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Key Principles for Fundraising Success
October 23, 2014 Judi Urquhart
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The Good News
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A Couple of Fundamental Things…
• There are only two ways to raise money
– Get new donors
– Get existing donors to give more frequently and/or at higher amounts.
• To get the gift, you have to ask for the gift. If you don’t ask, someone else will!
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Laying the Groundwork: Build Your Team
Director of Development
Database/IT Manager
Major Gifts Officer
On-line Manager
Donor Support
Specialist
• Overall Strategy and Management of your fundraising activities
• Implementation as needed
• Personal Cultivation & Solicitation of Majors
• Corporate & Foundation Giving
• Gift Entry • Data Hygiene • File Pulls • Reporting • Acknowledgments
• Support to DOD • Program
Implementation • Donor Support
• Overall Online Support
• Web Updates • E-blasts • Social
Networking
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Laying the Groundwork: Build Your Team
Director of Development
Database/Online Manager
(Asst. Director)
• Overall Strategy and Management of your fundraising activities
• Program Implementation • Personal Cultivation &
Solicitation of Majors • Corporate & Foundation
Grants
• Gift Entry • Data Hygiene • File Pulls
• Reporting
• Gift Acknowledgments
• Overall Online Support
• Web Updates
• E-blasts
• Social Networking
Development Team Lite
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Laying the Groundwork: Build Your Team
To agency or not to agency • Copywriting
• E-mail blasts
• Creative design (mail and e-mail)
• Prospect List acquisition
• Grant writing
What to ask yourself? • Do I have the internal expertise to accomplish this?
• Do I have the time to accomplish this?
• Can I afford to hire an outside agency?
• Can I afford not to hire an outside agency?
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Laying the Groundwork: Donor Database
• Name, Address, E-mail and Phone
• Ability to store every gift transaction
– Gift Amount, Gift Date, Gift Source
• Other Key Information
– Gender, Age, Wealth Profile
– Other Touchpoints: adoption, clinic, volunteer, purchases, etc.
• Keep all your data together. Your donors expect you to know everything about them, so your database should reflect a holistic view of
involvement.
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Laying the Groundwork: Donor Database
• Basic Functionality
– Gift/Data Entry
– Mail File Pulls Based on your criteria
– Reporting
• Data Hygiene
– De-dupe records
– Address Updates to ensure deliverability and postal compliance.
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Laying the Groundwork: Donor Database
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• Raisers Edge (www.blackbaud.com/raisersedge)
• Donor Perfect (www.donorperfect.com)
• Giftworks (www.giftworksconnect.com)
• Donor Express (www.donorexpress.com)
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Laying the Groundwork: Know Your Donors
• What is your donor profile?
– Who are they?
– How were they acquired?
– Do they give frequently or have they only given once?
– What motivates them to give… or not?
– To answer these and other questions, it might be worth it to invest in an analysis of your donor file in order to understand your key performance indicators?
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Laying the Groundwork: Know Your Donors
Donor Inventory by Recency-Gift Level (based on last gift)
Gift Level/Recency 0-6M 7-12M 13-18M 19-24M 25-36M 37-48M 49-60M 61+M Grand Total
$.01-$14.99 805 247 255 130 272 265 271 631 1,904
$15-$19.99 388 150 166 103 210 162 191 446 988
$20-$24.99 497 180 181 75 165 164 163 383 1,217
$25-$49.99 1,419 512 434 321 527 401 422 974 3,482
$50-$74.99 664 241 259 107 232 177 162 358 1,518
$75-$99.99 74 26 25 11 21 16 26 44 149
$100-$249.99 546 180 194 79 183 123 140 311 1,118
$250-$499.99 90 30 45 19 62 34 47 97 205
$500-$749.99 49 10 12 14 18 17 20 48 92
$750-$999.99 2 1 2 4 6 4 9 14 8
$1,000-$4999.99 37 6 10 4 19 13 10 32 66
$5,000+ 3 2 1 5
Grand Total 4,574 1,583 1,585 867 1,716 1,376 1,461 3,338 16,500
Total Active --> 10,325 Total Lapsed --> 6,175
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Laying the Groundwork: Know Your Donors
Audience Strategy Channels
Lapsed Donors Recapture Mail, E-mail, Telemarketing
Multi Year Donors Monthly Giving Ask Mail, E-mail, Telemarketing
Major Donor Prospects Join Major Donor Club Mail, Personal Asks
Major Donors Hi Level Asks Mail, Personal Asks
Gift Level/Recency 0-6M 7-12M 13-18M 19-24M 25-36M 37-48M 49-60M 61+M Grand Total
$.01-$14.99 805 247 255 130 272 265 271 631 1,904
$15-$19.99 388 150 166 103 210 162 191 446 988
$20-$24.99 497 180 181 75 165 164 163 383 1,217
$25-$49.99 1,419 512 434 321 527 401 422 974 3,482
$50-$74.99 664 241 259 107 232 177 162 358 1,518
$75-$99.99 74 26 25 11 21 16 26 44 149
$100-$249.99 546 180 194 79 183 123 140 311 1,118
$250-$499.99 90 30 45 19 62 34 47 97 205
$500-$749.99 49 10 12 14 18 17 20 48 92
$750-$999.99 2 1 2 4 6 4 9 14 8
$1,000-$4999.99 37 6 10 4 19 13 10 32 66
$5,000+ 3 2 1 5
Grand Total 4,574 1,583 1,585 867 1,716 1,376 1,461 3,338 16,500
Total Active --> 10,325 Total Lapsed --> 6,175
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Annual Fundraising Plan
• Start developing your plan 5 months before your fiscal year starts.
