Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Breakdown of revenue sources: Identify which aspects of the fundraiser (ticket sales, donations, auctions, etc.) Conversion rates: Calculate how many people responded to the marketing by attending or donating to the fundraiser. contributed most significantly to the totalrevenue.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

By leveraging digital platforms, teams can tap into a broader audience, simplify the donation process, and achieve their goals faster. Online fundraising tools simplify the donation process for both teams and contributors. For example, live-stream a practice session or scrimmage, allowing viewers to donate in real-time.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And of course I wanted to increase our donations. But we do need to raise $350 – 400,000 in donations each year. We do really well at retaining donors. Now, every single donation letter gets a personalized, hand written note by me on them. And already, many of them have donated a second time already.

Donation

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

In other words, the very constituents most nonprofits court through email acquisition, social media campaigns and peer-to-peer events departed in large numbers during the first quarter — an issue that researchers noted is common at the onset of each calendar year. Meanwhile, loyal repeat-retained donors had a less severe drop of 6.1%

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

How to do it: Gather donations from familiesespecially those of outgoing sixth gradersbefore the previous year ends. How to do it: Suggest a sponsored Dry January, where teachers and parents give up alcohol for the month and donate what they save. Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales.

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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. Part of Bannon’s bullishness stems from the higher number of donors, even though the average donation slipped from $166 two years ago to $140 last year. Bannon hopes urgency will spur donations.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Retain more volunteers over time. You can also create a volunteer management calendar to help you stay organized. Your calendar should include a regular communications cadence so that volunteers stay in the loop and have multiple ways to engage with your organization. Improve volunteer satisfaction.

Management

Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

For retention-minded fundraisers with a strong donor cultivation plan in place, the early days of a new calendar year might even be busier than any day in November and December. Here are five tips for thanking your year-end donors that will increase the likelihood of them being retained in the following year: 1. About Bloomerang.

Retainer

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

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Segment Your Donors Organizations are only retaining about four out of 10 donors annually. You will find revenue sustainability if you provide multiple avenues for supporters to donate. Create a Better Thank You Strategy It costs far more to get a new donor than it does to retain an existing one.

Finance

Candid

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

As nonprofit professionals, we wait and hope all day that this is the year our campaign will go viral and bring in millions of dollars in donations. And then the following day, many small, new, or unknown (due to lack of social capital) nonprofits feel defeated because they didn’t get the donations they’d hoped for. Sound familiar?

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

After all, nonprofits need gifts and donations to sustain them, no matter what their mission or goals might be. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. Use your nonprofit development plan to distribute team responsibilities.

Calendar

Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Is my donation tax-deductible?” “Are Intelligent virtual assistants " can schedule meetings without the back and forth that even a tool like Doodle involves by regularly cruising through files, correspondence, and calendars . These online conversational bots are best at answering the same questions over and again. “Is

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

of new donors are being retained year-to-date, and even repeat donor retention decreased by 4.6%. 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. Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now.

AI

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. How to Earn Giving Tuesday Donations with Multi-channel Marketing. Use these tips to put together a great multi-channel marketing campaign to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. Put together a master marketing calendar. Here are some tips!

Donation

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. The starting point to your annual fundraising plan is determining how much your nonprofit needs to raise in the upcoming calendar year to provide its services.

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amplifi

AUGUST 8, 2024

Then, once you create messages that speak to these groups more directly, you should plan all the touches for your 2024 year-end campaign in a communications calendar. Your supporters will feel like your ATM if they only hear from you when it’s time to donate. LEARN MORE: The next step to thank and retain year-end donors.

Metrics

Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. Your organization can harness that potential by taking advantage of social media fundraising ideas designed to boost donations and enhance engagement. Identify what you’re raising funds for (e.g.,

Media

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staffing The National Council of Nonprofits reports that “nonprofits around the country are reporting significant challenges retaining staff and filling vacancies. PayPal is never an acceptable nonprofit donation page. In the crowded mess that is your donor’s inbox, direct mail has true staying power in nonprofit marketing.

