Clairification

MAY 6, 2024

Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! What is Your End Goal?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Your donors arent just names in your nonprofits CRM. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

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. Youll also want to send regular reminders for fundraising appeals and event invitations.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Do you ever get stuck with your event planning? Is your organization firmly attached to only tried-and-true events? If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. So, theres nothing wrong with run-walk-bike events.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Read Blackbaud’s recent report from The Resilient Nonprofit that highlights fundraising giving trends and outcomes.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Is your nonprofit struggling to grow its social media following? Nonprofit Social Media can be challenging, especially if you’re not tech-savvy. Afterall, it is the digital age, and a strong social media presence helps nonprofits spread awareness, engage with donors, and build a loyal community that supports their mission.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Spending time with family and friends, attending parties, enjoying shows, going to events, traveling, and exchanging gifts often define our holidays. GrantWatch wants to celebrate the generosity of nonprofits in the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Many nonprofit organizations are members of GrantWatch.

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GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

What is the Donor Cycle and why should nonprofits care? As nice as it is to receive a donation, the real work for a nonprofit is to KEEP that donor engaged and involved in order to see continued donations in the future. A nonprofit looking to make donors a part of their donor cycle has to do more than just write a thank you note.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

If your nonprofit struggles with donor retention, you are not alone. However, funding is vital for nonprofits to make a real-world impact. Above all, donor-centric management is an effective and cost-efficient way to increase nonprofits’ donor retention. In truth, nonprofits prioritizing donor retention often see success.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

So, what if nonprofits approached grant seeking like savvy shoppers and took their bargain-hunting skills to the next level? GrantWatch has close to 3,800 grants in its Community Services grant listing category, providing nonprofits with numerous funding opportunities that align with their mission. Happy bargain hunting!

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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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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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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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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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The organization unveiled a refreshed brand, and this weekend hosts a nationally televised event, United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, for communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The post Brand Refresh, TV Relief Event For United Way Worldwide appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. Empower supporters to raise donations from friends and family.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits are among the most sought-after grants, and for good reason. Another advantage is the huge variety of grants available, with opportunities open to nonprofits , businesses , and individuals both nationally and internationally. There are also no legal limitations on grant size.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Shelters hold adoption events, and many organizations partner on drives to help find homes for puppies, kittens, adult, and senior animals. These events connect pets of all ages with people ready to welcome their new friends to their forever homes. Small rescues and nonprofit shelters take in 70% of all pet rescues.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. However, recent political and cultural shifts have brought new challenges and opportunities to the DEI landscape, creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Media Donation 102

Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

Nonprofits have been concerned about the decreasing number of American donors for years, and the 2023 report reinforces these worries. One that includes realistic goals for grants and corporate support, individual support, program support, and events. Know your nonprofit’s numbers. Charitable giving in the U.S.

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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. Alas, there’s one area where way too many nonprofits go astray.

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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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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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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? How Nonprofits and Schools Can Use CRM Integration When your CRM is integrated with the other tools your organization uses, information flows automatically between them and can facilitate more automation and more concise, rapid reporting.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

It’s a moment of alignment: the values and interests of the donor or prospect and the impact of your nonprofit. In your Invitation to Action , there are two key aspects to keep in mind: First, that the donor or prospect does NOT feel lost or ignored in a large event. To step forward and indicate their interest.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

When you work for a nonprofit organization, you dont hope for a period of unexpected demand or income fluctuations. Operating reserves provide a financial cushion to help nonprofit organizations weather economic uncertainty and make stronger strategic decisions. Still not sure if an operating reserve is right for your nonprofit?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

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Grant Writer Team

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Today, you need to order costly promotional items to distribute at your event. You can’t host an event without merch to spread your brand. When someone receives and uses a branded item, they form a positive association with your nonprofit or small business. After all, branded items a a must-have for wide-spread exposure.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In addition to your CRM, document any third-party tools you use: email marketing, event management, volunteer tracking, etc. Purpose-built for fundraising : Is the CRM youre considering designed with nonprofits in mind? The post Is It Time for Your Nonprofit or School to Make a CRM Change?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 6, 2024

Or an invitation to your organization’s latest event. Fundraising Writing If you write for your nonprofit, you need to know the dynamic duo of Julie and Brett Cooper. Nonprofit Best Practices Best practices are usually best practices for a reason. Every day you sit down to begin working on a project. Sign up for SOFII’s emails.

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