Blue Avocado

APRIL 8, 2025

From the moment a person joins a board, there is a definition of a role, which may be a description in the bylaws. ” On the topic of keeping your board informed, NEVER make assumptions about your board’s knowledge, skills, or experience. Defining roles and understanding roles.

Management

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You have a compelling case to make; chances are, the right people are ready to listen. For every shake sold, McDonalds will donate 25 cents to RMHC. This podcast is definitely worth a listen: How should you approach audience research? Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW.

Funding

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again. It should make a person feel good about making a donation. This email thank you is more of a reassurance to let your donor know you received her donation.

Donation

Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

If you don’t do a good job of thanking your donors, as well as building relationships throughout the year, you’ll have a hard time getting people to people to donate again. It should make a person feel good about giving a donation. This email thank you is more of a reassurance to let your donor know you received her donation.

Calendar

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. And current donors and supporters may visit your website for the convenience of making their donation online. First things first!

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

Once you have your message and your elevator pitch honed and ready to go, you’ll feel confident that you have the tools to convince people to give. In short, a strong message for fundraising gets you donations. . Choose each word carefully to get the result you want: donations. Shorter is definitely better here!

Donation

Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2021

The internet — and even phones, to some extent — have produced a certain amount of anonymity when it comes to asking for donations and making contributions. However, sometimes you need to ask for donations in person at fundraising events or other functions. It can be a stressful and time-consuming endeavor.

Donation

Qgiv

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Your nonprofit donation page is a crucial tool for gaining and keeping new donors for your organization. Online donating is far and away donors’ favorite method, with 63% of donors saying they prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. Learn how to set up a donation page with our preferred solution, Qgiv by Bloomerang.

Donation

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar , it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan —and stick to it.

Calendar

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

Make them short so they’re a quick read and don’t ask for anything (you’ve got other opportunities to ask for donations). They’ll feel “in the know” which increases your chances of getting another donation from them this Fall. How EXACTLY will you ask for donations this Fall ? Plan your Asks. Engage your Board.

Readiness

CauseVox

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Their websites were built and their platforms were ready And fundraisers knew they must breathe slow and steady, But still in their minds there lingered some fright: “How do I know if I’m doing this right?” Are you ready? Make sure to: Make a test donation to determine that payment processing is in working order.

Media

CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Autumn definitely means “go time” in the life of a fundraiser, often because it signals the start of year-end , a period of time you may get upwards of 60% or more of your annual donations. Even if you don’t follow a definitive fundraising calendar, it’s still vital to come up with a year-end fundraising plan—and stick to it.

Fundraising

Think and Ink Grants

MAY 4, 2024

Although applying for federal grants may be tempting, they are definitely not for every nonprofit organization. Proof can be a letter from the organization that matches donations, the value of donated items, and other information. What are some other signs that an organization is not ready to apply for federal grants?

Federal Grants

Qgiv

DECEMBER 27, 2021

You’re undoubtedly familiar with donation forms for nonprofits. Looking for some donation form inspiration? You’ll love these interactive donation form templates ! Should I use a single-step form on my donation page? That’s why you should consider converting your single-step donation form to a multistep format. .

Donation

CauseVox

AUGUST 11, 2022

Picture this: you’ve read our post on running a capital campaign , you’re wildly psyched, and you’re ready to get started! From choosing your project to the day before launch, we’ll walk you through every step so you jump into your campaign confident and ready to raise some funds. Don’t despair. Planning Your Goals.

Budget

Candid

APRIL 14, 2021

Depending on your organizational culture, you may need to expand your definition of who is a major donor. Start by selecting a gift level and definition for major donor that aligns with your organization’s data and values. If your team isn’t ready to make the ask, have them start by being in the (Zoom) room. Build your team.

CRM

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2025

The good news is the right approach, you can renew lapsed donors, renew the relationship with them — resulting in a donation. Most people like to give where they live, and if they move to another city or state, they may switch their donations to a nonprofit in their new home town. And guess what? We can help you with all of this!

Pass-Through

Candid

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, there are definite costs associated with operating at the state level, filing with the IRS, and registering for charitable solicitation. Given that nonprofits serve the public and are eligible to receive donations and grants, they must operate transparently. Starting a nonprofit is a big financial commitment.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! So you’re not asking them for a straight-up donation, even though you should educate them about your organization in some way and hopefully add them to your list of supporters. And these events can be really successful!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And even better, RESPONDED to them by clicking the Donate Now button? It’s definitely not as many as we would like. So, how do you show up as interesting and relevant in your donors’ inbox time after time, so they click on your emails, read them, and donate? How would you ask for a donation? Less is definitely more!

