Think and Ink Grants

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Pay close attention to the types of projects they have supported in the past and the specific demographics they target. Clearly articulating your project goals helps funders understand the impact their support will have, which significantly increases your chances of receiving their investment.

Grant Writing 52

Grant Writing Grant Grants Proposal 52

Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

After the unprecedented events of 2020, event organizers have been given the opportunity to take a fresh look at typical fundraising models employed over the years to explore what worked and what didn’t. This can be very effective if fundraising is more effectively executed with strategies aimed at specific demographics.

Fundraising 97

Fundraising Demographics Goals Donation 97

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Amid the racial reckoning of 2020 and the inequities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020. billion have been awarded to advance racial equity since 2020. philanthropic sector overall responded with a heightened commitment to racial equity.

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Demographics Funding Conference Award 59

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Donations made through online donation platforms climbed dramatically in 2020, even though the average amount of gifts has decreased. Though both of these demographics have smaller cash reserves than typical nonprofit donors in the past, they’re also more generous than any generation before them. TIP: Tangible goals sell better.

Donation 98

Donation Goals Demographics Fundraising 98

Candid

MAY 9, 2024

To help close this racial wealth gap, my organization, Living Cities, has made increasing homeownership across demographic groups a top priority. The goal is always for these nonprofits—run by and for community members—to become self-sufficient, relying on fees paid by residents, such as rent or fees on the use of land.

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Policy Policies Demographics Retainer 98

Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

Throughout 2020, planners were forced to go online to hold their annual fundraising events virtually when large gatherings were prohibited due to the pandemic. Their ingenuity and persistence paid off when they successfully reached their annual fundraising goal and gained more donors. This is the story of the hybrid fundraiser.

Fundraising 75

Fundraising Retainer Media Demographics 75

Candid

MAY 5, 2021

The nonprofit sector has had a difficult year, losing over 7 percent of its workforce in 2020. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s nonprofit professional development expertise has helped hundreds of nonprofits understand their professional goals and empower them to find and train the employees they need.

Training 119

Training Nonprofit Applicant Application 119

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Specifically, a handful of fundraising data points can help you track performance, illuminate opportunities for growth, and set ambitious yet realistic goals. Find the average gift size from the last two years—for clarity, we’ll use 2020 and 2019. Remember—you can only achieve a goal or cross a milestone if you set one up!

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Metrics Fundraising CRM Retainer 76

The Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2020

Successful major gift officers are meeting their fundraising goals the way they always have, by connecting with donors and asking them to invest in a part of the nonprofit's mission the donors care about. Basic demographics current, relationships (internal & external) noted, interests recorded, all recent activity and contacts tracked?

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Fundraising Study Group Demographics CRM 110

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Thanks to the pandemic, online giving grew 21 percent in 2020 alone, and that growth isn’t slowing down any time soon. It’s also much easier to target and personalize your message to different demographics, making your marketing strategy for fundraising far more effective. What are the different ways to fundraise online?

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Media Donation Pass-Through 98

Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2022

For more than two years now, it’s been a tough environment in which to meet nonprofit fundraising goals. Which is an understandable pivot in today’s fundraising climate; though many companies were hit hard by the onset of the pandemic in 2020, most have recovered and managed to flourish since. . But how are nonprofits doing it?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Government Demographics Grant Writing 52

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Dear Company Name, At [Nonprofit Name], we’ve served [demographic] in the [Community Name] area for over [number] years. Organization.

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Template Nonprofit Proposal Goals 98

Qgiv

MAY 23, 2022

Social media posts were the number one drivers of charitable giving in 2020, making it a valuable tool for nonprofits looking to raise money online and add to their ranks of volunteers. Set SMART goals. The first step of starting a social media strategy is to set goals. Why should you use social media? Identify your audience.

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Media Calendar Metrics Nonprofit 52

Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! Make sure you’re keeping your mission, audience, and goals in mind each step of the way. Determine Your Goal.

Nonprofit 69

Nonprofit Media Goals Donation 69

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible. We all learned a lot of lessons from 2020 during our Navigating the Unknown report and we’re here to tell you that you absolutely need a crisis communication plan! We all want a little security in life, right?

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Contract Contracts Pass-Through Utilities 52

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 14, 2021

The Chronicle of Philanthropy notes that: “The first half of 2020 was remarkably strong for fundraising, with donations rising almost 7.5 2020 saw a major increase in digital fundraising, with online giving growing by 12.1%. Your focus will be critical in making and exceeding your fundraising goals in 2021.

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Nonprofit Training Fundraising Demographics 206

Tom Ahern

AUGUST 7, 2023

Location, location, location: although Katonah Village has a census-verified (2020) population of just 1,603 (including Martha Stewart and a long list of other famous names), the hamlet is a mere 41 miles from Manhattan (there's a train). She's the library's development manager (i.e., fundraiser) and now its newsletter editor. VERY different.

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Pass-Through Mentor Demographics Template 52