Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising? Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. billiona $52.35

Policy

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. Like many areas within schools, school nurse offices often face budget constraints.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement.

Funding

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

From tight budgets to limited staffing, these hurdles can make even the simplest event feel overwhelming. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. However, many organizations face common challenges that complicate the planning process.

Budget

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Candid

JULY 31, 2025

Nonprofits can choose to share information about their organization on their profiles—including mission, donation information, program information, financial reports or IRS filings, and/or leadership and board demographics. They can earn a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Seal of Transparency depending on how much information they provide.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Some may prioritize education, health, the arts, or community development, while others may target specific demographic groups or geographic areas. Nonprofit Support Centers Local organizations that provide resources and support for fundraising efforts. Budget A clear, itemized budget outlining how funds will be used efficiently.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

But there are a lot more moving parts to getting a fundraising letter done right and out the door making money. A creative brief is a tool that helps you outline all the strategic and creative requirements for a fundraising campaign. Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.),

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The real promise of artificial intelligence — particularly agentic AI — is not just efficiency, but the removal of barriers that slow down fundraising, service delivery and impact measurement. nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. rail-container).hide();

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

But when used intentionally, competition can be one of the most powerful tools in your fundraising toolbox. We have seen firsthand how healthy competition can transform fundraising results. When we layer competition into fundraising, we’re not replacing the mission. High-impact fundraisers need to feel seen and supported.

Retail

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

Include milestones for internal review, feedback, budget revisions, and final polishing. Update DEI framing and metrics Many funders expect clear demographic data and transparent discussion of equity efforts. Your decisions can shape your fundraising results for the rest of 2025 and set the stage for next year’s success.

Grants

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

But there are a lot more moving parts to getting a fundraising letter done right and out the door making money. A creative brief is a tool that helps you outline all the strategic and creative requirements for a fundraising campaign. Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.),

Demographics

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. But fundraising isnt just about meeting monetary goals.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. In this guide, we’ll explore five data management best practices your nonprofit can implement to run more efficient fundraisers, launch more impactful programs, and cultivate stronger donor relationships.

Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Clarify what AI can draft (like boilerplate sections or budget rationales) and what must stay human-led (like personal stories or your theory of change). Budget data, program outcomes, and stories live across your org, not just in development. Create internal AI guidelines. Verify everything. Always fact-check AI-generated content.

Grants

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Organizations clinging to outdated fundraising tactics find themselves increasingly marginalized in competitive grant cycles. Strategic vision beats emergency fundraising in today's competitive grant landscape. Nonprofits without legacy programs will miss the biggest fundraising opportunity in history.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

Only two-thirds offer health insurance; this drops to 12% for organizations with annual budgets of less than $250,000. and Noble Accounting Join Forces The Real Cost of Nonprofit Budget Cuts? Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Funding

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

Organizations that use data analytics in fundraising report significantly higher major gifts and donor retention rates than those that rely on guesswork. A targeted approach optimizes fundraising efforts and ensures youre stewarding limited time and money responsiblydirecting your outreach to the right donors in a strategic, effective manner.

Metrics

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. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

Fundraising raffles are one of the easiest, best ways to raise money for nonprofits, but strategic pricing strategies are required to make the most of these fundraisers. Therefore, it is crucial to strategically price raffle tickets to maximize fundraising potential. How Should You Price 50/50 Raffle Tickets?

Goals

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

Start with this compelling reality: Communications and fundraising are seamless. Email Marketing This is a fine way to reach mass audiences on a budget. He is the author of “10 Simple Fundraising Lessons” and “How To Score Your First or Next Million-Dollar Gift.” Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

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Blackbaud

JULY 23, 2025

Why this is important Public funding may only constitute a small portion of your budget, but it could mean the difference between having programs and accommodations or not. Run budget scenarios to understand your short and long-term challenges. Update forecasts and budgets to reflect any changes.

Policy

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

nonprofit sector demographics. According to demographic data shared on Candid profiles , 69% of all nonprofit staff and 62% of nonprofit leaders identify as women. These resources offer data on disparities and tips on how to counter themas fundraisers and as grantmakers. Surviving and thriving as fundraisers of color.

Demographics

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 11, 2020

Last month, I shared some ideas on fundraising in an age of the Covid-19 coronavirus. What is a nonprofit fundraiser to do? In my time as a nonprofit fundraiser, we've seen recessions related to the dot-com bust, the 9/11 attacks, and the housing market implosion around 2008 and 2009. Cutting fundraising and marketing budgets.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Ive only just started reading Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money , and Im already widely recommending it to colleagues, students, and clients. Particularly fundraising professionals. Know Your Donors: Fundraising isnt about data points or demographic segments.

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

Candid

JULY 26, 2022

Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. keeping the lights on”), and invest in fundraising innovations that can result in raising more funding toward the mission. How can you maintain fundraising transparency and convey the importance of overhead spending?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After many organizations received a fundraising boost during the pandemic, direct response professionals once again seem to be bracing for a decline. Even so, direct-response fundraising remains critically important—both as a source of sustainable annual revenue and as a funnel for the cultivation of higher-level donors. Young or old?

Demographics

Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Here we share how, in undergoing this shift, we managed to exceed our fundraising targets while gaining more flexibility to do our core work. To make this shift, we began by fundraising around existing initiatives that could deliver the greatest impact to create a win-win scenario.

Demographics

Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic.

Fundraising