CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

Thats where donation tiers come in. By using CauseVoxs free, easy to use fundraising platform you can set up customizable donation tiers , showing donors exactly what their gift accomplishes. Not sure how to define your donation tiers? We are going to dive into 5 types of donation tiers that engage donors and drive donations.

Donation

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

So, using the same kind of language as every other charity repeatedly expressing their need for funding may not be the most effective strategy. If we don’t follow through on our rhetoric, we will fail to sustain the trust critical to securing more funding. This brings the listener into a uniquely powerful frame: “We don’t seek gifts.

Fundraising

Allied Grant Writers

MARCH 17, 2025

In an ever-evolving social and economic landscape, churches and religious organizations increasingly seek alternative funding sources, such as church grants, to sustain operations, expand ministry services, and engage in community outreach. Generally, grants for churches fall into several broad categories: 1.

Funding

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nonprofit events are a powerful way to showcase your mission and raise critical funds. These include: Donation receipts and tax acknowledgments: Promptly sending these essential documents shows your professionalism and gratitude while giving donors the information they need for tax purposes.

Metrics

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Because of this, we expect 2025 to provide a platform for social funding on behalf of causes like equality, inclusion, mental health, and other support for underrepresented groups to use social media to increase awareness for their cause. Author Unknown 5.

AI

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

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving. Run Special Holiday Events Organize events that align with the holiday season: Charity Galas and Auctions : Host end-of-year galas or auctions with holiday themes to engage donors and raise funds. Leverage the Holiday Spirit 1.1

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Our 2023 Giving Study shows that real-life stories increase the likelihood of a charitable donation and spur donors to take action. These metrics can unveil which stories or content pieces resonate most with your audience. From Boomers to Gen-Zers, people like to know where their funds are going and how they are being used.

Media

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Between the holiday spirit, the push for tax-deductible donations, and people reflecting on how they can give back, it’s the perfect storm of generosity. What metrics will you track? Are you focusing on new donors, recurring gifts, or funding a specific project? Show how donations make a difference with real stories and photos.

Goals

Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. Top Features of Fundly vs. GoFundMe Successful fundraising requires more than putting up a donation page and waiting for donations to come in.

Funding

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Spirit days Promoting school spirit through themed attire can boost morale and funds.

Fundraising

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It’s not just about the funds raised on that one day—it’s about fostering a culture of giving that extends far beyond. billion donated in the United States alone. Notably, 2022 also marked a milestone in digital giving, with online donations exceeding $1 billion for the first time ever.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Funding

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. This makes giving simple and seamless.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

If youre able to understand your donors, you give yourself an increased chance of personalizing their experience to keep them engaged and donating longer. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views. In that case, youd have an easy way to attempt to boost donations!

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

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Funding

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Understanding its significance can equip organizations with the necessary knowledge to secure funding and effectively empower their causes. Local grants provide critical funding that can address these gaps. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

While this funding can significantly amplify an organizations digital presence, it comes with specific guidelines: Ads must target text-based search campaigns. Driving Donations: Google Ads can direct potential donors to fundraising pages or showcase compelling stories that inspire generosity. ” Bad: “We need donations.

Grants

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. For some, philanthropy is about legacy-building.

Fundraising

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. This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics.

Grants

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Funding

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. Its your behind-the-scenes powerhouse, working quietly in the background so you can focus on what matters most: making an impact.

CRM

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Grant Writing Essentials Understanding the essential aspects of grant writing is critical for success in securing funding. Understanding the Purpose of Grants Grants are financial awards provided by various funding organizations or agencies to support specific projects or initiatives.

Grant Writing

Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

Include Social Proof Why: Highlighting peer donations (Join 1,000 others whove given) triggers social conformity. Expert: Simone Joyaux ( Strategic Fund Development ) warns against vague or multiple asks diluting focus. Show Impact with Metrics Why: Quantifiable outcomes (Your $100 provides 20 meals) build credibility.

AI

Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

To that end, estimating the dollar value of your volunteer program is an important metric you should consider measuring and tracking. Valuing volunteers for in-kind contributions Putting a dollar figure on something delivered in-kind makes the worth of that resource more tangible.

Strategic Plan

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

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

Timing Is Everything The sooner you reach out after receiving a donation, the more meaningful the thank-you call becomes. When discussing your nonprofits work, keep it brief and refrain from making a new request for funds. This approach makes the call feel less transactional and more like a genuine conversation.

CRM

GrantNews

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When we talk about stakeholders, this means funding sources, contacts, regular donors, and even other organizations you are partnering with. Everybody loves an invitation and it’s a great time to show funding sources the great value of the your work. It could also be more internal, like your board members, or volunteers.

Grants

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?

CRM

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Quantify results: Use metrics like satisfaction scores, participation rates, and budget comparisons to identify patterns. Identify trends: Look for recurring issues or standout successes.

Fundraising

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

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

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

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

GivingTuesday should be part of a year-round fundraising plan: Try focusing on an untapped group of potential donors or a specific program or project; offer multiple entry points and options for engagement, beyond financial contributions; and promote a monthly giving program that makes it easy for people to set up recurring donations.

AI

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Chaos in Washington is creating havoc on organizations that receive federal funding, directly or indirectly, and it’s harder than ever to plan for the long term. Overall donation amounts may be trending upwards, but fewer donors are giving than just a few years ago. Donor behavior has shifted in the past few years. percent and 4.5

Budget