Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

These articles explain the role volunteers play in building community relationships and resilience. In this article, Kristin Hanlin, an instructional designer at Candid, explores how nonprofits can utilize Instructional Design principles to develop training that engages, empowers, and educates the learnerincluding volunteers.

Retainer

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Picture this: as donations roll in, a progress bar fills up automatically, showing exactly how close you are to hitting your matching goal. Donors can see in real time how their donation was matched. That’s where automated matching comes in.

IT

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Many board members resist asking for donations--but why? This article explores the top reasons behind their hesitation and provides proven strategies to shift their mindset. Ready to turn reluctance into fundraising success?

Donation

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

Thats where donation tiers come in. By using CauseVoxs free, easy to use fundraising platform you can set up customizable donation tiers , showing donors exactly what their gift accomplishes. Not sure how to define your donation tiers? We are going to dive into 5 types of donation tiers that engage donors and drive donations.

Donation

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. This is the first interaction your donor will have with the organization after they make their donation. Lets make this happen.

Retainer

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is aiming to raise awareness locally or nationally, engage volunteers, or boost donations in your city or region, focusing your efforts on Facebook makes strategic sense. Include your website, email and donation link. stories, event updates, volunteer spotlights, donation appeals etc.) Consistency is key.

Media

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They’re vague, don’t explain the impact of the donation, and ask for an arbitrary amount of money. In this article, we’ll explore the power in aligning AI technologies and methodologies by showing you how AI can support every stage of the ask, ultimately helping you raise more dollars for your organization, without being creepy.

AI

CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. Use Powerful Imagery High-quality images are worth more than a thousand words theyre worth donations. This ripple effect can lead to exponential growth in both awareness and donations.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

You know the feelingyouve sent the thank-you notes, optimized your donation page, and run a successful campaign or two. A successful peer-to-peer campaign hosted on CauseVox that received donations from over 500 individual donors! Include a quick reminder on your donation form (Check if your employer matches donations!),

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. This article will guide you through steps to ensure you’re well-prepared in advance of a disaster and ensure your efforts are effectively directed towards initiatives that provide aid during challenging times.

Donation

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. Your event site is the hub where golfers register, sponsors get recognized, and donations roll in. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

From tracking every donation and interaction to segmenting audiences and automating outreach, a CRM gives you the visibility and control you need to deepen engagement and drive your mission forward. Although I know its their CRM at work, their organization remains at the top of my mind the next time I am ready to give.

CRM

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Whether youre refining an existing program or just beginning to play around with the idea of recurring donations, this guide is designed for you. Are you ready to make your monthly giving program a must-have for donors, much like their favorite streaming service? Monthly giving thrives when its paired with intentional outreach.

Donation

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Donation Recency, Frequency, and Amount (RFM) Analysis What it is: RFM stands for Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value. Recent, frequent, high-amount donors may be ready for a higher-tier ask or leadership giving conversation. Compare open rates, conversion rates, donation page performance, and average gift size across campaigns.

Utilities

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to organize a successful roller skating fundraiser. When people have fun, they are more inclined to support your cause through extra activities like raffle ticket purchases , custom merch sales, or donations.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

When donors are thanked within 48 hours of making a gift, they’re 4x more likely to donate again. Immediately after receiving a donation, be sure to send an email confirmation that includes a donor “thank you”. But don’t let an automatic thank you after receiving a donation be the only time you reach out to your donors.

CRM

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down what fiscal agents do, how they work and why nonprofits might need one. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence.

Logic Model

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

You can access sample auction item donation request letter templates here. So remember, investing this extra time up front will keep things running smoothly so that you can focus on increasing those donations and creating a special experience for your supporters! Thankfully, that’s not true!

Template

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

They had an optimized donation page and were running campaigns online, but every time they needed to send a thank-you note, pull a donor report, or figure out who gave last year, it turned into a scramble. At its core, a fundraising platform is a tool designed to help you collect donations and run campaigns online. Sound familiar?

