Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Must-Watch Webinars for Event Planning from Industry Leading Professionals Planning a successful fundraising event requires creativity, strategy, and expert insights. Greater Givings webinars in 2024 brought together some of the best minds in the nonprofit space to share actionable advice for planning unforgettable events.

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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. Adjust Year-End Goals Based on GivingTuesday Insights Again, since time is of the essence, this step should be swift.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most popular Greater Giving fundraising blog articles that inspired, educated, and empowered fundraising professionals throughout the year. Learn how to define roles, establish goals, and build team morale right from the start.

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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. You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. But where do you start? With $90,819.17

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. Fundraiser Pages: Create dedicated fundraiser pages where supporters can learn about your cause, donate, and share the fundraiser with their networks to help spread the word.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? 3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising by Celeste Flores and Samir Khan, GivingTuesday.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

More people participated in the 2024 event, with an estimated 36.1 Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 Cyber Monday 2024 sales reached $13.3 The fear that the number of donors would decline, as it has generally in fundraising, turnout out to be unfounded with 18.5 In the U.S.,

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2024

If it wasn’t, you can work to make 2024 a better year. As with personal New Year’s resolutions, you want your goals to be realistic and attainable. Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Incorporate what you’ve learned into your 2024 plans. That includes fundraising appeals.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 6, 2024

If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space. You don’t wait too long, especially if you’re behind in your revenue goals. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. How much money do you need to raise?

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Blackbaud

MAY 28, 2025

This data directly led to a strategic shift in 2024. A New Approach in 2024 Recognizing this trend, the WSU Tech Foundation set a bold goal for 2024: shifting the focus from the dollar amount raised to reigniting a culture of giving among employees. As we look ahead, the momentum from 2024s success has carried into 2025.

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Soapbox Exchange

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Issue 226 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! We’re in the final stretch of 2024! Make sure you’re covered with our End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist. As always, our goal is to equip you with invaluable tips and strategies to make your fundraising efforts not only impactful but also enjoyable.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. Your fundraising revenue may be down. We’re still in an uncertain economy, but that doesn’t mean you should stop fundraising. Never stop fundraising!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The era of easy, traditional fundraising is over — it’s time to change the game, and we’ve got the Year-End and GivingTuesday 2024 playbook you need! We’ve created a comprehensive Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit so you can plan your Year-End and GivingTuesday journey from start to finish.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But you want all the information available to you to guide your fundraising strategy and decision-making process, right? So, you should know what donors expect from you as we put 2024 behind us. Start by setting a specific goal. Being more specific with your goals will help you shape your message.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

2024 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 28, 2024

They don’t call you frontline fundraisers for nothing. That’s why bbcon 2024 in Seattle is the place to be for frontline fundraisers. That’s why bbcon 2024 in Seattle is the place to be for frontline fundraisers. Do Prospect Researchers and Frontline Fundraisers Speak the Same Language? What’s bbcon?

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? What are my nonprofit’s needs between now and the end of the year?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years. I have no training in marketing or fundraising. My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. When I first met you, we were putting out an 8 page newsletter twice a year as our primary fundraising.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. 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.

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Candid

JUNE 4, 2025

They can immediately focus on key priorities, including fundraising and programs, while benefiting from the fiscal sponsors tax compliance, accounting, governance, and finance functions, including accepting gifts and approving and administering program expenses.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 2, 2025

The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. We are honored to have been listed in Feedspots Top 35 Grant Writing Blogs and Websites for 2024 !) Were so excited to announce the 2025 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

While you may be aware on a general level that your CRM platform is becoming a headwind to your organization achieving its fundraising goals, the prospect of migrating vast amounts of data, retraining staff, and committing the money and resources required for a successful upgrade can make it tempting to say, Lets make do for another year.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 5, 2024

This is the third of a six-part series on 2024 prediction for foundation giving. Prediction 3: Grant winning will become more competitive in 2024 with more organizations asking for more money. Further, organizations will have to devote more time to fundraising due to more rigorous application processes.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Your GivingTuesday Fundraising Email Campaign: How, When, Why, and Who GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire generosity and rally support for your cause. When to Send Your Email Timing is everything in email marketing, especially when it comes to fundraising.

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GiveSmart

JUNE 25, 2024

We hosted the 2024 Nonprofit Research Study: The State of Fundraising, Technology, and Operations Impact on Mission Sustainability webinar on June 6, discussing the Community Brands 2024 Trends Report. Are the in-person fundraising events that are happening raising similar dollars to pre-COVID days?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

GivingTuesday 2024 is on December 3 and will be here before you know it. One way to kickstart the season of giving is by participating in GivingTuesday fundraising. One way to kickstart the season of giving is by participating in GivingTuesday fundraising. What Is GivingTuesday? You can too. Get started here.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

What are the top GivingTuesday best practices and fundraising ideas to make you stand out in 2024? With GivingTuesday 2024 coming up on December 3rd, the time to start planning is now. Prepare Early One of our top GivingTuesday best practices for 2024 is to start preparing your campaign early (aka, now).

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And after a deliciously long weekend, fundraisers everywhere will turn their attention to GivingTuesday. And this presents a unique opportunity to use the biggest day in fundraising to kick off your year-end fundraising push. Remember, stick to your story and demonstrate the impact donors are making on your goals.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re already using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, the world’s most popular and powerful system for professional fundraisers. Now it’s time to elevate your game by registering for bbcon 2024 sessions that are designed just for your goals and interests. 24—26, 2024. Congratulations! New to bbcon? Registration Is Now Open!

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Soapbox Exchange

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Issue 228 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Make sure youre covered with our End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist. As always, our goal is to equip you with invaluable tips and strategies to make your fundraising efforts not only impactful but also enjoyable. Were in the final stretch of 2023!

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amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

The summer is almost behind us, and fundraisers like yourself are spinning their wheels and starting to think ahead about the 2024 year-end campaign season. Here are five tips to keep in mind for your 2024 year-end campaign: 1. Be strategic with your goals. So don’t just burn rubber! It’s always great to be proactive.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 6, 2025

If you’re a fundraiser, this might sound familiar: An experienced development team at a mid-sized university foundation is doing everything right to hit their goals for prospect meetings. The Changing Landscape of Donor Engagement The fundraising landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade. What’s the problem?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

You need a letter that takes into account what’s going on in 2024. Fundraising experts are mixed on whether this is a good idea. This doesn’t mean one that says 2024 Annual Appeal. But go figure, longer fundraising letters (four pages as opposed to two) have been shown to perform better, especially for prospective donors.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

That’s the idea behind Well Aware’s inaugural H2gO Challenge, a campaign launched in April 2025 that brought together hundreds of participants to walk, run, and fundraise for clean water access in East Africa. Unlike typical fundraising events, the H2gO Challenge was immersive and globally accessible.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. during GivingTuesday 2024, donors had given nearly $1.8 million toward a $5 million goal. Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 Cyber Monday 2024 sales reached $13.3

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. However, we do know that donor demographics and fundraising methods are always changing. Do you ever get stuck with your event planning? But I want to do more than just inspire you.

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