4 Quick Tips for Conducting Effective Prospect Research
Fundraising is the bread and butter of the nonprofit world. Consequently, your nonprofit invests a lot of time, energy, and money into its fundraising efforts. So, whether you’re hosting your annual gala, selling t-shirts, setting up a community fun run, or preparing for a text-to-give campaign, you want to do everything you can to ensure… Read More »
The Power of Viral Videos and Hashtags for Nonprofits
Hashtag challenges and viral videos can be powerful nonprofit marketing tools to raise awareness, create buzz around your cause and ultimately boost donations. They engage supporters in new ways that allow them to feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. In this blog, we’ll show you how these two marketing techniques can be… Read More »
Everything Nonprofits Need to Know about Board Fundraising
Nonprofit board members manage various responsibilities, including setting standards, governing, and fundraising for your organization. Now more than ever, nonprofit boards need to ensure they can continue funding the causes they care so much about with strong fundraising practices. Supporting, educating, and engaging your nonprofit board is vital to optimize efforts and drive fundraising success.… Read More »
8 Tips for Motivating P2P Donors to Give
You’re always looking for new ways to attract donors as a nonprofit. One sure way is through peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Peer-to-peer fundraising has become a popular way for people to donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they care about. But how can you motivate your donors to give more? This blog will provide tips… Read More »
5 Top Data Enhancement Services Your Nonprofit Needs
Gone are the days when data marketing was just for big corporations. Today, data enhancement is more accessible to more organizations than ever before, and nonprofits are jumping in. In fact, nonprofits can significantly benefit from investing in robust and accurate constituent data. You’re likely already collecting data directly from your donors, volunteers, or clients… Read More »
Selling Branded Holiday Gifts to Benefit your Nonprofit
The holiday season is almost upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about how to boost year-end donations by selling branded holiday gifts to support your nonprofit. If this is often the most profitable time of the year for many retail businesses, why should it be different for charities selling merchandise? This holiday season,… Read More »
6 Reasons Donors Stop Giving (and How to Avoid Them)
Giving to charity is a wonderful way to help those in need. But what happens when donors stop giving? One of the most important aspects of any nonprofit organization is its donor base and donor retention strategy. With so many potential donors out there, it’s imperative to keep them engaged and interested in your cause… Read More »
Optimizing Your Donation Page’s Giving Potential
Major gifts, planned gifts, and recurring gifts are all essential to your nonprofit’s ability to operate and fulfill its mission. Nonprofits appropriately focus their efforts on cultivating relationships with current donors who have the potential to increase their giving. However, keep in mind that each of these valuable relationships often starts with a relatively humble… Read More »
The Top 10 Elements of Effective Nonprofit Web Design
Nonprofits have seen a 9% year-over-year increase in online giving in recent years, representing a growing segment of their overall fundraising revenue. At the center of this trend are effective nonprofit websites that capture the attention of new and existing supporters alike. There’s no secret recipe for a stellar nonprofit website. There is, however, a… Read More »
7+ Spooky Fun Halloween Fundraising Ideas for Schools
Halloween provides a perfect opportunity to plan a school fundraiser since many young people embrace the fun, scary activities that come with Halloween. Yet, Halloween seems to sneak up on us every year, with all of the other back-to-school activities and year-end giving campaigns. Here are some fun Halloween-themed fundraisers to raise money for your school while… Read More »
School Spirit Wear Ideas and Fundraisers to Boost Sales
With school starting, it’s time to think about school spirit wear fundraisers! School spirit wear is a great opportunity to show unity and togetherness while raising valuable funds for your school and school groups. If you’re looking to collect money for school supplies, tech equipment upgrades, or enrichment programs, selling school spirit wear could be… Read More »
Homecoming Fundraising Ideas
Fall is a great time to launch a school fundraiser with exciting Homecoming activities and everyone geared up with school spirit. Students are happy to reunite with friends, fall sports are kicking off their season, and the excitement is building for upcoming Homecoming festivities. Why not take advantage of the festive homecoming spirit and raise… Read More »
4 Ways Online Waivers Keep Your Mission Safe
Fundraising events are a direct reflection of your brand. Nonprofits are constantly reassessing their strategies and resources to ensure their events effectively represent their mission and identity, engage donors, and reach the right audiences. However, an important fundraising and event tool that your nonprofit might have overlooked is liability protection. In addition to communicating your… Read More »
10 Steps to Create and Sell Fundraising Cookbooks
Creating and selling fundraising cookbooks are a fun and personal way to raise awareness and generate valuable funds for your nonprofit. Whether you are planning to make an office, church, or school fundraising cookbook, or doing it to compliment your main fundraiser, such as a walk-a-thon, it’s a great way to make an impact on… Read More »
16 Best Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits [2024]
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Finding the right fundraising platform can make all the difference in reaching development goals and keeping donors happy. But how do you select the best fundraising software for your organization with so many options? It’s not easy. We’re here to help by covering critical features and aspects to consider when choosing an online fundraising platform.… Read More »
