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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Prioritization is a key part of efficient fundraising.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

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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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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 12, 2024

There is no simple answer to the question of whether to consider a new constituent relationship management system. 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.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. What is Moves Management? At its core, moves management revolves around intentional moves, or touchpoints, that bring a donor closer to your organizations mission. email opens).

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. You can then easily follow up with them afterward, include them in email campaigns, or see how your events are helping your fundraising efforts.

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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. The pressure to perform or “hit the number” can make major gift fundraisers speed past the very moments that build lasting trust. And ready to make a connection. It happens in conversation. In listening.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. We’ve outgrown our space, we need a bigger endowment fund, we need to serve more people – it’s time for a capital fundraising campaign.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When your grantmaking organization first started, you didn’t need a lot of functionality to manage your single program and a handful of grantees. Make sure you have the right people in the right roles to manage the switch. This should include input from all stakeholders, including database managers, program staff, and IT personnel.

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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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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. Show that you manage your money well. Planning a Campaign?

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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. It’s a simple addition that can make a huge difference in your fundraising results! It’s an incredible way to rally support and reach your fundraising goals faster! Get Started Today Ready to take your fundraising to the next level?

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. 3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

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Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Here are the top 5 CRM tech trends Leggett says enterprise fundraising organizations should pay close attention to in the coming year. Migrating to a Cloud-Based CRM Moving to a cloud-based CRM platform is a trend thats gaining momentum.

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Penelope Burk

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Not long after I published the first edition of Donor-Centered Fundraising , I heard from a donor who had participated in several of our research studies. This donor wanted to know which not-for-profits had shifted their fundraising operations from typical to donor-centered.

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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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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability. Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. Fundraisers need to adapt. Fundraisers need to adapt.

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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. The content walks through setup steps, student involvement, promotion tips, and inventory management.

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

However, many organizations are unprepared for the multitude of regulations and requirements associated with managing federally funded programs. From an operations perspective, how will reporting expectations impact current operations, and who is involved in managing the various administrative requirements?

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. Donor communications provide the very engine behind your fundraising program. Fundraising isnt wrong. Only 13.8% Only 13.8%

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We all have an inner critic telling us super unhelpful things like: You’re not ready yet. Today, I’d like to tell you what it actually takes to be an effective fundraiser. The effective fundraiser must embody all of these qualities. You need another course or degree. You need more years of experience doing x, y, and/or z.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This section breaks down all of your nonprofits annual expenditures, categorized by function: program, administrative, and fundraising. Well dive deeper into these functional expense categories later, but program costs are directly related to your mission, while administrative and fundraising costs together make up your nonprofits overhead.

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 7, 2024

With all the moving parts involved in planning, launching, and managing successful fundraising campaigns, new nonprofit leaders can easily get overwhelmed. You may stick to the same fundraising strategy your nonprofit has outgrown or struggle to determine how to improve.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Candid education programming manager Lori Guidry answers some of the most commonly asked questions about nonprofit boards, including members responsibilities and what to do when theyre not being met. How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising?

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

But have you considered using a monthly giving program to boost fundraising revenue from your current donors? Perhaps you worked out a financing plan or used your credit card to break down your purchase into more manageable payments over a few months. LEARN MORE: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program? Click here!

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Grant Professionals Association

APRIL 2, 2025

If you havent already, now is the time to evaluate your organizations grant readiness from pre- to post-award, ensuring alignment with funders, competitive proposals, and strong fund stewardship. Do We Have Shovel-Ready Projects? Effective grant management relies on collaboration across program staff, finance, and leadership.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Keela’s complete fundraising and donor management software helps nonprofits build donor relationships, organize data, and shows you where to focus to bring in more donations. Want to see a 46% increase in revenue and a 65% increase in new donors, especially with an incoming recession?

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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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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

One easy way to take your auction from a mess to a success is through proper management of your auction items. Part of auction management that can’t be overlooked is managing your auction items. What is auction item management? That’s why your nonprofit needs its own auction item management policies.

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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! Pricing.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This form of fundraising provides predictable (and often unrestricted) future funding, strengthens relationships with loyal supporters, and builds powerful social proof among your community. Understanding donor motivations will inform your entire fundraising approach, from research to segmentation, outreach to stewardship.

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Bonterra

APRIL 10, 2024

Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Bonterra Fundraising and Engagement Innovative fundraising software for nonprofits Attract donors, increase engagement, and empower your base with a seamless supporter experience that connects donors with doers. 16K Nonprofits in our network 37M+ Individual donors $3.5B

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