Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off.

Readiness 89

Readiness Strategic Plan Government Donation 89

GiveSmart

AUGUST 26, 2024

Christian Scott, Partner Director at LIFE Event Staffing One of the biggest hurdles a nonprofit has to overcome is getting past the ideology of "but this is the way we've always done it." Taking a hard look at fundraising data can let an organization know where their money is coming from and allow them to see if their choices are working.

Fundraising 91

Fundraising Metrics Donation Readiness 91

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. It’s not only important when you’re running a fundraising campaign, but also during the “between times.”

Donation 295

Donation Calendar Media Readiness 295

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. And current donors and supporters may visit your website for the convenience of making their donation online. First things first!

Readiness 89

Readiness Donation Nonprofit Template 89

OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 20 fundraising ideas that are perfect for autumn. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Pass-Through Nonprofit Donation 104

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Keela’s complete fundraising and donor management software helps nonprofits build donor relationships, organize data, and shows you where to focus to bring in more donations. Want to see a 46% increase in revenue and a 65% increase in new donors, especially with an incoming recession?

Readiness 98

Readiness Retainer Software Management 98

CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by the sea of fundraising campaigns out there? This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Unlike your ongoing fundraising efforts, campaigns have a clear start and end date, which makes them super targeted and efficient.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Nonprofit Goals Retainer 75

Gail Perry Group

MAY 9, 2024

But here’s a bright spot: A growing number of people are choosing to make recurring donations to nonprofits. As the nonprofit sector reckons with changing donor behaviors, focusing on recurring donors will be an important part of building sustainable fundraising programs. Here’s why. Yes, that’s probably true.

Donation 91

Donation AI Fundraising Readiness 91

Clairification

JULY 6, 2023

Today we’re going to review a fundraising campaign thank you email. There’s (1) a subject line, (2) the email itself, and (3) what happens if/when you click through and are transported to the donation landing page. Ready to learn what I think thus far, and also see what else we’re working with? If yes, why?

Fundraising 157

Fundraising Transportation Readiness Donation 157

GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your nonprofit can maximize donations by integrating donor-centric practices. After all, successful nonprofits implement donor-centric policies into their core structure to effectively maximize donations. It stands to reason, a donor who witnesses the good work that results from their donations is more likely to continue their support.

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Management Donation Nonprofit Grant Calendar 66

amplifi

JULY 25, 2024

So, when was the last time you did some soul-searching and asked, “What fundraising communications mistakes are we making, and how do we fix them?” Whether you’re new to fundraising or have been working at a nonprofit for decades, there’s always room for improvement. But they may not have had a minute to donate then and there.

Fundraising 86

Fundraising Retainer Goals Donation 86

Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

What do smart fundraisers, particularly those heading up “one-person” development shops, need to know? Individual donations dropped by 2.4%, with their share of total giving slightly decreasing from 67.4% In contrast, the Giving USA Foundation’s annual report highlights that donations rose to $557.16

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Letter Of Inquiry Nonprofit Grants Grant 278

CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2024

We are going to dive into what a mobile wallet is, how it works and how it can be used to maximize your digital fundraising. Mobile wallets are also growing in popularity in the digital fundraising realm. Donors can give seamlessly with mobile wallet options, like Google Pay, on your donation page. What Is A Mobile Wallet?

Fundraising 83

Fundraising Donation Readiness Nonprofit 83

Candid

JULY 7, 2022

This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform. Now, you can donate without interrupting your scrolling. .

Media 105

Media Readiness Donation Retainer 105

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 9, 2023

If you’re ready to make your digital channels work for you, bring in more online revenue, and save yourself some time, here are my top tips.

Donation 124

Donation Readiness Media Fundraising 124

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recurring donations are gifts to a nonprofit organization made by a donor on an ongoing basis, typically monthly. Nonprofit organizations benefit from recurring donations because they provide consistent revenue streams and help organizations maintain long-term relationships with supporters. And donors like it.

Donation 52

Donation Software Metrics Utilities 52

Greater Giving

JULY 30, 2024

Building a Winning Fundraising Team Conquer Your Fall Fundraising Event: Build a Champion Event Team Fall fundraising events are a marathon, not a sprint. To cross the finish line with a gold medal in donations, you need a team of dedicated, passionate individuals. Are you ready to build your gold medal fundraising team?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Training Readiness Management 52

CauseVox

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Building a culture of giving is paramount, and one way to achieve this is by providing donors with opportunities to honor someone special through a tribute donation. Encouraging tribute donations on Giving Tuesday and through the giving season isn’t just a good idea; it’s a game-changing strategy.

Donation 72

Donation Mentor Fundraising Readiness 72

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s examine some of the different aspects of fundraising and donor communication to see what kind of experience you’re giving your donors. The Fundraising Appeal Experience Your donor receives an appeal from you. You only have a few seconds to capture your donor’s attention and get her to make a donation.

