OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Be sure to build and optimize your participant portal to help your participants recruit team members, access resources that help them fundraise, showcase their personal fundraising pages , ask for donations from their social networks, and track progress toward their fundraising goals. Embrace mobile tools and tactics.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Winspire’s live auction item ideas guide explains that each method is best suited to different types of items as follows: In-kind donations : Physical goods and gift certificates Nonprofit discounts: Ticketed experiences (concerts, athletic events, etc.)

Procurement

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Using Giving USA 2024 and IRS Statistics on Individual Tax Returns , I discovered a massive decline in individual donations that could have long-term consequences for fundraising. 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 2022: Donations dropped to $386.76 Americans donated 2.1% of disposable income was donated.

Policies

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

If youre able to understand your donors, you give yourself an increased chance of personalizing their experience to keep them engaged and donating longer. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views. In that case, youd have an easy way to attempt to boost donations!

Fundraising

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. Your donor database is an effective tool for boosting engagement at your nonprofitif you optimize and leverage it strategically. Learn more in this guide.

CRM

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We started sharing the stories of the collective’s artisans, illustrating the direct impact of their donations. Get to know your donor beyond the basics Truly understanding your donors requires going beyond demographics and giving history—and into their motivations, values, and personal stories.

Demographics

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Schools can encourage students to get involved by offering rewards for sales achievements and helping drive more donations. Each method offers unique benefits, making it easy for schools to find options that align with their resources, student demographics, and fundraising goals.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement.

Funding

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

GivingTuesday should be part of a year-round fundraising plan: Try focusing on an untapped group of potential donors or a specific program or project; offer multiple entry points and options for engagement, beyond financial contributions; and promote a monthly giving program that makes it easy for people to set up recurring donations.

AI

Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Ill also provide useful tips for launching and promoting your unique P2P challenge, everything from enabling solo DIY fundraisers to achieve their sometimes zany personal goals to making sure your app makes donating easy for their supporters. However, we do know that donor demographics and fundraising methods are always changing.

Fundraising

Candid

JULY 31, 2025

Nonprofits can choose to share information about their organization on their profiles—including mission, donation information, program information, financial reports or IRS filings, and/or leadership and board demographics. Candid creates an online profile for every tax-exempt organization in the United States.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign. rail-container).hide();

Retail

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

For starters, roller skating is an activity that appeals to a broad audience, cutting across age groups and demographics. When people have fun, they are more inclined to support your cause through extra activities like raffle ticket purchases , custom merch sales, or donations.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Often, nonprofits are forced to cut corners or rely heavily on donations, which can add uncertainty to the planning process. In-kind donations, such as catering or printing services, can significantly reduce costs while building community relationships. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

Budget

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Shifts in demographics and psychographics? That is the person your nonprofit could not reach at the current capacity, and that is why you need donations to save others like them. Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money by Alan Clayton Why is fundraising difficult?

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Digital advocacy Digital advocacy uses channels like email, social media, and SMS to mobilize supporters wherever they are. The key is to connect all your digital channels within a single advocacy software for nonprofits , so you can personalize messages and measure success in one place.

Lobbying

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

Ideas include product sales such as cookie dough, popcorn, tumblers, or discount cards, along with online donations and event-based fundraisers. Consider your school communitys demographics, available volunteers, and the time commitment involved. They offer something tangible in return for the donation, making participation appealing.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Predictive modeling combines wealth with socio-economic, demographic, behavioral, lifestyle, and past giving data to give you a fuller picture of your potential donors. Also consider giving patterns at all levels—recurring monthly gifts, participation in fundraising events, or smaller but consistent donations.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

“By transforming volunteers into lifelong donors, organizations can start to see a reversal in declining donation trends and all-time low records of individual donation rates,” says Golden CEO and Founder, Sam Fankuchen. Golden’s globally-awarded and category-defining mobile app turns volunteers into donors.

AI

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

More often than not, your year-end plan will include at least one donation letter because studies show people of all ages like and respond to mail. donation letter, reminder postcard for nonrespondents, and appeal support emails) with THANK YOUS (e.g., Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.),

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Bequests Generate Substantially Larger Gifts Than Lifetime Donations Extensive research consistently shows that donors leave significantly larger bequests than they contribute during their lifetime. Myth #1: Only Wealthy Donors Leave Bequests Reality: Bequests come from donors across all income levels and demographics.

Pass-Through

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Evolution of Philanthropic Expectations: A Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits For decades, many nonprofits have operated with a reactive approach to fundraisingchasing grants, hosting emergency campaigns, and depending on one-time donations. However, the philanthropic landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

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Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

The most recent M+R “Benchmarks” report found that texting had the second-lowest cost per donation ($62) — just behind search ads ($61) — and significantly lower than paid media like Meta, display, connected TV (CTV) and digital audio. If uncertainty is a blocker, consider starting with a pilot. rail-container).hide();

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Optimizing Outreach at the Right Place and Right Time The optimal donation ask is personal to everyone, and agentic AI allows nonprofits to leverage these insights like never before. When used thoughtfully, AI empowers nonprofits to build trust at every touch point, turning every message into a relationship-strengthening opportunity.

AI

GrantNews

APRIL 18, 2025

As nice as it is to receive a donation, the real work for a nonprofit is to KEEP that donor engaged and involved in order to see continued donations in the future. There are five key stages involved in the donor cycle: 1 Identification – Determine who you plan to ask for a donation. How best to maximize donor engagement.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

By dedicating a robust budget to planned giving, youre not only preparing for an influx of future donations but also positioning your institution to benefit from the long-lasting impact of legacy relationships. Analyze your donor demographics. Support: Arrange no-pressure consultations with our planned giving experts.

Budget

Blackbaud

MARCH 20, 2025

That translates into increased donations and fundraising success, she said. Weve now moved on from that basis of contact and demographic information to a larger segmentation of both wealth and employment, trying to uncover new prospects who can further elevate the outcomes of the institution.

CRM

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

For instance, you might list demographic information for individual donors and points of contact for organizations. For individuals, this should include donation frequency and amounts, event participation, volunteer history, and any other relevant data. Engagement history.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding