The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 17, 2025

In 2022, he donated his carefully curated collection to his alma mater : a seven-figure gift of cash and gifts-in-kind. It was a significant gift, so of course we'd been in ongoing discussions for the last three years, including about the upcoming donation of his Pacific Northwest and British Columbia library of 1,200 volumes.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Under the Skin 2024 was a year of growth and evolution for Blue Avocado. Learn how nonprofit collaboration strategies can help you partner with like-minded people and organizations and create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your nonprofit. Updates by topic!

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Candid

APRIL 15, 2025

The Blackbaud Institutes 2024 Trends in Giving Spotlight report estimates that U.S. In fall 2023, 53% of surveyed fundraisers predicted fundraising revenue would increase in 2024, and it appears their optimism was warranted. in 2024, compared with 4.0% in 2024, compared with 4.0% nonprofits saw an average 1.9%

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Social Cause s Making Headlines Issues like social justice, inclusion, and women’s health have been topics of interest in 2024. For example, you can apply for grants to fund equality training for your team. Author Unknown 5. The research is clear.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. This makes giving simple and seamless.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 22, 2024

With seamless payment integration, including Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) options, CrowdChange simplifies fundraising while boosting donor impact. The 2024 DAF Fundraising Report revealed that DAF donations increase gift size by 96%, making them a powerful funding source.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. during GivingTuesday 2024, donors had given nearly $1.8 The donations total came from 12,816 donors, with 9,444 public school teachers benefitting. million via 15,500 donations.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 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. PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page. Yes, while you want to offer the option of PayPal as an option, it should never be your primary donation option. And thats saying a lot.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s not too late, apply for 2024 government grants before it’s too late! In addition, they are given expressly for causes like stimulating the economy, providing goods and services to underserved communities, and funding projects that align with the goals of that federal agency or governing entity.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In Canada, the summer of 2024 now ranks as the most-destructive season in Canadian history due to over $7 billion in damages from flooding, fires and storms. Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. Successful Outreach.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

As we move into 2024, while there will be more bright shiny objects dangled in front of you than ever before, know that relationships matter most. Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Impact & stewardship Make 2024 the year of focusing on the “thank+report” part of your fundraising systems.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GiveSmart and MIP Fund Accounting received 2025 Buyer’s Choice Awards from TrustRadius. We’re honored that TrustRadius recognized our nonprofit suite of MIP Fund Accounting and GiveSmart,” said Momentive Software Chief Marketing Officer Susan Gilmartin. More and more, nonprofits are seeking out vendors they can trust.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign? This task will take ju st a few minutes and offers the potential to collect some final end-of-year donations.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Naturally, we were curious to know how grantmakers felt about the use of generative AI in funding applications. The post The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity appeared first on Candid insights.

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GrantNews

APRIL 17, 2024

There are so many 2024 government grants available today! In addition, they are given expressly for causes like stimulating the economy, providing goods and services to underserved communities, and funding projects that align with the goals of that federal agency or governing entity. So, avoid getting lost in a jungle of grants.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What do we know about the causes and states each type of funding flows to and the factors that affect giving trends? Both individual and institutional giving increased between 2015 and 2022, not only in terms of total dollars awarded but also in terms of average donation or grant size. Social Sector Dashboard, accessed April 10, 2024.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 25, 2024

In 2024, only eight organizations hosted hybrid events, and virtual attendance dropped to 9%. Looking at data from May 2021 to Jan uary 2024, we saw a 335% increase in in-person ticket sales between those three years. Create Detailed Personas Develop personas for each stakeholder group to guide the creation of tailored messages.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. Junior League of Tallahassees 2024 Little Black Dress Initiative ) 3. Use Powerful Imagery High-quality images are worth more than a thousand words theyre worth donations.

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Strategic Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Catch up on whats happening across the world of funding, philanthropy, and research with the latest updates from Team SGs busy research team. This approach promotes equity by shifting decision-making power from funders to the communities and individuals with lived experience who will benefit from the funding.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

While not all of the trends are applicable to your organization, having a heads-up on the nonprofit trends for 2024 may give your organization the leg-up it needs to run a successful nonprofit for years to come. This builds trust and creates urgency among their supporters, in effect, increasing involvement and donations.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Invite them to take the next step—maybe an additional year-end gift or even increasing their monthly donation. But why stop there?

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GrantNews

JANUARY 3, 2024

While not all of the trends are applicable to your organization, having a heads-up on the nonprofit trends for 2024 may give your organization the leg-up it needs to run a successful nonprofit for years to come. This builds trust and creates urgency among their supporters, in effect, increasing involvement and donations.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Well-intended, ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are donating large sums of money to fund solutions for some of society’s most challenging problems. Funding organizations already embedded in communities and health care ecosystems ensures that resources can be quickly deployed where they are most needed.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our 2023 Giving Study shows that real-life stories increase the likelihood of a charitable donation and spur donors to take action. You can track changes in donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts over time, allowing you to continuously adapt and optimize your storytelling approach for maximum impact.

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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? Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The first full year of the pandemic, 2021, saw the highest amount of inflation-adjusted dollars donated. The Giving USA data is part of The 2024 Philanthropic Landscape , a report from CCS Fundraising. The point is that nonprofit donations are not keeping up with inflation, and that trend cuts across nearly all funding sources.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. What projects or programs do you want to fund? Develop A Diverse Funding Strategy While grants are important, they shouldn’t be your only funding source. Take time to review your grant efforts from 2024.

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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). What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)? In a challenging overall fundraising environment, everyone wants to make sure that the funds set aside for charity are being put to good use, quickly. billion in 2022.

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Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and healthcare foundations are embracing stock gifting to diversify and grow funding as the rebound begins from two challenging years for charitable organizations. Giving USA reported that charitable giving was down another 2% in 2024, when adjusted for inflation.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Since contributions tend to pour in when hardships hit close to home, appeals for the emergency fund will be immediate. When Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina in 2024, the Asheville Humane Society partnered with animal rescue agencies in the region and the BISSELL Pet Foundation to evacuate animals and distribute supplies.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Schools, city governments, retailers, corporations, individuals, and big and small nonprofits have been participating in GivingTuesday by the thousands, and many of them are working together to raise funds for those 24 hours and beyond. It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Do you know how to tap into donor-advised fund (DAF) giving, an increasingly popular way to give, including among younger donors? The basics: What is a donor-advised fund? A DAF is a charitable fund set up by the donor to be managed by an investor at a community foundation or investment firm. How do they work? billion in 2022.

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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. Your donors will be more excited to make a difference than simply contributing to your annual fund.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

How to use nonprofit software in 2024 Here are some ways to use nonprofit software to make fundraising easier: Integrate for efficiency. Qgiv helps your organization focus on making the donation process as easy as possible for both you and your donors. per donation.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

There was a small increase in total dollars donated (0.9%) for the first three quarters of 2024 but there were significant declines in donor participation, particularly among smaller donors (gifts less than $100), which had a 12.4% The full Q3 2024 report is available here.

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

An estimated $557 billion was donated by individuals, foundations, and corporations to charities in the United States in 2023. Regardless of where those funds came from, one thing is certain: not-for-profit (NFP) organizations must maintain the publics trust if they wish to continue receiving donations.

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