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Donation CRM Calendar Fundraising 174

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). There are many ways you can use text-to-give to improve your fundraising strategy.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Software Donation Readiness 98

Blackbaud

JANUARY 30, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) fundraising may seem like no more than the newest philanthropy buzzword. If your nonprofit is ready to dive deeper into the world of AI fundraising to boost donor engagement with your mission, this is the place to start! In reality, many nonprofits like St.

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AI Fundraising ChatGPT Readiness 92

Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

TYPICAL THANK YOU LETTER TEMPLATE Dear [donor name], Thank you for your generous donation of $[donation amount] to [nonprofit name]. Your donation is making a difference. Because of your $[amount] donation, we are able to [impact of donation]. it sounded like another fundraising appeal).

Retainer 298

Retainer Template Donation Readiness 298

DoJiggy

JULY 9, 2024

PayPal nonprofit fees are a significant consideration for any organization seeking to maximize donations. Regular PayPal Fees Understanding PayPal’s regular payment processing fees is the first step in understanding how much they will take from a donation. fee is applied to the donation amount. of the donation amount.

Donation 52

Donation Nonprofit Funding Fundraising 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Words are everything in fundraising. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. So, what does it look like to use storytelling in fundraising, especially when it’s done well? Why is Storytelling an Effective Tactic for Fundraising? Again, words matter.

Donation 124

Donation Nonprofit Pass-Through Fundraising 124

Double the Donation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

PatronManager – Patron Technology’s powerful ticketing and CRM solution – and Double the Donation are proud to launch a matching gift integration between PatronManager donation forms and 360MatchPro, the leading matching gifts automation provider by Double the Donation.

Donation 96

Donation CRM Education Readiness 96

Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As crowdfunding continues to become an increasingly popular form of fundraising for a wide range of causes, the need for a profitable and easy-to-use platform grows as well. GoFundMe is one of the leading crowdfunding platforms in both the nonprofit and individual fundraising spaces. Let’s dive right in! Fundly charges a 4.9%

Fundraising 145

Fundraising Donation Funding Goals 145

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

There’s a lot of pressure to get ready for this one day, and it can feel overwhelming. This is critical to make sure donations are going to the right place. Bonus: Your Candid nonprofit profile is connected to Facebook and Instagram’s fundraising platforms. The same rule often applies for donations. I know I have.

Readiness 71

Readiness Demographics Media Metrics 71

amplifi

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Your school needs to do more than the electric company or an insurance provider when you apply the personal touch to your school’s fundraising outreach! So, start by looking at your fundraising outreach as a chance to provide someone with words and images that make them feel understood. Ready to take that a step further?

Fundraising 77

Fundraising Readiness Insurance Insurance 77

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Save money and a ton of time this year end giving season—just create your donation page to start accepting contributions online, and automatically handle recurring donations to encourage repeat donors. Why is online giving so critical to year-end fundraising? Take online donations now with built-in Year End Giving tools.

Donation 98

Donation Template Pass-Through Fundraising 98

DoJiggy

JULY 2, 2024

Based on peer-to-peer fundraising , participants raise funds by asking friends and family to donate to an organization they care about. These events engage participants in fun and challenging activities while encouraging them to raise money through sponsorships and donations. Dance-a-thons 7. Serve-a-thons 8. Game-a-thons 9.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Funding Education Readiness 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

What you might not know is that the right fundraising plan template can make the job much easier. What this means is that over time, your fundraising approach should change to meet the needs of your growing organization. What Fundraising Plan Template is Right For YOU? And no two fundraising plans should be exactly alike either.

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Template Fundraising Nonprofit Calendar 111

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. It’s not only important when you’re running a fundraising campaign, but also during the “between times.”

Calendar 245

Calendar Donation Media Readiness 245

GiveSmart

MARCH 6, 2024

Virtual and online fundraising has been a sustainable practice for many nonprofits for years. Below you will find all kinds of virtual fundraising examples, including virtually-powered in-person campaigns, from real-life GiveSmart customers. We hope you will find fundraising inspiration!

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Donation Media Pass-Through 98

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them.

Fundraising 116

Fundraising Budget Calendar Readiness 116

DoJiggy

AUGUST 13, 2024

Its simplicity, low cost, and fun nature make it an excellent choice for fundraising events. Organizing a pickleball fundraising campaign can be a fantastic way to bring communities together while supporting a great cause. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to run a successful pickleball fundraising campaign.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Goals Budget Media 52

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 15, 2023

These fundraising articles have been a hit with our readers this year. Our mission is to provide you with practical fundraising tools and ideas that you can use right away. So, we pack as much goodness as we can into our fundraising articles, bulleting out information so it’s easy to follow and easy to use.

Fundraising 59

Fundraising Budget Strategic Plan Readiness 59

Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2024

Non-Profit Success Stories: Tools to Streamline Fundraising and Amplify Your Impact Nonprofits are the heart and soul of our communities, driving positive change on countless fronts. But fundraising, the lifeblood of your mission, can often feel like a juggling act. Ready to transform your fundraising efforts?

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