Candid

JULY 21, 2025

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. Check out our free fundraising planning resources for practical tools to help you diversify your funding streams and plan ahead.

Funding

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards. These articles explore the challenges and opportunities nonprofit boards can present for advancing racial equityboth within organizations and in the communities they serve.

Government

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this article, well help you understand how to make this magic relationship work for you. Though the specifics can vary from company to company (and nonprofit to nonprofit), heres how the matching gift fundraising process typically works: A donor makes an initial donation to a nonprofit organization.

Retainer

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. That’s where this guide comes in—we’ll discuss the must-have members of your nonprofit’s fundraising team.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2025

That’s when it hit us: they didn’t need just a fundraising platform, they needed CRM software for nonprofits. While a fundraising platform helps you raise money by hosting donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and more, a CRM software for nonprofits helps you manage donor relationships. What Is a Fundraising Platform?

CRM

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

In this article, well discuss how making thank-you calls a key part of your donor stewardship routine can boost donor retention and fundraising results and show you how to make effective calls for your organization. A quick, heartfelt phone call can be a game-changer when it comes to retaining donors and inspiring future giving.

CRM

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products.

Fundraising

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Silent auctions are a classic go-to fundraising event, and for good reason. From large in-person events to casual virtual gatherings, fundraising silent auctions can generate much-needed revenue and strengthen donor relationships. Gathering auction items is one of the most important steps when planning your silent auction fundraiser.

Procurement

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

While establishing relationships that can lead to planned gifts can take time, there are ways nonprofits can effectively raise more funds through this type of fundraising. This article provides a quick overview! After the donor passes away, the nonprofit retains the remaining value. Measure and refine the program.

CRM

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.

Donation

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Practices may lose income due to small inefficiencies, outdated systems, or missed opportunities to engage and retain patients, even while sticking to an existing budget. Staff members at medical practices focus on delivering quality care and patient experiences, but this can lead to them neglecting revenue.

Insurance

Clairification

JUNE 5, 2023

I can’t get no… Oh, I can’t get no… satisfaction… Fundraisers report money is the number one reason they leave their jobs [See Part I of this two-part series here ]. The real reason fundraisers leave their jobs, and the sector, is very similar to why donors leave you. I gave you a hint in the title.

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2024

Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. Do your fundraising practices look forward and actively build a foundation for long-term success? This often means investing in new forms of fundraising or making significant updates to existing practices.

Fundraising

OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

Retainer

Candid

AUGUST 15, 2024

The number one request Candid gets from nonprofits is for support with fundraising, whether they’re looking for training, resources, or general help navigating the complexities of keeping their nonprofit in good financial shape. We also share free books about year-end fundraising strategies. What can fundraisers do?

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Add to that the tensions created in a fundraising context. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review does a great job of identifying 7 tensions leaders need to navigate. You can find the article at: [link]. So it's natural that nonprofit leaders want to "master" fundraising. And nonprofit fundraising.

Fundraising

Joe Garecht Fundraising

MARCH 7, 2022

It’s not enough to know that your fundraising strategies are successful. These insights can only be gained by calculating fundraising Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This article will unpack 10 essential KPIs for measuring fundraising success. A steady stream of new donors is key to a sustainable fundraising strategy.

Fundraising

Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2021

It’s called “Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising,” and it examines how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the nonprofit industry in 2020. It’s full of data-backed fundraising strategies for engaging with donors during difficult times, including tips for fundraising during times of uncertainty.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2017

This month, I'd like to provide some useful best practices for nonprofits to engage and retain donors. I think that's a symptom of a different problem, which is that the balance between fundraising, cultivation, and engagement has not been achieved. Create Balanced Communications with Your Donors.

Retainer

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Why is fundraising important for nonprofits? Focus on Acquiring and Retaining Donors. Let’s begin.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

MARCH 12, 2024

In our work with our nonprofit partners, we have heard many organizations talk about how it can take more than six months to fill a fundraising position. During this time, the nonprofit is missing out on key fundraising opportunities that ultimately will impact the organization’s bottom line. Check them out here and here.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 25, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, it’s only natural that technology has also transformed countless aspects of charity fundraising. What was previously limited to more manual processes, like in-person events, door-to-door fundraising, or a letter in the mail with a return slip enclosed, is so much more today.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 15, 2021

Most fundraising professionals know that having good information is the secret to increased revenue, stronger relationships, and more successful appeals. By analyzing the donor data you have available, you can learn volumes about donor motivation and behavior, then use this information to guide your fundraising approach.

Metrics

Greater Giving

APRIL 17, 2023

Recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers can be a challenge, especially in today’s busy and competitive world. In this article, we’ll explore some best practices for recruiting and retaining nonprofit volunteers. Volunteer Management Effective volunteer management is key to attracting and retaining volunteers.

Retainer

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

You’re struggling to connect with your target audience and gain or retain their support. His films and articles have been seen around the world and he hosts a weekly podcast called The Storytelling Lab. You’ve hit a wall with your marketing strategy. You’re frustrated and tired. Well, this webinar is where to start.

Retainer

Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. We’ve put together some of our favorite church fundraiser ideas. Fundraising events. Church fundraising events can work wonders. Bake sales are a great option for church fundraisers. T-shirt fundraiser.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2022

To be the most effective fundraiser that you can, it’s important to know about the fundraising cycle. The fundraising cycle or donor cultivation cycle is the key to gaining, engaging, and retaining donors. The fundraising cycle has six stages and is the key to your fundraising success. Identification.

Fundraising

Candid

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

To help your nonprofit start improving your website’s visuals, this article provides three tips for effective nonprofit website design: Use photos of real people in action. . Using video to create emotional appeals thanking supporters for their help can dramatically impact your nonprofit’s fundraising potential.

Retainer

Candid

JULY 7, 2022

While giving directly on platforms is still low compared with traditional giving methods, a survey by Classy found that 57% of traffic to fundraising campaign pages comes from social media. If you’re planning on running a fundraiser directly on Instagram or Facebook, you’ll also want to update your profile on Candid’s GuideStar.

Media

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

Melissa Jensen from Centennial Area Health Education Center Lack of focus, fundraising, and professionalism Too many “do-gooders” do not realize that nonprofit organizations are legal entities that deserve the same attention and effort as any profit business. Fundraising without strategy.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Donor appreciation should be a crucial aspect of your overall fundraising strategy from the moment you start your nonprofit. This option is great for events and fundraisers.

CRM

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

She has completed specialized fundraising training through AFP International, The Virginia Fundraising Institute, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Shenandoah Virginia Chapter, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). If not, it’s time to strategize how you’ll retain year-end donors for the long term.

Retainer

Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. Email continues to be an important tool in a nonprofit’s peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit. It’s time to turn this approach around by sending more targeted peer-to-peer fundraising email communications.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. It cannot and should not be all about fundraising. As such, no longer can we think of our advancement system as just a ‘database ’.

Education

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

A recent study by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project finds that charitable giving grew 10.6 Your top priority should be retaining those new and loyal annual donors. A good fundraiser asks good questions and is also a good listener. No matter what gift amount or level of donor—loyal donors help sustain an organization.

Demographics

Qgiv

JUNE 7, 2021

He previously served as director of IT consulting at a fundraising event production company focused on nonprofits. Email continues to be an important tool in a nonprofit’s peer-to-peer fundraising toolkit. It’s time to turn this approach around by sending more targeted peer-to-peer fundraising email communications.

Fundraising

Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

That’s why you have to develop a fundraising strategy for your nonprofit that consists of a variety of different approaches, reflects elements like campaign strategies and budget planning , and helps your organization meet its goals. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan.

Calendar