AI

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In the session, “5 Essential Stories to Drive Donations At Year-End” Nonprofit Marketing Expert Julia Campbell explained the value of stories for engaging donors. This approach makes relationships, not donations, the priority. Maximize your donations at year-end by getting ready to fundraise online.

Fundraising

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. When did Giving Tuesday begin?

Media

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This structured approach helps you effectively engage and retain supporters over time. Solicit Solicitation is the donor cycle stage where you formally ask for a donation. The key is to make a compelling case for support and clearly communicate the benefits of donating.

Demographics

GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit's cause. Marketing staff can alert nonprofit development teams about the content supports engage with most, revealing what donors look for when interacting with your donation website or fundraising events.

Retainer

Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2022

For many nonprofits, Giving Tuesday is the most important giving day in their yearly fundraising calendar, and it takes time and careful planning to execute a successful Giving Tuesday campaign. The #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide eBook has templates, calendars, and tips to help you get organized and make your Giving Tuesday a roaring success!

Template

GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit’s cause. Marketing staff can alert nonprofit development teams about the content supports engage with most, revealing what donors look for when interacting with your donation website or fundraising events.

Retainer

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors. Shows your progress so your donors visually see how their donation moves the needle. Donors: How many donors are you looking to get overall?

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 23, 2022

By focusing your fundraising mindset on retaining supporters rather than just acquiring them, you’ll raise more money than ever before. This is because the lifetime value of a retained donor is generally higher than a one-time donor. So, how can your nonprofit start building relationships and retaining more donors?

Nonprofit

Qgiv

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The final months of the calendar year bring out the best in all of us. There are a number of reasons for this end-of-year surge in donations, including: Generosity stemming from the holiday season A desire to turn over a new leaf going into the new year The opportunity to take advantage of tax benefits for donating before the end of the year.

Media

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Qgiv helps your organization focus on making the donation process as easy as possible for both you and your donors. The features of Fundraise Up’s nonprofit software include: AI-driven donation optimization Upsell and matching gifts Integrated analytics Personalized donor experience Pricing Visit Fundraise Up’s website for pricing.

Software

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. When someone is willing to donate an hour of their time, a nonprofit is able to save money while getting the assistance they need to move their work forward. Let’s dive into some strategies for doing so!

Pass-Through

CauseVox

JULY 18, 2022

They received donations from 419 new donors: that was 75% of all their new donors in 2020. “We If you’d like to add a peer-to-peer initiative to your fundraising calendar, but don’t have the time or resources for a full, organization-run campaign, consider creating opportunities for DIY fundraisers.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 31, 2022

They received donations from 419 new donors: that was 75% of all their new donors in 2020. “We If you’d like to add a peer-to-peer initiative to your fundraising calendar, but don’t have the time or resources for a full, organization-run campaign, consider creating opportunities for DIY fundraisers.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This funding can come in the form of donations, federal dollars, private funders, gifts, fundraising events, and grants. Gone are the days when organizations could rely on private donations for consistent, sufficient funding. Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make.

Consulting

Qgiv

MAY 14, 2021

Just imagine the time savings if you could schedule and send peer-to-peer emails automatically after participants register, receive a donation, or post to social media. Or, if you could create an entire communications calendar, and then pre-schedule all of the associated emails.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

MARCH 13, 2023

Involvement , from donations to volunteering to event attendance. Organize an easy-to-share calendar of upcoming events. Their goal is to help nonprofits, associations, and clubs discover the solutions that solve their most frustrating pain points—while growing and retaining their member base. Work with who’s already here.

Software

Qgiv

JUNE 7, 2021

Just imagine the time savings if you could schedule and send peer-to-peer emails automatically after participants register, receive a donation, or post to social media. Or, if you could create an entire communications calendar, and then pre-schedule all of the associated emails.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 21, 2022

Members not knowing how to use your virtual donation platform , or not even knowing about your campaign in the first place. The fastest way to get more donations is to make it easy for your donors to give. If your digital donation form is long and complicated, members won’t be inclined to fill out the whole thing.

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