CRM

DonorSnap

JULY 17, 2025

In this article, we’ll look at what DonorSnap does well for event management, where its limitations begin, and how EventSnap can enhance your planning and execution. Using DonorSnap for Event Management DonorSnap helps you stay organized by tracking attendance, managing donations, and sending follow-ups.

CRM

CauseVox

JUNE 24, 2025

In this article, we’ll explore what donor segmentation is, why it matters and how to get started with small, easy steps. How much they give : A person who donates $25 and someone who gives $2,500 shouldn’t get the exact same message. That means more support, more donations, and less burnout for your donors (and you!)

IT

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

In this article, we’ll dive into why donors lapse, how to spot and prioritize who to reach out to first, what to say when you do, and how to create a multi-channel approach that won’t overwhelm your busy team. Even among smaller donors, you might spotlight anyone who gave more than your average first donation. More points.

CRM

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

Pages also included a feed of donations with supporter messages. It covered topics such as how to participate, how to track activity, accessibility options, donation methods, international participation, and how donation matching worked. Ready to Run Your Own Peer-to-Peer Challenge?

Template

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

You can access sample auction item donation request letter templates here. So remember, investing this extra time up front will keep things running smoothly so that you can focus on increasing those donations and creating a special experience for your supporters! Thankfully, that’s not true!

Template

Community Boost

JULY 14, 2025

Use flexible payment methods to simplify the donation experience and remove friction. Get ready for the future of giving With more than $40 billion raised globally, GoFundMe is deepening its investment in the nonprofit space. Check out a support article on Giving Funds for everything you need to get started. Want to learn more?

Funding

Gail Perry Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Beth Ann Locke is authoring this article based on her own experience and work successfully nurturing and closing mega gifts. or didnt use their donations as they had requested. Step 6: If Theyre Not Ready to Reconnect, Follow Up! Are you ready to transform your major gifts program this year?

Readiness

Candid

JULY 7, 2025

Cash donations through a foundation gift or a direct company award are just two ways in which corporations can partner with you. Companies can also donate items or services or work with you to give their employees volunteer opportunities. Are there news articles about their sponsorship of a local event? Where can I learn more?

Manufacturing

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Everything is designed to be intuitive, so you don’t need to be a big tech expert to create a polished, professional-looking donation page. Beautiful and easily designed online donation page with CauseVox. Let’s look at how you can utilize branded donation pages and powerful storytelling through our online fundraising platform.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

Described as a “virtual research assistant,” ProspectAI is an autonomous AI Agent that scans the web in real time, identifying publicly available information on prospects and compiling rich, executive-ready donor profiles in just minutes. The result? addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. If you need to budget more conservatively, recruit more volunteers to support the event or gather more in-kind donations rather than purchasing auction items yourself.

Procurement

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

These gifts are often the largest and most impactful contributions a donor will ever makewith the average planned gift ranging from 200-300 times larger than a typical annual donation. Read the rest of the article for valuable details, typical case study and a readyness calculator. Gratitude opens doors.

Policies

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Struggling to pick the questions you should answer when asking for a donation? ​In this 1 hour special workshop hosted by Instrumentl, you’ll be able to know what sways company decision-makers when reviewing donation requests. Subscribe Instrumentl Partner Workshop Slides No items found.

Instrumentl

CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Your online fundraising campaigns and donation pages connect to your nonprofit CRM, and you can automate donation processing, receipts, and the recording of donations. Ready to learn more about how you can use a CRM to both streamline and personalize your fundraising at the same time?

CRM

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

This article aims to show how nonprofits can leverage wealth screening, engagement metrics, and analytical tools to identify and qualify top prospects. Look at donation history, event attendance, volunteer hours, and online engagement metrics like email open rates and social media interactions.

Metrics

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. Our built-in tools generate ready-to-send messages to simplify outreach. Pair with our online donation tools for easy tracking. Our text-to-donate tool provides a memorable keyword for quick contributions.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This article compares four recognized charity watchdogs: Candid (formerly GuideStar), Charity Navigator, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, and GreatNonprofits. Charity Navigator Fees There are no fees to get the Charity Navigator star rating, and Charity Navigator does not charge fees to supporters who donate to organizations on its platform.

Finance