Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% Chances are, your nonprofit offers many different services, covers several different sub-causes, or runs various projects at once. Event communications. between 2022 and 2023. Engagement level. Impact updates.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are often challenged with the daunting task of delivering significant impacts with limited resources. The Google Ad Grants program, which started in 2003, is a transformative tool that offers nonprofits worldwide $10,000 per month for free to promote their missions and connect with target audiences.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts. Fortunately, incorporating technology into your event planning process can significantly boost efficiency and revenue. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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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. Evaluate and Plan for the Future 5.1 Evaluate and Plan for the Future 5.1

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Let’s dive into what Giving Tuesday is, its history, and how nonprofits can leverage this day to kickstart year-round fundraising efforts. For nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is more than just a single day of fundraising; it’s a launchpad for ongoing efforts throughout the year. What is Giving Tuesday? How Does Giving Tuesday Work?

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

The connection may be a values alignment with the mission, it may mean that they’ve experienced something positive (been a patient, attended a performance, helped build a school), or may have had a meaningful interaction with someone from your nonprofit. at an event or sending an email update twice a year.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

In this guide, we explore the importance of school fundraising events in building community, providing actionable strategies to organize inclusive, memorable events. In the USA, school events are a cornerstone of community-building, uniting students, parents, teachers, and residents in a shared purpose.

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Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. What is Community Engagement?

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 6, 2025

If you have other metrics you have used, please share! With more than 22 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, she has secured millions in philanthropic support from annual giving, special events, and corporate, foundation, and government grants. What was the rate of brand-new funder growth?

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Which Event Formats Work Best? Tips for How to Choose To maximize attendance and engagement at your next nonprofit event, you need to choose the best event format for your audience. Many considerations go into deciding between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

At the individual level: By analyzing donor data, AI tools for nonprofits can help tailor each message specifically to the donors interests and preferences. Get them involved: Bring major donors into the fold by inviting them to see their impact in action, invite them to sit in on different programs, volunteer, and attend fundraising events.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9% Pick up the phone.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

Use Your Experience to Put Together a Post-Event Case Study to Learn From. Experience is the best teacher, and this is especially true for new nonprofit leaders. If you want to learn more about the success of a specific program, initiative, or event, a case study can help. There’s no better teacher than experience.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. Monthly donors. Recurring annual donors. Major donors.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

If you’re relying too much on grants and events and those aren’t bringing in the revenue you need, focus more on individual giving. Many nonprofits raise the most money from individual giving. Summer is usually a less busy time for nonprofits. Look at metrics such as website visits and email open rates.

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Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. To successfully secure corporate grants, nonprofits must understand how businesses approach charitable giving and position themselves as valuable partners.

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CauseVox

JULY 6, 2021

If you’re planning on hosting a fundraising event and you want the perfect online fundraising platform, you need to do your research. A good nonprofit event fundraising platform will help you raise more with less effort: it creates a streamlined, simple experience for you, your fundraisers, and your donors. Ease Of Use.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Data analytics for nonprofits is just as valuable … and even more crucial. So why, exactly, is data so important to nonprofits? Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Building a strong online presence is one of the most exciting and impactful ways to amplify your nonprofits reach. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes. This will ensure search engines like Google easily find your site.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. With billions of active users, Facebook offers a powerful platform for nonprofits to connect with donors. Viewers can also donate after the live event, and you can see the total amount raised during the stream.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? This is very common for fundraising campaigns and inviting people to events, as well as including a link to your email newsletter on your social media platforms. You’ll also want to send regular reminders for fundraising appeals and event invitations. It’s a lot!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In my 30 years working to bring corporations and nonprofits together, Ive seen how nonprofits, despite their critical work and deep community connections, struggle to secure the financial and strategic support they need to expand their programs and sustain their teams. It also means leveraging existing relationships.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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The Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

An online presence is the backbone of nonprofit operations. Most nonprofits already have a dedicated website with donation pages, blog content, contact forms, testimonials, and other information about their cause. If you’re unsure about which data metrics to keep an eye on, then you’re in the right place. Maintain credibility.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

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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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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Qualitative: This is non-numerical data that is interpreted to determine trends.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

This guide covers the following tips and school fundraising ideas to plan memorable and productive events and campaigns: Why host a school fundraiser? Plus, you can network with potential corporate partners interested in sponsoring events and campaigns. Host this event on the weekends so it doesnt disrupt learning time.

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Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. Include metrics and success stories to back up your claims. Data and Evidence 4.1

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Fundraising events are critical in supporting schools, providing much-needed resources, and fostering community among students, parents, and staff.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 18, 2025

Economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and rapid advances in technology are just a few of the factors fundamentally reshaping how the nonprofit sector fulfills its mission. Doing so requires recognizing and addressing the essential role of organizational and individual well-being in advancing the mission of nonprofits.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

We love being able to help nonprofits and small business organizations continue their critical and impactful work. The Power of The Holidays: Outreach to Stakeholders In the nonprofit and small business worlds, relationships are everything. This lets you show real metrics and results for what you’ve been doing all year.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. Focus on quality over quantity. Verify contact details. email opens).

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