Fundraising Trends: 6 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2020
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 14, 2020
The most effective fundraising trends change from year to year. In 2020, here are the ones we predict will be most effective!
Nonprofit Crisis Response Tip-a-Day-DO-Dah!
Clairification
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
During the 2008-09 worldwide recession, many charities cut back on fundraising and marketing. Research collected from donors in response to the coronavirus pandemic showed: Giving, and fundraising, was increasingly seen as good. We know from past experience this won’t end well. Some of them still haven’t recovered.
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2025 Fundraising Evolutions
The Fundraiser Coach
JANUARY 5, 2025
Sometimes an exquisite resolution gets thwarted (remember 2020?). Elevate Stewardship: Thanking and stewardship is foundational to a thriving fundraising program and our low retention rates are a symptom. 2025 Evolutions - Consider doing less of Less Transactional Fundraising: Shift away from impersonal, one-size-fits-all approaches.
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How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit
Ann Green's Nonprofit
JANUARY 13, 2025
Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Go one step further and create a fundraising calendar , as well. In 2020, organizations that were able to make changes to a plan already in place were most successful. Be sure your fundraising plan includes a diverse stream of revenue.
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Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset
Candid
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival.
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Nonprofit Radio for November 13, 2023: Fundraising 401
Tony Martignetti
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Laurence Pagnoni: Fundraising 401 That’s Laurence Pagnoni’s latest book. It’s a series of masterclasses for all levels and a collection of revelations he gained over 35 years in nonprofit management and fundraising. When this first aired, it was his new book, but Laurence’s strategies and tactics are timeless.
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27 Amazing Nonprofit Podcasts To Check Out In 2020
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
You'll find inspiring and educational podcasts on every topic from social media and nonprofit technology to cause marketing and fundraising ideas. Check out these 27 great podcasts for nonprofits to get started!
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As a Disaster Unfolds, Fundraisers Can Do More Than Raise Money
Blackbaud
JANUARY 14, 2025
But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. It is one of the most meaningful contributions a fundraiser can make in the days or weeks before your community begins the process of rebuilding. Heres how fundraisers can help.
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Charitable giving grew 5.1 percent in 2020, ‘Giving USA’ finds
Candid
JUNE 17, 2021
percent on a year-over-year basis in 2020 (3.8 According to the report, giving by individuals in 2020 totaled a record $324.1 billion, due in part to declines in revenue from fundraising walks, runs, and other events. In some ways, 2020 is a story of uneven impact and uneven recovery. billion in 2020." percent (-8.6
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LinkedIn For Nonprofits: How It Can Help You Reach Your 2020 Goals
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 22, 2020
LinkedIn for nonprofits isn't just for connecting with professionals in your field, it's also a great platform that you can use to advance your mission and grow your fundraising. Learn how LinkedIn can help your organization in this guide.
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Fundraising Trends: 7 Modern Strategies to Consider for 2021
Wild Apricot
JANUARY 8, 2021
For many nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. The lessons of 2020 are definitely influencing plans for 2021. From fundraising. Now it’s coming to a close, and we enter a new year that is hopefully one of recovery (though it hasn't looked up yet.).
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Lessons from MotivateMonday | Converting Your New #GivingTuesday Donors to Monthly Donors
Pamela Grow
DECEMBER 8, 2020
billion overall in 2020. Consider how you’ll be focusing on monthly giving in 2020. MotivateMonday December 7, 2020 featuring Pamela Grow and Erica Waasdorp from Pamela Grow on Vimeo. GivingTuesday donors gave an astonishing $808 million online and $2.47 And a fair share of those donors was brand new!
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Fundraising in Times of Crisis: What 2020-2021 Giving Trends Tell Us About 2022 and Beyond
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.
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Fundraising rules for National Grammar Day
Future Fundraising Now
MARCH 4, 2025
So here are some grammar (and usage) rules for fundraisers: Fundraising paragraphs don’t need to start with a topic sentence. In fundraising, the paragraph isn’t a unit of information. No problem in fundraising. In fundraising, contractions are a must. Passive voice can be used in fundraising.
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Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small?
Clairification
JUNE 20, 2024
In 2008 during the big recession, and 2020 during the pandemic, all I heard was cut, cut, cut. 9 Things about Nonprofit Fundraising That Puzzle Me Why do we persist in thinking money is the root of all evil? No one wanted to talk about how to grow, grow, grow so that more (not less) needs could be met.
