Candid

DECEMBER 24, 2024

To find out, at the start of the Giving Season we ran a LinkedIn poll , with three choicesmore unrestricted funding, less paperwork for grants, and to reduce burnoutplus a write-in option. The first of five best practices for fair funding outcomes? Success and wellness tips for Black fundraisers. Simplify the grant application.

Burnout

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. Follow these best practices for fundraising and donor data to maximize your chance of long-term success and growth. This is where collecting, managing, and understanding data becomes crucial.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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Funding

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

Funding

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support.

Demographics

Future Fundraising Now

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money by Alan Clayton Why is fundraising difficult? Shifts in demographics and psychographics? Those organizations that overcome these problems universally see explosive growth in their fundraising revenue. Too much competition?

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. by Chris Maddocks, Blue State.

AI

CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, if you’re considering launching a GivingTuesday fundraising campaign , having a strong presence on social media is a no-brainer for success. Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1. An example of storytelling in a Raising Hope Dogs GivingTuesday social media fundraising campaign.

Media

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. a tangible way to support our school nurses is by helping to fund their vital work.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

Organizing a roller skating fundraiser is a fun and exciting way to raise money. Whether you’re raising funds for your school, charity, or community organization, a roller skating fundraiser is guaranteed to draw a crowd and leave a lasting impact. So lace up your skates and get ready to roll!

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships. These letters are particularly impactful during nonprofit giving days like GivingTuesday and targeted fundraising campaigns, providing a personal touch that can resonate with recipients.

Template

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

They provide essential funding that helps these organizations execute their missions, develop programs, and serve their communities. Here is a breakdown of how grants impact nonprofit organizations: Impact Area Description Financial Stability Grants offer critical funding to sustain and grow operations.

Funding

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

Donation

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. Why Was 2021 a High Year for Fundraising? Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. billiona $52.35

Policy

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Happy fundraising!

Procurement

GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes? However, its important to remember: AI is not a replacement for a qualified fundraiser.

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. For example, a segment of older, wealthy donors might be the best group for direct mail outreach promoting your annual fund. Happy fundraising!

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

According to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , only 8% of first-time donors make a repeat gift. Research tools and the native capabilities of your fundraising CRM can help you understand the giving patterns of all your supporters and prospects, not just those considered for major gifts. To identify and qualify major donors, St.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Candid

JULY 31, 2025

Nonprofits are facing fierce competition for funding amid increased demand for services. 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.

Nonprofit

Future Fundraising Now

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At a level much deeper than their demographic and psychographic characteristics, all donors are human. Here’s what this means: All fundraising should have a clear and direct ask for funds. All fundraising should be emotional. I’ve never encountered a donor group that responds to purely rational appeals for funds.

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Solution: Creative Budgeting and Fundraising To overcome budget constraints, think strategically about where and how to allocate your resources. Group discounts can also inspire more people to attend.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

But if they get a call within 24 hours from a real person — you, the frontline fundraiser — thanking them by name and connecting their gift to the impact it will make, you’re telling them something different entirely: “You matter. This is relationship fundraising, and relationships thrive on connection.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

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Retail

Strategic Grants

JANUARY 29, 2025

For-Purpose approach: When planning any events such as fundraisers, tours of facilities, or workshops, ensure a seamless experience for your attendees. For-Purpose approach: Experimenting with new formats can help engage different demographics and attract new supporters.

Strategic Plan

DoJiggy

JUNE 26, 2025

With a mission to empower volunteers to serve, support health initiatives, and improve lives, fundraising is crucial to sustaining that mission. Whether you’re supporting vision programs, youth services, or disaster relief, having a steady stream of creative fundraising ideas can help your Lions Club make a lasting impact.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

With public funding in flux, private foundations shifting priorities, and technology changing how proposals are crafted and reviewed, nonprofits need way more than strong writing to stay competitive. While originally centered around principles like unrestricted funding and reduced administrative burden, this approach has evolved.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The real promise of artificial intelligence — particularly agentic AI — is not just efficiency, but the removal of barriers that slow down fundraising, service delivery and impact measurement. nonprofits rely on government grants, but these vital funds are increasingly at risk due to federal budget cuts. rail-container).hide();

AI

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

With competitive Q3 and Q4 deadlines on the horizon and public funding landscapes continuing to shift, organizations that pause, reset, and refocus are poised for success. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

But there are a lot more moving parts to getting a fundraising letter done right and out the door making money. A creative brief is a tool that helps you outline all the strategic and creative requirements for a fundraising campaign. Think about demographics (gender, age, income, family makeup, etc.),

Demographics