3 Ways Donors Can Give Without Increasing Their Spending
When it comes to securing recurring gifts, there are several common mistakes nonprofits stumble into. From requesting a recurring gift from a donor who already gives monthly to asking them for another recurring donation in a thank you letter, quite a bit can go wrong when asking donors to upgrade their giving! One under-discussed but […]
4 Fundraising Ideas to Reach Environmentally-Minded Donors
Guest Blog by Logan Foote, Sales and Education Manager at GolfStatus As you know, trying new fundraising ideas is critical for nonprofits to grow and scale. Finding ways to reach specific donor segments with campaigns and messaging that resonate with them is crucial to boosting conversions and retention. One way to employ this strategy is […]
Expert Q&A: Laying the Groundwork For Your Monthly Giving Program
When I first started fundraising monthly, now more than 30 years ago, there were only mail and phone appeals. Face-to-face conversations had just started, and some nonprofits were putting their toes in the water with direct response TV. Now, things are quite different. Just about every payment processor and constituent relationship management system (CRM) allow […]
5 Must-Know Google Ads Tips to Turn Clicks into (Recurring) Donations
Guest Blog by Jessica King, Business Lead at Getting Attention Nonprofits are always testing new ways to reach donors, understand their interests, and market to them more effectively. With the many fancy tools out there, you may feel tempted to reinvent the wheel to attract new donors to your organization but that’s not necessary. If […]
4 Routine Data Hygiene Best Practices for Nonprofit CRMs
With accurate and up-to-date information, your nonprofit can better understand its supporters, make informed fundraising decisions, and drive greater impact. However, managing data in a customer relationship management (CRM) system can be a complex task, especially when dealing with large volumes of information. That’s where data hygiene comes into play. Data hygiene refers to the […]
3 Nonprofit Operations to Streamline With Your CRM
As a fundraising professional, you’re always looking for ways to level up giving. But to raise funds efficiently, your nonprofit’s operations must be streamlined to ensure a standardized process for garnering support and collecting donations. The right constituent relationship management (CRM) solution can help your organization manage its donor data while also streamlining daily operations. […]
4 Common Recurring Gift Bloopers
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are near and the year-end giving crunch is on. GivingTuesday results are in. Were you up? Were you down? The year-end emails are scheduled or close to being ready to be scheduled. Plans for calendar year 2024 are pretty much final as well. You’re doing great! But could you […]
It’s OK If Monthly Donors Start With Low Gift Amounts
One time, on a movie set, Chris Davenport, president of 501 Videos and founder of the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, noticed a nickel on the floor in a hallway that had a lot of foot traffic. Every other person probably looked at it but decided to walk by, Davenport shared earlier this month during his event’s opening session. […]
Answers to 5 Key Questions About Monthly Giving
As I’m sure you can imagine, fundraisers ask me questions about monthly giving all of the time. That’s why I wanted to answer a few of those key questions. 1. What’s the Best Time of Year to Ask for Monthly Gifts? There is no bad time to ask for monthly gifts, but if you want […]
You Get What You Pay for With Free Technology
While Europe is so beautiful, charming and old, if you’ve ever been there, you may also know about one of the most annoying things ever — having to pay to use a public bathroom. For someone like me who grew up there, it’s nothing new, but I know it’s a surprise for new visitors. It’s […]
