Charity Navigator’s Post

What can charities do to grown their income from Major Gifts? For anyone looking for ideas and an increased belief that growth is possible, a good place to start is to look at a fairly small charity that’s achieved a truly impressive year on year uplift in major donor income. In this blog, Tony reveals the strategies he used to help his small charity transform its high value results so dramatically – from close to nothing, to almost £2m per year... in just five years. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/3Q9nCBs #FundraisingBlog #FundraisingTips

Did you know that, if you've got 2 minutes, you can donate money to our charity by shopping online, without it costing you a penny? It's easy to set up and free for you, and once you've taken 2 minutes to set up your account, you need never do anything again... the magic happens in the background: www.easyfundraising.org.uk . . #donatemoney #supportingcharity #easyfundraising #onlineshopping #donations #supportingACT #charitysuffolk #suffolkcharity #multiservicecharity #supportingserviceusers #donatewhileyoushop

One of the key challenges that charities face is donor retention. It costs time and money to keep supporters, but the way you communicate can help drive loyalty from the outset. The first action you take should be to send a "thank you" message as quickly as possible after a supporter donates, personalised with their details. This helps to make the supporter feel that their donation is appreciated by your charity. It's also a good idea to follow up with information on how the donation will be used towards your cause and how they can support your charity in other ways. Multiple engagements help to build further commitment to your charity. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fjUToM #DonorRetention #Fundraising #CharitySupport #CharityServices #Elovate

How Charities Can Create a Legacy Giving Page Help your charity grow with a dedicated Legacy Giving Page on your website! Explain what legacy giving is, why it matters, and include steps for donors to name your organisation in their will.  #evolvecatalyst #legacygiving #charitymentor

When it comes to IT, having a trustworthy expert at your disposal is everything. Many charities don’t realise how much they need this until it’s too late. What’s been your biggest IT headache? How did you handle it? #CharitySupport #ITSecurity #NonprofitTech #TechSolutions #CharityImpact

The Charity Pulse Report 2024 has unveiled the top 3 challenges for fundraising this year, and it's all about navigating the rising cost of living! 📊 According to decision-makers from 202 charities surveyed in November and December 2023, these challenges are shaping the landscape of fundraising in 2024. To shed more light on these crucial insights, the Charity Survival Guide 2024 we published earlier this year might help! 💡 The guide dives deep into the issues impacting charities, including donation fatigue and the cost of living crisis, and it is packed with insights and directions to help you overcome these challenges. 💪 🔗 Dive into the Charity Survival Guide here: https://lnkd.in/ePwn_WPD #Fundraising #Charity #Donation #CostOfLivingCrisis #DonationFatigue

As we get into the end of the year and giving season for charities ramps up, it's important to remember that we've got more options than simply giving cash to help support our favorite charities: Writing a check to your favorite charity feels great, right? However, giving cash is only one way to support the causes you care about. Did you know there are ways to help your generosity go even further? With the year coming to a close, this is a great time to think about your giving strategies. From donating appreciated stocks to setting up a donor advised fund to donating your RMDs, there are a number of ways to be tax smart and generous at the same time. Here are some options to consider. https://bit.ly/3ZgaMag

Sometimes the most visible, top of mind charities are putting the least amount of their dollars towards the actual causes they support. With a little detective work, you can see how charities are scoring across a range of metrics. Charity Navigator is a great resource to help you in this effort and is worth utilizing before implementing a charitable giving strategy.

Which charities are cherished by UK consumers? Our latest report, UK’s Most Loved Charity Brands 2024 is now available – with sentiments from 60,000 UK consumers on more over 120 charities, spotlighting the Top 100 Most Loved charities on a ranked table. Who’s rising, who’s falling, and where is the third sector heading? The answers are a download away, click below. #Savanta #BrandVue #MostLovedCharities

Charities and NFPs are finding it challenging to open and operate bank accounts, so says a recent survey from the Charity Commission. Caroline Webster takes a look at how bad their experience is, the reasons why, and how charities can help themselves. Take a look at her recent blog at https://lnkd.in/e4NwHWW3 Of course, if charities and NFPs are looking for a reliable partner, we're here to help. #nfp #charity #charitytrustee #charities