Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships.

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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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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

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The Fundraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

One of the biggest challenges we face as major gift fundraisers is balancing two distinct ways of thinking: our internal, metrics-driven mindset versus the donor-focused approach that builds relationships. The most successful fundraisers understand that thinking like a donor is key to closing transformational gifts.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Early in my fundraising career, I was tasked with calling through a list of major donor prospects. The goal for the calls was to set up meetings for our Vice President of Development. I was ready for my next task! The VP of Development told me how fundraising, like sales, requires perseverance. I expected a well done!

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s digital world, running a successful fundraiser goes beyond traditional methods; it requires innovative approaches that meet donors where they are—online. From boosting your team’s efficiency to expanding your reach, here are three key benefits of using an online platform like CauseVox to enhance your next fundraising campaign.

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Clairification

MAY 9, 2024

. — Alice in Wonderland When it comes to special events, your goal is important. Hopefully you read the previous article, determined an event was your best strategic option to reach your primary end goal, and now you’re ready to get to work! 4 Top Planning Tips to Invite and Ignite 1. First you want people to come.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? What are my nonprofit’s needs between now and the end of the year?

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

With major gift fundraising, it’s about understanding the person , not just knowing their giving history. In unsettled times, it’s tempting to focus on metrics: number of meetings, dollars raised, goals hit. And ready to make a connection. When you lead with connection, you become more than a fundraiser.

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CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Whether you run a small community organization or a large nonprofit, hosting a successful golf tournament fundraiser is entirely within your reach.

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Clairification

JUNE 5, 2023

I can’t get no… Oh, I can’t get no… satisfaction… Fundraisers report money is the number one reason they leave their jobs [See Part I of this two-part series here ]. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Let’s dive into the benefits and see why it’s a must-have for your fundraising toolkit. Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. It’s a simple addition that can make a huge difference in your fundraising results!

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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. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

And that’s why building better thank you’s is such an important part of fundraising. If you’re ready to take it to the next level, use the following tips to create better thank you’s to follow up your next appeal! As you know, an engaging story is an important part of any fundraising campaign. Finish telling the story.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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. To build capacity, you not only need to fundraise efficiently but also track and allocate funds to sustain your organization’s operations as it grows. Let’s get started!

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder its the heart of your mission online. Here are 7 ways to maximize the results of your fundraising campaign page: 1. You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. But where do you start? With $90,819.17

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Gail Perry Group

APRIL 30, 2024

Donor Readiness is a Factor Many People Overlook. There’s that humbling moment when you review your Campaign Gift Table that outlines the gifts needed to reach your goal. We Overlook Donor Readiness at our Own Peril. What happens if you rush into the campaign without evaluating your donors’ readiness? What is a Noodler?”

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more. Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more.

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Gail Perry Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Capital Campaign Readiness: Check Your Image in the Mirror While you are planning your campaign, take a good, hard look at your organization's reputation in the community. Our checklist will help you understand if you're ready and what your leaders might want to address. Are Your Volunteer Leaders Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Your GivingTuesday Fundraising Email Campaign: How, When, Why, and Who GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire generosity and rally support for your cause. When to Send Your Email Timing is everything in email marketing, especially when it comes to fundraising. We’ve got you covered.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2024

When evaluating your school’s readiness for a capital campaign, database readiness might not be at the top of the list for your campaign consultants or administration. Gifts from prospects on the top of your giving pyramid are necessary to meet your campaign goal. of dollars received in 2022 came from fewer than 2.2%

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Net assets.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If, like my client, youre asking if its time to change your fundraising CRM , the starting point is understanding your current situation (your team, your data, and your needs) as well as your goals for the future. Would you like a peer-to-peer fundraising option that lives in your CRM rather than one that you must integrate?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

How to Get Chocolate Bars School Fundraiser forFree Blog Summary: This article outlines how schools can launch a chocolate bar fundraiser without upfront payment through Big Fundraising Ideas. It also addresses common concerns like leftover stock and overlapping fundraisers.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How To Handle Leftover Products After a Fundraiser Blog Summary: In this guide, we’ll share practical tips on handling leftover fundraising products so you can maximize your profits and minimize waste. Many schools and organizations face the challenge of handling leftover products after a fundraiser.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Organizing a successful fundraiser involves some main bases: creative ideas, attentive planning, and suitable tools. Each component is needed for effective and easy fundraising processes. Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations?

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Gail Perry Group

JULY 31, 2024

These six articles will guide you and your team through an essential readiness assessment that every nonprofit needs before taking the leap. Do they fully grasp the campaign's goals? Development Office: Your fundraising team serves as your campaign's engine. The post Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Launch a Capital Campaign?

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DoJiggy

MARCH 4, 2025

Get ready to turn your prom night into the most unforgettable experience with these 10 creative and profitable Prom and After-Prom fundraising ideas! Whether you’re a student organization looking to fundraise for prom or the Junior class organizing an after-prom event, these ideas can generate the funds you need.

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Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. What would it mean if we both greatly increased Latinx giving to these nonprofits from Latinx individuals and helped these organizations to improve their fundraising? of our members report improvements in their fundraising initiatives.

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Gail Perry Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

Ready to turn your campaign goals into reality? You are not ready. Your goal here is to briefly explain the need, and your response to the need. It outlines your campaign's preliminary plans, including the proposed projects you are planning and the overarching financial goals that you are shooting for.

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Clairification

JANUARY 4, 2024

Now… you should be devoting at least as much time to thanking the donors who responded to your appeals, with the goal of retaining and upgrading them over time. it sounded like another fundraising appeal). I’ll bet you devoted a lot of time to this endeavor. to raise $1.00 ). Today I share my top secrets with you.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness. A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Check out the webinar I Signed Up for What?

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The Almoner

JANUARY 28, 2025

Even now, in my career as a fundraiser, I lean far more into the art of the work than the science. Im not the most data-driven fundraiser; I pride myself on being relationally driven. In fundraising, the seed is an idea, a ‘what might be.’ Heres the truth: they know youre a fundraiser. The antidote?

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As crowdfunding continues to become an increasingly popular form of fundraising for a wide range of causes, the need for a profitable and easy-to-use platform grows as well. GoFundMe is one of the leading crowdfunding platforms in both the nonprofit and individual fundraising spaces. Let’s dive right in! Give better.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re a school or organization looking to host a unique and engaging fundraiser , food trucks might be the perfect option. However, planning a food truck fundraiser takes careful coordination to ensure the event runs smoothly and everyone benefits. Plus, read on to discover great resources about food truck fundraising from DoJiggy.

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