CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1. Our 2023 Giving Study shows that real-life stories increase the likelihood of a charitable donation and spur donors to take action. From Boomers to Gen-Zers, people like to know where their funds are going and how they are being used.

Media

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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. Millennials: Donors born between 1980 and 1996 are most likely to donate via mobile, watch campaign videos, and prefer to give via peer-to-peer fundraising.

Donation

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 funds raised equipped people living with MS with adaptive bikes and gear. For example, Raise $30,000 in 30 days to fund 100 scholarships. How much do you aim to raise?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Many nonprofits are feeling the strain from a pause in federal grant funding and are working to shift their programs to align with the changes in government priorities. Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals.

Government

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

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

Future Fundraising Now

MAY 14, 2025

Heres a view, from the M+R Benchmarks for 2025 (free download; registration required). Its a look at what happened in 2024, as seen by a =healthy range of organizations who are raising funds online. Revenue from donor-advised funds (DAFs) increased by 6% in 2024. Whats going on in online fundraising?

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

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Schools, city governments, retailers, corporations, individuals, and big and small nonprofits have been participating in GivingTuesday by the thousands, and many of them are working together to raise funds for those 24 hours and beyond. It’s like doubling—or even tripling—the impact of every donation you receive!

Utilities

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

But when deadlines get missed and reviews take longer than expected, that delays getting funds to your grantees. Establish, document, and implement evaluation criteria that reflect your mission and funding program guidelines. It can also keep you from attracting and funding great initiatives. Processes and technology change.

Grant

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Download the Free Complete Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising Events : 1. Adding a donation option is a great way to encourage extra giving right at checkout!

Fundraising

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. 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. Yes, you read that right.

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

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. Most dont know the rules about how foundations distribute their funds or what DAFs are.

Nonprofit

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

AUGUST 6, 2025

You’d know the demand for your senior care program was going to increase two-fold, so you’d already know where the funds would come from to hire additional staff. Review trends in revenue sources such as donations, grants, and earned income, as well as expenses across programmatic, operational, and administrative categories.

Finance

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its hard to choose to put funds into operating reserves when that could help one more person transition out of homelessness. By tapping into operating reserves, organizations can bridge temporary gaps in funding without compromising their immediate operations.

Management

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

CauseVox

JANUARY 30, 2025

But heres the thingbuilding a strong connection with your donors isnt just about asking for funds. Download the Free Donor Engagement and Retention Playbook : 1. Whether its planting trees, sorting donations, or mentoring youth, these opportunities make a lasting impact both on supporters and your organization.

Media

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Consider your funding needs and set realistic financial targets. 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.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

But with fewer opportunities coming from federal and state programs, your organization needs to have all your financial ducks in a row if you want to earn—and keep—government funding. Pre-Award Your finance team’s involvement begins even before your organization identifies a funding opportunity.

Government

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Here’s what that means: Working together: Link your CRM to the tools you use every day, such as your email system, social media tools, fund accounting software, and event registration platforms. Once connected, information can update automatically everywhere, which means less re-keying or importing/exportingand fewer mistakes.

CRM

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

For finance teams in donor-focused and grant-funded organizations, working hand-in-hand with fundraising partners is critical to crafting reports that truly engage and tell a story. Grant Reports Grant stewardship requires detailed reporting on how funds were allocated and whether they achieved the intended outcomes.

Finance

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

The metrics you emphasize will depend on your funding sources, financial situation, and strategic goals. For example, a heavily grant funded organization aiming to expand to other revenue sources may be more focused on their dependency quotient and revenue stream ROI. over the fiscal year. over the fiscal year.

Metrics

DoJiggy

JUNE 18, 2025

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a critical time for communities to rally together, support domestic violence survivors, and raise funds for life-saving services. Create a walkathon fundraising page and use tools like peer-to-peer fundraising and pledge forms to track donations.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 16, 2025

The finance team shoulders immense responsibility to make sure funds are well-stewarded, often while being understaffed and under-resourced. A well-thought-out system can do the following automatically: Track Funding Sources Nonprofits often receive funding from diverse sources , such as grants, donations, sponsorships, and events.

Finance

Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

Have we experienced any funding losses, or do we expect any major changes? This may include donations, grants, fundraising events, government funding, and even small affiliate programs through your local grocery store. Free Resource Why Nonprofits Need Nonprofit Accounting Software Download now 7.

Budget

Planned Giving

MARCH 17, 2025

Among all planned giving vehicles, bequests remain the most common, accessible, and straightforward option, making them an absolute priority for any nonprofit organization seeking to secure sustainable long-term funding. Begin with several free downloads and tools at giftplanning.org.

Pass-Through

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Fundraising costs include any expenses related to seeking or soliciting donations, including the salary of your development staff, any fees associated with fundraising consultants, and costs to print your mailers. Simplifying Cost Allocation with Fund Accounting Software Managing overhead expenses doesn’t have to be complicated.

Indirect Cost

DoJiggy

JULY 15, 2025

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what makes a great capital campaign website, share real examples, and give you practical tips to help yours stand out and bring in donations. Instead, it’s a streamlined, purpose-built space designed to tell your story, inspire donations, and show progress. Emotional, compelling, and effective.

Metrics

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

PayPal isneveran acceptable nonprofit donation page. Yes, while you want to offer the option of PayPal as an option, it should never be your primary donation option. Things like creating a new program to fit within the constraints of a major funding opportunity from a certain grantmaker.

AI

Blackbaud

JUNE 19, 2025

In line with these findings, when asked about current fundraising challenges, participants across each region shared that the economic situation—and subsequent fewer donations—is the biggest challenge nonprofits are facing now and over the next three years. Rising operational costs are also a bigger worry than in previous years.

AI

Blackbaud

APRIL 7, 2025

These budgets incorporate the funds they collect as well as income provided by the larger school budget. Restricted Project Budget: Your school may have a budget specifically for a restricted set of funds. Tuition, fees, donations, grants, endowments, and events all need to be accounted for accurately.

Budget

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

As your fund accounting software has evolved, so have the opportunities to incorporate automation into your processes—and get rid of some of that paper and manual decision-making. Payments Using fund accounting software with native automated payments can help your team quickly process invoices and automate payments without lifting a finger.

Finance

Greater Giving

JUNE 17, 2025

A run-of-show: Reduces confusion among staff and volunteers Keeps the event on schedule (even when unexpected things happen) Ensures key moments happen smoothly (like the Fund-A-Need or live auction) Improves the guest experience Supports your fundraising goals To create a successful charity event, your team needs clarity.

Funding

Blackbaud

MAY 20, 2025

As philanthropy evolves and becomes increasingly challenging, you must be able to describe where and how specific donated amounts, in part and in whole, will yield higher thresholds of achievement and you must become the culture carrier for your cause, someone who embodies what your organization stands for.

Strategic Plan

Center for Major Gifts

APRIL 7, 2025

And lets not forget the almighty thermometer chart, filling with donations like a Las Vegas slot machine on a good day. Final Word: Fundraising That Actually Funds Activity effectiveness. Fundraising: Strategic Investment or Sideshow? Nonprofits love events. The cheese platters curated like fine art. Its thrilling. Its communal.

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