Resource type: article September 13, 2017 There is no excuse for not having 100% board giving …day of giving, like #GivingTuesday a new, needed expense (such as a piece of equipment or software) the introduction of a monthly giving program or a giving society creation of…
Resource type: article May 8, 2025 8 best nonprofit credit card processing options in 2026 …fixed fee Authorize.Net Automatic, monthly credit card updates Credit/debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and eCheck 2-3 business days Monthly gateway is $25 with a 2.9% and $0.30 transaction fee Clover…
Resource type: article April 12, 2016 3 Ways to Remove Psychological Barriers to Philanthropic Giving …Don’t Continue Giving Even when donors already trust you, if you ask them to give a monthly gift, an upgraded gift, a major gift, a deferred gift, or to support…
Resource type: webinar January 28, 2022 How to Launch a Small Shop Planned Giving Program …too late. So, let’s start now. We talked a little bit before about planned giving versus endowment program. What’s the difference? Well, the planned giving program has these vehicles that…
Resource type: webinar February 19, 2026 Monthly giving: your nonprofit sustainability plan Monthly giving is more than a tactic—it’s a proven path to consistent revenue. Chad Barger walks through how to launch, market, and expand a monthly giving program with clarity and…
Resource type: article August 16, 2024 4 Steps To Market Legacy Giving Using Email Building a legacy giving program requires nonprofits to market the opportunity to leave a legacy gift. But it’s time to think beyond direct mail pieces and brochures. Today’s legacy giving…
Resource type: article October 20, 2017 2 Words That Shouldn’t Appear In Your #GivingTuesday Email Appeal Subject Line …either “Giving Tuesday” or “#GivingTuesday:” Steve, you can make a difference today! The Story of Bobbie & Paul Today is #GivingTuesday Join Us for #GivingTuesday — Invest in Women &…
Resource type: article March 3, 2023 4 Steps To Create A Giving Guide That Will Increase Your Fundraising Success …gift matching options Real estate donations Major giving circles Monthly or recurring giving programs Capital campaigns You can also include giving options that aren’t tied to financial donations like in-kind…
Resource type: article October 16, 2020 [ASK AN EXPERT] How Often Should We Thank Monthly Donors, and How? …who isn’t sure automating monthly donor receipting a good idea. Dear Charity Clairity, For years we have changed out our receipt text monthly so that our monthly donors get a…
Resource type: webinar June 2, 2017 Gift Planning for Gen X and Gen Y Donors …thinking about who is giving on a regular basis, is look at . . . if you are doing recurring giving . . . look at who your recurring giving…
Resource type: article May 25, 2017 10 Questions to Ask Before Participating in #GivingTuesday It’s never too early to start thinking about #GivingTuesday. Perhaps this will be your first year, or maybe it’s already at the heart of your year-end giving strategy – determining…
Resource type: article February 13, 2023 10 Proven Strategies To Help You Retain New Donors …Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution, is quick to point out: a monthly giving program has the power to nearly double your retention rate. Be sure to highlight monthly…
Resource type: webinar September 12, 2018 The State of Recurring Giving in the Nonprofit Sector …this way. He’s the author of “Hidden Gold” and kind of a forefather of monthly recurring giving. He said, “The single largest obstacle to successful monthly giving programs is buy-in.”…
Resource type: article October 16, 2025 Donor objections part 3: common and uncommon types …medium-sized donors tend to make donations based on their available cash and income. Major donors often have more predictable giving patterns because they establish giving budgets and know with a…
Resource type: article September 3, 2021 Donor segmentation : comprehensive guide + tips for success …include the following: Recency: How long have donors been giving? Frequency: How often do donors give? Type: How are donors giving? Amount: How much are donors giving? Reason: Why do…
Resource type: article July 10, 2025 Turning the Summer Slump Around: Engage Donors During the Off-Season …families see your work up close and feel a part of the impact you are creating, they are more likely to support and advocate for it. F. Inspire monthly giving…
Resource type: article February 11, 2025 Major gifts 101: what you need to know to raise more …at each supporter’s giving history and identify trends. Who is giving year after year or multiple times per year? The longer and richer the history of giving with your organization,…
Resource type: article September 19, 2018 3 Strategies to Keep Your Recurring Donors …So, how can you move your monthly giving retention from good to great or adequate to excellent? That was one of the questions we were looking to dig into more…
Resource type: article September 18, 2024 Raise More Gifts From Members By Understanding Their Motivations …example of that in a monthly giving appeal targeting donors to a preservation organization: Dear %Firstname%, Your generosity and kindness protect the trails and forests of the beautiful Blue Hills….
Resource type: article January 28, 2022 Should You Aggressively Promote Legacy Giving When People Are Dying? …brains. Giving offers people a ‘warm glow’ feeling. This is something legacy giving can offer to folks. It’s increasingly understood: giving is good for people. All giving, whether to friends,…