Year-End Giving

by AMPERAGE. Published 2 days ago in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

Fundraising activities for nonprofits are often busiest during the last three months of the year as organizations conduct their year-end giving campaigns. Although 2020 has been an uncommon year and one of uncertainties, a recent study by DickersonBakker found that giving is likely to remain constant from the previous year or even increase through the […]

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Making the Virtual Ask

by AMPERAGE. Published 5 weeks ago in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

It’s six months into the coronavirus pandemic and we are still managing to maintain social distance with one another. This can be challenging for nonprofit organizations that rely on connecting with donors in person to keep them engaged and providing financial support to the organization. So how do you ask donors to continue their support […]

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Getting to Know Your Donors Better

by AMPERAGE. Published June 2020 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

Whether you’re a new development director or have donors who quietly mail an annual donation to your organization without attending any events, you probably don’t know all of your organization’s supporters. Since your other fundraising activities may be on pause due to COVID-19, now is a perfect time to pick up the phone and get […]

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Increasing Your Digital Fundraising Presence in a COVID-19 World

by AMPERAGE. Published May 2020 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

As fundraisers, we tend to be social people. We get to know people over a cup of coffee and attend social events hosted by our volunteers and donors. COVID-19 has put a halt to those interactions, but as fundraisers we cannot just sit back and wait for the doors to open. Our nonprofits depend on […]

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Fundraising in Uncertain Times

by AMPERAGE. Published March 2020 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

The year 2020 has begun with some uncertainties impacting how we work, relax and spend our resources. The outbreak of the new coronavirus has led companies to restrict travel, individuals who had traveled to be quarantined and others to practice social distancing. The virus also has its ripple effects on the economy, impacting trade, the […]

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New Year, New Decade – Fundraising Trends in 2020

by AMPERAGE. Published January 2020 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

Charitable giving increased by over $147 billion from 2009–2019 (Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University). As we begin a new year and decade, nonprofits will need to adapt to the changes in how and why donors contribute to charity. Virtual fundraising has been on the rise for years. The ease to interact, participate […]

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Year-End Giving

by AMPERAGE. Published November 2019 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

The last quarter of the calendar year generates the most revenue for nonprofits. In fact, according to CauseVox, nonprofits receive 50% of their donations between October and December. Nonprofit Tech for Good reports 12% of annual giving occurs the last three days of the year. Whatever a donor’s motivation may be — the spirit of […]

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Creating an Engaging Volunteer Experience

by AMPERAGE. Published September 2019 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of an organization. They are advocates for a cause, ambassadors to create awareness and champions for services. It only makes sense that we focus on retaining our volunteers as we do with our donors. Onboarding a new volunteer should be much the same as a new employee to your organization. Although […]

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Bunching/Bundling on the Rise

by AMPERAGE. Published June 2019 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was put into place, the standard deduction increased to about $12,000 for an individual and about $24,000 for a married couple. In a 2018 article, the Tax Policy Center estimated that the number of taxpayers that itemize their deductions would fall from 46.5 million into 2017 […]

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Make It Transparent

by AMPERAGE. Published May 2019 in AMPERAGE Fundraising.

Transparency is important among donors. And more than other generations, Generation X and Millennials like to see proof of their donations being put to good use and the impact they are making toward the organization. Using social media is a great way to demonstrate transparency. Here are a few ways in which you can do […]

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