Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

This approach is known as moves management a structured method of planning and tracking each interaction or move that nudges a donor from initial awareness to a transformational gift. A defined moves management framework makes your fundraising efforts more efficient and fosters genuine, long-term connections with donors. email opens).

Management

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%. Make it easy for supporters to complete their donations. Optimize the submit button.

Donation

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. Ask for skills-based volunteers to tackle key organizational challenges such as marketing or operational support, project management, translation, and tech services. Recruit potential board members.

Nonprofit

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

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.

Donation

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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. By tracking key metrics, you can measure the duration and quality of your donor relationships and identify areas for improvement.

Metrics

Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

Yet, many nonprofits grapple with declining event revenue, inefficient software, and the complexity of managing multiple platforms. Here’s how: Branded, embedded, configurable donation forms : Donation forms on the DonorDrive platform outperform industry benchmarks by a staggering 95% conversion rate.

Fundraising

GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. Because of this, expect global issues like conservation of biodiversity, waste management and recycling initiatives to be competing for attention in everyone’s social feeds. However, plan to see an increase of DAF in nonprofit management trends for 2025.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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AI

GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Collecting and managing data can help you better manage these things to future-proof your mission and grow revenue. This is where collecting, managing, and understanding data becomes crucial. Examples of quantitative data include metrics such as donation amounts, number of donors, and page views.

Fundraising

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Strong data management is a necessity for nonprofits juggling multiple programs, fundraisers , and outreach campaigns. In this guide, we’ll explore five data management best practices your nonprofit can implement to run more efficient fundraisers, launch more impactful programs, and cultivate stronger donor relationships.

Management

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

This metric , which measures how much a nonprofit spends on administration (such as rent, salaries, software licensing, etc.) At Giving Compass, we’re often asked how to find nonprofits that “give the largest percentage of their donation to the cause.” Is the theory of change rooted in evidence based practices? Ready to give smarter?

Metrics

Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Students can apply classroom knowledge in practical ways by handling money, calculating profits, and tracking donations. Everyone will jump at the chance to win a 50/50 prize or a basket of donated goods. Wishlists Donors love to give in-kind gifts because they know their donations will immediately impact your school.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

Retained donors are more likely to increase their donation amounts, contribute to special campaigns, and consider legacy giving, leading to greater long-term impact. Consider offering flexible options like smaller, recurring donations. Complicated giving process: If donating is difficult or inconvenient, people may not bother.

Retainer

Blackbaud

JANUARY 23, 2025

However, realizing this program’s full potential still requires careful strategy, consistent management, and a deep understanding of the Google Ads platform. These requirements can present challenges for nonprofits that need more in-house expertise, support, or time to develop and manage campaigns that adhere to these standards.

Grants

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

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2025

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CRM

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

CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2025

But heres the good news: a CRM for nonprofits (Customer Relationship Management system) isnt just a digital rolodex, its a dynamic tool designed to help you build, nurture, and grow relationships with your supporters. With the right CRM for nonprofits, you can go beyond donor management and actually level up your entire fundraising strategy.

CRM

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory. AdGood will track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including impressions served, ad engagement rates, audience reach and conversion metrics, according to the announcement from the organization.

Publishing

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

This includes a formal grading rubric that aligns the questions on your application to specific metrics. An intuitive grant management system with a dedicated reviewer portal can also address many of the technology issues your reviewers might have. Bias isnt just about the application or the organization applying.

Grant

Bonterra

JULY 31, 2025

Running a nonprofit is tough, which is why many organizations turn to nonprofit software to help with management of fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteers. 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.

CRM

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

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. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Continuous improvement enhances the quality of fundraisers and builds confidence in the schools ability to manage these initiatives effectively. contributed most significantly to the totalrevenue.

Fundraising

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. Prioritizing these strategies not only helps in managing current grant funds effectively but also lays a solid organizational foundation for securing future funding opportunities.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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Retail

Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Why it works: According to research from the Congressional Management Foundation , a single phone call from a constituent is more impactful than dozens of emails. With just one click, supporters can call their legislators and deliver a customized script written by your team.

Lobbying

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. Plus, you can easily manage your campaign, send emails, and post updates on the go from your own mobile device. Event management. Giving levels. Peer-to-peer fundraising.

Funding

CauseVox

JULY 28, 2025

Manage and track important donor information with ease using CauseVox’s CRM designed for nonprofits This kind of clarity is what turns good fundraising into great fundraising. That’s where a nonprofit CRM (Customer Relationship Management tool) stands out. They’ve already shown they’re invested in your organization’s success.

Utilities

Blackbaud

AUGUST 4, 2025

Define your campaign goals early—and include at least one success metric that isn’t fundraising dollars, such as the number of repeat participants. For organizations ready to take the next step, this platform offers a suite of tools to streamline management and elevate engagement.

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. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

Fundraising

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

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Retail

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. So do some research and look for businesses willing to donate services, venues, or promotional support in exchange for visibility and goodwill.

Budget

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