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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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. Create a seamless experience on your website for volunteer sign-ups and information; check out how C2C simplifies the process for volunteers: [link] * Include young volunteers whenever possible. The post 5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy. It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

Our world is packed with information, too much at times. But in this sea of information, they might miss your messages. Don’t muddle your messages with too much information. You’ll also want to send regular reminders for fundraising appeals and event invitations. Now there are countless streaming options. It’s a lot!

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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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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. Follow these best practices for fundraising and donor data to maximize your chance of long-term success and growth. Sometimes, the sheer volume of information can be overwhelming and challenging to analyze.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. It is one of the most meaningful contributions a fundraiser can make in the days or weeks before your community begins the process of rebuilding. Heres how fundraisers can help.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2025

The typical fundraising letter and newsletter article rambles on about accomplishments without explaining why something matters. These numbers dont mean much without more information. Why are you sharing this information? Theres usually a lot of what and how, but not much why. Its all about the why.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

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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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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes? However, its important to remember: AI is not a replacement for a qualified fundraiser.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Understanding these changes and adapting your grant writing and fundraising strategies can position your organization for continued success while staying true to your mission. Implications for Fundraising Engage Diverse Donors: Broadening your donor base to include individuals from diverse backgrounds can bolster your fundraising efforts.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

Its a normal part of life, work, and fundraising. While some mistakes are unavoidable, there are a few common fundraising pitfalls that we see organizations regularly make. If you can avoid these or adjust the following issues in your current fundraising programs, it will set your programs and your organization up for success.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

These resources track all of the important information youve learned about current and potential supporters of your organizationone profile per donor. Basic details: Tracks contact information and other general personal data (full and preferred name, pronouns, birthday, preferred communication method, etc.).

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Candid

APRIL 8, 2025

The noise for nonprofit fundraisers is created by the current transactional, impersonal model that powers direct mail and email fundraising. But none of that really matters because the fundraiser is overlooking two critical signals about the failures of transactional approaches to fundraising.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Maybe this shouldnt come as a surprise: Our post-pandemic world is full of social, governmental, and economic concerns that have an impact on our outreach and fundraising work. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities. Whomp whomp.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

This seamless flow of information is truly incredible, particularly when the data exchange is between finance and fundraising. When you unite your fundraising and finance systems, efficiency is simply the first win of many. Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations.

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Clairification

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Some identifying information has been removed for purposes of confidentiality. The post Fundraising Don’ts vs. Do’s: Mailed Fundraising Appeal Strategy appeared first on Clairification. Really take the time to notice what you like and don’t like. I promise you’ll learn a lot more this way. Just to teach.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monthly giving is one of the few types of fundraising that does well. Whether youre a big or a smaller organization or your fundraising went well last year or it didnt, monthly giving makes so much sense (or cents). Include this information in their welcome letter or email. A thank you video is a great way to connect.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Launching a successful fundraising campaign for nonprofits involves a strategic approach and precise execution. Experienced fundraisers know that effective campaigns require setting clear objectives and understanding your audience deeply. It’s not just about enthusiasm.

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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. We had mailed out information packets to each prospect, and now my job was to call through about 100 donors to see if they would be willing to meet. The VP of Development told me how fundraising, like sales, requires perseverance.

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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. Be sure your donation page is user-friendly and consistent with your other fundraising materials. Do you have a campaign plan?

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Hands-On Fundraising

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Association of Fundraising Professionals says 75% of fundraisers are women. An article in Slate summarizes the information contained in the […] The post Saving the world, losing your mind appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. Saving the world, losing your mind… does that sound familiar to you?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Year-end fundraising is in full swing. Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. You could also direct people to your website for more information about your nonprofit.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

The concept of relationship fundraising has been around for a while, even though its not always implemented. That includes fundraising appeals. If your giving is declining, you should have more success if you can move away from transactional fundraising and focus on building relationships. Generally, it happens way too often.

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DoJiggy

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Donors trust nonprofits with their personal and financial information, and it is the responsibility of these organizations to protect that trust. To help you navigate this topic, this article delves into the importance of data privacy in nonprofit fundraising. What Is Donor Data Privacy?

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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. Peer-to-peer fundraising allows your supporters to create their own team and personal fundraising pages linked to your main campaign.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. Below we will explore actionable tips and strategies to help you design or revamp your website to turn it into an effective fundraising powerhouse. Only ask for necessary information. Share financial information on your website.

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DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to engage with donors and streamline the fundraising process. In this article, we will define digital wallets , how they work, and why they are crucial for nonprofit fundraising. Digital Wallets and Fundraising How Do Online Wallets Work? Let’s begin!

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Hands-On Fundraising

JUNE 25, 2024

Because that’s not just “computer stuff” That information is where your donors live. Those relationships you know you should be building? […] The post What sloppy data means to donors appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 1, 2025

For decades, some fundraising consultants (including me) have warned non-profits not to rely too heavily on government grants. As fundraising consultants, books, and classes have preached for two decades or more, non-profits need to build a robust multi-channel fundraising program, emphasizing major individual donors.

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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. Let’s put this information in a little context. The post What The Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project News Means for You appeared first on Clairification.

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Hands-On Fundraising

AUGUST 20, 2024

This was before we had access to the internet and a huge amount of information at our fingertips. How to write appeals that work appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. I was smart enough to subscribe to Jerry Huntsinger’s newsletter, though. (On On paper, mailed to me!)

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