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Beyond #GivingTuesday Why Wednesday Matters
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Agenda
● Who are we?● What exactly is #GivingTuesday?● Maximizing your donor’s investment
○ Matching gift strategies
● Retention strategies○ 6 steps to fundraising success
● Takeaways● Q+A
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Who are we?
Tim SarrantonioNeonCRM
Adam WeingerDouble the Donation
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#GivingTuesday - by the numbers
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#GivingTuesday - by the numbers
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#GivingTuesday - by the numbers
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#GivingTuesday - how to join?
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#GivingTuesday - should you do it?
Pros● Global movement● Branding ready● Active community● Easy to join● Falls within high giving
time of the year
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#GivingTuesday - should you do it?
Pros● Global movement● Branding ready● Active community● Easy to join● Falls within high giving
time of the year
Cons● Still not universal● Can get lost in the noise● Yet another appeal to do● More strategy involved● Possibility of donor
fatigue
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Check In GIF
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And now….
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Check In GIF
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Retention
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Stop doing appeals
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Start doing philanthropy
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Retention Fundraising
Retention rates are dropping — how are you going to maximize your fundraising?
Follow these 6 steps to success with traditional fundraising techniques!
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1. Setting the Foundation
● Review last year’s campaigns and events● Analyze fiscal situation
○ Use reports to understand what’s feasible
● Analyze strategic goal progress + operations● Set goals for your retention campaign
○ Fundraising target range○ Also consider other objectives (branding, reach, etc.)
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2. Create your Action Plan
While creating your action plan, think about budget, scope, your team, and a comprehensive timeline + milestones.
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3. Putting it into Focus
Create a theme to bring all your messaging together. Be sure to consider:
● It has to work across all channels — print, website, and social media● Make it human● Keep it donor-centric ● What’s your donor’s favorite word? YOU.
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4. Know your Audience
● Segment your audience, and think beyond just donation level
● Identify targets + VIP prospects
● Establish giving levelsSource: Fundraising Report Card
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5. Crafting the Ask
● 100% of nonprofits use direct mail ● Personalize appeal by dusting off your mail merge skills
○ Include name, last gift amount + date, any other engagement
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6. Following Through
● How are you going to follow-up with prospects?● How will you recognize and thank your donors?● Will you use donor events for outreach?
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WATCH OUT!
53% of donors cite poor communication with the nonprofit as part of their decision to stop supporting an organization.
53%
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Check In GIF
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Takeaways
● #GivingTuesday isn’t for everyone - see where it fits in your plan● Options exist for maximizing your effort - such as matching gifts!● Retention is important to making #GivingTuesday successful● Communication and follow up are key for any strategy
In short - it isn’t just about #GivingTuesday, the days and weeks after matter!
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Takeaway GIF
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Are you ready?
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Questions?
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Giveaway!!!
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Thank you!