• Complete it 3 months prior so you can start implementing
• Include the following channels along with projected income for each:
– Direct Mail
– E-Fundraising
– Special Events
– Grant Funding
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
• Direct Mail:
– Key Variables:
• # of Donors & Donor Segments
• # of Prospects
• # of Mailings
• Cost per Mailing
• Expected Response Per Mailing (# of Gifts)
• Average Gift
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
• Typical Annual Direct Mail Plan
– 4 to 6 Direct Mail Appeals (every 2nd or 3rd month)
– 1 to 3 Prospect Appeals
– Helpful to change the theme and look of the appeals throughout the year in order to resonate with as many of your donors as possible:
• Membership/Supporter
• Premium-Based
• Seasonal Themes
• Year End/Holiday
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
Typical Annual Direct Mail Budget
PROJ. PROJ.
MAIL PROJ. PRINT TOTAL PROJ. # OF GROSS NET
CAMPAIGN DATE QTY. PROD. POSTAGE EXPENSE RR% GIFTS AVG. GIFT INCOME INCOME
Spring Acquisition 5/12/2014 10,000 $3,900 $1,400 $5,300 1.50% 150 $30.00 $4,500 ($800)Fall Acquisition 9/8/2014 10,000 $3,960 $1,400 $5,360 1.50% 150 $30.00 $4,500 ($860)ACQUISITION TOTALS 20,000 $7,860 $2,800 $10,660 1.50% 300 $30.00 $9,000 ($1,660)
Membership Appeal 1/6/2014 11,400 $5,700 $1,596 $7,296 9.00% 1,026 $50.00 $51,300 $44,004
Testimonial Appeal 3/24/2014 8,100 $4,050 $1,134 $5,184 6.00% 486 $40.00 $19,440 $14,256
Multi Premium Appeal 5/12/2014 11,400 $5,700 $1,596 $7,296 8.00% 912 $40.00 $36,480 $29,184
Summer Fund Package 7/7/2014 8,300 $3,984 $1,162 $5,146 7.25% 602 $40.00 $24,070 $18,924
Multi-Premium Package 9/8/2014 11,400 $5,700 $1,596 $7,296 8.00% 912 $37.50 $34,200 $26,904
Holiday Appeal 11/10/2014 11,400 $6,270 $1,596 $7,866 10.50% 1,197 $47.50 $56,858 $48,992DONOR TOTALS 62,000 $31,404 $8,680 $40,084 8.28% 5,135 $43.30 $222,348 $182,264
TOTAL 82,000 $39,264 $11,480 $50,744 6.63% 5,435 $42.57 $231,348 $180,604
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
Package Format: Membership Appeal
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
Package Format: Label Premiums
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
Package Format: Summer Fund Appeal
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Fundraising Plan: Direct Mail
Package Format: Holiday Appeal
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals • E-Fundraising Plan
– Wrap-Around E-Mails (channel integration: mail and e-mail)
– # of Stand-Alone E-Appeals • specific animal story (these perform the best)
• campaign theme (i.e. protect your pet from hot cars)
• advocacy message (i.e. animal abuse legislation)
– Find the right e-communications tool • Constant Contact
• Mail Chimp
• Vertical Response
• What Counts.com
• Salsa Labs
• Exact Target
• Raisers Edge (Net Community)
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
• E-Fundraising Plan
– Determine your e-metric assumptions
• Open Rates
• Click Through Rates
• Conversion to giving
Quantity Open Rate Click Through Rate Conversion Rate # of Gifts Average Gift Projected Income
E-Mail #1 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
E-Mail #2 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
E-Mail #3 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
E-Mail #4 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
E-Mail #5 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
E-Mail #6 50,000 20.00% 15.00% 12.00% 180 $35.00 $6,300.00
Annual E-Solicitation Revenue $37,800.00
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
• Ways to build your e-mail file
– Prominent e-registration button that promises ongoing communication
– Ask people for their e-mail (adopters, event attendees, etc.)
