CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

That’s why we created this 2021 fundraising calendar worksheet and template to help you map out the best possible plan. These templates come with a number of tips that we’ve pulled together to help you through the process of planning. You should be able to pick up these templates and start working with them right away.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 16, 2023

Make sure to get your team together well before your next fundraising campaign so you’re ready to go when the donations come in. If you’ve been using the same letter template for a while, take time to freshen it up. Make sure they’re ready to go as soon as the donations come in. Use stamps, if you can. Don’t wait three weeks.

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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. Here’s a list of 6 things you can do to get your nonprofit website ready for the holidays. That’s a problem. First things first!

Readiness

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 24, 2012

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. At Network for Good, we're gearing up for the busiest time for year-end donations. Happy holidays from the team at Network for Good!

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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.

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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

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

These tools are affordable, easy to use, and have great templates you can customize for your nonprofit. Using a template from an email tool is ideal for your newsletter because these templates are made to be easily read online or on mobile (more about that in a minute). Less is definitely more. Your regular email (e.g.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2023

If you need help, here’s a donor-focused newsletter template you can use. And plan out your year-end appeal so you’re ready to go the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. If you start now, you have plenty of time to warm up your biggest supporters so that when they receive your Fall appeal, they’re ready to give.

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? They are almost definitely not thinking about it in September, or counting down the days. You’ve got this.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Use Templates To Keep You On Track. Take the time up front to create templates for the work you do during events. That might be a template that lays out your day of plan. It might be a template for your marketing plan. Maybe it’s a template for all of the emails that you’re using for this event. Keep it Simple!

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

It’s definitely not as many as we would like. Less is definitely more! If not…well, there’s more work to do on it before it’s ready to send out. Here’s a template for writing a fundraising email that will keep you focused on your purpose. Still, we all want better open rates. You look for clues.

Fundraising

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. You’re ready to go. Don’t despair.

Budget

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Provide common definitions so everyone is grounded in what you are talking about. When using AI tools to help you draft an award letter, for example, have it put together a template that you can go back and add the grantee information. And when it’s ready, be sure to make it easy to access for all applicants.

Policy

Cain Nonprofit Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

I’ve also included some short definitions and examples to keep you or other members of your team from getting confused on how to create great goals, objectives, and outcomes. DOWNLOAD: Grants Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes Worksheet Template Just click below to download your copy!

Goals

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Or the search for the perfect template. But … be ready to do it next year. I’ll walk you through these steps, plus you’ll go home with my color-coded, detailed annual fundraising plan template AND a sample plan! Often, fear of creating a less-than-perfect plan holds people back. Or enough data. Set an Impact Goal.

Fundraising

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

They included a lot of fundraising essentials, such as: Fundraising templates Email outreach messages Social media messages Sponsor packages Background on the event itself Graphics. I love the fancy dinners, but this definitely has us thinking about how we do things,” Subira noted.

Mentor

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. Have a picture of Rex ready to share on your phone!). Shorter is definitely better here! Yes, you have to follow the template provided. Here’s more about that….

Donation

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! Choose the right fundraising events for your small nonprofit and get ready to put your organization’s face out there in the community, attract new donors, and raise lots of money!

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

Here are some more resources to help you manage remote staff effectively: Robert Moskowitz's "Are You Ready to Telecommute" is an objective checklist to help you decide if your organization is ready for telecommuting. The Citrix free kit on How to Build Your Workshifting Strategy is definitely worth checking out.

Management

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2025

If you call to renew them, be ready to take their credit card info over the phone. Be ready to provide your Asker with a script and some support so they feel comfortable asking. Lapsed Donor Renewal Template Here’s a swipeable format you can use in either a letter or email to renew your lapsed donors. Offer other ways to engage.