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Major Checkout Charity Campaigns Grew 24% From 2020 to 2022
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
The largest point-of-sale fundraising efforts by American retailers collected $749 million in consumer donations in 2022, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the biennial "Charity Checkout Champions" study released by Engage for Good.
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Fundraising in Times of Crisis: What 2020-2021 Giving Trends Tell Us About 2022 and Beyond
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2022
In this timely session, Steven Shattuck from Bloomerang will break down all of the leading research studies into 2020-21 fundraising and donor behavior, as well as Bloomerang user data, campaigns, and case studies, in order to reveal the key elements that your nonprofit should be focusing on now to achieve fundraising success in 2022 and beyond.
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April is National Volunteer Month. Do you know where your volunteers are?
Candid
MARCH 31, 2025
volunteer rate fell significantly between September 2020 and September 2021 , although recent data shows it rebounded to 28.8% Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability. Fundraisers need to adapt. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, the U.S. in 2022-23.
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6 Takeaways from GivePanel’s Facebook Fundraising Benchmarks Report
NonProfit PRO
JULY 8, 2021
We’re going to review the Facebook Fundraising Benchmarks Report 2020 by GivePanel. Let’s clarify what “Facebook fundraising” refers to. It’s probably exactly what you think it is: when someone on Facebook starts a fundraiser to support your nonprofit. But there’s some fine print here.
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Sadly, the Nonprofit World has Lost a True Fundraising Trailblazer
Michael Rosen Says...
APRIL 28, 2021
He dramatically changed the way nonprofit organizations approach fundraising. Freyd, 87, passed away on August 20, 2020, following a […] Whether you know it or not, he affected your life, too. And he did so much more. Unfortunately, we all experienced a loss when William P.
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Is the Diminishing Number of Donors an Issue for Fundraisers?
Penelope Burk
AUGUST 3, 2021
Should fundraisers and not-for-profit decision-makers be concerned? It’s Money that Matters The job of fundraisers is to make more money and they have consistently accomplished that for the last forty years. Fundraisers can bring in more money OR more donors, but not both. No, because they have bigger fish to fry. million [4].
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4 things your donors wish you knew about donor love
Future Fundraising Now
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Donor love can transform your fundraising. And your fundraising career. A sense of entitlement hovers in the background of a lot of poor fundraising — a belief that donors should give because we are important. The donor is a character in every fundraising story you tell. But what, exactly, is donor love?
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5 Takeaways From Our “2020 Year-End Fundraising Campaign Guide & Timeline”
Network for Good
OCTOBER 19, 2020
It’s October, so year-end fundraising is here whether you’re ready or not! No need to stress, though – we wrote the guide on 2020 Year-End Fundraising and now we’re here to break down the 5 key takeaways you need to know. Start Early (Right Now). Video Will Be Big This Year-End. GivingTuesday Is Growing.
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3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement
Candid
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.
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Fundraising Statistics: Incredible Insights to Raise More [Updated for 2021]
Qgiv
JULY 12, 2021
It’s nice to talk about fundraising in the abstract and offer up best practices and tips for making the most of your fundraising techniques and tactics. Having said that, we’ve taken a look at some fundraising statistics that we think are very interesting and deserve to be brought to your attention. 12% said animals.
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Charitable Giving in 2021 Increased 2.7% Over Unprecedented 2020 Levels
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 18, 2022
Buoyed by large donors, as well as donors who were acquired by an organization in 2020, and continued their support in 2021, overall charitable giving increased by 2.7% in 2021, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s Fourth Quarter Fundraising Report.
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Fundraising Friday | March 26, 2021
Pamela Grow
MARCH 26, 2021
Fundraising. URGENCY: Fundraising’s Double Edge – The Agitator. Our friends at the Agitator/DonorVoice with news on the postal front that could affect your spring fundraising campaign. The Issue of Racism in the Fundraising Profession from Birgit Smith Burton. Nonprofit Donor Newsletters, Print or Enews?
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Try a New P2P Challenge: Tips to Move Beyond Run-Walk-Bike Events
Blackbaud
MARCH 11, 2025
If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. In fact, walks have grown in popularity since 2020, according to the Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Benchmark Report , and still produce the most revenue of any event type.
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Why are fundraisers down on DAFs? - Part 1
The Fundraiser Coach
MAY 30, 2023
I hear fundraisers complain about gifts received through Donor Advised Funds, known as DAFs. "I In my very first fundraising position, I received gifts from donors through the Seattle Foundation and Jewish Federation, to name just two that had donor advised funds within the organizations. increase from 2020. billion, and 28.2%
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Fundraising CRM vs. Fundraising Platform: What’s the difference?
