Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits have a conversion problem. The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%. Optimize the pages performance.

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Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Well-intended, ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are donating large sums of money to fund solutions for some of society’s most challenging problems. Experienced health-focused nonprofits can shift strategies to attract those megadonors, their dollars, and their influence. technology and think tank conferences on diverse topics).

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Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A stellar website is essential for your nonprofit. A website serves as your digital headquarters and the foundation of your nonprofit’s online presence. A nonprofit’s website established credibility, helps improve its reach, increase donations, and amplify its impact. 5 Reasons fora StellarNonprofit Website 1.

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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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GrantNews

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While educators and administrators work to create inclusive and supportive environments for each student, funding still presents a large challenge. That’s why we’ve curated a list of grants to help nonprofits, educators, and schools provide much-needed resources. GrantWatch knows how important these programs are.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

As we look back on the past year, we would like to present the top 10 articles that captivated our readers’ attention and provided valuable insights and practical advice for our community. Trending topics included artificial intelligence (AI), fundraising strategies, and maintaining strong finances for nonprofits.

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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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. This guide will review these tips for bringing in more donations: Prioritize building strong supporter relationships.

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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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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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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

December is a critical month for nonprofits, often bringing a surge of charitable giving as donors seek to make year-end contributions. To capitalize on this opportunity, nonprofits must employ effective strategies to maximize their fundraising efforts. Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. Understanding how these donors select organizations to give to and what encourages them to donate again can help you make the most of the surge of first-time givers attracted by your GivingTuesday efforts.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether you’re a minority woman with a startup, re-entering the workforce, or a nonprofit with programs empowering minority women-owned businesses, we can support their efforts as they unlock the door to a brighter, more inclusive future. The purpose is to increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

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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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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2023

Allow them to Donate Now, Pay Later (DNPL). Your nonprofit gets all of the money upfront, but your next-gen donors get to pay over time (interest and fee free). Our CEO gave an excellent presentation recently on the realities of next-gen giving and DNPL. The solution? We invite you to give a listen and keep B(eing) Generous!

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Double the Donation

APRIL 3, 2025

Matching gift programs present an incredible opportunity for nonprofits to maximize donations without asking donors for additional contributions. However, many organizations miss out on these funds simply because donors are unaware of their employer’s matching gift programs.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Your nonprofit donation page is a crucial tool for gaining and keeping new donors for your organization. Online donating is far and away donors’ favorite method, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. Learn how to set up a donation page with our preferred solution, Qgiv by Bloomerang.

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NextAfter

JANUARY 13, 2023

But you wonder: why aren’t the likes, comments, and even clicks to your donation page not translating into more donations? Since 2017, mobile traffic has made up the majority of web traffic 1 , but only 28% of donations are made on mobile devices 2. Choosing your donation: gift arrays and frequency. You’re not alone.

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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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Pamela Grow

AUGUST 2, 2023

How does your nonprofit acknowledge memorial gifts? For anyone who is confused about exactly how to steward these delicate gifts, Little Green Light’s Virginia Davidson came to the rescue with this thoughtful presentation. View the presentation on Vimeo below and click here to download the slides.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And this presents a unique opportunity to use the biggest day in fundraising to kick off your year-end fundraising push. So, remind your supporters there is still time to make a donation that will count toward their 2024 deductions. You can also set limits by matching donations dollar for dollar up to a certain amount.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Leverage these cost-effective strategies to shape your website into a powerful marketing tool: Create event and campaign landing pages: Dedicated landing pages can help you dive deep into the details of your upcoming events and spotlight why it’s worth your audience’s time to register, donate, or take another relevant action.

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Planned Giving

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Donor stories can inspire more donations and support, as can mission stories and stories about those you serve. And this ability to convey emotion is what makes stories so powerful for your nonprofit. And the numbers were staggering: It had nearly double the amount of donations than the data-driven appeal!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 9, 2023

A well-worded call-to-action (CTA) can encourage your nonprofit supporters to engage with your cause in a myriad of ways. For example, as you get better at identifying CTAs, you might find you could do a better job of writing CTAs in your Google Ads copy, on your donation form, or in your spoken presentations.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 29, 2023

According to the latest data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , nonprofits continue to face a concerning decline in donors and donations. Nonprofits struggled to acquire new donors as well. While major donors have kept donations rising or steady in the past, they also pulled back in the fourth quarter of 2022.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Paying it forward is simply what nonprofits, schools, foundations, and their supporters do. The techniques our experts use can help build a steady stream of support for cultural organizations , schools, healthcare foundations, and nonprofits of any size. Donors share their good fortune with those in need.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Gathering desirable and exciting silent auction items shouldnt cost your nonprofit much money! Network with local freelance photographers who connect with your mission and see if theyre willing to donate some of their time and talent for your highest bidder. Download the guide and stop relying on guesswork.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Here are three kinds of fundraising events that work for most nonprofits and how to choose the right one for you. You already know that every dollar counts in your nonprofit. So, what’s the RIGHT event for your nonprofit?

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Pamela Grow

JULY 24, 2024

Imagine this: Your nonprofit is in the midst of several key projects and is planning to launch a new community program, all of which will greatly benefit your mission. So, you ask yourself, “What if there was a solution that overcame these challenges and could turn into a steady revenue stream for my nonprofit?” Thanking participants.

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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.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cooperative agreements to nonprofits and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to provide technical assistance to local government agencies to reduce pollution in wastewater treatment systems. Competition for children and youth, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global clean water challenges. Reduce Wastewater Treatment Pollution!

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amplifi

MARCH 13, 2025

And your nonprofits ask string might be to blame! You should be rewarded for creatingcommunications that feel personal,tell adonor-centric story, and explain theimpact of every donation. But too many nonprofits leave money on the table because they arent aware of the science behind making an effective ask.

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