Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. For the next election cycle and beyond, nonprofits need to diversify outreach channels and messages and expand their audience.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? Volunteers are an integral part of the work nonprofits do, not only supporting their day-to-day operations but driving their core missions.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A donation page is like your nonprofits digital giving hubits the place where supporters can easily contribute and feel connected to your mission. Having a dedicated donation page ensures that giving is simple, accessible, and distraction-free. Youd need to handle design, coding, payment processing, and securityall on your own.

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Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. In this article, well outline a three-step process adapted from our report Finding Your Funding Strategy: Benchmarking 101 , tailored to U.S.-based based nonprofits. But where should you start?

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. We are facing a future of growing human need.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit organization may be putting off some version of your own spring cleaning and decluttering. You might also want to move some lapsed donors who haven’t donated for several years into an inactive file. Don’t do this until you’ve sent targeted, personalized appeals asking them to donate again. I know I should do more.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. Social sharing is a supporters superpower Theres no denying that donations make an immediate difference. Not sure where to begin?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 9, 2024

Keeping things simple is important for your nonprofit organization, too. Is it to ask for a donation, say thank you, or send an update? Suppose you send a message that includes requests for a donation, volunteers, and for people to contact their legislators. One of the most important parts of your website is your donation page.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. Ensure your Candid nonprofit profile is up to date so donors can find you easily.

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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. Mobilize Your Closest Friends We often forget to ask our nonprofit or charity’s most loyal friends for help before a fundraiser begins. Naturally, our personal to-do lists grow increasingly long as year-end nears.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Ever wonder who donates to a specific organization? With just a little digging—using the tools and resources I will share in this blog—you will be able to get a picture of who donates to a particular nonprofit. Many nonprofits thank their donors, especially major donors, in their annual reports, newsletters, and websites.

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 22, 2023

According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4% According to the Nonprofit Times article : “More troubling is when these numbers are paired with earlier research from the Lilly School that showed just 5.4%

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many board members resist asking for donations--but why? This article explores the top reasons behind their hesitation and provides proven strategies to shift their mindset. Learn how to empower board members with the confidence, tools, and motivation needed to embrace fundraising and support your organization’s mission.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9%

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But as a nonprofit professional, you dont have to feel this fear regarding your organizations audits! Audits are actually essential to build a strong managerial and financial foundation for your nonprofit. In this guide, youll learn four key things you need to understand about audits as a nonprofit professional. Lets dive in!

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with donors and streamline the fundraising process. By making donating as simple as a single touch or scan, digital wallets are transforming the way we support the causes that matter most to us. Our Mobile Payment Options Make Donating Swift, Secure, and Easy.

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Clairification

AUGUST 8, 2024

I publish the Clairity Click-it to offer all kinds of resources for all kinds of nonprofit consumers. For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, exclusive monthly tips, bonus e-guides, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts.

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DonorSnap

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the year-end approaches, having the right tools and strategies in place will ensure fundraising success for nonprofits. Whether it’s setting fundraising goals, streamlining donation entry, or enhancing donor stewardship, a CRM like DonorSnap has the tools you need to make your year-end campaign more efficient and impactful.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject. Alas, I see too many nonprofits getting this wrong year after year. So look also at email, social media, texts, newsletters and website campaign and donation landing page copy.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. Forming these types of relationships and taking it a step further to incorporate a relief plan with nonprofit organizations can enable companies to respond more quickly. Activate your campaigns.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 7, 2020

In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview how to create a fundraiser on Facebook to drive donations to your nonprofit. Want to start using Facebook to fundraise?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Writing an effective nonprofit donation receipt is important, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! But a well-crafted donation receipt has lots of other benefits. Why do donation receipts matter? That’s why you need to make sure your nonprofit donation receipts are scheduled to send as soon as a gift is made.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Data privacy is a critical issue for businesses and organizations of all sizes, including nonprofits. Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. Credit card data : Financial details used for processing donations.

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate. How will this spread your nonprofits mission?

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Clairification

APRIL 17, 2023

SPECIAL TIP: You can apply much of the suggestions in this article to former staff as well. Places where I donated too, because I believed in the mission. For years, they made your nonprofit one of their top philanthropies. Instead, look in the mirror and see what part you may be playing in their changed behavior.

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Clairification

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For a modest $100/year donation you get all my new blog articles, exclusive monthly tips, bonus e-guides, templates and worksheets, course and product discounts, and access to archived posts, webinars, and podcasts. I am deeply appreciative for your support! I am deeply appreciative for your support! [If

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. The second piece of the equation is that many nonprofits struggle with donor retention. That means its pretty important.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 12, 2018

In this article, I will provide an up-to-date overview of the 5 main ways you can leverage Facebook’s suite of free fundraising tools to drive donations to your nonprofit.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate! Your request for support should connect with the passion your donor or prospect already has for the work your nonprofit does. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. Their name.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Running a nonprofit auction can be an incredibly rewarding way to engage supporters and raise additional funds for your mission. Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it easier than ever to host successful auctions while saving time and energy. a local business donating a gift basket). Annual Campaign) and appeal (e.g.,

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Between 2015 and 2022, education nonprofits consistently received the largest percentage of total grant dollars from institutional grantmakersan average of 27%followed by health (21%) and public benefit organizations (19%). Education nonprofits have to be creative in our approach to secure funding for programs as well as operational funding.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Making donation appeals over the phone is an interesting middle ground between asking for donations in person and making appeals through more anonymous methods like email or on your website. This makes asking for donations over the phone somewhat tricky. Make the case during your donation request. Let’s get started!

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Running a nonprofit auction can be an incredibly rewarding way to engage supporters and raise additional funds for your mission. Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it easier than ever to host successful auctions while saving time and energy. a local business donating a gift basket). Annual Campaign) and appeal (e.g.,

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways. Whether you’re a small nonprofit or a large organization, these fundraising tools are designed to make your next campaign your best one yet!

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DonorSnap

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Pledge tracking is an important aspect of fundraising, and using a nonprofit CRM can simplify the process. Unlike recurring donations , nonprofits typically restrict pledges to a specific purpose and a fixed timeline. If you are curious how a nonprofit CRM can help your organization track pledges you are in the right place.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Hundreds of ENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2023. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles in 2023 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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