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The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies

Blue Avocado

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Less is More: Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement After learning in a webinar that one of Barack Obama’s most successful fundraising emails had the subject line “ Hey ,” I decided I was overcomplicating things trying to develop a perfect campaign.

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Guest Post: 8 Simple Ways to Improve Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Double the Donation

Ask yourself these questions, take notes, and work with your website manager to make improvements : Is it clear what I should do if I want to learn more, register, or donate? How many clicks does it take to sign up or donate? If I’m donating, is it easy to find the person or team I want to donate on behalf of?

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Spotlight State: New Jersey

GrantNews

Gold on the New Jersey state capitol dome funded by school kids from the state through the “Dimes for the Dome” program. It’s been held annually since 2008, when hundreds of people dress up like zombies and walk through town. Funding is for organizations in the fields of history, humanities, and the arts.

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Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes of Fundraising in a Recession

The Fundraising Coach

In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. Back in 2008, I wrote a couple articles on recession proof fundraising and fundraising in a recession. And they raise the funds to change the world. Nonsensical.

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ORG Impact Awards Highlight Worldwide Achievement

The NonProfit Times

The boats have become a symbol of “Bayanihan” — a Filipino concept of cooperative giving — and inspire more community members to get involved by donating school supplies and even building a new school for the children. Elizabeth Turner Campbell and opened in 2008.

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Ep226: Ohio Ice Cream Maker Raises Cold Cash to Cream Cancer

Selfish Giving

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Luconda Dager , President of Velvet Ice Cream , about their long-term partnership with Pelotonia , a grassroots bike tour that funds cancer research at The Ohio State University. How Velvet's support for Pelotonia has grown since they got involved in 2008.

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Top Insights from the Giving USA 2024 Annual Report: What You Need to Know

Gail Perry Group

2023 was a phenomenal year for charitable giving, with total donations hitting a whopping $557.16 Here are some key takeaways: Individual Giving: Individuals still lead the way in American philanthropy, contributing 67% of all donations. Join us for a deep dive webinar on Giving USA Insights on Monday, July 1, at 2 p.m.