Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Does your nonprofit want to increase engagement with your marketing and fundraising efforts? You may have heard of lead generation in a business setting, but nonprofits can also effectively use this concept to drive engagement online and boost support for their missions. If so, you need a lead generation strategy.

Nonprofit

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Evaluate your mobile fundraising logistics. The good news?

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Clairification

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Which brings us to year-end fundraising – that crucial time of the calendar year when many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their contributed income. Clairity Click-it, Your Nonprofit Ticket to… The post Fall Back Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources appeared first on Clairification.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2025

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Both your nonprofit and your donors may be feeling financially strained. Pay attention to your donor relationships One of the most important components of fundraising is building relationships with your donors. You dont want to lose your donors right now.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 19, 2025

I see this scenario play out in nonprofits every single day. Here’s the truth: Your nonprofit creates meaningful, story-worthy moments every single week. Here’s the truth: Your nonprofit creates meaningful, story-worthy moments every single week. Think of it as your nonprofit’s memory keeper.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By now, GivingTuesday has become a fixture on nonprofit calendars, inspiring generosity worldwide. It’s a day when donors, businesses, and communities come together to create positive change—and it’s also the perfect launchpad for your year-end fundraising efforts.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

Donation

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

MAY 9, 2025

Create an annual grants calendar that shows: Priority funders Application deadlines Target ask amounts Estimated notification dates This transforms you from a grant chaser to a grants strategist. Pro Tip: Build this plan in December when other fundraising activities slow down. Show average nonprofit success rates.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monthly giving is one of the few types of fundraising that does well. Whether youre a big or a smaller organization or your fundraising went well last year or it didnt, monthly giving makes so much sense (or cents). Many nonprofits start out communicating regularly with their monthly donors and then disappear after a couple of months.

Donation

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, the types of items that are best secured via nonprofit discounts or on consignment will often be your biggest-ticket auction prizes, so make sure you have room in your event budget for those purchases.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While nonprofits do not focus on profit, financing operations is still essential for a nonprofit to accomplish its goals. There are many ways to generate funding, like selling merchandise, silent auctions, charity events, fundraisers, and more. As a result, nonprofits must schedule time to research and apply for grants.

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Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

7 Summer Fundraising Committee Planning Tips for a Successful Fall Event Want a smoother, more successful fall fundraiser? While things may feel quieter during July and August, now is the time to lay the foundation that will set your fall fundraising event on fire. Start with strategic summer planning.

Procurement

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. She has worked in nonprofit offices as part of large teams, and she has worked as a team of one.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Donors-Centric relationships are valued by smart nonprofits, the world over. While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. The same holds true for some small businesses.)

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Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Let’s be real: in today’s nonprofit world, having a strong Facebook presence isn’t optional; it’s essential. According to this NonProfit Tech for Good report, a whopping 96% of nonprofits use Facebook. But if you’re like most nonprofit pros, your time is already stretched thin.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2025

The connection may be a values alignment with the mission, it may mean that they’ve experienced something positive (been a patient, attended a performance, helped build a school), or may have had a meaningful interaction with someone from your nonprofit. When you lead with connection, you become more than a fundraiser.

Metrics

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

You are in full fundraising swing! In preparation for this key time of giving, we asked seasoned fundraising professionals, “ What’s something you learned from last year that you are taking into this year?” Create a Master View of Your Fundraising Activities Timing is everything. Joseph Center Foundation, Inc.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Every grant your nonprofit secures is a step toward growing its impact. To help ensure each grant drives meaningful change, this guide will explore ways grant management influences your nonprofits finances and how to optimize the process for greater impact. Use your nonprofits operating budget as a foundation.

Finance

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Tap Into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) DAFs have become a fast-growing source of funding for nonprofits. These funds hold vast potential: recent data shows that over 1.7

Funding

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. This allowed him the complete deduction in that calendar year. Now is the time to learn more about year-end strategic planning by checking out Your Ultimate End-of-Year Fundraising Toolkit.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

The second piece of the equation is that many nonprofits struggle with donor retention. I know its tough to hear, but the average nonprofit loses 60% of its donors each year. Most nonprofits and charities measure donor retention year over year. Was it because they saw their friends peer-to-peer fundraising post on social media?

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Funding for nonprofits is always a concern, and in today’s financial landscape, securing funding can be daunting. Nonprofits that align their financial strategy with donor-centric practices see the largest amount of growth. Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Master key strategies to elevate your GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising with social media, including profile optimization, engaging content, and video storytelling. As the end of the year approaches, nonprofits of all sizes gear up for their most critical fundraising period.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Many funders announce their grant cycles well in advance, so you can start building a calendar of deadlines for the coming year. The post Grants: Positioning Your Organization For 2025 appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Its no secret,donors whomake repeat giftsare far more valuable for nonprofit organizationsthan those who only give once. But have you considered using a monthly giving program to boost fundraising revenue from your current donors? Monthly giving programs ease the burden on a donors wallet enabling nonprofits to raise more money.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Grant writing is a critical component of nonprofit fundraising, but it often comes with its own set of challenges. Understanding and addressing these common pain points can significantly enhance your nonprofit’s success in securing grants. This helps keep the process organized and ensures nothing is overlooked.

Grant Writing

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. Depending on the fundraising platform used during your event, these messages may be sent automatically! This could include volunteering, serving on advisory boards, participating in advocacy campaigns, or even becoming peer-to-peer fundraisers.

Metrics

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

JULY 16, 2025

Get your nonprofit ready for fall grant season! Learn how to build a grant calendar, create prep checklists, avoid burnout, and craft powerful storytelling to secure more funding.

Burnout

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

Its hard to fundraise without clean, easy-to-access donor data. Instead of reaching out to donors, offering relevant giving opportunities, and telling your nonprofits story, you spend your time trying to find information, entering data in multiple places, and creating endless spreadsheets. What is a Nonprofit CRM?

CRM

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

If you work for a nonprofit, you understand the value of teamwork. When you combine the efforts of nonprofit organizations, donors, governments, businesses and other institutions, things really begin to get done. This efficacy is why we encourage nonprofits to think about utilizing GivingTuesday partnerships in their campaign.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products.

Fundraising

DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Learn more about nonprofit acknowledgement letter best practices here. Unlike fundraising events, these are designed to build community and show your donors the impact theyve made. You can still include elements like a silent auction for some light fundraising, but the focus should remain on gratitude.

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