– Hi-jack pages with a call to action that requires e-mail
– Downloadable information that requires e-mail, name and address
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
Prominent E-Registration Buttons
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
Hi-Jack Packages
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
Downloadable Content
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
Watch Your Mailbox PRE-mail Direct Mail Appeal
WRAP AROUND E-MAIL SAMPLE
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
Direct Mail Appeal Reminder E-mail
WRAP AROUND E-MAIL SAMPLE-Reminder
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
STAND-ALONE E-MAIL SAMPLE – Animal Story
Key Components • Impactful Photo • Prominent Donate Button • Call to Action with specific
ask amount
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
STAND-ALONE E-MAIL SAMPLE: Targeted Campaign
Key Components • Defined Campaign Theme • Limited text encourages click
through to learn more. • Prominent Donate Buttons • Call to Action – Join the
Movement
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Fundraising Plan: E-Appeals
STAND-ALONE E-MAIL SAMPLE: Advocacy
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Integrated Mail and E-Mail Schedule
Creative Concept/Package
Positioning
Stand Alone E-Mail
Date Mail Date Pre-Mail Post Email Recommended Audience Selection
Supporter Appeal 1/9/2014 1/10/2014 $1+ 0-18 Month & $10+ 19-36 Mo. Direct Mail DonorsAnimal-Specific Story 2/14/2014
Supporter Appeal Follow-up 2/20/2014 3/6/2014 Non-Responders to Above
Testimonial 3/23/2014 3/24/2014 4/14/2014 $10+, 0-24 Month DonorsAnimal-Specific Story 4/24/2014
Multi-Premium 5/14/2014 5/15/2014 6/5/2014 $1+ 0-18 Month & $10+ 19-36 Mo. Direct Mail DonorsAnimal-Specific Story 6/19/2014
Annual Fund Package 7/9/2014 7/10/2014 7/31/2014 $15+, 0-24 Month Donors
Circle of Friends 8/6/2014 8/7/2014 8/28/2014 ALL $75+ Donors in the last 36 monthsAnimal-Specific Story 8/21/2014
Label Appeal 9/7/2014 9/8/2014 9/29/2014 $1+ 0-18 Month & $10+ 19-36 Mo. Direct Mail DonorsAnimal-Specific Story 10/23/2014
Holiday Greeting Card Package 11/5/2014 11/6/2014 11/27/2014 $1+ 0-36 Month Direct Mail Donors
Year End Mail Appeal 12/3/2014 12/4/2014 12/25/2014 ALL $75+ Donors in the last 36 monthsYear End Appeal 12/27/2014
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Fundraising Plan: Special Events
• Special Events
– Event attendees often have a different motivation than mail/e-mail donors
– If they don’t have an affinity toward your organization, they may instead have an affinity toward:
• An activity: walk/run; party
• A person: the walker/runner who is a supporter
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Fundraising Plan: Special Events
Sponsorship Event Ticket Sales/Auction
Description: Run/Walk for Animals Gala/Ball
Objective: Maximize participants and their sponsors
Maximize Attendees and Auction Gifts
Income Projections: Participants & Average Sponsorship per Participant
Ticket Sales & Auction Purchases
Implementation Steps
• Determine your audience (prospects and donors)
• Pick an event date
• Map out event implementation timeline & communications plan
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Fundraising Plan: Special Events
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (Donor get a Donor)
– Harnessing the power of your supporters to raise money.
– Encourage your donors to get supporters to sponsor them in the event
– Tool Kit could include:
• Sample Fundraising Letters/E-mails
• Sample Fundraising Page with financial goal
• First Giving (www.firstgiving.com)is good online tool to support your efforts
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Fundraising Plan: Special Events
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Fundraising Plan: Corporate/Foundation
• Pursue grants from corporations & foundations
– Research funding opportunities that map to the mission of your organization
– Determine timeline of funding
– Obtain their Request for Proposal
– Submit proposals
– Hope they say ‘Yes’
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Fundraising Plan: Corporate/Foundation
• Some potential funders in the animal welfare space – A Kinder World Foundation
– Banfield
– DJ&T Foundation
– Walmart Foundation
– Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
– Bank of America
– PETCO
– Purina
– PetSmart Charities
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Fundraising Plan: Corporate/Foundation
Funder Due Date Amount Program Contact Information
Funder #1 1/31/2015 $7,500 Gen’l Support
Funder #2
4/15/2015 $2,500 Spay/Neuter
Funder #3
6/30/2015 $10,000 Feral Cats
Funder #4
10/31/2015 $4,000 Gen’l Support
TOTAL $24,000
• Build a database of target funders
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Other Fundraising Options
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• Crowdfunding – Funding a project or campaign by raising online
donations using a tool like Go Fund Me, IndieGoGo, RocketHub or Crowdrise
– Allows your organization to set up a very targeted campaign to donors and prospects to raise money for a specific need (i.e. animal in need of extraordinary medical services).
– Promotion of crowdfunded campaigns can occur through e-blast, Facebook post, Twitter feed or through the crowdfunder’s site traffic.
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Other Fundraising Options
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Other fundraising options
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• Vehicle Donations
– Allows individuals to donate proceeds from the sale of their donated car to your organization
– Generate additional income while providing a tax break for your donors
– Third Party Vendor Options
• Auto-Donation.com
• Charitable Auto Resources (www.careasy.com)
– Average Net Return = $350
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Other fundraising options
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• Electronics Recycling
– encourage supporters to donate their used electronics (digital cameras, phones, I-Pods, PDAs, print cartridges etc.)
– Third party acts as the intermediary for collecting the used items and sells them for either parts recycling or resale
– Your organization earns cash
– www.fundingfactory.com
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Thank you!
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