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. This is where annual giving comes in.

Donation

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are just a few: Fund extracurriculars and school supplies: One of the most obvious benefits of school fundraisers is the ability to fund programs and resources outside the standard curriculumsports teams, arts programs, and classroom suppliesall of which contribute to a well-rounded education.

Fundraising

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

They pick a goal, define strategies, and stay focused on the small handful of metrics that measure the execution of the strategy. Corporations: Delivering evidence that the partnership can solve their business problems, add marketing and brand value, or create a broad platform for meaningful employee engagement.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Driving Donations: Google Ads can direct potential donors to fundraising pages or showcase compelling stories that inspire generosity. Educating the Public: Campaigns can raise awareness around key issues, helping nonprofits fulfill their missions by informing and engaging communities. ” Bad: “We need donations.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

Traditionally, funding for these institutions has come from tithes, donations, and local fundraising efforts. Tithes and donations, while essential, are often subject to fluctuations due to economic cycles, demographic shifts, or changes in community engagement.

Funding

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

In todays fast-moving nonprofit space, its easy to get caught up chasing the next big thingAI tools, crypto donations, viral campaigns. Planned gifts, major gifts, and recurring donations are all built over time. Your donors arent looking for hype. Theyre deciding if youre worthy of their legacy. Ditch the flash.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Advocacy includes a wide range of activities that raise awareness or encourage people to act, from writing blog posts and mobilizing volunteers to educating lawmakers. Rallies, info sessions, appreciation nights, and peer-to-peer fundraisers are all powerful ways to educate, inspire, and activate.

Lobbying

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community. Explore options such as donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events to create a stable financial base. Community Engagement : Foster relationships within the community.

Grant

Center for Major Gifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Reviewing past donation patterns, engagement levels, and event participation can provide valuable insights into a donors likelihood of making a major contribution. Unlike smaller, transactional donations, major gifts are often motivated by a donors deep emotional connection to a cause.

Fundraising

GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This lets you show real metrics and results for what you’ve been doing all year. You might even include a donate button at the end if people get inspired after reading about the great work you’ve done. Funding supports activities that focus on nutrition education, food rescue, and direct food assistance.

Grant

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When people feel seen and heard, they not only donate or volunteer, theyll also advocate and bring others along, which in turn creates a ripple effect that builds momentum. What is Community Engagement?

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or otherwise support your cause. Use CTAs to encourage supporters to take actions that align with your goals, such as donating, volunteering, or joining your grassroots advocacy campaign. Thats where calls to action (CTAs) come in.

CRM

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. rail-container).hide();

Retail

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

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Givebutter is an online fundraising platform option that provides nonprofits with the tools they need to fundraise, plan and manage events, and take in donations. However, users can add and manage contacts, manage donations and donor segments, and create basic reports. What is Givebutter? You can even achieve a 3.5-times

CRM

Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Then, it has two CTAs: one for donation opportunities and another that highlights an online store and adoption program. Enter those words or phrases into a tool like Google Keyword Planner to discover their monthly traffic, click-through rate, and other relevant metrics. Promote initiatives and involvement opportunities.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

Also consider giving patterns at all levels—recurring monthly gifts, participation in fundraising events, or smaller but consistent donations. Every donation, regardless of size, can be a meaningful indicator of commitment. Philanthropic alignment analysis : Dive deeper into past giving history.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 16, 2025

If your community outreach programs are grant-funded, your funder likely requires you to report key metrics like the number of individuals served or how you were able to expand your programs into new areas. First-person testimonials from beneficiaries help connect donations to a face and personal story.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

“By transforming volunteers into lifelong donors, organizations can start to see a reversal in declining donation trends and all-time low records of individual donation rates,” says Golden CEO and Founder, Sam Fankuchen. Golden’s globally-awarded and category-defining mobile app turns volunteers into donors.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Even among smaller donors, you might spotlight anyone who gave more than your average first donation. For example, if you’re planning a back-to-school drive, pull in people who supported education before. Gift size: Above your average donation? Match these to your campaigns. Before you launch anything, clean up your data.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To run a silent auction, you’ll need to plan many logistics, such as how guests will bid on items, what items you’re procuring, and how you’ll process donations. To determine these target metrics, review past event results. Let’s say your auction will fund increased educational opportunities for students in need.

Procurement

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million. Inspiration: Share success stories monthly to inspire and educate. Set clear metrics for success. Tools: Provide simple conversation starters and response scripts.

Budget

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And once you’ve shared your report with stakeholders, be sure to track engagement metrics afterwards to see how well your report performed and in which ways it could be strengthened in the future. Audiences can be categorized into different segments based on their demographic information and donation behavior.

CRM

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Optimizing Outreach at the Right Place and Right Time The optimal donation ask is personal to everyone, and agentic AI allows nonprofits to leverage these insights like never before. When used thoughtfully, AI empowers nonprofits to build trust at every touch point, turning every message into a relationship-strengthening opportunity.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Retail

DonorSnap

JULY 29, 2025

While some of her guests are familiar with your organization, others have never donated before. Continued engagement opportunities : Invite donors to volunteer, attend educational programs, or participate in advocacy efforts that deepen their connection to your mission. This moment represents a golden opportunity for donor expansion.

Pass-Through

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 18, 2025

Government grants operate under a fundamentally different financial framework than private donations or earned revenue.Federal funders establish specific metrics that finance teams must track and report consistently. How Does Government Grant Accounting Differ from Other Funding Sources?

Government