Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

Annual giving is the collection of donations throughout the year to support an organization’s day-to-day operations and programs. Major donations and planned gifts often get the limelight, but without annual gifts, the day-to-day functions of your nonprofit could come to a halt.

Donation

CauseVox

JULY 22, 2025

Snapshot of a donor profile in the CauseVox CRM, tracking everything from contact info and donation history to call notes, emails, and personal highlights to help build stronger donor relationships. You can segment by giving level, program interest, donation frequency, or even how they got plugged in with your organization.

CRM

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Heres a tip: give two (or more) of your friends $10 and ask them to donate to your nonprofit online, via your website. Be sure to download thisdonation page checklist from ourBasics & More Online Fundraisingclass and add it to your arsenal of tools! So how easy are you making it for your donors to give online?

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate. On the other hand, fundraising-qualified leads have been closely involved with your organization and demonstrated their interest in donating. Streamline your online donation form.

Nonprofit

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. You might be asking why you need to put a ton of time and energy into bringing your donors back for a second donation. This is the first interaction your donor will have with the organization after they make their donation.

Retainer

CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2025

Challenge fundraisers often go hand-in-hand with peer-to-peer fundraising , where participants rally their friends and family to donate. The platform should include personal and team fundraising pages where participants can tell their story, set goals, and track donations in real time.

Fundraising

Soapbox Exchange

JULY 21, 2025

Our free downloadable End-of-Year Fundraising Checklist will take you through all the giving season best practices, like setting clear giving goals, establishing a fundraising calendar, optimizing your donation pages, building a peer-to-peer campaign, and more! Wondering how you can prepare?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

This cadence can include a series of emails that thanks them for their donation, welcomes them to the organization, and shares additional resources to learn more about the organization. Mistake #4: Recurring Giving Has Slipped from Your Priority List Fail: Your organization focuses exclusively on one-time donations.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Innovative features that transform giving Unleashing the power of individual giving Individual donations are vital to nonprofit sustainability, but barriers like clunky forms, limited payment options, and inefficient donor journeys can significantly lower conversion rates. Smart data sync for smarter fundraising : Say goodbye to siloed data!

Fundraising

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations. Since its inception, millions of people have participated, donating billions of dollars to causes they care about. Encourage early donations! Lapsed Donors : Reach out to those who haven’t donated in a while.

Fundraising

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Whether youre refining an existing program or just beginning to play around with the idea of recurring donations, this guide is designed for you. Optimize Your Sign-Up Process As a fundraiser, you know that its vital to make the donation process as accessible and intuitive as possible.

Donation

CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? Invite them to take the next step—maybe an additional year-end gift or even increasing their monthly donation. But why stop there?

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Sample Golf Tournament Budget Projecting Tournament Income Setting estimated values for incoming revenue from ticket sales, sponsorships, online donations, and product sales can help you estimate projected income and establish financial goals for your fundraising event. Can you receive in-kind donations or services to help you save money?

Budget

CauseVox

MAY 12, 2025

Heres a quick look at what youll find in this free downloadable resource: Week-by-Week Campaign Timeline: A sample plan to guide your communication before, during, and after your campaign. Use our modern platform to build your next campaign with branded donation pages, easy setup, and real-time reporting, no coding required.

Template

Future Fundraising Now

MAY 14, 2025

Heres a view, from the M+R Benchmarks for 2025 (free download; registration required). PayPal was the most widely-used alternative payment method 76% of nonprofits made this option available on donation pages. Whats going on in online fundraising? Some highlights: Average online revenue increased by 2% in 2024.

Fundraising

Bonterra

AUGUST 5, 2025

This comprehensive checklist walks you through every phase of your GivingTuesday campaign, from pre-launch planning to post-campaign follow-up so you can: Build a compelling campaign with a unifying theme Engage donors and volunteers across every channel Launch a standout GivingTuesday donation page Streamline execution with your fundraising software (..)

Software

Blackbaud

MARCH 10, 2025

Before and after giving, donors demand more information about the impact of their donations. Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. Today, donors see their gift as an investment in outcomes.

Finance

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

A golf tournament fundraiser is not only a fantastic day out but also a powerful fundraising event that can drive significant donations, strengthen community connections, and build long-lasting partnerships with local businesses. Download the Free Complete Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising Events : 1. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive! Those businesses then donated a portion of the proceeds to local nonprofits! GivingTuesday Partnerships Through Matching Gifts Did you know that matching gifts can be a game-changer for your GivingTuesday campaign? But finding the right donor is key.

