to become productive members of society. You’re engaging in life-changing research, without which suffering will…
Resource type: article November 24, 2025 Why AI will expand, not erode, generosity …human connection our sector is known for. By connecting directly to unified data—giving, engagement, volunteering, event attendance, communication history—AI can handle the “science” of fundraising at a scale and speed…
Resource type: guide September 27, 2024 GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide …helpful tips and tricks to help you raise more on GivingTuesday. Gain access to templates for email, social media, text messages, and more! Examples of other GivingTuesday campaigns from nonprofits….
Resource type: article January 28, 2022 Why You Should Move Away From Using Nonprofit Donor Personas And Toward Donor Identities …giving, you need to find the identity that matters most in motivating their giving. Talk with your donor to discover their identity and why they’re motivated to give to your…
Resource type: news February 18, 2025 Bloomerang Report Shows Gap Between Donor Expectations and Nonprofit Actions, Highlights What Inspires Giving …donors feel valued and connected.” Key findings from the Mission Retainable report include: Donor trust influences retention. Nearly one in four donors (24%) stopped giving due to a lack of…