NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2024

DonorPerfect's Fundraising Calendar empowers nonprofit heroes! Download the digital version or order your printed calendar now! Download the digital version or order your printed calendar now! Get 12 months of tailored inspiration, with practical tips, key dates, self-care, and customizable stickers.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2024

If it wasn’t, you can work to make 2024 a better year. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Take a look back at 2023 to see what worked and what didn’t in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Incorporate what you’ve learned into your 2024 plans.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Social media is a natural fit for keeping the GivingTuesday buzz alive.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. In 2024, both my inbox and my mailbox filled up with some of the worst donor communications Ive seen in some 20+ odd years in the sector.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The era of easy, traditional fundraising is over — it’s time to change the game, and we’ve got the Year-End and GivingTuesday 2024 playbook you need! We’ve created a comprehensive Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit so you can plan your Year-End and GivingTuesday journey from start to finish.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. Your fundraising revenue may be down. Never stop fundraising!

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

We faced a global pandemic, resulting in oftentimes disastrous fundraising. Organizations relying on event-driven fundraising suffered. And one of the biggest event-driven fundraising models shuttered their doors. Then, once nonprofits recovered their wits and resumed asking, fundraising initially rebounded big time.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 1, 2024

SPARK your passion for change at the 2024 DonorPerfect Community Conference, led by celebrated nonprofit leaders and fundraising experts. Mark your calendar now for two half-days of free, virtual sessions on June 4th and 5th. Explore innovative solutions to engage your community and grow your impact.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 6, 2024

Trends for 2024 indicate a rise in AI for donor communications. This also means that 2024 is the year to stand out from the crowd by getting creative with your donor recognition strategy. However, these same trends also indicate that these AI-written messages, if poorly implemented, may alienate donors.

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Blackbaud

JULY 17, 2024

Then mark your calendars for bbcon 2024, happening September 24–26 in Seattle, Washington. Sharpen your budgeting skills or learn how to organize your donors based on their behaviors and characteristics to boost fundraising efforts. Hiram The post Level Up Your K–12 Tech Skills and Network at bbcon 2024!

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 11, 2024

Strategic Fundraising Calendar: Mapping Out a Successful Year for Your Nonprofit In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, success often hinges on meticulous planning and execution. Enter Greater Giving’s guide on building a Strategic Fundraising Calendar —your key to unlocking a prosperous 2024.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Click here to download the slides from this September 30, 2024 MotivateMonday presentation. MemoryFox is a proud sponsor of the upcoming 2025 Fundraising Calendar. Click the image below to view this free training.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What are the top GivingTuesday best practices and fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2024? With GivingTuesday 2024 coming up on December 3rd, the time to start planning is now. Prepare Early One of our top GivingTuesday best practices for 2024 is to start preparing your campaign early (aka, now).

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amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

The summer is almost behind us, and fundraisers like yourself are spinning their wheels and starting to think ahead about the 2024 year-end campaign season. Here are five tips to keep in mind for your 2024 year-end campaign: 1. Then, make sure all elements of your 2024 year-end campaign tie into that mission.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year. Take time to review your grant efforts from 2024. Look beyond your usual sources and explore new foundations or government agencies that align with your mission. What worked well? What could be improved?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Find space in your email calendar, swap social media accounts for a day, and line up media interviews. This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024. Let your partner share their story.

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Soapbox Exchange

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Issue 219 Happy Tuesday, fundraisers! Wondering what should be on your year-end fundraising checklist? Our free guide will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a P2P campaign, and more.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From planning peer-to-peer fundraisers to properly marketing your online campaigns, there’s an endless number of items on your to-do lists. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. Personalize donor engagement.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

Social Cause s Making Headlines Issues like social justice, inclusion, and women’s health have been topics of interest in 2024. Social fundraising is when a nonprofit showcases a social cause it is missioned to address. Grant-seekers can then add grants of interest to their Grants Calendar to ensure deadlines are not missed.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

A nonprofit fundraising plan is a road map designed to help you raise the money you need to achieve your goals. It doesnt matter if you are running a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization or are a small start-up: the key to financial success is a well-thought-out fundraising plan. What is a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan?

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GiveSmart

APRIL 2, 2025

From April 27 to April 29, thousands of fundraisers from around the globe are following the road to Seattle for Elevating Impact: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON 2025. 1:1 Time with Fundraising Experts Where to Find GiveSmart by Momentive at AFP Icon Visit our fundraising experts at AFP EXCHANGE Booth #910.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

While #GivingTuesday and end-of-year appeals might feel far away, the busiest time of the giving calendar is just around the corner. Donors are paying attention, and many are looking at their spending for the rest of the calendar year. Can they be peer-to-peer fundraisers?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Nonprofit organizations will need to get serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. In 2024, both my inbox and my mailbox filled up with the worst donor communications Ive seen in some 20+ odd years in the sector. Only 13.8% Only 13.8%

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Strategic Grants

AUGUST 22, 2024

Philanthropy Australia conference – Adelaide, August 2024 Team SG’s Geoff and Jo were two of the over 1,000 delegates. Register here: [link] Virtual: National strategy for volunteering’s first three-year action plan 28 August 2024 Panel discussion including lead stakeholders discussing their role in Action Plan 2024-2027.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Source: Data from GivingTuesday Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Social Sector Dashboard, accessed April 10, 2024. Based on nonprofits registered with the IRS and present on a calendar year 2021 Business Master File and the U.S. Cause area determined by recipient NTEE. Source: Data from Candid. Source: Data from Candid’s U.S.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity is essential to compete in today’s fundraising environment. According to the 2024 Digital Fundraising Benchmark Report , new donors acquired online gave 19.4% This shows the value of dedicating more resources to growing your online fundraising efforts.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. In addition to the info-packed sessions and workshops, these conferences provide invaluable opportunities to connect with other fundraisers, share ideas, and encourage each other.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. Your organization can harness that potential by taking advantage of social media fundraising ideas designed to boost donations and enhance engagement. Why should nonprofits use social media for fundraising?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

October 10, 2024 will be the first-ever DAF Day , a giving day dedicated to donor-advised funds (DAFs). The initiative was launched in July by a group of 60 nonprofits, fundraising platforms, and DAF sponsors to expand DAF giving by encouraging their networks to give from their DAF accounts on one day, together.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

What’s your plan for 2024? Considering the twists that fundraising plans may have taken in 2023, it’s crucial to recalibrate for the upcoming year. As we embark on the fundraising journey in 2024, the significance of a well-structured nonprofit annual development plan cannot be overstated.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As we spring further into a new year, it’s time for your fundraising efforts to pick up speed! Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. Here’s a list of spring fundraising ideas to help you celebrate the season with your supporters: Spring fundraising ideas 1.

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Strategic Grants

APRIL 18, 2024

This research found that, 94% of fundraisers agree there is a problem with how Not-For-Profits represent and/or are funded for their overhead costs. Latest sector news To reframe overhead, collective action is required A common topic among not-for-profits and charities all across the world is the narrative around overheads.

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Community Boost

MARCH 1, 2024

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Nonprofit Marketing Summit, where innovation meets impact. Hosted by Community Boost, this summit is the premier event for nonprofit professionals looking to level up their marketing and fundraising game. And the best part? It’s all available to you for FREE.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Move For Freedom used a short, powerful video on their fundraising page. Well Aware’s peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit.

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