The numbers are in: Giving Tuesday 2016 raised $168 million. It smashed last year’s $117 million with 44% more giving this year! Since its humble beginning in 2012, the national…
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Donor Data Management: 5 Top Tips for Better Fundraising
by Jeff Gordyby Jeff GordyEvery nonprofit fundraising strategy revolves around donor data in some way. Not only is data necessary for getting into contact with your donors, it’s difficult (if not impossible) to create…
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The Best Nonprofit Podcasts — Find One Today
by Eric Burgessby Eric BurgessPodcast Listenership Ah, podcasts. Popular again. According to survey data from Edison Research, a growing minority of Americans are listening to podcasts. As of 2016, 21% of Americans age 12…
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Giving Tuesday Roundup: #GivingTuesday Resources
by Eric Burgessby Eric BurgessWe recently explained what Giving Tuesday is, how long it has been around, and how the idea came to fruition. Having a good overview will help you in your fundraising.…
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The Power of Corporate Partnerships for Increased Fundraising
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballIf you keep up with philanthropy trends and data, regarding where money comes from and where it goes, you probably already know the majority of donations come from individuals. In…
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Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Year-End Giving
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballRegardless of the size or budget of your nonprofit, having a year-end giving campaign is an excellent idea and critical for fundraising success. According to some of the leading nonprofit…
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I serve on the board of a local nonprofit organization that recently brought former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta to speak to community members and students. With over 50…
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A number of years ago I worked in a leadership position with a large nonprofit, where I was responsible for a big fundraising goal and a staff of 12. I…
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Are You Thanking Or Acknowledging Your Donors?
by Eric Burgessby Eric BurgessRight about now many nonprofit organizations are busy with a variety of year-end campaign appeals, email blasts or giving opportunities. While reaching out to new donors, renewals, or lapsed donors…
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Lapsed Donors: Who Are They and How Can You Bring Them Back?
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballEvery nonprofit has lapsed donors. These are donors who used to give to your organization, but for one reason or another, they have stopped giving. The definition of a lapsed donor…