CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day.

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Just Write Grants

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ready to turn your nonprofit's social media feed into a buzzing hive of activity? Whether you're a social media newbie or a savvy poster, get ready for some fresh, fun ideas that will make your nonprofit's message stick in the hearts and minds of your audience. SMART Goals for the Year : Focus on long-term achievements.

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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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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals. From a public relations perspective, how are you using social media, email campaigns, and other digital and print marketing sources to share the positive impacts of the program? A Primer for Pre- and Post-Award Grant Readiness.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst. Unlike a new grant writer that takes time to hire and train, Alex and her team are ready to step in to support your fundraising team today. We are ready to start work for you when you are ready!

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ready to turn Mission Impossible into Mission Unstoppable? Pro Tip: Encourage volunteers to post first hand stories on social media using a branded hashtag. Multi-Channel Consistency Chances are, your nonprofit engages on several platforms: social media, email newsletters, maybe even podcasts. Lets dive in.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

Although not ready or able yet to make a monetary donation, many 20-somethings are eager to support your cause through advocacy, social influence, and volunteering. Planning Your Board Engagement Pipeline If you’re thinking, “Gen Zers are not quite ready to serve on my board of directors,” you make a fair point. can pay off. “My

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This way, readers understand what youre fighting for and the goals you want to accomplish. Including contact information, such as phone numbers, email addresses, website URLs, and social media handles, allows donors to easily reach out with any questions or concerns or to make their donation. Explain your mission.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Luckily, whether your team is in the beginning stages of event planning or youre ready to finalize the nitty gritty details, an exhaustive fundraising event checklist can help you confidently navigate the months and weeks before your event, the day of it, and even after! Of course, planning starts long before that!

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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. Planning the Golf Tournament Fundraiser Set Clear Goals Before you hit the green, start by setting crystal-clear goals.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. raised, the campaign has exceeded its $85,000 goal. When donors see how close the goal is, they feel inspired to take part in the final push. Ready to design a page that delivers results? With $90,819.17

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Fundly

JUNE 20, 2024

Your nonprofit’s donors lead busy lives—managing their careers, maintaining social relationships, and pursuing their personal goals. Giving Tuesday: FAQs Ready to become a Giving Tuesday expert? Set a goal and budget. Decide on a goal that’s specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART).

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Imagine this: you set what you think is an ambitious fundraising goal for your virtual event and then watch as you double, triple, quadruple that goal in the days leading up to the event. Then, you cross the finish line – and end up raising 12 times your fundraising goal ! Ah, the powers of technology.

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Grant Professionals Association

JUNE 13, 2023

Is your organization grant-ready? When it comes down to it, grant readiness comes from preparation in three main areas: Resources, Collaboration, and Alignment. Use your organization’s strategic plan and the SMART goals within it as your guide to mission-aligned messaging. COLLABORATION: Get Your Team on Board.

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Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 10, 2025

These supporters arrive via direct mail appeals, social media asks, online donation pages, and other broad outreach methods. Its helpful to segment donors in your database based on giving history, frequency of donations, and engagement with your newsletter or social media.

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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! So, get ready to make memories, have fun, and raise money with these creative and lucrative prom and after-prom fundraising ideas.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. So, are you ready to harness the power of social media for your fundraising efforts?

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Ignited Fundraising

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Meet your Giving Tuesday fundraising goal, that is. I was woefully disappointed by most of the emails and social media posts that crossed into my awareness this week. In previous years the tiny but mighty team had a small fundraising goal, raising just over $10,000 during the 24-hour day of giving. Well, did you?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JUNE 4, 2024

How to Set Realistic Goals for Your School Fundraiser Blog Summary: This blog offers a comprehensive guide for school administrators, teachers, PTA members, and community stakeholders on how to set achievable SMART goals for school fundraisers. The SMART goals framework provides a practical approach to setting these objectives.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Getting Ready to Implement a Moves Management System at Your Nonprofit Before implementing a moves management process, your organization must have well-defined short-term and long-term revenue targets. Keep them informed about new initiatives or strategic goals, so they remain aligned with your organizations vision.

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DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

P2P Crowdfunding Auctions Golf Tournaments Online Stores Ticketing Sweepstakes Donations Raffle Fundraising Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals! Goals help shape your event and keep your team aligned. The more straightforward the donation process, the more people will contribute.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving powered by social media, peer pressure (the good kind!), That planning must include a specific goal focused on a solvable problem. In order to reach your fundraising goal for Giving Tuesday, you must break through the noise, like a clear bell ringing above the din.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The second best opportunity is to invite the media to attend your event and cover it.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Social media is an important part of this plan and can help drive donations. But beyond that, there’s another way to use social media that your nonprofit should consider for making the most out of the giving season. This year, create a social media strategy that gets donors excited to support your organization.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

It’s easy to get started, the fees are low, and you get to keep whatever funds you raise (regardless of whether or not you meet your goal!). This “keep it all” (KiA) model allows fundraisers to focus on spreading awareness for their campaigns and recruiting more donors, instead of worrying about a deadline or a looming goal.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. As mentioned, your primary goal in designing your online donation page is to ensure that supporters follow through on making their donations. Enable recurring giving.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Use the SMART Goal setting strategy to craft your fundraising goal. SMART goals help you streamline a reasonable goal for any situation. Don’t hesitate to use this budget as a guide for your year-end fundraising efforts. Have a Plan: What types of fundraising activities are you planning to use?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Fundraising season is upon us and it’s time to set some big year-end fundraising goals and go after them! You can’t send a random email or two, post something on social media, and expect to see a flood of donations. Then choose the strategies that will help you reach your goals before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

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GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission? How does it impact the individuals you serve?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. While we are definitely not experts (every day we discover something new), we wanted to share what we have learned over the past year doing social media video. There are a couple reasons why we do this.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2022

Donor data can help you understand you donors and reach new ones, set goals and track successes and ways to grow, and—most importantly—data can keep your nonprofit on track to fulfill your mission! Social Media Metrics. Social media posts were the #1 drivers of charitable giving in 2020, and that’s not likely to change any time soon.

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Set Realistic Expectations: Communicate clear timelines and goals so your team knows whats achievable within your available resources.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

Whether its a sports event, a school night, or a neighborhood stroll, these bars are always ready to satisfy a sweet craving. Clarify that you want to explore the no-upfront-cost option and provide details about your group size, potential timeline, and fundraising goals.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After all, planned gifts are a little awkward to bring up at first, and theyre highly individualwhen the time is right for one donor to consider creating a bequest, theres no guarantee that others will be ready, too. January – Resolutions and Planning Season A new year means new goals and new reflections.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Set Clear Sales Goals Establish specific goals for how much you hope to raise and how many products need to be sold to meet that target. Clear goals allow you to make more accurate inventory calculations. Consider factors such as the number of participants, your sales goals, and the size of your target audience.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Think about Board members, employees, volunteers, donors, and social media followers who can serve as ambassadors. Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. and achieve their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). Nonprofits need a team of people who care deeply about the work – pulling together and working toward a goal. Please give, so we can reach our goal of $10,000.

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