Pass-Through

CauseVox

JANUARY 3, 2025

Download Our Free Fundraising Plan & Calendar Template: Why Do You Need a Fundraising Strategy? Are you ready to create a great fundraising plan? Follow these 11 must-do steps to ensure your fundraising plan is ready. Youll find a template and worksheet you can use to build your own calendar.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JULY 2, 2012

You can upload an existing PowerPoint or Google Docs presentation, and it’s instantly online and ready for folks to view. SlideRocket also has drag-and-drop authoring tools and customizable presentation templates that allow users to create presentations from any web browser. It’s definitely worth checking out!

Template

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

Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This blog post explores how to create an annual fundraising plan and even provides a helpful annual fundraising plan template to help putting together your fundraising plan easier. Ready to download the template? Download Template. It’s not all about raising more money (though that should definitely be your top priority).

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 6, 2022

Use that number as your major gift definition. For example, if they respond well to your initial call but aren’t comfortable meeting in person for coffee, be ready with a couple of ideas for virtual interactions. Some might be ready to give after 2 or 3 interactions. Others might need 8 to 10 interactions before they’re ready.

Nonprofit

CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

This doesn’t have to be an elaborate night event with food and drinks (although that is definitely an option). They also offer support to ensure that fundraisers feel confident, which works through CauseVox’s templates. Ready to make your favorite fundraising event idea for your nonprofit (or your favority nonprofit) a reality?

Fundraising

CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

A well-executed thank you is a reminder of why they supported you in the first place and creates lasting feelings of goodwill, which certainly extends to when you are ready to ask for another gift or when year-end comes around. Have them pre-made and ready to go so that they go out right when you receive the donation.

Award

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

By the time it’s over, you will be very ready to retire that Giving Tuesday graphic! Share a thank-you video. Post a thank you on your social media channels, with the results of your campaign along with your thank-you video. And you will also be excited to have had such a successful Giving Tuesday campaign.

Media

Qgiv

MAY 3, 2023

Here is a template to help you get started: Schedule your campaigns Once you’ve established your goals and figured out which projects your organization wants to focus on for your fundraising calendar, you need to create timelines for your campaigns and events. Set your goals, create a strategy, and get ready for a great year of fundraising!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 27, 2021

You’ll love these interactive donation form templates ! A/B testing is a process you can use to definitively determine whether your donors prefer single- or multistep forms! You’re ready to A/B test your forms. . Once your forms are ready to share, alternate which form you link in your appeals. Let’s take a look!

Donation

Just Write Grants

APRIL 8, 2024

If you answered B or C, you're definitely not alone. So, get ready to unleash your inner design whiz with these best practices! Opt for pre-existing templates or drag-and-drop technology for ease. b) Chasing butterflies through a hurricane? c) Herding cats hopped up on catnip? The good news?

Metrics

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 21, 2022

You ready? Definitely communicate with donors in the way they prefer, regardless of how much it costs or how hard it is to do. If not, you’ve got some work to do. It’s time to make connecting with donors a priority. It’s time to uplevel your fundraising communications so they’re engaging and authentic.

Fundraising

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? If you want to see some potential improvements in action, take Qgiv’s interactive donation form templates for a spin!

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Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

These recurring giving email templates can help. Peer-to-peer events can definitely be profitable accepting donations alone, but you can add even more profitability to your fundraising event by incorporating a peer-to-peer store. An attendee who is unfamiliar with your mission may not be ready to donate to your event.

Software

Peak Proposals

AUGUST 1, 2023

So that you are ready to maximize the opportunity to ask questions, it’s useful to have a list of potential issues in mind that may need clarification. Eligibility is an essential question, yet many solicitations fail to provide enough information for prospective applicants to be able to determine definitely if they are eligible.

Funding

Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

That’s why we put together this great template for a Donor Communication and Stewardship Plan. That definitely helps nonprofit advertising budgets go farther. Then, once approved, your nonprofit is ready to create its own fundraisers. Like your fundraising, your donor stewardship should also be planned. The best part?

Fundraising

Fundly

MAY 18, 2021

Platforms like eCardWidget come ready for you to upload eCard to your site or Shopify store for your supporters to send each other notes easily. Peer-to-peer fundraisers require a dedicated peer-to-peer fundraising software solution that allows you to create page templates and track your participants’ progress.

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