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"Thank U, Next" Fundraising

The Fundraiser Coach

With the pressure of ever rising revenue goals, lack of full staffing, or a focus on "getting the gift," some fundraisers fall into the trap of treating donors like transactions. Burnout: Overworked fundraisers may deprioritize stewardship amidst competing demands. We speak of gift amount, revenue goals and dollars in at the office.

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The most read Candid insights articles in 2024: Fundraising, AI, and diversity 

Candid

GivingTuesday should be part of a year-round fundraising plan: Try focusing on an untapped group of potential donors or a specific program or project; offer multiple entry points and options for engagement, beyond financial contributions; and promote a monthly giving program that makes it easy for people to set up recurring donations.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community. Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process.

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8 Ways to Optimize Your Fundraising With a CRM for Nonprofits

CauseVox

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. Integrate Fundraising Channels Juggling multiple tools for email, events, and donation pages? Thats a recipe for burnout and data silos.

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How Savvy Organizations Weather Uncertain Times

Blackbaud

When the economy is unpredictable, or everyone is predicting a downturn, it helps to take stock of where you are, what your goals are, and how your priorities are aligned. Here are just some examples of how you can continue to proactively future-proof your organization: Understand where you are now. Find and target major donors.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

By careful examination of your nonprofits budget priorities where you allocate your time and resources you can gain insights into your organizations true motivations and goals. Donations dont have to be a one-sided thing! How can nonprofit leaders prevent burnout when theyre expected to perform minor miracles on a regular basis?

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Building Community Through School Fundraising Events | Big Fundraising Ideas

Big Fundraising Ideas

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.