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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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. No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, and phone calls. This is what I usually do.

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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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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Also, unlike social media, its something you can control. You dont have to rely on a social media algorithm to hope your message ends up in your donors feed. Some of the PACs send emails that are so obnoxious they give fundraising a bad name.

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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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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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CharityHowTo

MARCH 13, 2025

Social media is a powerful tool for nonprofitsbut it comes with constant changes, evolving trends, and never-ending questions on what works best. In a recent Q&A webinar with expert Jeremy Haselwood , nonprofit professionals got answers to their biggest social media challenges.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., making calls, sending emails, hosting or attending meetings with prospective donors, posting on social media, etc.), This is an ideal area for fundraisers to focus their efforts. and most are giving financially on some level.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts. Maybe a volunteer noticed that donors seemed most engaged with a particular theme, or your social media manager saw more traction from one platform over another.

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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. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 11, 2025

Expressing gratitude to donors is a crucial aspect of nonprofit fundraising. While traditional methods like handwritten thank-you notes and email acknowledgments remain valuable, social media offers a unique and highly visible way to recognize donor contributions. What Well Learn 10 Ways to Thank Donors on Social Media 1.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. Here are a few ways to incorporate gratitude into your year-end fundraising campaign.

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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. What could your nonprofit achieve by prioritizing community building as much as fundraising? Regular participation fosters a sense of ownership and loyalty within your community.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

JANUARY 25, 2025

This means reaching out through mail, email, and social media for your low-dollar donors. The rules of successful fundraising arent always intuitive. Ive heard fundraisers echo arbitrary rules that they heard from a conference speaker as if they were proven facts, when the opposite was true. The same is true in fundraising.

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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. This is where collecting, managing, and understanding data becomes crucial.

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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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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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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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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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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. And they’re savvy investors. That builds trust. In Gen Z at the Table , 40% of Gen Zers said the same.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We face a bit of a paradox today—between online fundraising, events, social media, virtual offerings and other outlets, there are more ways than ever to connect. As a nonprofit, finding ways to continually engage your donors can be challenging.

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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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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

If youre looking for a fresh, fun, and engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, a challenge fundraiser might be just what you need. Its a simple concept: supporters commit to a challengelike running a certain number of miles, doing daily acts of kindness, or giving up coffee for a monthwhile fundraising for your cause.

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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. Use storytelling to connect emotionally with your donors.

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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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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. Only 13.8% Only 13.8% In other words:you have to do the work.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Year-end fundraising season is here. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Your fundraising campaign will be more successful if you use a combination of mail, email, social media, texts, and phone calls. This is what I usually do.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda. However, this results in low attendance numbers, causing you to miss the mark on your fundraising goal.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Depending on the fundraising platform used during your event, these messages may be sent automatically! These touchpoints dont have to be elaborate a heartfelt email or social media post can go a long way. Consider sending surveys to gather insights on your events, communications, or fundraising campaigns.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. But fundraising isnt just about meeting monetary goals.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the coming weeks, the new Instagram sharing features will be available on GoFundMe for fundraisers supporting nonprofits, with similar functionality following soon on Facebook, according to an announcement from the firm. One-quarter of Gen Z also responded they were inspired to look into or donate to a cause because of social media.

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DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

Lacrosse teams rely on fundraising to cover the costs of equipment, travel, uniforms, tournament fees, and other expenses. Whether youre part of a school team, a youth league, or a lacrosse club, organizing a lacrosse fundraiser can make a significant financial impact while bringing your community together.

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Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

Wondering where fundraising is heading in our highly networked, overly saturated, noisy-as-all-get-out post-digital revolution world? Which means it’s time to reframe how you do fundraising. Bad News/Good News: The fundraising environment is altered. New tools allow easy sharing and engagement on social media.

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