Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers. The SMART goals framework provides a practical approach to setting these objectives.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

To take advantage of this trend toward recurring giving, your nonprofit will need to look inward at its donor data. Before you begin any project involving data analysis, start by clearly outlining your goal so you know which metrics to analyze. First, we’ll cover how to determine your goals for your monthly giving program.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 5, 2024

Double the Donation remains committed to helping nonprofits reach their matching gift and fundraising goals. For years, our Salesforce integration has made it simple for fundraisers to identify and pursue matching gift opportunities.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your nonprofit can maximize donations by integrating donor-centric practices. While the return on investment for a nonprofit is measured in impact and not profit, funding for operation is still essential. Donor-Centric Tips For Nonprofits Thank Donors I mmediately – Have a strict policy for how and when; timing matters.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 2, 2024

Of the data your nonprofit collects , financial information is one of the most useful types—and one of the most complex to track. However, the wide range of revenue sources and expenses your nonprofit may have can quickly complicate your data collection and analysis. Essentially, it tracks cash flow in and out of your nonprofit.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JUNE 14, 2024

What happens when Mission Impact + Nonprofit Leadership + the Fundraising Team are not aligned Recently, while working with a client, she shared exciting news over Zoom. While priorities might shift slightly yearly, having a clear direction prevents mission drift, which can occur when donations are pursued purely to meet financial targets.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Despite the robust annual increases, however, the current total falls short of the 13% of GDP analysts at NITI Aayog, an Indian government public policy think tank, believe is necessary for the country to meet its commitment to achieving 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Qgiv

MARCH 4, 2024

Our latest eBook, the Digital Fundraising Guide: Ideas & Steps to Reach Your Goals , is a complete guide to help you choose the right digital fundraising solution that works for your specific nonprofit’s needs. We’ll cover the following topics: Donation forms. Event registration pages. Peer-to-peer fundraising.

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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.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Most nonprofits completely miss this opportunity to wow their donor, so it’s not that hard to stand out. But it’s not.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2021

Organizations are increasingly depending on touchless technology so they can collect donations quickly. Simple SMS communication solutions allow donors to give at any time without needing a checkbook or cash, plus they can set up one-time or recurring donations, meaning higher fundraising to reach long-term goals.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Every year nonprofits celebrate successful giving campaigns. Unfortunately, some years nonprofits might not hit their goal. Some are out of a nonprofit’s control and others are possible to pinpoint and prevent in the future. Should nonprofits tell their supporters when they don’t hit a fundraising goal?

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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

The numbers are down, but you’ve still got plenty of time to end the year ahead — far ahead — of your goals. Go online and make a donation to your organization. Better yet, distribute $10 each to ten outsiders and have them make an online donation and report back. Why end-of-year fundraising?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

You don’t wait too long, especially if you’re behind in your revenue goals. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2024 fundraising plan (at least I hope you did) and maybe that has changed. You’ll want some good photos for your letter and donation page, too. Is it easy to donate online?

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GiveSmart

JULY 23, 2024

5 tips for enhancing event fundraising At GiveSmart, we have experience with the inner workings of fundraising and what it takes for guests to donate. The goal is to partner a host nonprofit with several other individual participants. The goal is to partner a host nonprofit with several other individual participants.

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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.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Donations from individual supporters are an extremely important part of a diversified fundraising strategy for many nonprofit organizations. Increasing donations is an important goal for most organizations. However, maintaining the right cadence of communication can be difficult.

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The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 31, 2023

When you create marketing content to reach out to donors or introduce your nonprofit to a wider audience, how do you describe your organization? If you’re not reaching your marketing goals with your current strategy, start utilizing nonprofit storytelling. Storytelling makes supporters feel more connected to your nonprofit.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Your nonprofit invests significant time, energy, and money into bettering the lives of those you serve. This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. Outline your digital marketing goals. Achievable. Time-bound.

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Gail Perry Group

MAY 9, 2024

As nonprofit organizations experience the growing trend of donors dropping away, we are finding that donor retention is more important than ever. But here’s a bright spot: A growing number of people are choosing to make recurring donations to nonprofits. over the course of their relationship with a nonprofit. Here’s why.

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GiveSmart

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A successful fundraising strategy starts with nonprofit donor acquisition. Set Goals To successfully secure new donors, your organization needs to establish clear goals. You might also develop goals for your organization in the next year, as well as mission and vision statements.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

A donation drive is a purposeful and organized effort to mobilize individuals, communities, or businesses to contribute resources, typically in the form of monetary funds, goods, or services, towards a specific cause or charitable organization. Diversifying Revenue Streams Relying solely on grants or individual donations can be risky.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 19, 2022

From that humble beginning, the program evolved into an after-school club and eventually became a nonprofit organization in 2009. What they did: Embed a Donation Form with Recurring Giving Options. The large, blue “Donate” button directs visitors to a form with one-time and recurring giving options. Incorporate an Event.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed! How to use nonprofit software Top nonprofit software solutions What is nonprofit software?

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While your marketing campaign for Giving Tuesday should start a couple months before the day, it’s important to plan out your day-of schedule for donor communications, and knowing when donors give can help you know when to send out your appeals for donations. Most organizations don’t see a large number of donations come in before 6:00 a.m.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 26, 2024

Some of the largest organizations in the country are classified as nonprofits because they offer community programs and services that for-profits do not. This distinction highlights a fundamental difference between for-profit and nonprofit organizations. They cultivate financial contributions, volunteer efforts, and in-kind donations.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Auctions are among the most engaging and lucrative fundraising events your nonprofit could host. Plus, they have the potential to raise thousands of dollars for your mission through winning bids on items, entry fees, and additional donations made during the event. Seeking out nonprofit discounts.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Improving your online donation experience will increase donations and allow you to do more great work year-round. Online donations are a great way to establish a year-round stream of revenue, so not all of your annual fundraising relies on a month or two of excited giving. Suggest Online Donation Giving Amounts.

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Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The term “nonprofit” often conjures images of organizations struggling to stay afloat, reliant on donations and grants to fund their missions. However, the concept of profit in the nonprofit sector is more nuanced than it might seem. What Does “Profit” Mean for Nonprofits? Can Nonprofits Make a Profit?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 12, 2024

This guide is here to simplify the process and give you everything you need to know about nonprofit fundraising campaigns. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes in, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you reach your goals. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Peer-to-peer fundraising takes crowdfunding up a notch.

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Blackbaud

MAY 14, 2024

So, you apply for and land a role leading the finance team at a nonprofit. From the goal of your organization to how finances are managed, it’s important to understand how for-profit accounting and nonprofit accounting differ so you can help drive success for your new organization. Congratulations! There are no shareholders.

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CauseVox

JULY 7, 2022

It’s no secret that your donation page is a really big deal. With over 50% of donors preferring to give online, a high-functioning donation page isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s key to raising more funds. If your donation page doesn’t deliver, you’re probably leaving money on the table. We’re here to walk you through every step!

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Keep reading. We have the answers you seek.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). A study by Edgerank Checker found that Facebook posts from nonprofit Pages only reached an average of 7.7% In fact, the average engagement rate on Facebook for nonprofit posts is a mere 0.08%. It depends.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Learn how to uncover those motivations and inspire more support in this guide.

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