Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. The style of the event depends on your goal. Engaging Your Wine Community Where to find wine for your fundraising event? Are you hoping to develop a new audience? Are you hoping to steward your existing donors?

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. A New Philosophy in Fundraising. The grand, in-person annual gala continues to be a centerpiece of the annual fundraising strategy.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2024

Want to diversify your organization's fundraising streams? Add corporate philanthropy to the mix to help achieve your long-term goals.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. Successfully securing corporate sponsors for your fundraising event can not only give your budget and staff’s bandwidth a boost. This is where corporate sponsors can help.

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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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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you noticed your board members avoiding eye contact when the subject of fundraising comes up? In fact, fewer than 40% of nonprofit CEOs say their boards actively fundraise. I have an unusual viewpoint on the subject of board fundraising.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

MARCH 17, 2023

Their goal? “To Census Bureau website ( www.census.gov ) has thousands of tables full of social, economic, housing, and demographic data. Census Bureau joined the Fundraising HayDay podcast to talk and share resources galore. 1] If that doesn’t convince you, I’ll let the data do the talking. But never fear – the U.S.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Armando Ehrenzweig, Get in Motion’s Founder and CEO, attended a fundraising workshop last year presented by the Fundraising Academy for Grassroots Organizations and AcademyGO , a member of Candid’s Funding Information Network. Currently, over 80,000 organizations have earned a Seal, and over 34,000 have provided demographic data. .

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The Fundraising Coach

JUNE 9, 2023

Nonprofit professionals know the best fundraising events are fun, interactive, and accessible. There’s one type of fundraising event that’s traditional but modern, competitive but fun, keeps people coming back but attracts new donors: a charity golf tournament. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Why it doesn’t work In nonprofits, marketing, communications, and fundraising functions often overlap. It’s natural then that the traditional approach to launching a fundraising campaign or marketing initiative would seep into communications. To start, we were applying marketing and fundraising launch best practice to communications.

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The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2020

So what is a fundraiser to do? Some fundraisers are struggling. Some fundraisers seem to be really floundering. Is it any wonder that some of these fundraisers have had four months of lurching between long times of inactivity and bursts of trying to get every donor in their portfolio onto a Zoom call?

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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Candid

MAY 2, 2022

Candid and the Center collaborated to encourage Center members to update their profiles with enough information to earn a Gold Seal, which requires organizations to share demographic information about their leadership. They also received a downloadable file of all the demographic data available in GuideStar. .

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Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals. Types of Fundraisers 1.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

A target audience is developed with demographics and there are some vital elements you need. Demographics includes hundreds of attributes, such as age, gender, education, and socioeconomic factors. Like anything else in fundraising, you need a measurement framework. This approach found success.

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Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The gang at Remarkable Partnerships (RP) in the UK has shared a helpful article for new corporate fundraisers. It's called 5 Top Tips for New Corporate Fundraisers. What would you suggest to a new corporate fundraiser?? A breakdown of charitable donations over the past 12 months by demographic group. Be a sponge.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How Can We Use Data Analytics to Improve Our Fundraising Strategies? Blog Summary: In todays competitive landscape, nonprofits, schools, and community groups can significantly enhance their fundraising efforts by leveraging data analytics. Understanding Data Analytics in Fundraising What Is Data Analytics?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. However, successful auctions require careful planning—even more than most other fundraisers. Your team will need to manage many moving parts, budget carefully, and stay organized to achieve your event fundraising goal.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

In the modern fundraising world, creating an online fundraising strategy is essential to the success of your nonprofit. As the world continues to grapple with the ups and downs of COVID-19, it’s essential to meet your donors where they’re most comfortable, and that means coming up with inventive online fundraising ideas.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In addition to rising temperatures, green leaves, and seasonal allergies, March usually heralds the beginning of the spring fundraising season. We’ve talked before about how to plan and execute a great fundraising event (you can check out our fall fundraising tips here , here , and here ). What’s a fundraiser to do?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Impact of Fundraising on School Programs and Activities Blog Summary: Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting school programs and activities, from extracurriculars to new equipment. Fundraising plays a crucial role in supporting school programs and activities. Motivate students and volunteers to sell with ease.

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amplifi

APRIL 18, 2024

And certain platforms appeal to some demographics more than others. Facebook has become a favorite among fundraisers for its broad audience demographics and suite of built-in fundraising tools. Getting others to work with you is the most effective way to support your fundraising efforts with your social media appeal.

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Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

Board chair name and leader demographics . Impact—share goals and the difference you’re making . Strategy & goals: upload strategic plan or briefly answer two questions . Jumpstart your 2022 fundraising with a new Seal.” Capabilities—share financials and people info that funders seek . 2020 or 2021 financials .

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GiveSmart

APRIL 8, 2024

Why you need a strategy for nonprofit outreach: Communication plans need to be a part of your organization’s goals. To encourage Year-Round fundraising outreach should be proactive and consistent. How to build a nonprofit outreach strategy: Identify your goals. Make both quantitative and qualitative goals. Annual galas?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With this year’s GivingTuesday quickly approaching on Dec 3, 2024 , choosing the right fundraising platform is more important than ever. In this article, we’ll cover the must-have features to look for your GivingTuesday fundraising platform, so you’re set up for success. Minimal Fields: Only ask for what you absolutely need.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Plus, with online fundraising tools, collecting donations is as straightforward as sharing a post that resonates. Each one offers unique features and caters to different audiences, so understanding these can help you choose the best fit for your goals. Instagram: under the same roof as Facebook, Instagram targets a younger demographic.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser. Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. The results were surprisingly good for many nonprofits, which has brought us to the next generation of fundraising—the hybrid event.

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DoJiggy

JULY 29, 2024

PPC, or pay-per-click advertising, is a powerful tool that charitable organizations can leverage to drive fundraising success. This article will explore some PPC tips for nonprofits to drive fundraising success and increase donations for your organization. In fact, the most favorable return on investment (ROI) was $4.78

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 18, 2024

While each event is unique, successful fundraising usually comes with a few foundational elements. These components can help you plan an engaging event, reach your target audience, solidify relationships with donors and sponsors, and achieve your goals. These ideas include everything from themes and decor to your method of fundraising.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2023

An event communication plan is crucial to the success of your fundraising event. A good event communication plan can elevate your event and help you make the most of your fundraising efforts. What are their demographics? Based on those demographics, what is the best way to reach out? What is an event communication plan?

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 14, 2024

One poll found that 70% of Americans find the holiday season the best time to give back to others, and 65% of respondents are making it a personal goal to donate more. This means your nonprofit faces an excellent opportunity to engage with donors through your year-end giving fundraiser and gain more support.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts?

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. By analyzing the donor data you have available, you can learn volumes about donor motivation and behavior, then use this information to guide your fundraising approach.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Facebook allows you to target specific demographics for a minimum of one dollar a day. A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Some of our most highly attended classes include: Introduction to Finding Grants.

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Better engage attendees in fundraising and other event activities. Assemble your event planning team and ask yourselves the following questions: What common demographic characteristics do potential attendees have? Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives. Promote your nonprofit’s brand.

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