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.

Media

GrantNews

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits all over the globe make real-world impacts. Generally, covering overhead for nonprofits can be quite challenging. To reassure potential donors a nonprofit must first build trust with their supporters. To reassure potential donors a nonprofit must first build trust with their supporters. Elizabeth A.

Grants

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?

Retainer

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.

AI

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 ?

Fundraising

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. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

Goals

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. Acknowledge Donors Publicly Utilize social media.

Grants

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.

Utilities

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. Needless to say, this created an “all hands-on deck” moment. That is a year-end giving story worth remembering.

Liability

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. To ensure your nonprofit can cultivate lasting relationships, here are a few best practices for long-term donor follow-up: Segment Your Donor Base: Segmenting your donor base ensures your outreach feels relevant and personal.

Metrics

Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone. Start local.

Grant Writing

DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Learn more about nonprofit acknowledgement letter best practices here. If you run nonprofit auctions, take a look at AuctionSnap , our event management platform that pairs perfectly with DonorSnap. Learn more about creating effective nonprofit newsletters here.

Calendar

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst.

Consultant

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. 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.

Budget

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization , just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst.

Consultant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. Far too many nonprofits welcomed AI as a means of getting out of writing. Social Media: If you take one lesson from ZuckMuskMageddon, let it be that your email list is your power. Only 13.8%

AI

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. Build your promotion calendar around these times, and youll be sure to catch more attention and inspire action. Social media and your website are ideal channels for this campaign. Send email blasts, postcards, social media posts, etc.,

Finance

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

No matter your cause, GivingTuesday is the biggest fundraising event of the year for nonprofits and schools. That’s less than a month from the end of the year, another big giving day for many nonprofits and schools. That’s less than a month from the end of the year, another big giving day for many nonprofits and schools.

Goals

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Marketing and OutreachSuccess Evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing and outreach strategies to understand how well your fundraiser was promoted: Reach and impressions: Analyze metrics from promotional efforts, including email open rates, social media impressions, and flyer distribution.

Fundraising

amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Its no secret,donors whomake repeat giftsare far more valuable for nonprofit organizationsthan those who only give once. Monthly giving programs ease the burden on a donors wallet enabling nonprofits to raise more money. We all know the peaks and valleys nonprofits see in giving throughout the year. Its a win-win!

Fundraising

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. Share your crowdfunding page on social media and email to spread the word.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JUNE 24, 2025

Nonprofits operate with tight budgets and small teams, and staying connected with donors, volunteers, and members is a major priority. Marketing automation for nonprofits simplifies repetitive tasks like sending emails, sharing updates on social media or following up with new supporters. The solution? Marketing automation.

CRM

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit organizations hold a variety of events, from fundraising galas to auctions to community outreach programs. Different event types have different purposes, but most nonprofit events serve to raise money, build awareness, or develop relationships with supporters and the community.

Software

DoJiggy

JULY 15, 2025

If your school, church, or nonprofit is preparing for a capital project, such as a new building, renovations, or major upgrades, a capital campaign is the ideal approach. Include other ways for potential donors to get involved, like sharing the campaign on social media, attending upcoming events, or signing up to be a campaign ambassador.

Metrics

Planned Giving

JULY 25, 2025

Seven brutal truths about time, attention, and why most nonprofit professionals are spinning their wheels. Most professionals—especially in the nonprofit world—aren’t overworked. They treat full calendars like achievement. Then watch the nonsense vanish from your calendar like cockroaches under stadium lights.

Calendar

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Silver Sponsor ($300 to $1,000) : Logo placement on the event T-shirt, dedicated social media shout-out, and abooth. If you add marketing perks-like social media mentions, signage, or product sampling-show how these benefits align with the sponsors marketing goals. Identify which events or initiatives could benefit from sponsorships.

Fundraising

Planned Giving

APRIL 17, 2025

7 Social media will save us. Donors dont remember your calendar. So is every nonprofit. 63 Were not like other nonprofits. 92 Were nonprofit. But sureprint more tote bags. Delusion No. 6 We need younger donors. Yes, because 32-year-olds drowning in student debt are prime prospects for seven-figure bequests.

SAM

Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 7, 2025

How to Transform Your Nonprofit Fundraising from School Carnival to Strategic Investment Warning: I suggest locking up any sharp objects and keeping a bottle of Pepto within arms reach. Nonprofits love events. Lets be real: too many nonprofits are still fundraising like it’s a PTA carnival. ” Thats adorable.

Burnout

Blackbaud

JUNE 11, 2025

Over the years, I’ve come to learn that many of the businesses I commonly see at these events are there because their ownership has a personal connection to the running community or to the beneficiary nonprofit organization. These are the kinds of events I remember and mark my calendar for every year. They’ll attract new customers.

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A donor funnel defines a static plan in which messaging is pushed out based on calendar or campaign timing. Emotion-filled social media channels, robust search strategies and video-forward content help increase mission awareness. Piloting An Audience-First Donor Journey appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Donation

GiveSmart

APRIL 1, 2025

No matter a nonprofits yearly fundraising budget, organizations recently shared that events make up nearly half of their annual revenue. A successful nonprofit fundraising event should be engaging and fun. Many of these ideas could be committee-run or added to your existing fundraising calendar.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Marketing tip: Provide updates on social media, showing the runners training progress or the students practicelaps. Community-Wide Attention Record-Breaking Attempts Why it works: Aiming for a world record draws media and social mediabuzz. Post photos or short videos on social media with a donationlink. Absolutely.

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 increase digital fundraising by developing a strong online presence, enhance our website and social media for compelling narratives, and host virtual events to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising.

Goals

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! ​Teresa Huff is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer mentor/coach. She has helped nonprofits triple their funding. Teresa is a nonprofit grant strategist and a grant writer, mentor, and coach. Start saving 3 hours a week and increase your grant applications by 78%.

Instrumentl

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

She has expanded our outreach in social media and in our local communities bringing our organization out there to more people but also bringing people into our organization. Our fundraising world has just expanded. And donor love and retention is chief in her priorities. We have meshed very well together. That is key.

Donation

DoJiggy

JULY 22, 2025

Whether you’re supporting a local nonprofit or charity, school , or a medical cause, motorcycle rides can bring communities together to raise substantial funds, and DoJiggy can help you make a ride to remember. Plus, they’re exciting events that encourage participation and media attention.

Fundraising