CauseVox

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

That’s why we’ve put together a list of fundraising tools that can help you boost donations, streamline your processes, and engage your supporters in new and exciting ways. Donation Counter One of the best ways to create excitement during your campaign is with a donation counter.

Fundraising

Grant Writer Team

MAY 1, 2025

Are you ready to leverage grant funding opportunities? With a talented grant manager in place, you will see continued success for your cause. What is Grant Cycle Management? Grant cycle management is the practice of researching, applying for, and then receiving and tracking grant funds. Grants are highly competitive.

Management

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re ready to move beyond grants, let’s get started! Relationship-building, communication, commitment to the cause, perseverance, creativity, and project management are all transferable skills that can be applied to fundraising. Recruiting volunteers can also be a game-changer.

Funding

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

Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. While the TCJA didnt change charitable giving deduction limits - you could still deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income for cash donations - it reduced most tax rates and doubled the standard deduction to $12,000 for individual filers and $24,000 for couples.

Fundraising

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

JULY 7, 2025

Your donation form is where inspiration becomes action. Organizations like Seed Savers Exchange and Washington’s National Park Fund are proving that by layering strategic, data-driven approaches with proven best practices, donation forms can convert more donors and inspire larger gifts. Some nonprofits are achieving remarkable results.

Donation

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. Leftover products take up space and can impact your overall profit if not managed effectively. This will help you learn what you have and determine the best action.

Management

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Get ready for GivingTuesday with a cohesive digital campaign. Classy’s in-house Care and Customer Success Management Teams has compiled a list of key considerations to be mindful of when creating, promoting, and wrapping up your campaign this year. Crypto fundraising: diversifying donations for GivingTuesday. It’s Giving Season.

IT

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is aiming to raise awareness locally or nationally, engage volunteers, or boost donations in your city or region, focusing your efforts on Facebook makes strategic sense. Include your website, email and donation link. stories, event updates, volunteer spotlights, donation appeals etc.) Consistency is key.

Media

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. Personally, I’m a big fan of asking those serving on the board of directors to not only donate first (which is a given) but to also volunteer with fundraising efforts.

Goals

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

Grant Writer Team

DECEMBER 26, 2024

As expected, one notable nonprofit trend for 2025 is a shift in management practices due to new technology. For example, donor-centric management is a popular tool for nonprofits to create long-lasting relationships with donors. How to Find Grants forNonprofits Many nonprofits are ready to apply for grants.

Grant

Blackbaud

JUNE 12, 2025

If online giving is part of your organization’s fundraising strategy, user-friendly donation forms are essential for maximizing donor engagement, conversion rates, and donation amounts. Let’s explore the impact of well-designed donation forms and best practices to help you leverage these tools for greater fundraising success.

Donation

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

Reach out : Check in with donors, community partners, and volunteers to see how theyre managing and if they require support or resources. Connect with federal agencies : The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) leads disaster recovery efforts, so your organization must comply with their protocols.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Automating tasks from a central location: Once you have data from separate systems consolidated, you can let your CRM handle routine work like sending thank-you emails after donations or event attendance, as well as reminding you about upcoming renewals. Volunteer management platforms: Keep all your volunteer information in one place.

CRM

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

And direct interactions through volunteering, donating, or participating in food drives, for example, is essential to building the public trust nonprofits need to do their work: 79% of respondents whod volunteered in recent years said it gave them a more favorable view of the sector, and 88% said they would volunteer again.

Retainer

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

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. A fiscal agent is an organization, typically an established nonprofit, that manages money and administrative tasks on behalf of another group. What Is a Fiscal Agent?

Logic Model

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). A well-timed, well-managed signature fundraising event can generate a lot of publicity and funds, but lots of little events are not the way to fully fund a new nonprofit. This is how you get donations. Every time.

Funding

Greater Giving

JULY 9, 2025

Common fundraising event committee roles include: Auction Procurement Lead Marketing & Communications Coordinator Logistics & Venue Manager Volunteer Coordinator Sponsorship & Donor Relations Chair TIP: Provide a one-pager or short description of each role’s duties and tasks to align expectations and accountability.

Procurement

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

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. Online platforms like CauseVox make it easier than ever to organize, manage, and maximize your events fundraising potential. Sounds pretty great, right?

Fundraising

GrantNews

MARCH 21, 2025

Explore the list below and visit the website to discover valuable funding opportunities ready for your application. Homes and Home Modification for Military Veterans In-kind donations and grants to USA military veterans and their families for homes or home improvement projects.

Grant

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

Bonterra

JUNE 19, 2025

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. EveryAction features like Optimized Ask increase dollars raised by 11% per donation form.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In proactive planning, companies take measures to ensure resources are available to protect their employees, facilities, and manage recoveries. Nonprofit organizations need funding and support, whether through in-kind contributions, skilled volunteers, or monetary donations. In response, people often step up and ask, “How can I help?”

Donation

Blackbaud

MAY 5, 2025

An intuitive grant management system with a dedicated reviewer portal can also address many of the technology issues your reviewers might have. For example, the applicant may be a small organization, and the reviewer may assume they dont have the experience to manage the project. Do you know the person who wrote the application?

Grant

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. A significant increase in response rate and a 51% increase in average donation amount when matching gifts are mentioned. Event season is quickly approaching. The result?

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As a new board member of Mary’s Pence, Natasha was ready to make a difference. Mary’s Pence accompanies grantees on their social justice journey with informational webinars, potential funders details, nonprofit management resources, a mid-cycle check-in meeting, and more. Central America, and Mexico.

Mentor

Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. One important but sometimes overlooked step in future planning is ensuring proper nonprofit financial management. Their duties range from budget creation and cash flow forecasting to grant management and financial policy development.

Finance

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

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

CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2025

In this article, we’ll walk through 5 SOPs you can set up in your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool to help you stay organized, save time, and never miss a beat when it comes to donor relationships. A supporter donates under two different emails. Ready To Streamline Your CRM? Ready to get started? Let’s dive in.

CRM

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

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. This involves coordinating various elements such as scheduling, staffing or volunteer management, and equipment needs.

Fundraising