Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. You can raise money with all kinds of fundraising events like parties, galas, sporting events, concerts… and the list goes on and on. BUT the flip side?

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Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

Just as AI is revolutionizing the way major gift officers fundraise , AI is fast becoming a powerful tool for identifying and engaging the unfulfilled potential of donors in the middle of your database. This analysis was based on 210 global nonprofit organizations’ fundraising data, covering 512 million donations, 41 million donors, and 9.4

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Future Fundraising Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

You might say, I see paragraphs like that in fundraising constantly! But this paragraph — and its thousands of cousins that litter fundraising messages everywhere — is not really fundraising. But it belongs in your newsletter or other reporting and thanking messages — not in your fundraising messages.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising season is upon us and it’s time to set some big year-end fundraising goals and go after them! We call it Fundraising Season and the key to maximizing your revenue potential during this special time of year is to have and execute a plan. So, what does an integrated year-end fundraising campaign look like?

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Qgiv

JULY 26, 2021

College Fundraising 101: Where to Start. For universities, successful fundraising is dependent upon fostering these fond memories and making a lasting relationship with students. In this post, we’ll review some of the top ways your school can lay the groundwork for future fundraising success. Oh, the college years.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising? Put simply, it’s a strategy that lets people raise money on your behalf using personalized fundraising pages. Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising! Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising! Getting Started with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It’s one of the most overlooked places to seal the deal with your donor: the fundraising landing page. . Your fundraising landing page is a perfect opportunity to make a strong connection with your donor. But as important as fundraising landing pages are, they are often dull and transactional. Blah, blah, blah.”.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 13, 2024

According to the organization’s annual report for 2018 – the first year girls were accepted into the organization – the “BSA Family” consisted of slightly more than 1.23 According to the organization’s Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for 2018, BSA had total assets of just more than $1.56 To date, more than 2.75

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Future Fundraising Now

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This post first appeared on October 25, 2018.) Raise more money with wacky envelopes. And if anyone from the ACLU with inside knowledge about this project is reading this, let us know in the comments!)

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But, as a fundraiser, your job is just ramping up. That’s because fall is a busy time of year for fundraising. Now is the time to take a good look at your plans for the final months of the year and find a fun, unique fall fundraiser that will make you and your donors feel comfortable and supported.

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Future Fundraising Now

AUGUST 29, 2024

This is the back of the response envelope from a piece of direct mail I got recently: It offers us three super-easy fundraising lessons: 1. Fundraising abhors a vacuum A big blank surface calls out to be used, and this organization put a message there. This post first appeared on December 20, 2018.)

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. from 2016–2018 and added a number of financial metrics to the spreadsheet. For our first project,?

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 9, 2024

That’s what fundraising stories are like. Remember that the purpose of the stories we tell in fundraising is not to entertain or enthrall people, the way a novel or a movie should. This post first appeared on December 19, 2018.) Not always as short as this example. But seldom long and drawn out.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 23, 2024

What does all this have to do with fundraising? I won’t be using the “new” sense of literally in my fundraising any time soon. This post first appeared on August 2, 2018.) Now, we just look it up in the dictionary and think, How odd our language is. And get on with our lives.

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CauseVox

APRIL 25, 2022

Before you know it, summer will be here, and you’ll be knee-deep in preparations for the busy fall fundraising season. Many nonprofits prioritize spring fundraising, making this a busy and lucrative time of the year for fundraisers. A 24-Hour Spring Fundraising Blitz On Social Media.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 9, 2024

From 2018 to 2022, the average nonprofit saw a 127% increase in the number of recurring donors in their databases. As the nonprofit sector reckons with changing donor behaviors, focusing on recurring donors will be an important part of building sustainable fundraising programs. Here’s why.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

Ellen Bristol is renowned for her expertise in managing fundraising strategy and operations. days – Before COVID – I was having lunch with the executive director and board chair of an advocacy organization, talking about fundraising. households donated to a charity in 2018,” according to a study released Tuesday.

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Future Fundraising Now

AUGUST 8, 2024

Here’s what fundraising and giving looks like to us fundraisers: We think we are leading an army of “our” donors in the great work that our organizations are doing. When you understand this, you can change your fundraising to a new and more relevant orientation. This post first appeared on October 30, 2018.)

