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.

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the world turns towards remote socializing, it only makes sense that non-profits would turn to virtual major donor events. Planning for a virtual major donor event takes a little bit of creativity, and may take major gift officers out of their comfort zone. The internets reach is worldwide.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

This guide covers the following tips and school fundraising ideas to plan memorable and productive events and campaigns: Why host a school fundraiser? Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While donations are important, they often fall short of covering all costs. Charitable Missions in Exchange for Computer Donations : Opportunity for churches to support their charitable missions through donations of reusable electronics. That’s why many turn to GrantWatch.com, a trusted source for grant opportunities.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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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. Let’s dive in!

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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.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Grant Funding & Services to Nonprofits for Clean-Up Events – Grants of $1,000 and in-kind donations to nonprofits for community clean-up events. Acceptable activities include but are not limited to yard waste management, buying recycled, waste reduction, and education programs.

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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.

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GrantNews

APRIL 16, 2025

Why Donor Retention Matters for Your Nonprofit Nonprofit donor retention is created by nurturing relationships with donors after their donation has been made. For example, if donors can envision their donation feeding three families or sending a child to camp for a week they will dive deeper into their pockets.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Regardless of whether they donated before the election or in response to it, don’t treat rage donors as one-and-done. Have they given recent donations to organizations similar to yours?

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those who have discovered and leveraged it are successfully unlocking new opportunities by maximizing their complimentary ad budget to drive donor engagement, increase event attendance, and raise awareness of their programs and initiatives. Every donation helps save ecosystems resonated emotionally and drove action.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A High Achiever in Pursuit of Education The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation opens doors for low-income, high-achieving students to access a quality education. She then received her graduate degree in higher education, student affairs, and international education policy. Central America, and Mexico.

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Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’re often giving by donating items, volunteering their time, and supporting fundraising (e.g., Offer NextGen donors volunteering opportunities as a gateway to donations Gen Z and Millennials’ charitable giving extends beyond financial donations, with 54% of survey respondents volunteering their time in the past year.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For example, to promote recurring giving, Double the Donation recommends segmenting your audience based on factors like: Interests and affinities. Additionally, offer suggested donation amounts that align with each segment’s past contributions to encourage them to contribute and upgrade their giving. Event communications.

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Qgiv

APRIL 6, 2022

Union County Education Foundation is a nonprofit that’s laser focused on “supporting students and encouraging educators” in Union County Public Schools. Their partnership with the school district helps them be champions for public education in their community. Before and during the event advertise the wine pull and hype it up.

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GrantNews

APRIL 23, 2025

Press Releases = Free Publicity Got an event, fundraiser, or major milestone? Joint events, fundraisers, or campaigns can introduce your nonprofit to new audiences. The program helps applicants further their mission, increase donations, and recruit volunteers. This grassroots buzz is one of the most powerful (and free!)

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit Social Media Grants and In-Kind Donations Website, Social Media, Branding, Creative, and Technical Services : In-kind grants valued at up to $10,000 to nonprofits for marketing and website design services. Funding supports community events that align with the funding source’s strategic plan.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. However, their impact extends far beyond finances.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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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. See campaign performance, donor and gift details, and fundraising event performance in your CRM. Your whole team benefits, too.

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Candid

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Whether as a flash point response to a crisis, natural disaster, or an election, one-time, smaller donations are becoming commonplace. Make your mission message clear, concise, and consistent Reactive donors are emotionally motivated to give spontaneously in response to an incident or current event. Reactive giving is on the rise.

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Strategies for building a shared sense of belonging and commitment include encouraging volunteer participation through online or in-person events and celebrating their contributions. Community relationships strengthen public trust in nonprofits. How can nonprofits foster the next generation of volunteers? Have you noticed a recurring theme?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Myth #2: Fundraising events will completely fund my nonprofit! Fundraising events are the most visible form of fundraising, but they provide the lowest return on investment. It takes so much time, energy, and money to put on an event, that the money the event pulls in often is not worth all that effort. Every time.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Relying on one-time events or mass marketing efforts One-time events such as auctions, galas, and raffles are expensive to produce and almost always result in limited return on investment. Events, social media, and marketing are only small links in a much bigger chain of interactions with supporters.

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DoJiggy

MAY 27, 2025

Whether safeguarding documents, restoring old buildings, or hosting educational programs, these organizations rely heavily on fundraising to support their work. Offer Educational Webinars or Lectures 6. Try a Donation Match Challenge 13. Offer Historic Site Rentals for Weddings or Events 14. Partner with Local Schools 12.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

For most of us, fundraising isn’t something that comes naturally, especially a straight request for donations. Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Asking for money, can be uncomfortable, right?

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Truly, every donor deserves a heartfelt thank-you message for their contributions and gifts, but you can take it to the next level and make a lasting impression with an appreciation event or customized outreach. Fun, memorable donor appreciation events and initiatives function to build a sustainable support network for your small nonprofit.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Beyond viewing GivingTuesday as a standalone event, we can think of it as the starting line for a broader campaign. 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 ? But why stop there?

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

The event lasted an entire Saturday after an already busy week. When donors are thanked within 48 hours of making a gift, they’re 4x more likely to donate again. Immediately after receiving a donation, be sure to send an email confirmation that includes a donor “thank you”. When’s the last time you received a great thank you?

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Greater Giving

APRIL 22, 2021

For example, one nonprofit could receive forty percent of their funding through donations from individuals, thirty percent from corporate sponsorships, and thirty percent through grants, while another organization could receive all their funding through a major donor program. Donations from Individuals. Major Donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

The most important thing you must do when you receive a donation of any size is immediately thank your donor warmly and provide a donation receipt. And it can’t be just any boring donation receipt. Let’s take a look at what an awesome donation receipt looks like so you can nail yours. But it’s not. They are friendly.

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GrantNews

JUNE 12, 2025

Nonprofits can maximize donations and, in turn, their impact by attracting new funding. While there are many ways to generate funding, like charity events and fundraisers, you should still be researching and applying for grants. Utilize budgeting tools to monitor spending patterns. Donors want to see results.

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Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

In fact, a 2023 report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI found three-quarters of survey respondents felt society as a whole benefited when Americans donate money to charity. indicated they had. Senior services: That neighborhood senior center where people go for activities, meals, or just company?

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Donation request letters, whether sent via email or direct mail, are one of the most effective ways to reach donors and solicit gifts. However, its not enough to simply send the same appeal to your entire supporter base and ask them to donate. Well cover: What is a donation request letter? How do you write a fundraising letter?

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