GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

Event season is quickly approaching. Many organizations collect the majority of their funding through these types of events. In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season. Plan and host your upcoming events with confidence!

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Grants are an integral lifeline for many nonprofits, providing the necessary funding to launch new initiatives, sustain critical programs, and ensure operational stability. What if that major grant your nonprofit counts on suddenly disappears: How would you continue your mission?

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Coordinate an upcoming event? Many small nonprofits were started at the founders’ kitchen table, so there are often growing pains as the organization builds itself up. And how will the change to a new fundraising CRM impact them ? Do research on prospective donors? You got it. Process incoming donations? Absolutely.

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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.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Every week, I receive an email or a DM from someone whos decided to walk away from nonprofit fundraising. Meanwhile, smaller nonprofits, grappling with declining revenue, are responding by laying off fundraising staff. That nonprofit professionals shouldnt earn competitive wages. Not because they werent successful. Khadijah M.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of donor data. Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. Thankfully, your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system can help keep donor data safe. But what does secure software look like?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started! Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Read Blackbaud’s recent report from The Resilient Nonprofit that highlights fundraising giving trends and outcomes.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. You can also personalize letters to lapsed donors, event attendees, volunteers, etc. So is a good CRM/database to help you with this. Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Segment your donors into different groups as much as you can.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

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? The nonprofit sector has adopted the use of CRMs, too.

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Qgiv

APRIL 18, 2022

There’s a lot of fundraising software available to nonprofits, but how do you know what your nonprofit needs? And what’s the difference between a fundraising CRM and a fundraising platform? This blog post will break down what a fundraising CRM is, what a fundraising platform is, and the key differences between them.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A good CRM/database will help you avoid any missteps.* You could also direct people to your website for more information about your nonprofit. They could be event attendees, volunteers, or newsletter subscribers. Get together a group of board members, other volunteers, and staff to help you. Monthly donors are committed donors.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages. Plus, you don’t think your current CRM/database can handle it and it will cost too much to get a better one. A good CRM/database is worth the investment. Remember, investing in a good CRM/database will help you with this.

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Blackbaud

AUGUST 12, 2024

One element constant and vital to your nonprofit is your organizational culture. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? It was during this challenging time that our CRM became our lifeline. Fast forward to today, I have the privilege of working with nonprofits of all sizes.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Running a nonprofit auction can be an incredibly rewarding way to engage supporters and raise additional funds for your mission. Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it easier than ever to host successful auctions while saving time and energy. It is important to keep track of which of your supporters attend which events.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2025

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? The nonprofit sector has adopted the use of CRMs, too.

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DonorSnap

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Running a nonprofit auction can be an incredibly rewarding way to engage supporters and raise additional funds for your mission. Thankfully, software for nonprofits makes it easier than ever to host successful auctions while saving time and energy. It is important to keep track of which of your supporters attend which events.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Join us for our upcoming webinar, Year-End Best Practices Every Nonprofit Should Know. During the planning phase, nonprofits should segment their donors based on their communication preferences and how they prefer to give. Donating should be quick and easy!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9% Pick up the phone.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Recent nonprofit trends show that giving is on the decline, decreasing by 2.1% Chances are, your nonprofit offers many different services, covers several different sub-causes, or runs various projects at once. Event communications. between 2022 and 2023. Demographics. Engagement level.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2023

Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. Monthly donors. Recurring annual donors. Major donors.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s been estimated that 30% of annual giving occurs between GivingTuesday and December 31, and more than 25% of nonprofits raise nearly 50% of annual funds via year-end monetary donations, according to authors of the Recurring Giving Report. This could be as simple as inviting a donor to an upcoming event. Make it personal.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although nonprofits and businesses seem different, they share many similarities. Discover lessons nonprofits can learn from their for-profit counterparts here. Certain strategies apply to organizations in both industries—and nonprofits can experience major benefits from following in the footsteps of certain successful businesses.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

As a nonprofit digital strategist and technology coach, I think I have the best job in the world. I get to partner with nonprofit teams that are full of dedicated, smart, and hard-working people. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Learn how to uncover those motivations and inspire more support in this guide.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. The event lasted an entire Saturday after an already busy week. Yes, nonprofit employees are extremely busy. 4) Annual (Gratitude) Report Many nonprofits and charities compile an annual document that reports budgeting, services, and impact.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 21, 2024

Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. You can also personalize letters to lapsed donors, event attendees, volunteers, etc. So is a good CRM/database to help you with this. It’s often formulaic and just downright dull. Segment your donors into different groups as much as you can.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Yet, many nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages. Plus, you don’t think your current CRM/database can handle it and it will cost too much to get a better one. Remember, investing in a good CRM/database will help you with this. Your donors are not the same. Some are monthly donors.

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Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. Focus on quality over quantity. Verify contact details. email opens).

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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. Thats tons of money that is being missed out on.

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CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

When someone sees a friend or family member fundraising for a cause they care about, theyre far more likely to feel a personal connection and chip ineven if theyve never heard of your nonprofit before. Start with the basics: nonprofit SEO. And thats exactly where your nonprofit can shine.

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DoJiggy

JUNE 16, 2025

Supporter Information Full contact details (name, email, phone number, address) Supporter type – donor, peer-to-peer fundraising participant, raffle or sweepstakes promoter, or event pre-registrant Lifetime giving stats You can edit this information for supporters. Ready to Try Donor Profiles?

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Blackbaud

OCTOBER 24, 2024

When you think of the most critical tools for driving your nonprofit’s mission forward, what comes to mind? You might consider your CRM , donation processor, or the platforms you use to manage community programs and services. This will serve as the source of truth for anyone inside or outside your nonprofit who works on your website.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Having the right people in the room is the deciding factor between a good event and a great one. But how do you know who to invite to upcoming events? Reading donor signals is a key step in deciding who to invite to your events! Connect Giving, and even attending events, are deeply personal acts your supporters make.

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. email opens).

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GrantNews

MARCH 27, 2025

Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Manage customer interactions, sales pipelines, and business relationships efficiently. Video Conferencing and Webinars: Select a host that offers virtual meetings, webinars, and live events with interactive features. Nonprofit Funding for Business Innovation and Community Benefit!

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Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. What is Community Engagement?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2022

Virtuous introduced Events, an event registration and ticketing platform designed for nonprofits to more efficiently create and manage virtual, hybrid, or in-person events.

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