Qgiv
APRIL 18, 2022
There’s a lot of fundraising software available to nonprofits, but how do you know what your nonprofit needs? And what’s the difference between a fundraising CRM and a fundraising platform? This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them.
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Study finds 5.2 percent fundraising growth but low retention in 2020
Candid
MAY 14, 2021
percent on a year-over-year basis in 2020, even as the typical nonprofit saw a drop in fundraising revenue, a report from the GivingTuesday Data Commons finds. Based on aggregated data from seventy-four giving platforms and issue- and action-specific apps and tools, the report, Giving in Unprecedented Times: A Lookback at 2020 U.S.
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[Webinar] The Virtual Fundraising Roundtable Discussion
CauseVox
MARCH 8, 2021
We’re having our first ever Virtual Fundraising Roundtable to bring life to your next virtual event! In 2020, 84% of nonprofits had a virtual event, or were planning an upcoming one. So, what better way to learn about how to plan an amazing virtual fundraising event in 2021 than from those who nailed their events in 2020?
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3 rising trends in fundraising innovations
Candid
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
New year, new fundraising strategy. Are you making the most of the latest trends in fundraising to elevate your nonprofit in 2022? While there are risks to embracing new fundraising innovations, the rewards are often well worth taking the chance. The third shift in fundraising. First, there was fundraising by direct mail.
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Getting nonprofit boards on board: Recruiting, governance, and fundraising
Candid
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising? Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising. Board members need to shift their thinking about fundraising: Asking for money is not asking for a favor, it is not rude, and there is no quid pro quo.
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The State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2022: What it Means for You
Greater Giving
APRIL 8, 2022
Our annual nonprofit fundraising report is here, packed full with surprising insights and new fundraising strategies, all based on YOUR answers. Download the full State of Nonprofit Fundraising report here! Dear fundraising professional : we wrote this report for you!
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3 Ways to Supercharge your Competitive Social Fundraising
OneCause
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. In the Spring of 2020, the movement toward virtual galas was just a trickle.
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5 takeaways from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2023 data
Candid
MAY 22, 2024
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project ’s (FEP) Quarterly Fundraising Report analyzes year-to-date trends in fundraising from individual donors, based on sample data from GivingTuesday and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Growth in Giving database. jump in 2020. from the previous year.
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5 Fundraising Tips for 2021 Giving Season
Candid
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
In addition, many reports* show giving was at an all-time high in 2020, so don’t miss out on the season of generosity that is quickly approaching. Create a year-end fundraising goal and plan that centers all stakeholders including volunteers (especially board members),? Giving Tuesday’s 2020?Impact in 2020, Study Finds .
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Nonprofits Using Qgiv Exceed Giving USA National Fundraising Trends
Qgiv
JULY 22, 2021
Giving USA’s annual report compiles data from the previous year, 2020, to see how nonprofits fared. On average, nonprofits Using Qgiv’s fundraising tools in 2020 raised 5% more than their peers. To learn more about our clients’ fundraising progress over the course of 2020, read the full press release below!
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Fundraising in 2021: 5 Trends That Will Stick Around
OneCause
JULY 7, 2021
What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. In the Spring of 2020, the movement toward virtual galas was just a trickle.
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The Future Of Nonprofit Fundraising and Engagement
Bonterra
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The next few months represent an important time for fundraising teams at nonprofits across the world with Giving Tuesday around the corner and end-of-year programs just beginning.
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Top 30 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs Post Second Straight Year of Growth
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
America’s top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised $1.05 drop in revenue in 2020. drop in revenue in 2020. billion in 2022, according to the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum’s annual study. million, showing peer-to-peer events are still recovering from the 33.5%
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“Digital-First Peer-to-Peer Fundraising” Study Reveals Explosive Growth
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 2, 2022
Over $154 million was generated for charity in 2021 by “digitalcentric” peer-to-peer fundraising, a 30% increase over 2020. “Digital-first” efforts leverage tools such as social media and livestream video to inspire donations from people connected with program participants.
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How to Build a Blueprint for a Successful Fundraising Event: 5 Winning Strategies to Get Started
OneCause
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
What will be the silver lining of the COVID-19 storm that kept nonprofits from hosting in-person events , that disrupted traditional fundraising efforts and that estranged donors from some of their favorite charities? The expansion of peer-to-peer fundraising. In the Spring of 2020, the movement toward virtual galas was just a trickle.
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