CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Since you probably raise a good percentage of your fundraising goal during the month of December, you have to make the time count! Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Plus, it’s as easy as pie to get started!

Goals

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

It serves as the foundation of your digital strategy by providing a place for any individual to find the information they seek about your nonprofit, whether thats your mission statement, impact on beneficiaries, how to donate, or volunteer sign-up forms. Make navigation simple and intuitive.

Engineering

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This journey includes individuals who are almost ready to contribute and those who are still considering and may need more information before givingboth are considered leads. Marketing-qualified leads are individuals who have engaged with your nonprofits marketing materials in some way but arent yet ready to donate.

Nonprofit

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Even if it feels overwhelming at first, break it down into essential steps: Setting goals Identifying potential donors Defining your message Starting with a well-conceived plan helps you clarify goals, outline specific actions, and define your budget to achieve your goals.

Funding

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

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding how these donors select organizations to give to and what encourages them to donate again can help you make the most of the surge of first-time givers attracted by your GivingTuesday efforts. Make Giving Easy Streamlining the donation process can make all the difference in converting interested visitors into actual donors.

Retainer

CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. raised, the campaign has exceeded its $85,000 goal. But where do you start?

Fundraising

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. Ready to take the next step?

Fundraising

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What else can your nonprofit do to have a strategic end-of-the-year to reach your goals? As you finalize your plans, here are a few questions you and your team should ask yo urselves: How are the organization’s actuals trending toward 2024 goals? Do we have the capacity to squeeze in another donation campaign?

Goals

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.

Fundraising

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. Lets make this happen.

Retainer

Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool that nonprofits can leverage to reach supporters and maximize donations. Plus, we’ve included a ready-to-use email template that’s also been preloaded into Greater Giving Fundraising Software to make your email campaign even easier! Encourage early donations! December 3 (Morning) : The big day!

Fundraising

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

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

But big goals cost big money. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). Myth #3: I’ll fund my nonprofit with corporate donations! Corporate donations require relationships that take time to cultivate. This is how you get donations. Every time.

Funding

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. Planning the Golf Tournament Fundraiser Set Clear Goals Before you hit the green, start by setting crystal-clear goals.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

if youre behind on your goals, you can still do plenty between now and December 31. Heres a tip: give two (or more) of your friends $10 and ask them to donate to your nonprofit online, via your website. Revisit Your Email Ask Series Is your email ask series ready to go? Hey, it happens. Its been a year. But have no fear.

Fundraising

Bonterra

JUNE 19, 2025

The first gift isn’t the goal. And when someone clicks a link in your email, that action translates to an average of $39 in donations. Engagement moments that matter most When moments of crisis or cultural significance arise, the most agile organizations are ready to act. It’s just the beginning. Acquiring donors is hard.

Fundraising

Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Getting Ready to Implement a Moves Management System at Your Nonprofit Before implementing a moves management process, your organization must have well-defined short-term and long-term revenue targets. Additionally, the method fosters transparency and accountability since every conversation and decision is documented. email opens).

Management

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

Are you ready to make the most of it? Real End of Year Giving Campaign Examples Seed Savers Exchange makes giving easy with optimized donation forms. Using Blackbaud’s Optimized Donation Forms, they made giving easier and saw immediate results: a 10% increase in conversion rate and a 61% jump in average gift size. The takeaway?

Media

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Finalize Your Fundraiser Budget and Set Fundraising Goals With fewer distractions, summer is the perfect time to: Analyze last year’s event performance Create a budget aligned with your fundraising goals Assign spending limits to committee teams 7. Ready to turn plans into action?

Procurement

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to Double the Donation, eight out of 10 US donors regularly attend fundraising eventsfrom charity auctions and galas to run/walk/ride initiatives and more. Check out The Essential Fundraising Event Checklist: Implementation for to-dos and action items to make your next event a goal-getting success! The result?

Fundraising

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

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

Whether youre refining an existing program or just beginning to play around with the idea of recurring donations, this guide is designed for you. Are you ready to make your monthly giving program a must-have for donors, much like their favorite streaming service? Monthly giving thrives when its paired with intentional outreach.

Donation

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

You’ll also learn the difference between a fiscal agent and a fiscal sponsor, plus how to decide which option fits your goals. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for a way to manage grants and donations more effectively, understanding fiscal agents can help you move forward with fewer risks and more confidence.

Logic Model

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

From Shower Strike to the H2gO Challenge If you’ve followed Well Aware, you might know them for their long-standing Shower Strike movement, where supporters commit to skipping showers until they meet their fundraising goals. Pages also included a feed of donations with supporter messages. This transparency encouraged more giving.

Template

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities, there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success. From repurposing unsold items to offering discounts or donating to local charities , there are several creative ways to ensure your fundraising efforts are still a success.

Management

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations? Do you need a platform to collect online donations? Donation Platforms provide easy online fundraising, helping you reach a wider audience. Sure, there are!

Fundraising

CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Many organizations attempt to provide this through a dropdown menu on the donation form, offering donors a list of programs, funds, or departments to choose from. Plus, fund pages simplify donations by automatically designating gifts, saving time and eliminating admin work.

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. Although I know its their CRM at work, their organization remains at the top of my mind the next time I am ready to give.

CRM

DoJiggy

APRIL 29, 2025

So lace up your skates and get ready to roll! When people have fun, they are more inclined to support your cause through extra activities like raffle ticket purchases , custom merch sales, or donations. Sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations will likely be your primary sources of income.

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

DoJiggy

JUNE 3, 2025

Partnering with the New Mexico United soccer team could be the winning goal for your next fundraiser. Every ticket purchased through your link generates a $5 donation for your group. The United team is always ready to sign autographs and pose for pictures with your supporters.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JUNE 16, 2025

Why Donor Profiles Matter to Fundraisers A Breakdown of Key Sections in the Donor Profile How to Use DoJiggy Donor Profiles Ready to Try Donor Profiles? Donation History Displays separate tables for one-time gifts and recurring donations, allowing for easy sorting via headers. Ready to Try Donor Profiles?

Fundraising

GrantNews

JULY 14, 2025

This means that the grants available today might disappear tomorrow, replaced by new programs with different goals and eligibility requirements. Successful businesses often monitor grant databases and such as GrantWatch.com , so they’re ready to apply as soon as relevant grants open! Grant cycles can vary widely. Check them out below!

Grants

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

Your training should also show them how to apply the requirements based on the goals of the program. Provide information on your mission, the goal of the program, and what makes a good fit for the grant program (and what doesnt) in your reviewer training. Do you know the person who wrote the application?

Grants

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

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