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 20, 2021

Ease of use: when you’re running a virtual program, you have the option to add donations directly to your page so that donors and fundraisers never have to leave to make a donation. It’s easy and makes it even simpler to donate. You’re not limited to those in your geographic area. Start With Virtual-First.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2013

Your organization might not be ready for a mobile experience, but your supporters definitely are! offers an easy-to-use, secure donation page that matches your brand, integrated social sharing functionality, built-in coaching and mobile-optimized giving. Why not make taking action on their mobile device as easy as possible?

Donation

GrantNews

MAY 15, 2024

Strange and Unusual Grant Funding Sources Let’s suppose that you’re not quite ready for grant funding for a moment. What’s more, they consistently make donations to worthy causes. Local Sources Local sources, like your local chamber of commerce are, by its very definition, designed to support your area’s businesses.

Funding

CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’re ready to make the good stuff happen, but how do you get started? Kelly is an excellent presenter, she was so well prepared, and her points were spot on – I DEFINITELY plan to take advantage of your and Kelly’s generous offers for a 20-minute consult regarding year-end fundraising plans.” ” FAQ.

Strategic Plan

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For ticketing, they were able to set up the ticket options to include optional donations on top of the ticket price, netting thousands more in “free” money from supporters who wanted to go beyond the ticket price and provide extra support during a tough time of fundraising. It really has us thinking differently about fundraising.

Mentor

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

6 Steps to Plan a Fundraiser Holding a fundraiser is definitely not a “build it and they will come” activity. You know how much you want to raise, you feel good that your fundraiser is a great way to represent your nonprofit, and you’re ready to go! Is it easy to make donations for an online event? Do you have donation jars?

Fundraising

Fundly

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Based on the Virtual Events Research Report , creating a donation page is one of the most effective donation tactics you can use at a virtual event. But your organization is different, because you’re here and you know what to do for your virtual event’s donation page. Best Practice #1: Tie Your Donation Page to the Event.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

Facebook fundraising makes it easy for supporters to show their support of your mission with a quick donation. It is easy to post a link to a crowdfunding platform or to your website’s donation page, but letting supporters give directly through Facebook makes it even easier to capture impulse donors. So what’s the catch?

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

Major donors make a major impact on your nonprofit, but it can be a bit scary to ask major donors for a donation. But how do you get to know someone when all you know is that they gave your organization a bigger-than-average donation in the last year? Contact them and thank them again for their donation. Start With Gratitude.

Donation

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 24, 2012

At Network for Good, we're gearing up for the busiest time for year-end donations. Are your final fundraising appeals ready to go? It's definitely not too late to send out a few more quick reminders to your supporters that there's still time to make a donation in 2012.

Template

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

To date, thousands organizations have now participated worldwide and donations have steadily increased. GivingTuesday has had double-digit year-over-year growth in online donations since 2012. At the start in 2012, large nonprofits received most of the donations, but this trend is shifting in favor of smaller charities.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Instead of making a splash, they only get a trickle of donations. A Giving Tuesday donation page. Create a unique donation page on your website just for your Giving Tuesday campaign so you can repeat your Ask on the page. Provide a link to the Giving Tuesday donation page on your website for those who want to give early.

Media

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2023

You’ve outgrown your space, and you’re ready for your first capital campaign! Many people stretch into a larger donation in a capital campaign and become major donors for the first time. First Things First…Are You Really Ready for Your First Capital Campaign? Just be ready and go into it with your eyes open.

Readiness

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 15, 2021

Are you entirely funded by donations? Definitely don’t assume that the money will somehow show up! When to Start Thinking About Getting Paid If you expect to have money coming in beyond what you need to cover program expenses during your budget’s fiscal year, you are ready to think about a nonprofit salary for yourself.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The Integrated Year-End Fundraising Plan If you need further convincing that investing in fundraising in the fourth quarter is worth your while, here are some stats: 30% of all annual donations happen in December. 48 billion is donated to nonprofits each year in November and December. Get your website ready.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

There are some definite “how to” steps you can follow, but success in getting corporate sponsors is about uncovering the specific company’s needs, interests, and expectations from their sponsor experience. Before you go after sponsors, have these ready: Sponsor packet or invitation detailing levels and benefits. Also be ready to share.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

If your fundraising plan doesn’t include a strategy for finding, cultivating, and asking major donors for a large donation, you’re missing out on some big gifts for your small nonprofit. I was pretty nervous about asking people for a large donation when I was new to fundraising. Use that number as your major gift definition.

Nonprofit