NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Maximize your fundraising results by creating top-notch event experiences. Use these accessibility considerations to guide your planning.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 29, 2024

Storytelling plays an integral role in fundraising success. But have you considered implementing storytelling into all aspects of your fundraising event? Join Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at MemoryFox , as she shares all the ways you can embrace nonprofit storytelling before, during, and after your event.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

In the world of major gift fundraising, relationships ought to be at the heart of the work we do. With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. ” Why does transactional fundraising happen?

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Event season is quickly approaching. 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. Plan and host your upcoming events with confidence!

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The agreement further alleges that RTTC failed to register as a professional fundraiser and file reports. The agreement, known as an Assurance , outlines the issues.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect. As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging.

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Booster

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ease the burden of your school fitness fundraiser event day preparations by entrusting us with the details through our shared or full-service level, or receive specific guidance from our support level option. We handle the logistics and safety measures, ensuring a seamless and secure environment for all participants.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. Also, now is a good time to segment your mailing lists – current donors, monthly donors, lapsed donors, event attendees, etc.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 6, 2025

Your donors want to hear from you and dont just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. Youll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. Current events/News stories At the beginning of 2020, most of us couldnt predict the year we were about to have.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 22, 2023

Sarah Sebastian & Steve Lausch: 2023 Fundraising Outlook OneCause’s research study includes insights to help you benchmark, plan, prioritize and improve your nonprofit’s fundraising this year. Turn Two … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 23, 2023: 2023 Fundraising Outlook → I love our sponsor! I love our sponsor!

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Unlock the Power of Sponsorships for Your Next Event Sponsorships are more than just financial supportthey are partnerships that drive your mission forward. Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success.

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Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

Political division, escalating, senseless violence across the planet, threats to taken-for-granted freedoms, the spread of fake news, a deepening divide between classes, the existential threat of climate change, and a creeping sense of dread as events begin to seem out of our control. The world can seem a cruel and barbaric place.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Your goal with any fundraising strategy is to retain and, ultimately, upgrade these transactional donors. The name of the game in the business of sustainable fundraising is lifetime donor value. Here’s a great book on the topic: Building Donor Loyalty: The Fundraiser’s Guide to Increasing Lifetime Value.].

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Then, you can more easily identify major donor prospects and reach out to them with relevant fundraising appeals. Depending on your goals, you can tailor the following types of communications to each segment: Fundraising appeals. Cater your fundraising asks based on donor giving capacity. Event communications.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 31, 2024

Jamie Lamont at Sinai Health Foundation joins The NonProfit Voice to discuss how to leverage the power of peer-to-peer fundraising events.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Organizing a fundraising event can be daunting, and it might seem easier to leave sustainability out of the mix. But with the right tools, you can easily turn your events into a greener opportunity for everyone involved! Mobile bidding: The best auction platforms come with mobile apps so guests can bid right from their phones.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 1, 2024

Fundraising events play a crucial role in that. Turning event attendees into long-term donors starts well before the fundraising event itself. The pre-event phase is crucial for identifying and engaging potential long-term donors. Those who made multiple purchases throughout your fundraiser.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 13, 2024

By Rasheeda Childress Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2024

Learn how to plan a fundraising gala from start to finish. These charity fundraiser ideas will elevate your event, engage donors and maximize impact.

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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When I was in high school, it was the highly-anticipated movie event of a lifetime. The post This is your brain on stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

In fundraising taking advantage of every potential opportunity for cultivating relationships is essential! The event you labored over for months came in at 12% higher than you anticipated. But it remains one of those unlikely fundraising truths the data force us to accept.” Usually several. Or you buy a product on Amazon.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 4, 2024

Donors seem to appreciate the chance to gather in-person again; 44 percent of respondents to a survey said their supporters attended only in-person fundraising events.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal.

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Clairification

APRIL 24, 2023

You see, information was presented from the full 2022 Fundraising Effectiveness Project report, and the results were sadder than usual. Cards on the Table/Lemons in the Bag Let’s take a look at what we’ve got, per the Fundraising Effectiveness Project Q4 2022 Report: Fewer donors last year. I don’t need you to panic.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. And thats a good thing.It

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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A lot of what makes a good mid-level or major gift fundraiser is the same as what makes a good friend or family member — simply paying attention. Notice if they attended an event. Or if they registered for an event, but failed to attend. Or if they registered for an event, but failed to attend.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Add a live peer-to-peer fundraising element to boost results while engaging guests in a fun way, and more tips from three event-planning experts.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fundraising experts are mixed on whether this is a good idea. Don’t distract people with information about an upcoming event or volunteering. Try to send different letters to current donors, monthly donors, lapsed donors, people on your mailing list who haven’t donated yet, event attendees, volunteers, and friends of board members.

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Clairification

MARCH 6, 2023

If we don’t do a big special event every year, will we need to cut programs? The post It’s Fundraising Malpractice Not to Build Future Reserves appeared first on Clairification. Would losing one major donor gift mean we might not make payroll? People move. People die. People change their loyalties and areas of interest.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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Clairification

JULY 18, 2024

You get a huge bang for your buck from an individual major gifts program, which costs you roughly 10 cents on the dollar vs. 50 cents or more on the dollar for special events fundraising and actually losing money on direct mail donor acquisition. With staff cut back and budgets diminished, you need to target your resources wisely.

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Clairification

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re planning a stand-alone auction or adding an auction to an existing event, these fun-filled bidding extravaganzas serve multiple purposes. Connect with donors involved with your event and your cause at a deeper level. In Person In person auctions are a terrific way to add some pzazz to your event. Congratulations!

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. As you navigate the world of fundraising, donor relationships, and program management, you’re bound to make a few mistakes—and that’s not a bad thing! In this article, we’ll show you the power of a post-event case study and how to create your own.

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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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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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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Planning a fundraising auction can seem daunting, but with the right formulas, it’s easier than you think. Auction math works for any size event, making your planning simpler and reducing stress for your committee. Keep these percentage guidelines in mind: Live Auctions typically generate 66% of the income from your event.

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