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Qgiv

JUNE 16, 2021

For over 60 years, Giving USA : The Annual Report on Philanthropy in America, has provided comprehensive charitable giving data that are relied on by donors, fundraisers, and nonprofit leaders. Total cumulative giving from 2018-2020 is up 10% 2018-2019: Increase of 4.7% 2018-2019: Increased 6.7% 2018-2019: Increased 2.5%

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Ryan loves working in small groups and has been in fundraising since his career started in 2002. This phenomenon demonstrates a long-term concern regarding the loss of donors fundraising professionals have seen across the country. New donors pump life and momentum into a fundraising program. This question needs our attention.

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Fun Pasta Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Choosing a healthy fundraising product to raise funds for your school’s fundraiser doesn’t mean less fun or lower profits. A nutritious product is a better alternative to the typical candy bar, cookie dough, and pancake breakfast fundraisers. There are still so many different ways and options to fundraise these days.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Mystery is one of the most important (and under-used) tools for us in fundraising. This post first appeared on December 12, 2018.) It’s the most dependable way to get people’s attention. Email subject lines are a real laboratory for ways to grab attention. So are direct mail outer envelopes.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Online fundraising allows your nonprofit to earn donations from a wide audience, growing your network and raising more for your cause. Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. Applying to Fundraise Online.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Use these tried and true best practices to turn your website into a fundraising tool you can count on year-round: Optimize your donation page Streamline your navigation Create an engaging blog Before you dive into these tips, ensure that you’re working with the best tech stack possible to bring your web design dreams to life.

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Future Fundraising Now

JUNE 5, 2024

“Imputed” Donor Burnout This is when fundraisers get a “gut feeling” they’re asking too much and they’re about to drive away donors. Micro Donor Burnout When fundraising impacts are very frequent, they can start to step on each other. It’s just weak fundraising. So they don’t ask.

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Candid

AUGUST 9, 2023

Louis recently used Candid’s data to explore the link between nonprofit mission statements and fundraising efforts. More broadly, the data set includes datapoints from the Form 990 fiscal years 2014-2018 and compensation information from the IRS Schedule J, as well as data that are exclusive to Candid (e.g.,

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

Our friends at Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) thoroughly agree that more was absolutely merrier when it came to their 2020 fundraising appeals. In the glow of several fundraising successes after their move to Qgiv, the pandemic threw a wrench in their plans. Are you familiar with the saying “The more the merrier?”.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Here are two different examples for the same fundraising Ask. Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates! Don’t Forget to Ask This seems silly to say, but one of the largest challenges to overcome in fundraising is your mindset.

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The NonProfit Times

JULY 22, 2024

Lee, Harvard University’s top fundraising official since September 2018, will step down from his position at the end of the year. The school will not report fundraising totals until October. Under Lee’s management, Harvard recorded four of its top six fundraising years of all time. Garber said via a statement.

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 28, 2024

Your job as a fundraiser is 100% to reach and influence others. Now I’m not saying you should start sprinkling your fundraising with business jargon. But there’s also an argument for using it in fundraising: Almost every church lady I’ve ever known or listened to uses it a lot. Please — don’t!

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What are the best #GivingTuesday fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2021? It’s no secret that you have the opportunity to capitalize on the momentum #GivingTuesday to fundraise for your nonprofit: the challenge is what #GivingTuesday ideas and best practices will help your nonprofit capture attention? Prepare Early.

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GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Approval as a 501(c)(3) entity is necessary in order to begin your fundraising efforts. If your fundraising goal is under $50,000, you would likely be eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (short form) at an approximate cost of $275 (as of 2018).

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Blue Avocado

JULY 23, 2024

Appropriately authored by Paula Golden and originally published in 2018, this Gold Avocado article explains how nonprofits can better engage potential donors by taking the time to consider and articulate how supporting the mission benefits them, too. You may also wonder about AI. He was also a devout Catholic and had an affinity for dogs.

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Selfish Giving

APRIL 17, 2018

As managing director of CMN’s signature dance marathon program, she and her team are stewards of the fastest growing peer-to-peer fundraiser in the country! In 2017, dance marathon fundraisers collectively raised a whopping $38 million dollars for CMN and its children hospital affiliates across North America.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job?  Will I be replaced by ChatGPT? Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? 2013; Upitis et al.,

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Qgiv

JUNE 8, 2021

He’s also a co-author of Fundraising Principles and Practice: Second Edition. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project recently released their 2020 Fourth Quarter Report, which examined giving trends for the entire 2020 calendar year. The Opportunity. 2020 is no exception.

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OneCause

JULY 2, 2023

As you’re working through your 2018 #GivingTuesday plan, keep these things in mind. When it comes to planning for a successful #GivingTuesday, there are a ton of moving parts to consider. After all, #GivingTuesday isn’t just a single day.

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