OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. For inspiration, take a look at examples of creative and successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns from other nonprofits. The post Tips to Improve Your Nonprofits Peer-to-Peer Fundraising appeared first on OneCause. Make the most of your participant portal.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

What Types of Fundraisers are Most Popular Among Schools Blog Summary: This blog explores popular fundraising options, including catalog fundraisers, online storefronts, direct sales campaigns, and seasonal themes, each offering unique advantages for engaging supporters and meeting financial goals.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Nonprofit advocacy is one of the most effective ways to drive mission-forward impact. In this post, we’ll answer key questions about nonprofit advocacy and share five tested strategies to help you create more meaningful, action-driven campaigns. Nonprofit advocacy: Frequently asked questions Why is nonprofit advocacy important?

Lobbying

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

By Sarah Tedesco Its no secret that effective donor engagement is vital to your nonprofits success. 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. Learn more in this guide. Lets dive in!

CRM

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

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. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

Demographics

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

AI

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Donating should be convenient and easy for the people supporting your nonprofit.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JUNE 9, 2025

However, eligibility depends on the type of grant, the nature of your business, and how well your goals align with the funding source. Unlike loans, grants are typically awarded to help businesses meet specific goals, such as innovation, job creation, community development, or environmental sustainability. The good news?

Grants

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your overwhelm is the goal. Invest in the Long Term: Giles Pegram, a UK consultant, found that a $1 million investment in fundraising produced a 12x return over 14 years compared to traditional investments.But nonprofits often demand immediate results, tying fundraising to one-year or three-year budgets. Passive even. Its about people.

Fundraising

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.

Retail

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. 5 Key Nonprofit Grant Trends Reshaping 2025 1. AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Notion are now standard in nonprofit offices.

Grants

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need. Different foundations may have varying focuses.

Funding

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement. Websites such as Grants.gov , the Foundation Center, and regional nonprofit resource centers are excellent starting points.

Funding

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

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. Data should inform all of your nonprofit’s decisions, whether you’re determining which programs to focus on, how to scale your nonprofit, or which major giving prospects are the most promising.

Management

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 9, 2025

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and your nonprofit grant strategy deserves a strategic boost if you want to finish the year on a high note. 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.

Grants

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Retail

Allied Grant Writers

JANUARY 25, 2025

For many adult learners, completing a degree is a lifelong goal that brings personal satisfaction and pride. By understanding these different types of financial aid, adult learners can explore the best options to support their educational journey and achieve their academic goals.

Education

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Whether youre just getting started or seeking a refresher, these 10 simple tips will help your nonprofit improve its visibility on search engines like Google. If you are new to SEO, you should first identify the words or phrases people might type into search engines that are relevant to your organization and its goals. rail-container).hide();

Engineering

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

This clarity will help you set specific goals and make your fundraising appeal more compelling to potential donors and participants. You can identify the most pressing needs by speaking directly with your school nurse, understanding their general challenges, and tailoring your fundraising goal accordingly. Assign specific roles (e.g.,

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key stages: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Despite the length of time it takes to acquire a donor, many nonprofits struggle with donor retention.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

MARCH 25, 2025

How to Choose the Right Sponsorship Opportunity Sponsors should consider their marketing goals and objectives when selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Whether your business aims to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or build community relationships, aligning the sponsorship with specific marketing goals will enhance its effectiveness.

Goals

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Notice More and more nonprofits are allocating funds to planned giving marketing as they recognize the need for long-term donor engagement. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million. millionroughly 7-12% of your goal.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

The brief we use at Abeja Solutions includes these categories of questions which we’ve found to be useful with nonprofits of all sizes: Team & Communications Decide upfront who needs to be involved in the creative process. Purpose Zero in on why you’re communicating and set a goal that’s measurable and realistic.

Demographics

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Bequest marketing represents a strategic approach that empowers nonprofits to inspire and encourage donors to include charitable gifts in their wills or estate plans. Consequently, bequest marketing has become the cornerstone of successful planned giving programs across the nonprofit sector.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

JULY 26, 2025

The brief we use at Abeja Solutions includes these categories of questions which we’ve found to be useful with nonprofits of all sizes: Team & Communications Decide upfront who needs to be involved in the creative process. Purpose Zero in on why you’re communicating and set a goal that’s measurable and realistic.

Demographics

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Below are key steps to establish a strong foundation: Define Your Fundraising Goal Clarity is everything. By outlining the demographics and interests of your attendees, you can connect with businesses that see a relevantmarket. Your school fundraising efforts then stand a far better chance of reaching and exceeding set goals.

Fundraising

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 21, 2025

If you’re a grant writer or nonprofit leader, you likely know this scenario all too well. Your Grant Writing Foundation The Standard Grant Narrative isn’t just a generic template — it’s a carefully developed, customized foundational document that captures the essence of your nonprofit’s mission, programs, and impact.

Grant Writing

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While the total funding for nonprofits continues to rise, data shows that fewer Americans are engaging in giving and volunteering. Closing the Generosity Evidence-to-Practice Gap I often hear from nonprofit leaders the importance not just of having research data available, but resources that help them apply it to their organizations.

Demographics

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 22, 2025

In todays hyper-competitive nonprofit environment, data-driven research can mean the difference between finding your next six-figure donor and wasting precious resources chasing the wrong leads. Next, relevant donor information that goes beyond basic demographics should be collected.

Metrics

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

Similarly, The Life You Can Save and Founders Pledge are nonprofits dedicated to researching and vetting highly effective charities to solve the worlds most pressing problems and maximize every dollar donated. Source: The Life You Can Save The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO.

Retail

DoJiggy

MAY 20, 2025

Fundraising raffles are one of the easiest, best ways to raise money for nonprofits, but strategic pricing strategies are required to make the most of these fundraisers. The goal is to set a price that encourages ticket sales while maximizing fundraising potential. How Should You Price 50/50 Raffle Tickets?

Goals

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Follow these steps to ensure your event runs smoothly and meets your fundraising goals. Define Your Fundraising Goal Be specific about what the paddle raise funds will support. Setting a clear goal motivates attendees to participate and gives them confidence in their impact.

Goals