Utilities

Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Make Authentic Connections with Supporters Record and use personal details : Use your CRM to track personal details like birthdays, donation anniversaries, and interests. Lets agree to keep it small, manageable, focused on relationship-building, and well help your team build some tech and data skills.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

If your foundation accepts donations, consider how a potential recession may affect donor behavior. Similarly, assess your stock market investments. Can you afford to allocate some funds to more stable options, even if it means pulling money out of higher-risk markets temporarily?

Government

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

When donors are thanked within 48 hours of making a gift, they’re 4x more likely to donate again. Download Our Free Donor Engagement & Retention Playbook: 1) Immediate Email Confirmation Let’s start with the lowest hanging fruit. If you’ve struggled with finding a creative way to thank your donors, you’re not alone.

CRM

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

But how can you ensure your social media efforts translate into actual donations? Using real-world examples from successful campaigns, Julia will demonstrate how to craft compelling content, engage your audience, and drive donations.

Media

Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2025

Encourage recurring giving Get 60% of current donors (653) to donate by 30th of September 2025. Success stories, testimonials, and statistics showcase your nonprofit’s achievements, build trust, and encourage more donations. Donors want to see tangible results and understand how their contributions are making a difference.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JULY 15, 2025

From the initial touch point, to engagement, to nurturing, and more donation asks, each stage offers a unique opportunity for your donors to see their impact, understand your mission, and feel inspired to stay involved. Timing & Frequency Don’t let too much time pass after a donation. Is it a first-time donor ? A recurring giver ?

CRM

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

From tracking every donation and interaction to segmenting audiences and automating outreach, a CRM gives you the visibility and control you need to deepen engagement and drive your mission forward. Download our Free Complete Guide to CRMs for Nonprofits: 1. Lets dive in!

CRM

CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2025

Download our free Complete Guide to CRMs for Nonprofits : Why SOPs Matter for Your CRM Your nonprofit’s CRM is only as powerful as your team’s process for using it. A supporter donates under two different emails. Someone misspells a name. A team member accidentally creates a new record instead of updating the existing one.

CRM

GiveSmart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Network with local freelance photographers who connect with your mission and see if theyre willing to donate some of their time and talent for your highest bidder. 1 Fan Basket $ Sports teams from high schools to colleges and professional teams are often willing to donate merchandise to create a basket for your auction.

Donation

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Do you donate or volunteer for organizations that might be applying for this funding opportunity? Free Checklist Grant Management System Functionality Scorecard Download now The post 4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them) first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

Grant

Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Top Features of Fundly vs. GoFundMe Successful fundraising requires more than putting up a donation page and waiting for donations to come in. Encourage more donations by creating multiple giving levels with custom incentives. Access real-time data on campaign updates, page views, donations received, and other key metrics.

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. DIY could be almost anything: skydiving for your cause or donating the proceeds of a bake sale.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Below is a summary of the paper [ Download Full Version ] The nonprofit sector plays a vital role in American society, providing services and opportunities that the government and private sectors often overlook. Prioritizing Trust : Be clear and transparent about how donations are used, and show the real impact of every dollar.

Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

JULY 15, 2025

In their quarterly email, they share about their fundraising goal and how it will help save 50 more animals, so you donate through their call-to-action button. Whereas someone who doesn’t share the same passion wouldn’t donate, they probably would have sent the email straight to the trash. A win-win for each party.

IT

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Warming a donor’s heart is the name of the game, when it comes to thanking people for their donations. You could also use a general thank-you video for segments of your donors like monthly donors or new donors to show them what impact their donation had. The possibilities are endless! Emphasize your mission.

Donation

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Creating a sense of urgency can drive quicker responses and increase donation rates. Make it easy for donors to take the next step, whether it’s making a donation, attending an event, or sharing your message. Clearly articulate why immediate action is necessary and how donor contributions will make a difference.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

Think of GivingTuesday like a grant application: Focusing on a specific need will make it easier for supporters to understand how their donation will make a difference for your mission. As your supporters learn more about your GivingTuesday initiative, they’ll know their donation will go a long way and feel motivated to give.

Goals

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Download our free Complete Guide to CRMs to see how the right tools can simplify your reporting. Donation Recency, Frequency, and Amount (RFM) Analysis What it is: RFM stands for Recency, Frequency, and Monetary value. This could include email open rates, conversion rates on donation pages, number of gifts, average gift size, and more.

Utilities