NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: Nonprofits are missing one of the easiest and most meaningful opportunities to deepen donor relationships — a real thank-you. That’s how you stand out in a sector where most nonprofits are just checking the box. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits have a conversion problem. The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%.

Donation

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. The Benefits of Budgeting by Program for Nonprofit Organizations As a nonprofit, you have to manage which funds are restricted and which aren’t. One program could use more headcount to serve more people.

Budget

Blackbaud

AUGUST 6, 2025

How much easier would your life in nonprofit finance be if you could just tell the future? By forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flow, nonprofits can strategically plan for future growth, navigate uncertainties, and demonstrate financial stability to funders.

Finance

Blackbaud

AUGUST 6, 2025

billion in charitable giving from a variety of nonprofit sectors. Throughout the five-year period from FY20 to FY24, donor counts dropped 15% as nonprofits moved beyond the surge in generosity seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This analysis spans FY20 through FY24 (July to June fiscal years) and includes data from 19.4

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 1, 2025

While general operating, unrestricted (GO) grants are ideal for nonprofits, project-restricted grants continue to be funded more successfully. Author Bio: Claire Honsinger, GPC is founder and principal consultant of Good Horse Grants, nonprofit funding advocacy and professional grant consulting.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Nearly half of nonprofits grew revenue last year, but early-tech adopters had more revenue streams than other nonprofits — with an average of 5.14.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Bonterra

JUNE 19, 2025

of new donors are retained after their first gift. The first gift isn’t the goal. It’s just the beginning. Acquiring donors is hard. Keeping them is even harder. According to Bonterra’s 2025 Impact Report , only 19.4% That means more than 80% never come back. The key to improving that stat is not more asks. It is better engagement.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

The study, conducted across eight nonprofits, used Donor IQ’s behavior-based AI to predict donor giving patterns and optimize fundraising strategy. of new donors retained year-to-date. Source: Equity Decision Systems The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. rail-container).hide();

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GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2025

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) present a promising opportunity for nonprofits to not only expand their revenue and diversify their giving streams but also to bring a sense of stability and growth to their organization. A DAF is an investment account where the sole beneficiaries are nonprofit organizations.

Funding

Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Whether youre running a household, business, or nonprofit, finding ways to do more with limited resources remains a challenge. For nonprofits, this means prioritizing activities like prospect research, donor appeals, meetings with major donors, and grant writing. Strong donor relations are the key to retention.

Budget

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Similarly, nonprofits need accurate financial data to guide decision-making, sustain programs, and ensure long-term mission impact. In this post, we’ll break down the key financial metrics every nonprofit should monitor, explain why they matter, and provide actionable guidance on how to use them.

Metrics

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Explore our educational case studies to understand how other educational organizations have used our tools to drive fundraising success and retain donors long-term. The post 50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 24, 2025

A recent Blackbaud Institute survey of nonprofit and education fundraisers found that over 80% of them were using AI in their daily work, and most organizations are using AI tools at a higher rate than they had in the year prior. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 22, 2025

All nonprofits need talented, motivated, and passionate additions to the team. If your nonprofit needs a new or revamped recruitment strategy, you might use general resourcesincluding those aimed at for-profit businessesto brush up on your knowledge. While these terms are often used interchangeably, the concepts vary in scope.

Nonprofit

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment.

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Community Boost

JUNE 27, 2025

Your nonprofit doesn’t need another dashboard. Reporting is descriptive , but what nonprofits really need is prescriptive insight. Many small and mid-sized nonprofits don’t have the staff or time to translate data into a game plan. That’s what leads to more retained donors , more giving, and less burnout for your team.

Burnout

Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt. The examples below show how annual giving funds enable different nonprofit sectors to serve their missions. How can we leverage technology and data to personalize annual giving appeals?

Donation

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

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key stages: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Despite the length of time it takes to acquire a donor, many nonprofits struggle with donor retention.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Proper documentation helps improve future fundraisers and retains knowledge even as teams or personnel change. What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

Nonprofits are no exception. Nonprofit Workforce Outlook Nonprofits employ over 12.8 To stay competitive, nonprofits must offer more than wages. Effective Nonprofit Recruitment Strategies Modern job seekers want more than a paycheck. Then study successful nonprofits. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, the nonprofit Feeding South Florida ran into issues using multiple fundraising platforms, including Eventbrite, Blackbaud, 32 Auctions, Classy, and others, making fundraising more complicated than necessary. Contact local blogs or even the Chamber of Commerce to promote your event. Continue to use email.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

helped nonprofit leaders explore how funders are evolving from traditional philanthropists into impact investors and what that shift means for you. To attract and keep those funders, nonprofits need to move beyond outputs like meals served or hours volunteered and instead show impact; the deeper change your work makes possible. “To

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

New data from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy ’s “2025 Compensation and Benefits Report” reveals that average salaries have plateaued, but median compensation is rising faster than inflation, signaling a more equitable distribution of earnings across the nonprofit sector. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO.

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Blackbaud

JUNE 18, 2025

GivingTuesday allows nonprofits, schools, and community groups to tap into a wave of generosity and connect with people ready to support causes they care about. A simple hashtag campaign immediately caught on, uniting nonprofits, corporations, schools, and individual donors around the idea of shared generosity. When is GivingTuesday?

Software

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Just as the roots of a tree nourish its branches, providing essential sustenance that allows it to grow and flourish, funders play a pivotal role in supporting nonprofit organizations. Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities.

Burnout

Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

Higher education institutions today face mounting pressures to attract and retain students in an increasingly competitive landscape. The post 5 Proven Scholarship Strategies that Boost College Enrollment first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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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. Additionally, online fundraising offers cost savings.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales. Partnering with neighboring schools or local nonprofits can also increasereach. Absolutely.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. Volunteer Burnout Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be tough.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

I have taken several of your courses and read your blog. We do really well at retaining donors. Here, I’ll let you read it… “I don’t expect you to remember me. I am the co-founder of an animal and nature sanctuary in upstate NY. I have been the primary fundraiser for our organization for the last 30 years.

Donation

Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 8, 2025

It is important to note that PRWORA explicitly exempts nonprofit charitable organizations from mandatory immigration status verification. This distinction, however, may increase administrative complexity where nonprofits partner with governmental entities or serve as subrecipients to those obligated to comply.

USDA

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Effective volunteer management helps your nonprofit: Recruit new volunteers more easily. Retain more volunteers over time. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 85% of volunteers donate to the nonprofits they volunteer with. This journey is also known as the volunteer lifecycle. Improve volunteer satisfaction.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

This report follows up on our December 2024 Nonprofit Employment Report which provided an overview of national-level data on nonprofit employment and wages between 2017 and 2022 from the U.S. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", rail-container).hide();

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