Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Older Gen Zers would likely have voted in 2020; some might have voted in the 2016 elections. Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Creating a junior board might not be feasible for every nonprofit organization.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In the United States, there were 28 climate disasters in 2023 , which surpassed the record of 22 disasters in 2020 – tallying a price tag of at least $92.9 Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. How do we take this one step further?

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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. If your nonprofit typically sends appeals by mail, start earlier this year.

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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. Forge partnerships with other nonprofits or schools : In a disaster, individual organizations may struggle with limited resources or expertise. No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For many nonprofits, 29% of annual donations happen between #GivingTuesday (November 30 this year) and December 31, and a shocking 11% of annual donations were reported to come in during the last three days of the year. There is still time to get your organization ready with a few easy steps. . you’re a small nonprofit, ?we?also?have

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 11, 2024

If you are a grant writer aiming to advance your grant writing career or a nonprofit leader striving to sustain your organization, this guide is for you. Connect with Peers Networking with fellow grant writers and nonprofit leaders is invaluable. Here are five actionable strategies to enhance your grant writing expertise today: 1.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 13, 2022

Virtual events allowed nonprofits to reach more new donors than ever before. The nonprofit industry relies heavily on in-person charity events, so COVID-19 dealt a painful blow. 60% of the nonprofits surveyed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising 2020 report postponed at least one in-person event, and 80% outright canceled one.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

If he was on television today, he’d be telling us, “In 2020, the world changed.” But are you ready? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? No kidding!

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Penelope Burk

AUGUST 3, 2021

What 2020 Did for Donor Acquisition The global pandemic, Black Lives Matter and other major issues inspired Americans to step way up last year. 56% of donors who participated in The 2021 Burk Donor Survey gave more in 2020 than in the previous year, a record high since we first asked the question some twelve years ago.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Data analytics for nonprofits is just as valuable … and even more crucial. So why, exactly, is data so important to nonprofits? Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission!

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2024

2023 was another tough year in the nonprofit industry. Despite an initial giving boost triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the numbers have been steadily dropping ever since. Nonprofits are still struggling to recover from 2022’s 10.5 Only about 1 percent of all nonprofits utilize a planned giving program.

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CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

With vaccine rollouts underway, nonprofits are still wondering: how do I fundraise during COVID? Here’s what nonprofits should plan for the rest of 2021 to navigate through fundraising during COVID. Luckily we’ve had all of 2020 to become experts at virtual events, and CauseVox has tons of resources about running virtual events.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Morgan McLenan works on the Project Team at Donorly, where she is able to strengthen development initiatives for critical nonprofits. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What can data help your nonprofit achieve? Who is ready to give?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

JANUARY 14, 2021

Last year many arts and culture nonprofits struggling to cope with closures and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 were able to take advantage of multiple relief grants and funding, chief among them funds made available through the CARE Act and forgivable loans that were part of the Paycheck Protection Program (known as ‘PPP’).

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In 2020, individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $471.44 And if you're not, take a break anyway and then jump back into the new year refreshed and ready to go. Doesn’t the big money come from the near-constant grant writing, and the big-time corporate sponsorships that we’re going after? billion to U.S.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer. The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Thinking of running a crowdfunding campaign for your nonprofit? In 2020, the online revenue for nonprofits grew 32%. If you’re a nonprofit fundraiser who wants to take your organization to the next level, that statistic gives you some big information: fundraising online is an essential part of your fundraising strategy.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It’s almost the New Year (thank goodness and good riddance to the dumpster fire that is 2020) and that means a whole new year of grants! It looks like 2021 will have some unfortunate holdovers from 2020, though, such as COVID-19, social distancing, and the need to alter programming, events, and staffing. Don’t worry. I’m here to help!

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

A good nonprofit event fundraising platform will help you raise more with less effort: it creates a streamlined, simple experience for you, your fundraisers, and your donors. What you’re looking for here will depend on what you need for your personalized nonprofit fundraising event. Ease Of Use. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This annual “Global Day of Giving” event takes place on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving (this year it’s Nov 30 which might feel late but is sneaking up fast) and has helped to amplify year-end fundraising efforts for nonprofits and charitable causes since 2012. On GivingTuesday 2020, over $2.47 But that’s not the case.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising, and how can you leverage it to boost your nonprofit fundraising? Here’s everything you need to know about peer-to-peer fundraising for your nonprofit: What Is Peer to Peer Fundraising? But when you run peer to peer online, fundraising is simpler and more powerful for nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

billion was raised on Giving Tuesday in 2020, and it’s poised to be the biggest yet in 2021. Are you ready? Download the Ultimate Giving Tuesday Prep Guide to make this year your nonprofit’s best yet!

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Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Or an individual nonprofit staffer (like you) might have a goal to “gain a grant writing certification” or something similar. Objective: ABC Dance Company will set up new partnerships with at least 5 Title I schools for our City Dance program by the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Goals are typically broad in scope.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As their giving capacity grows, it’s only a matter of time before Gen Zers take up the mantle as the next wave of nonprofit supporters. In 2020, online giving increased by 21%. In fact, over half of all traffic to nonprofit websites was on a mobile device and 26% of all online fundraising was processed through mobile devices.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

The recent surge in small, individual donations may shape the future of nonprofit fundraising. As the pandemic swelled in 2020, so did generosity from everyday people. Who’s Giving and What it Means for Nonprofits. So how do you capitalize on it? Millennials historically give less in gross than Gen X, who give less than Boomers.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Leverage Nonprofit Fundraising Best Practices.

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

Planning an event is a daunting task for most nonprofits. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many nonprofit organizations have found success moving away from in-person fundraising towards virtual and hybrid options. For many nonprofits, the beginning of the planning process can be an overwhelming time.

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CauseVox

JUNE 29, 2022

According to Nonprofit Source , custom-branded donation pages raise 6 times more. Take a look at these nonprofit donation pages that are doing it right, and learn how to improve your own donation page to raise more money and delight your donors. Nonprofit Donation Page Tip #2: Donation tiers increase gift size.

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Just Write Grants

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(Originally posted June 2020 and updated October 2023) I've never "met" a nonprofit organization that had an excess of money to spend on hiring staff or paying a consultant. What could it mean for a nonprofit? It is also in contrast to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit fundraising.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Are you ready for #GivingTuesday on November 30th? In 2020, donors gave over $2.47 billion to US nonprofits, meaning that this is one fundraising opportunity you can’t miss! The fundraising landscape has changed: In 2020, there was a 32% increase in online revenue for nonprofits. Need a tool to fundraise for free?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) has hosted a gala for the last four years, but in 2020 and 2021 they knew it wouldn’t be an option. Thanks, coronavirus. Let’s take a look.

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Think and Ink Grants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Grants are time-consuming, very competitive, and after all the time, money, and energy spent writing grants, there is no guarantee that your nonprofit will be awarded. The one thing every nonprofit must do cannot be outsourced - the funder wants to hear directly from you. Tell me something new."

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. His big prediction was that 2012 would be a breakout year for mobile computing in nonprofit tech. The Forecasts for 2012. The Decline of PCs.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2015

As the sharing and on-demand economies become more mainstream, nonprofits should be at the forefront to address or minimize the disruptions that will inevitably result. million people in 2020. "We believe it could be 40 percent of the workforce by 2020." million today to 7.6

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