CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Fundraising during Covid has been disruptive for everyone – every single sector has been impacted but particularly those that work in event fundraising. Due to social isolation policies, many nonprofits have had to cancel or reimagine their future fundraising events (depending on their location). Crowdfunding.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Qgiv’s very first conference sold out and successfully brought fundraisers from access the country together! Qgiv Conference was held on February 26 through 28, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. To learn more about Qgiv Conference 2023, read the full press release by clicking the link below.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. If this is true for your organization, don’t let a slower start to the year discourage you from getting a head start on achieving your annual goals.

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 29, 2024

Align impact with donor values or corporate social responsibility ideals Since the food bank doesn't fit neatly into the usual funding goals of this company, I agreed this was an important opportunity (but the "one bite at the apple" moved the team into a scarcity mindset). Here were my suggestions to make it more strategic.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

If you’re wondering how you should adapt your fundraising strategy to the new landscape, then look no further. Our Year-End Fundraising Resource Package has everything you need to craft a winning year-end campaign that is optimized for online fundraising. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Your job, as a frontline fundraiser, is to put yourself in a position to meet as many new donors as possible… preferably with a warm introduction or in a situation where you are meeting the donor alongside others who already know, trust, and support your organization. Photo Credit: Steve Cliff from Pixabay .

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. This might mean attending conferences, joining peer communities, or volunteering to find the relationships you value.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 24, 2022

We want to thank everyone who joined us online for the APEX: Greater Giving User Conference 2022! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share some of your stories and insights with our audience at this years fundraising conference. A Focused Group at the Fundraising Conference.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

You’re already using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, the world’s most popular and powerful system for professional fundraisers. Now it’s time to elevate your game by registering for bbcon 2024 sessions that are designed just for your goals and interests. New to bbcon?

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

Email is a powerful marketing tool, but to get results you need to learn how to write fundraising emails that connect emotionally and inspire people to give. Nothing about your fundraising email should be left to chance. So, let’s look at the key pieces in detail so you know how to write fundraising emails that get results.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 14, 2010

The AFP Conference wrapped up today. It was a great conference (as always) with many opportunities to learn from others. “Stretch goals&# have enormous power, generate energy, creativity! Next year, the conference is in Chicago. I thought I’d share a few things that I picked up.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. The day-long conference was also tweeted by many attendees, capturing quotes, tips, and useful resources.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. With the majority of daily activities taking place over the web, it’s no surprise that we’ve also observed a rise in virtual fundraising. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2013

This guest post was authored by Nancy Palo, a senior consultant on Blackbaud's strategic services team with an emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising. The more I engage with clients, the more I find myself wishing I knew what I know now when I was on the fundraising staff at a nonprofit. It originally appeared on npengage.com.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But without a clear idea of where you’re going, all that activity may not actually move you forward toward your goals. Your strategic plan will drive everything that happens in your nonprofit, including your fundraising plan , your program development plan, your marketing plan , and everything else. Will you utilize foster homes?

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Greater Giving

JULY 5, 2024

Better engage attendees in fundraising and other event activities. Examples include webinars, live-streamed sessions, online conferences, and virtual trade shows. They can include conferences, roundtables, workshops, and trade shows. Event Goals and Objectives Next, consider your event goals and objectives.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

While some nonprofits are considering cuts, the smart ones invest in their fundraising and partnership teams. Third, I'm again excited to join the Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC25) . And this is the only truly international conference on corporate partnerships. This conference is wicked affordable.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 26, 2012

Last weekend I had the privilege of speaking at the Ohio Habitat for Humanity conference. I heard from a client just the other day, that they reached their campaign goal already this year (and it’s just barely November!) I presented several sessions, and there were definitely some themes among the info I shared. It’s true.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

The secret to successful year-round fundraising for nonprofits is hiding in plain sight. As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. This means that there is no day like today to begin.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. Since much of fundraising messaging tends to have a “ra-ra, we can do it” flavor, it’s hard to know how to talk to donors when times are tough or your organization faces setbacks. State The Need Clearly And Accurately.

