Hands-On Fundraising

JUNE 18, 2024

Have I ever told you how I became a fundraiser? I’m hesitant to share because I don’t often find myself interesting enough… But I think in this case, there were a few reasons why my first fundraising job became a career lasting decades. And I hope that’s useful to you.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Refine Strategies Apply data to optimize your fundraising campaigns for 2025. Did sponsor contributions cover costs, enhance the event, or drive additional fundraising?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most popular Greater Giving fundraising blog articles that inspired, educated, and empowered fundraising professionals throughout the year. Lets countdown the top four blog articles that stole the spotlight!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 5, 2022

So you’re ready to write a fundraising appeal. Too often, we use a fundraising appeal as a catch-all for everything we want to tell people. The post Fundraising appeals: think before you act appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Before you even begin to write your appeal, there are some things you should think about.

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. Sustainable fundraising takes a village.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We’re heading into the year-end flurry of fundraising. Tis the season, and fundraisers everywhere are preparing. But before you mail anything or […] The post Why you need a great ask at year-end appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. What’s your ask? What’s your year-end ask?

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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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Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 28, 2024

Or housed. […] The post How to prevent a fundraising crime appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Sure, there are days… and nights, when all you want is a stiff drink and a chance to relax. But there are needs to be met. People to be fed.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 30, 2024

You can improve your fundraising letter today Here’s what I know about writing good fundraising letters: You can practice and study for years. But don’t let the […] The post Improve your fundraising letters fast appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. So perfection will always be out of reach.

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CharityHowTo

JANUARY 21, 2025

Staying ahead in digital fundraising is essential for nonprofits to thrive in an increasingly competitive space.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 2, 2025

Book a FREE consultation with Sean Triner of Moceanic. Sean knows his stuff, and can help you find your way forward.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 16, 2024

We’ve evolved to feel empathy because it’s useful in understanding […] The post Empathy: the key to better fundraising appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Empathy is a powerful connection to someone else.

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Hands-On Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A while back, I wrote about fundraising and introverts. Brian Saber recently released a […] The post What you’ll want to know about fundraising for introverts appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And a while before that, I gave a presentation about the same topic. Of course, that’s because I am an introvert.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 22, 2024

appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And then, too often, we treat the thank you as an afterthought. It’s not that hard to write a good, emotional […] The post Why is it so damned hard to say thank you?

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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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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 5, 2023

But arts fundraisers have an advantage. If yours […] The post Arts fundraising – why donor experiences are your superpower appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Donor experience matters – a lot – to every nonprofit that needs donors. Their mission is an experience.

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Fundraising results depend on the whole organization You might know that I spent a good number of years working for regional theaters. But over the years – whether in my first theater, where I managed the box office, or in subsequent […] The post Want better fundraising results? It’s where my nonprofit career began.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

But you know your […] The post Are you caught up in “Yay Us” fundraising? appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And if you’re lucky enough to work for a nonprofit whose work you absolutely love and believe in, I’m thrilled for you. Not everyone is so fortunate.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Duplicate-free records have improved our ability to fundraise, reach our constituents, and maximize the time and energy spent by our small staff. Optimizing the use of our fundraising CRM gives us room to take on new projects and adopt new features without a daily struggle against our own databases. But weve done it.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So everybody’s got an opinion about your fundraising appeal… I do lots of copywriting. Case statements, email appeals, and especially mail fundraising appeals. Maybe I can help you head a few […] The post They challenge your fundraising appeal. appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Hands-On Fundraising

JANUARY 22, 2024

You know fundraising is never as simple as asking for donations. We’re straightforward about the need and use stories to illustrate […] The post 12 human quirks you can use to fundraise better appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Behind your ask is a world of study. We think about our language.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Is your fundraising organization prepared? According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Then pass it on. They are also included in email solicitations.”—

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Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Maybe this shouldnt come as a surprise: Our post-pandemic world is full of social, governmental, and economic concerns that have an impact on our outreach and fundraising work. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities. Whomp whomp.

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Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 7, 2024

But as a fundraiser, I think neuromarketing is fascinating. That’s why I love Roger Dooley’s blog. I find he often sparks new fundraising ideas for […] The post How to harness persuasion: Cialdini’s 6 principles and you appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. But first, I’m not a scientist.

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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. 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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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 31, 2025

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of March: Peter Elbow: taught so many of us the way to write well 7 crummy sentence structures that weaken your fundraising Are you raising funds like Mr. Collins of Pride and Prejudice? Book a FREE consultation with Sean Triner of Moceanic.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By integrating fundraising and finance systems, information flows easily from gift records to journal entries, saving time, reducing the risk of fraud, and simplifying audits. Here’s how a connected fundraising and finance system can simplify reconciliation for nonprofit organizations, and what it would look like in practice.

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 3, 2025

Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts of the month of February: 207 ways to write better fundraising 8 steps to success for fundraisers How many appeals should you send? Book a FREE consultation with Sean Triner of Moceanic. Sean knows his stuff, and can help you find your way forward.

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Hands-On Fundraising

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re a fundraiser, part of your calling is spreading gratitude. Someone holds the door for you, and you say […] The post You can spread a little gratitude and feel happier appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Does this sound like a familiar exchange? Thank you!” “No, No, thank YOU!”

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Future Fundraising Now

MARCH 12, 2025

Good fundraising writing starts with good sentences. Heres help from the Publication Coach Blog, at 7 sentences you should stop writing to improve your sentence structure : Sentences beginning with prepositional phrases. Its a weak start.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? This guide explores tips to increase both marketing and fundraising qualified lead generation. On the other hand, fundraising-qualified leads have been closely involved with your organization and demonstrated their interest in donating.

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Future Fundraising Now

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here are some effective ways to raise more money, from the Blue Avocado Blog, at The Most Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies : Simple Emails Can Boost Donations and Engagement. It’s a winning approach to email fundraising. Fundraising only becomes profitable when donors stick with you and keep giving.

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Future Fundraising Now

JANUARY 15, 2025

One of my early fundraising mentors turned that phrase on its head: God is in the details. Heres an example of a minor detail that can make a real difference, from the Better Fundraising Blog: Matte, Not Glossy. The main point: You should usually use matte-finish paper in fundraising. I like that version better.

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