Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Look at tools such as Double the Donation to see if your corporate volunteers are eligible for Dollars for Doers grants or matching gifts. billion in cash donations and over $2.6 billion in in-kind goods and services—more than five times the total cash and in-kind donations compared with the average U.S.

Nonprofit

Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

Are you asking for a donation? If you ask someone to make a donation, volunteer, and contact their legislators in the same message, they may not do any of that. Dont use something boring like April e-newsletter or Donation Received. Your goal is to get your donors to read your messages.

Electronics

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

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. Here’s the deal: a well-planned year-end campaign isn’t just about hitting your goals. Start With a Clear Goal What do you want to accomplish before the year ends?

Goals

Just Write Grants

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Highlight how donations can make a difference during this season of giving. Set Clear Goals Establish specific, measurable goals for your year-end campaign: Fundraising Targets : Set clear monetary goals for December and communicate these goals to your supporters. Leverage the Holiday Spirit 1.1

Fundraising

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?

CRM

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The less focused your nonprofit is, the less likely you are to achieve your goals because the organization is spread too thin. They pick a goal, define strategies, and stay focused on the small handful of metrics that measure the execution of the strategy. Successful nonprofits try to solve one specific difficult problem.

Fundraising

CauseVox

MARCH 4, 2025

When nonprofits run online fundraising campaigns, it’s easy to only focus on the big picturehitting that overall fundraising goal. 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.

Donation

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. One vital application of data analytics is in informing your storytelling strategy.

Media

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Its initial goal was to create a day dedicated to giving back, providing a stark contrast to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 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

Planned Giving

JANUARY 25, 2025

Getting Ready to Implement Moves Management Set Clear Goals Before implementing moves management, establish well-defined revenue targetsboth short-term and long-term. Moves management thrives when everyone understands the goals and commits to the necessary tasks, such as logging donor interactions or scheduling regular check-ins.

Management

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

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Theyre an opportunity to showcase your schools achievements and build relationships that translate into broader community support for your educational goals. Offer prizes for most books read per grade or class.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 30, 2024

They’re vague, don’t explain the impact of the donation, and ask for an arbitrary amount of money. Real relationships: Making an ask for a donation immediately after meeting someone is like asking to borrow a car from someone you just met—there isn’t enough trust built to warrant the interaction.

AI

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From simple “Donate” buttons to advanced fundraising campaigns , Facebook’s tools enable nonprofits to creatively engage supporters and drive donations. Facebook Live with Donate Button: Add a Donate button to the bottom of your Facebook Live videos , enabling real-time donations during virtual events.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Moves management works best when everyone understands the goals and commits to the necessary tasks, whether logging donor interactions or scheduling regular check-ins. Remove duplicates, verify contact details, and capture crucial data points like donation history, event attendance, and engagement metrics (e.g., email opens).

Management

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. To illustrate, the Food Donation Improvement Act(FDIA) was signed into law, specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste. Above all, donors want to see the real-world impact created with each donation to a cause. The research is clear.

AI

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

Driving Donations: Google Ads can direct potential donors to fundraising pages or showcase compelling stories that inspire generosity. Google Ad Grant Success Stories We helped Nakawe Project a wildlife conservation nonprofitoptimize their Google Ad spend with targeted search campaigns focused on raising awareness and driving donations.

Grant

Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Increased Visibility Securing local grants can enhance the credibility of a non-profit, attracting further donations and support from the community.

Grant

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Fundraisers are vital to supporting school programs, but their impact can extend far beyond immediate monetary goals if post-event reviews are conducted effectively. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review?

Fundraising

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. Include detailed budget justifications, timelines, and evaluation plans.

Funding

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

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Do you donate or volunteer for organizations that might be applying for this funding opportunity?

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

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. Integrate Fundraising Channels Juggling multiple tools for email, events, and donation pages? Thats a recipe for burnout and data silos.

CRM

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. The goal is to be conversational, not reciting a prepared speech. Over time, measuring key metrics like retention rates and average gift size helps demonstrate the value of personal outreach.

CRM

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

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. Additional built-in features like fundraising goals and a progress bar help drive engagement and conversions.

Retail

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.

CRM

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

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.

Metrics

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Digital advocacy Digital advocacy uses channels like email, social media, and SMS to mobilize supporters wherever they are. The best advocacy tools include robust reporting features that show you how supporters are engaging and where you can improve.

Lobbying

amplifi

APRIL 24, 2025

Overall donation amounts may be trending upwards, but fewer donors are giving than just a few years ago. So, dont try to cast a wide net and hope it will result in more donations. Try to bring other organizations with similar goals together for a joint campaign that benefits everyone involved. percent and 4.5

Budget

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

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Fundraising Manager Your nonprofit’s fundraising manager or director will oversee all fundraising activities, develop high-level strategies, and ensure that fundraising efforts align with organizational goals.

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

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. This committee will be responsible for: Setting goals for the auction. Set both revenue and performance goals. If this seems like a tall order, don’t fret!

Procurement