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Strategic Grants

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The article ’15 learnings we’re sharing from 15 years of working with grant-seekers and fund ers’ by the Strategic Grants team first appeared in the Winter 2024 edition of the F&P (Fundraising & Philanthropy) magazine. Fundraisers are braver and bolder than ever.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Twice in the past week I've come across online fundraising campaigns in which the fundraiser promises to do something embarrassing when the goal is met. Last week, Holly Ross, NTEN's Executive Director, posted a video appeal for her attempt to raise $10,000 for scholarships to the upcoming Nonprofit Technology Conference.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

By Jane McGrath You have no doubt experienced being generous as well as receiving generosity both personally and as a fundraiser to the organization you serve. At its core, fundraising is about developing generous donor relationships. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes.

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Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

By tapping into the plethora of free resources, your team can better prepare for your fundraising campaigns to raise more money and more awareness for your cause. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Optimized fundraising. Enriched knowledge. Enhanced outreach.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 5, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, and even before that, nonprofits have turned to virtual fundraising to boost revenue and engage supporters in their mission. Like other nonprofits, your organization likely conducts regular fundraising efforts to support new programs and projects and ultimately help more people. Text messaging.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The goal of the initiative is to tell real stories of humanity as a reminder that ordinary citizens can create extraordinary impact by refusing to be bystanders Russ is the perfect person to speak to on this content initiative! The force of purpose was strong at this year's conference! What were the key takeaways from CMW?

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

That was the focus of a session “How Fundraisers Can Save Time and Spur Creativity with AI-Driven Content” during the Bridge To Integrated Fundraising And Marketing Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. They include: * Purpose and Goals: Why are you creating content/ What value does it provide?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

It’s a horrible feeling when the tried-and-true fundraising methods that have worked in the past stop working. or the fundraising letter you hoped would generate $7,000 barely nets $3,000…. …or or your online fundraiser barely brings in $2,500 when you were counting on at least $4,000. Fundraising is about relationships. .

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DoJiggy

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is when organizations unite to work towards a common goal and make their collective impact significantly greater than if each organization worked alone. Lessen competition between organizations and create a more supportive environment by working together to achieve the same goals.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Once upon a time, a fundraiser was super busy. Then she asked donors to help her reach her year-end financial goal. How to Spot a Great Story Sometimes even the most skilled fundraisers find it hard to spot a story that’s going to spur donors to give. Give them a goal. What should she write? Add essential details.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 2, 2024

Those strides were discussed during the session “To Mid-level and Beyond: Real, Audience-First Donor Journeys,” during the Bridge To Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Like anything else in fundraising, you need a measurement framework. This approach found success.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Considering that most nonprofits seeking grant funding have limited budgets, it is vital to their fundraising goals to ensure that they are utilizing their resources as efficiently as possible to ensure their best possible chances of success. This information helps you compare your organization’s goals with those of the grantor.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It’s a powerful fundraising approach. One of the most important components of a strong peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign is your participants, or volunteer fundraisers. Target potential fundraisers. For example, consider where they live.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2009

We blogged a while back about the unique and somewhat humiliating fundraising technique employed by NTEN 's Holly Ross in order to raise scholarship funds to bring people out to San Francisco for this year's Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) that just wrapped up today. She kept her promise and it's certainly worth checking out.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. How do you write a fundraising letter? Donation request letter example 12 fundraising letter templates What is a donation request letter? Well cover: What is a donation request letter?

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The Fundraising Coach

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As the leader of a small but mighty team of fundraising professionals, who end up wearing a lot of hats throughout the year, my paper planner is also used as a leadership tool. We also layer in board meetings, conferences, planned vacations, major grant deadlines, planned donor engagement activities, direct mail, special events, etc.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 28, 2018

To teach you exactly how to raise more money with corporate partnership, Chris and I are offering a comprehensive full-day, online conference on April 19th that you can enjoy from the comfort of your office. Folks, this virtual conference isn't free. Learn More About the April Conference & Register for it NOW!**

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