Hands-On Fundraising

MARCH 11, 2025

Does your fundraising writing produce less than satisfying results? That is, unchain yourself from the collection of fonts, colors, and language being pushed at you […] The post Quick tips to improve your fundraising writing appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. But you can do some things to help today.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 15, 2025

I know many non-profit fundraisers who get depressed about their grant fundraising progress. These fundraisers dont understand that, when it comes down to it, grant fundraising is all a numbers game. The More You Put In, The More You Get Out At every step of the process, grant fundraising is a numbers game.

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Hands-On Fundraising

APRIL 1, 2025

Fundraising success isnt just about asking for money; its about creating meaningful supporter experiences that keep donors engaged, inspired, and coming back time and again. And in 2025, expectations are higher than ever.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 11, 2025

In transitioning to fundraising, I always had three words running through my brain. Because when you go silent, when you pull back your fundraising out of fear thats when you guarantee a downturn in giving. Fundraising isnt a cost center. As Mark Phillips notes in his post, Fundraising is flatlining. Meaningful.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 19, 2025

When it comes to major donor fundraising, nothing is more important than talking directly with your donors and prospects. They are also likely to have assistants and others working for them who can make it difficult for you, as a fundraiser, to reach out to the donor for the first time. This is a huge mistake.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The biggest fundraising time of the year for most nonprofits inexorably approaches. Let’s get started… The post 12 Quick Strategies to Boost Year-End Fundraising appeared first on Clairification. Percolate on these ideas; choose 1 – 2 to wake up your year-end campaign! It can be stressful. You’ve got this!

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Clairification

JANUARY 16, 2025

What if you were to begin to look at your mid-level donors as the transformational fundraising opportunity they are? The post The Huge Mid-Level Fundraising Opportunity You’re Missing appeared first on Clairification.

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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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Hands-On Fundraising

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

If youre looking for a compelling fundraising campaign idea to supplement your nonprofits annual fundraising efforts, look no further than peer-to-peer fundraising. What makes peer-to-peer fundraising such a great strategy to support annual fundraising campaigns?

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Hands-On Fundraising

MAY 28, 2024

Or housed. […] The post How to prevent a fundraising crime appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Sure, there are days… and nights, when all you want is a stiff drink and a chance to relax. But there are needs to be met. People to be fed.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 5, 2025

Elevate Stewardship: Thanking and stewardship is foundational to a thriving fundraising program and our low retention rates are a symptom. Incorporate reminders of the lives you’re changing through fundraising - images in your workspace, messages from donors, and keep. hullabaloo.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For the last 20 years, I have held the title of “fundraiser”—to be more exact, a Black and Indigenous woman fundraiser. Thriving, not just surviving, as Black fundraisers For Black fundraisers, the work is often more than just a job; it’s deeply personal. Wellness, for Black fundraisers, is a revolutionary act.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Year-end fundraising is not chopped chicken liver! While you absolutely should be using multiple fundraising channels to get best results, right now whatever you’ve got planned for offline is pretty much cooked. To boost your year-end fundraising success, you need to craft an email offer your donor can’t refuse.

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Hands-On Fundraising

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

If you fixed just 6 fundraising mistakes, you’d raise more money. But too often, you don’t do the things that […] The post 6 big fundraising mistakes small organizations make appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And I know, like it isn’t hard enough being a small organization, right? Not enough staff.

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We’re heading into the year-end flurry of fundraising. Tis the season, and fundraisers everywhere are preparing. But before you mail anything or […] The post Why you need a great ask at year-end appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. What’s your ask? What’s your year-end ask?

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

What do you call the folks who respond to your fundraising appeals? Or perhaps The post Nonprofit Fundraising: We Have a Semantics Problem appeared first on Clairification. Are they donors ? Maybe thats okay.

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 14, 2025

Lynn Bohart: Your Improved Fundraising Messaging Do your fundraising messages engage and connect with your donors and prospects? Or do they merely inform? Do you know how to craft an engaging story? And what makes stories so valuable anyway? Or do they merely inform? Do you know how to craft an engaging story?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 8, 2024

James Misner:The Art & Science Of Fundraising James Misner explains what he sees as the right and left brain activities of your nonprofits fundraising. James is CEO Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 9, 2024: The Art & Science Of Fundraising Your objective is to balance the art and the science.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Evaluating Your 2024 Fundraising Events: What Worked and What Didnt? As 2024 wraps up, now is the perfect time for evaluating fundraising events. Refine Strategies Apply data to optimize your fundraising campaigns for 2025. Did sponsor contributions cover costs, enhance the event, or drive additional fundraising?

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Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

As a scholar of nonprofit management and public service, Ive explored, among other things, to what extent the element of competition affects nonprofit messaging in an online fundraising competition, and what types of messaging are most effective.

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Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I often get asked about the techniques of fundraising: When we do things like write short sentences, underline copy, and tell emotional stories — isn’t that manipulative? So-called manipulation in fundraising is really just doing our job. Seems they failed to be “manipulative” when they developed that recipe.

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Candid

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) movement was founded by and centers BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) communities worldwide. What is Community-Centric Fundraising? Historically, fundraising has been grounded in a competitive environment that creates a mindset of scarcity and cutthroat nonprofit survival.

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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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Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 16, 2025

With economic changes, technological advancements, and evolving donor priorities, fundraisers need to adapt their strategies to thrive in this dynamic environment. Lets explore the most significant trends shaping major gift fundraising in 2025and how your organization can respond effectively. Thats how youll stay resilient.

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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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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Ive only just started reading Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money , and Im already widely recommending it to colleagues, students, and clients. Particularly fundraising professionals. Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments.

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Clairification

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’ve got one month before fall fundraising season begins in earnest. The post Top 5 Strategies to Prepare for Fall Fundraising NOW appeared first on Clairification. What will you do with it? I’VE GOT 10 TOP STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU GET ALL YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW! We’ll start with the first five today.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

If you want to raise more money this year than ever before, it starts with your fundraising plan. Every non-profit needs a strong fundraising plan in order to thrive. Most fundraisers think creating a new fundraising plan is too hard – or too time-consuming. But you MUST be registered in order to participate.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

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Hands-On Fundraising

OCTOBER 22, 2024

appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. And then, too often, we treat the thank you as an afterthought. It’s not that hard to write a good, emotional […] The post Why is it so damned hard to say thank you?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When it comes to running a successful campaign, having the right fundraising tools can make all the difference. At CauseVox, we know how important it is to stand out in today’s crowded fundraising landscape. Plus, it adds an interactive, dynamic element to your campaign, making fundraising feel more impactful and engaging!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Duplicate-free records have improved our ability to fundraise, reach our constituents, and maximize the time and energy spent by our small staff. Optimizing the use of our fundraising CRM gives us room to take on new projects and adopt new features without a daily struggle against our own databases. But weve done it.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Are you a philanthropy facilitator or a fundraiser? Philanthropy Facilitators Make it Easy for People to Give You may think you’re doing a great job as a fundraiser. How Fundraisers Make Giving Hard When you treat donors like ATMs, you’re thinking about their wallet. This is where I ask you how you view your role.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Then pass it on. They are also included in email solicitations.”—

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

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. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Berkeley, and often apply their research to nonprofit fundraising and marketing. Or, as my mentor (and who some call the “father of fundraising)” Hank Rosso said: your role in “t he gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” Philanthropy is about reciprocal awe, gratitude, altruism and purpose.

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