The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process. In-kind donations, such as catering or printing services, can significantly reduce costs while building community relationships. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

With this preparation, you’ll be ready to support your team in applying for new opportunities and be ready to manage the funds once they become available. Ready to streamline your grant management process? Plus, be sure to verify requirements before spending and create compliance calendars with advance reminders.

Government

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: Are you ready to launch a monthly giving program? This one is important.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 10, 2025

But many nonprofits that earn organization-changing donations scramble to build the infrastructure to manage the funds effectively. The growth of trust-based philanthropy principles with multi-year, unrestricted funds is starting to shift organizations from that scarcity mindset to one of abundance.

Award

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

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page. Yes, while you want to offer the option of PayPal as an option, it should never be your primary donation option. When your organization hasnt yet built a base of individual giving, and youre simply not ready. Things like focusing solely on growing your major donor program.

AI

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

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

Were not ready for that. You’re ready for bake sales and spaghetti dinners, but not free money that takes a signature and a lawyer? 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.

SAM

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

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Consider creating sponsorship levels to incentivize larger commitments from local businesses—or participation from a larger pool of local companies—that could include cash donations, matching gifts, and in-kind donations, such as food at the finish line. These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year.

Fundraising

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

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

How to do it: Gather donations from familiesespecially those of outgoing sixth gradersbefore the previous year ends. Winter Fundraising (January and February) Why it works: After the indulgences of the holidays, many people are ready for healthier habits. Ask parents or local garden stores to donate seedlings.

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

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Set a donation goal and include it in your promotional materials. Register Riders and Collect Donations Make online registration easy and mobile-friendly with DoJiggy. Collect a minimum donation or entry fee, but always allow participants to give more if they wish. Ready to ride for a cause?

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

JULY 15, 2025

For nonprofits on a calendar fiscal year, your due date will be May 15th of the following year. Anyone can view the 990 you file — in fact, many donors will specifically search for them and other details prior to making donations. Now that you know all the essentials to your 990 filing, you should be ready for a stress-free tax season!

Liability

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again. It should make a person feel good about making a donation. This email thank you is more of a reassurance to let your donor know you received her donation.

Donation

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

Calendar

Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 19, 2023

However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Some donors may respond to your direct mail piece but will donate online. You’ll have a lot of competition since you’re not the only organization seeking year-end donations. This is what I usually do.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

Fundraising Calendar for 2021. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template. Download your fundraising calendar + goals template below: Fundraising Plan & Goals Worksheet.

Calendar

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again. It should make a person feel good about giving a donation. This email thank you is more of a reassurance to let your donor know you received her donation.

Calendar

Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 23, 2024

However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed. Some donors may respond to your direct mail piece but will donate online. You’ll have a lot of competition since you’re not the only organization seeking year-end donations. This is what I usually do.

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 18, 2024

You only have a few seconds to capture your donor’s attention and get her to make a donation. The Giving Experience Congratulations, someone has decided to donate to your nonprofit. They’re on your website ready to give. Does your Donate Now button stand out? Does your Donate Now button stand out?

Donation

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

We've seen that campaigns are more successful when potential donors are primed and educated before hitting that donate button. Outline your campaign plan, and ask them to mark their calendars and spread the word in their networks. Can you make room to share community perspectives to help inspire more donations? spanhidden.

Readiness

GrantNews

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Your nonprofit can maximize donations by integrating donor-centric practices. After all, successful nonprofits implement donor-centric policies into their core structure to effectively maximize donations. It stands to reason, a donor who witnesses the good work that results from their donations is more likely to continue their support.

Management

CauseVox

JULY 1, 2022

As with any campaign, you’ll want to incorporate monthly giving into your messaging channels so that donors have lots of opportunities to learn about this donation method. Add The Option To Your Donation Form. Donation forms are perhaps the most important place to highlight your monthly giving program.

Calendar

Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Here are 8 fundraising tools that should be sharpened and ready to go in your fundraising toolkit. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. People will check you out online before they make a gift, so be ready for them. Clear, magnetic BHAG.

Fundraising

Qgiv

AUGUST 26, 2021

Here are 5 reasons why you should keep virtual fundraising events on your calendar: . Yet, having a virtual event on calendar, you’re able to secure vendors and create video conference lines in a matter of minutes. Easily showcase a compelling video before spotlighting your CEO to solicit donations. Virtual Event Planner.

Calendar

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. In fact, 57% of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Start with a Social Media Editorial Calendar In order to plan out your social media, you first need to create an editorial calendar. An editorial calendar is basically just a content map or a guide that helps you map out your nonprofit’s content (including social media) for the year. Donate, join, volunteer, help.

Media

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

Make them short so they’re a quick read and don’t ask for anything (you’ve got other opportunities to ask for donations). They’ll feel “in the know” which increases your chances of getting another donation from them this Fall. How EXACTLY will you ask for donations this Fall ? Plan your Asks. Engage your Board.

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

If you can find 10 good grant leads — we can usually find at least 10 hot leads when we do grant research for our clients—then you can fill your grant calendar and keep your grant pipeline full all year long. Create a calendar of Asks. And there is nothing wrong with using a paper desk calendar, if that’s your jam.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Are you ready? Make sure to: Make a test donation to determine that payment processing is in working order.

Media

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fundraising requires timely and efficient processing of donations, especially in the typical end-of-year rush of gifts. This season, give your team a little December stress relief by automating and streamlining gift processing, including recurring donations and installment payments.  Leverage batch processing.

Software

Tech Soup

APRIL 15, 2014

By now you've almost certainly heard about the license donation program for Office 365. Getting the donation is easy , after first requesting a free trial from Microsoft then getting validated for the full donation through TechSoup, but moving your organization's data and getting everyone comfortable is a little more work.

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). They should receive an email confirmation of their donation. Live support.

Fundraising

CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Consider all income sources, including individual donations through various channels. Analyze past giving patterns, contribution frequency, and preferred donation channels. Tools like CauseVox can boost your fundraising efforts by tracking donations and providing insights into trends and results.

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