GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

However, research shows that donors expect their philanthropic donations to go directly to the cause rather than overhead. Keenan , an assistant professor in the Marketing unit at Harvard Business School Donor-Centric Strategies Boost Donations Determining a nonprofits value is done by calculating its social impact. Elizabeth A.

Grants

CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? But data only tells part of the story.

Fundraising

Soapbox Exchange

JULY 21, 2025

Our free downloadable End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a peer-to-peer campaign, and more!

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate. On the other hand, fundraising-qualified leads have been closely involved with your organization and demonstrated their interest in donating. Streamline your online donation form.

Nonprofit

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

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

With Giving Tuesday and year-end appeals on the horizon, leveraging social media effectively can make all the difference in reaching your fundraising goals. But how can you ensure your social media efforts translate into actual donations?

Media

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Before diving into grant applications, take a step back and reassess your organization’s goals for 2025. Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year. Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year.

Grants

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Build a Detailed Fall Fundraiser Timeline and Planning Calendar A great fundraising event starts with a smart timeline. Consider: Hosting a volunteer appreciation picnic or happy hour Offering mini tasks or micro-volunteering roles Launching a private Facebook Group or Slack channel for engagement 6.

Procurement

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Many grantmakers request a proposed budget along with grant applications to show youre thinking about these goals from the start. After determining which grants to pursue , integrate grant planning into your overall budgeting process to ensure alignment between the grants specific requirements and your nonprofits broader financial goals.

Finance

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. To illustrate, the Food Donation Improvement Act(FDIA) was signed into law, specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste. Above all, donors want to see the real-world impact created with each donation to a cause. The research is clear.

AI

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In an evolving financial landscape, the smartest organizations are expanding beyond traditional donations. Promote the option, add a DAF widget to your donation page, and provide information and consistent reminders about how donor-advisors can request grants to make the most of this fundraising source.

Funding

GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. Set realistic goals and systematically reevaluate your strategies. Build a Funding Pipeline For your nonprofit to accomplish its goals, you must have the resources necessary to do so. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns.

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

Step-by-Step GivingTuesday Strategy for Your Nonprofit Step 1: Brainstorm Your Goals Before jumping into GivingTuesday email examples for this year, take a look back at last year’s campaign. You’ll want to set a clear goal that builds upon last year’s momentum and helps your organization grow. Remember to make it a SMART goal.

Goals

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

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.

Budget

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. These shouldinclude: Assessing overall success: Did the fundraiser meet its financial and non-financial goals? Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And it can actually strain the donor/organization relationshipif a donor is accustomed to making $50 donations, and all of a sudden you ask for a $500 gift! Consider targeting donors who have already given more than once during a calendar year. LEARN MORE: How to solidify strong relationships with new donors.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Setting clear goals and sharing compelling stories help teams secure resources for uniforms, travel, and tournaments. By leveraging digital platforms, teams can tap into a broader audience, simplify the donation process, and achieve their goals faster. Start by setting a clear and achievable fundraising goal.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. Encourage them to update it on an annual basis based on the current market and the goals of the organization. They are likely not experts in investment management.

Award

DoJiggy

JULY 15, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what makes a great capital campaign website, share real examples, and give you practical tips to help yours stand out and bring in donations. Instead, it’s a streamlined, purpose-built space designed to tell your story, inspire donations, and show progress.

Metrics

The Almoner

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The pastors in the diocese show the videos, pass out the pamphlets, and talk about their goals for the annual appeal. These efforts help to inspire donations from local Catholics. The foundation team also helps their Bishop with a calendar of special fundraising events.

Fundraising

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. And with a calendar view, you can see whats coming up at a glance, from campaign launches to donor meetings. What Are The Benefits of a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

DoJiggy

APRIL 8, 2025

To help your team meet its fundraising goals, weve compiled a list of over 30 best lacrosse fundraiser ideas that are engaging, profitable, and easy to execute. Participants can set up personal fundraising pages, and spectators can donate to their favorite players. You can even livestream the event for virtual donations.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Shared Resources : Sponsoring organizations often contribute resources beyond financial donations. Below are key steps to establish a strong foundation: Define Your Fundraising Goal Clarity is everything. Are you seeking an in-kind donation, such as drinks for an upcoming fair? Do you need volunteers to assist at your event?

Fundraising

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. ” Appreciated Securities : “Donating stocks or bonds that have increased in value since you acquired them.” Who did I forget to thank?

Policy

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Only if your goal is never again. Yes, if your goal is to be ignored in bulk. You are if you want donations. Donors dont remember your calendar. Right after they finish donating to people who asked first. And they dont need your donation. Delusion No. 16 The donor already knows our needs. Delusion No.

SAM

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Once set up, these actions happen based on triggers like someone joining your list, clicking a link or making a donation. For example, someone who donates regularly might get a thank-you message and an invite to join a donor circle, while a first-time volunteer might get details about training or upcoming shifts. That time adds up.

CRM

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

My goal in taking your classes was to be a better fundraiser for sure. And of course I wanted to increase our donations. But we do need to raise $350 – 400,000 in donations each year. Now, every single donation letter gets a personalized, hand written note by me on them. I am sending you so much gratitude.

Donation

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. And with a calendar view, you can see whats coming up at a glance, from campaign launches to donor meetings. What Are The Benefits of a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Plus, it can help you increase engagement, interest, attendees, and donations. Not only can you use the software to plan, promote, and manage events, but you can also track (and increase) donations and engagement, automate and optimize communication, and boost the results of your fundraising efforts. Reviews Ease of use 4.2

Software

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The goal is to deliver an organization’s point of view (POV), explain the mission and provide inspiration that hopefully leads to engagement and donations. A donor funnel defines a static plan in which messaging is pushed out based on calendar or campaign timing. What are their goals? Their frustrations and motivations?

Donation

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This year, GivingTuesday, which is held the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, will be on the latest possible calendar date — December 3. The Salvation Army leaders set an aggressive goal of $3 million for GivingTuesday 2024. Bannon hopes urgency will spur donations. Red Kettles typically bring in an average $2.7

Pass-Through

DoJiggy

APRIL 22, 2025

Online Auctions Leverage your business network to gather donated goods and serviceseverything from spa packages to restaurant gift cards. Ask member businesses for prize donations in return for publicity. Community Yard Sale Invite businesses and residents to donate items for a massive yard sale hosted by the Chamber.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar. Even smaller initiatives can help build your donor base so that you have a larger group to market your cornerstone fundraisers and donation campaigns to. Ask committee members, local wine shops, wineries, or vineyards to donate bottles.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community. We will collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact.

Goals

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals! Choose a Cause and Set Goals Before you hit the road, clarify your mission. Determine your financial goal and outline how funds will be collected. Set a donation goal and include it in your promotional materials.

Fundraising

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Volunteer lifecycle stage The goal of this stage Strategies to use at this stage Recruitment Introduce your volunteer opportunities to new audience members and inspire them to sign up. You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized. Then, send them a yearly birthday card signed by your full staff.

Management