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Don’t Let COVID-19 Stop Your Spring Events – Go Virtual!

Emily Patz — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:11:41 +0000

The combination of COVID-19, a tough winter, and stressful events in the news has made it difficult to focus on the bright side. But think about how uplifting it feels after finding yourself in a casual conversation over the phone. Whether it’s a longtime friend, a family member, or a coworker, those human interactions are […]

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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

Emily Patz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Text messaging remains a surefire way to get more eyes on your communications. In fact, over 95% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of delivery. By harnessing the convenience of the mobile phones donors use daily, you can transform your virtual fundraising events into engaging, revenue-boosting opportunities. Explore the many ways your team […]

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25 Virtual Fundraising Event Ideas for Your Nonprofit

Emily Patz — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:42:12 +0000

Thinking about hosting a virtual fundraising event but not sure what to do? We surveyed hundreds of nonprofits who successfully shifted their events online and they shared lots of donor-engaging, money-raising ideas to inspire and encourage you and your team. 3 Trends from the Virtual Fundraising Events Survey While fundraisers shared a wide range of […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Take Your Virtual Event to the Next Level

Ally Orlando — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:42:36 +0000

COVID-19 has brought incredible challenges to nonprofit organizations that rely on fundraising events to engage donors and boost donations. Recently Darryl Moser, DonorPerfect’s Business Development Manager, met with Lucretia Gilbert, Principal & Founder of The Philanthropy Advantage, Matt McDermott, Director of Client Engagement at GiveCloud, and Mike Mulqueen, CEO of Givebee (the technology behind DPText) […]

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How to Host a Virtual Fundraising Event (with Checklist for Nonprofits)

Emily Patz — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:59:41 +0000

This post was contributed by Givecloud. Are you planning a virtual charity event, like an online gala, generosity party, or concert? Turn these fundraising events into high-impact opportunities. Engage and excite your supporters like never before through virtual events. Imagine an all-in-one fundraising page where donors can watch, give, engage, celebrate, connect, and share. Read […]

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12 Ways to Engage Major Donors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Emily Patz — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:21:39 +0000

Major donors thrive on their ability to fuel the causes they care about in a very substantial way. Even in a year when overall giving growth declined, revenue from major gifts increased. Adapting your major giving strategy to succeed in the next normal should top the list of every nonprofit. That’s why DonorPerfect teamed up […]

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Virtual vs. In-Person Solicitation for Major Gifts: Predicting the Future of Fundraising

Emily Patz — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:23:24 +0000

This article is submitted by Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE. For the last decade, I’ve written, spoken, taught, and even preached about the benefits of in-person solicitation for raising major gifts. The success I’m seeing with virtual solicitations taking place these days has made me reconsider some of my own assumptions and question what the future of […]

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How The Living Desert Finds Major Donors During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Laura Bucher — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:55:07 +0000

As a botanical garden and zoo, The Living Desert actively protects the desert wildlife of Southern California. When COVID-19 lockdowns first went into effect, the staff had no choice but to shutter their doors and forgo the admission fees they relied on. After making several budget cuts, the team needed to start fundraising. While donors […]

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5 Ways To Be a More Effective Nonprofit Organization

Ally Orlando — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:07:19 +0000

What does it mean to be a successful and effective nonprofit? Every nonprofit exists to make the world a better place in their community. From the smallest nonprofit to the largest organization, the definition of success often comes down to one central question: “Did you achieve your mission?” More than that, though, did you reach […]

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9 Socially-Distant Donor Engagement Ideas for Development Directors

Laura Bucher — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:47:51 +0000

After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. The key to holding onto your donors while we all ride out the […]

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