How To Organize a Unique Auction of Promises
Fundraising auctions are a popular and effective way to generate money for nonprofits and make a lasting impact for your cause and community. One huge benefit of charity auctions (in-person, virtual and hybrid) is that they can be seamlessly fitted into other fundraising events such as golf tournaments and school festivals. But why not take… Read More »
Best Inclusive Fundraising Ideas for Everyone
Now’s the time for organizations and nonprofits to highlight inclusivity through their fundraising practices to push for equality, diversity, and inclusion. Create exciting fundraisers and opportunities to include everyone, regardless of their abilities. Whether your supporters have physical, visual, auditory, or cognitive disabilities, they are suffering hidden disabilities such as PTSD or depression, or people… Read More »
Apply Multiple Streams of Income to Boost Fundraising Success
There’s never been a better time to diversify your nonprofit’s streams of income. Living in uncertain times means that nonprofits that tend to rely solely on grants and major donors may not be in an ideal situation, as many people are hesitant to give in the current global state of the economy. So now is… Read More »
How to Get to Know Your Donors
Donors give because they feel passionate about a cause or an organization. They often have a personal connection to that cause, which makes them more likely to get involved in the fundraising process. By making the effort to get to know your donors, you will be able to tap into this passion and willingly get… Read More »
6+ Creative Ways to Thank Your Donors and Sponsors
Thanking donors is the cornerstone of a successful nonprofit’s donor retention and stewardship program. That’s because saying thanks is not only about showing gratitude and good manners but rather a way of building relationships with your organization’s donors. To put it simply, don’t overlook the importance of thank yous to your donors, or you may lose… Read More »
How to Launch a Membership Program for your Nonprofit or Club
A nonprofit organization can flourish by adding a steady source of funding through nonprofit membership programs. With this model, individuals pay a recurring fee to access the features and value an organization creates. Nonprofit membership programs offer many advantages and are well worth the effort to develop and implement. Let’s discuss some of the benefits… Read More »
20 Best Camp Fundraising Ideas (Yeah, Summer!)
With summer just around the corner, now’s the time to kick start some unforgettable camp fundraisers. Whether your nonprofit camp needs a helping hand to continue running, wants to offer scholarships to kids in need, improve camp facilities, or simply lower costs for campers, camp fundraisers are a great way to achieve all of this… Read More »
Best Fundraising Ideas For Kids In The UK
Times have changed drastically in the last two years and fundraising activities and ideas have had to adapt to our current situation. This said, there are some fantastic charity campaigns out there and by thinking outside the box due to Covid, the world has become even more creative with innovative fundraising ideas for kids. We’ve… Read More »
Make Fundraisers Socially and Environmentally Responsible
With World Environmental Day right around the corner on June 5th, it’s the perfect time to think about ideas for socially and environmentally responsible fundraisers. Raising money for a good cause is paramount to any nonprofit but it’s not their only mission. Educating communities and bringing people together for the greater good are also high… Read More »
Usar una Plataforma Virtual para Eventos
DoJiggy es una plataforma virtual para eventos de recaudación de fondos que garantiza que todos nos unamos y apoyemos mientras ganamos dinero para organizaciones benéficas que lo merecen. Desde su lanzamiento en 2003, DoJiggy se ha establecido como un proveedor líder de software y plataforma virtual para eventos de recaudación de fondos asequible para organizaciones… Read More »
How to Set Up a Free School Spirit Wear Store
Selling school spirit wear is an excellent opportunity to show unity and togetherness while raising valuable funds for your school and school groups. Whether your school needs money for playground equipment, school supplies, upgrading tech equipment, or saving enrichment programs that are likely to be cut, setting up an online school spirit wear store could… Read More »
7+ Fun Golf Tournament Ideas
Golf tournaments are a tremendous way to raise vital funds for nonprofit organizations. There are so many in the busy summer months that sometimes they can all feel like the same tournament over and over. That is why we’re here with fun golf tournament ideas to take your event from drab and normal to fun… Read More »
What is the Principal’s Role in School Fundraising?
In a school setting, the principal is the one who provides guidance and oversight for all fundraising campaigns. Students, teachers, school administrators, and PTO groups respond and follow the principal’s actions, so a positive tone is essential. This rings especially true for school fundraising campaigns. Setting the Fundraising Agenda This first order of business for… Read More »
Birdathon Fundraising Ideas
Fundraising with a birdathon is a unique and fun peer-to-peer fundraising event that can be used for many audiences, especially Audubon groups, bird rescues, wildlife organizations, and environmental businesses fundraising for a cause. Birdathon fundraisers bring together birders, conservationists, and people who cherish wildlife and offer participants an opportunity for an adventurous and educational experience. Read on to… Read More »
Top Social Media Fundraising Tips and Trends
Social media fundraising is successfully used by many nonprofits and charities worldwide. Social consciousness has grown exponentially over the last couple of years, mainly thanks to social media. Supporting and educating people through social media campaigns such as Clapping for the NHS, Black Lives Matter, and climate change has encouraged many of us to be… Read More »
