Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 6, 2025

Your donors want to hear from you and dont just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. Youll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. Current events/News stories At the beginning of 2020, most of us couldnt predict the year we were about to have.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Unlock the Power of Sponsorships for Your Next Event Sponsorships are more than just financial supportthey are partnerships that drive your mission forward. Whether you’re planning a gala, auction, or community fundraiser, effective sponsorship strategies can amplify your events success.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. In an age dominated by digital outreach, direct mail fundraising remains a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with donors. Personalize for Maximum Impact.

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Blackbaud

MARCH 11, 2025

Do you ever get stuck with your event planning? Is your organization firmly attached to only tried-and-true events? If you want to get unstuck, consider expanding your peer-to-peer fundraising strategy beyond the traditional run, walk, or bike event. So, theres nothing wrong with run-walk-bike events.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These fundraising gems have been a hit with our readers, and Ive gathered them all in one place just for you. Our goal is to equip you with practical fundraising tools and ideas you can implement right away. Get ready to dive into the wealth of knowledge from these 2024 fundraising articles. And thats a good thing.It

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Hands-On Fundraising

JULY 25, 2023

Guest post from Sonia Urlando Virtual events are now normal additions to organizations’ calendars, and that’s great! Virtual events allow more people worldwide to attend events. They offer your donors and members increased convenience, and they offer you increased flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. One default option may be to use a generic form for participants to complete their registration payment, and then redirect them to a completely separate platform to set up peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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Community Boost

MAY 13, 2025

There are a lot of tools out there that claim to be able to help you support your organizations mission and put on successful events. When youre stressed about putting on a fundraiser, you want tried and true tips plus trusted tools at hand to help you keep things running smoothly. Add a raffle or other benefits!

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. In this article, we will cover online fundraising methods, tools, and some quick tips to get your nonprofit started!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

According to school fundraising studies , only 64% of parents, teachers, and administrators believe their school is well-funded. As a result, choosing the right school fundraising ideas to excite your school community is essential. Implementing a well-organized and engaging fundraiser can yield numerous benefits for your school.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Every week, I receive an email or a DM from someone whos decided to walk away from nonprofit fundraising. Talented fundraisers are leaving the sector in droves, often for consulting, or simply for industries that better support their well-being and respect their expertise. Why Are Fundraisers Really Leaving? Shes not alone.

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OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. And peer-to-peer fundraising programs are doing well these days. According to the 2024 Top 30 and P2P Benchmarking Survey , 18 of the top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs in the U.S. So, how can you takeyournonprofits peer-to-peer fundraising to the next level?

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 11, 2025

In transitioning to fundraising, I always had three words running through my brain. Because when you go silent, when you pull back your fundraising out of fear thats when you guarantee a downturn in giving. Fundraising isnt a cost center. As Mark Phillips notes in his post, Fundraising is flatlining. Meaningful.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mobile Giving Campaigns The future of fundraising is mobile, with a growing number of donors using their smartphones to find new nonprofits, complete transactions, and tell their friends about their experiences. Thats what makes mobile giving campaigns so successfulthese fundraisers make contributing convenient for donors.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In that same spirit, we asked some of our favorite fundraisers to share their best piece of fundraising advice, as a way of paying it forward to other gift officers. If you’re looking for fundraising ideas that really work, put our experts’ advice to good use. Here is expert advice for making events even more successful.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It may feel intimidating at first, but here’s the exciting part: today, more than ever, nonprofits have the tools and resources to make a smooth shift to the grants-plus-fundraising model. Adding fundraising to your funding model gives you the agility to stay mission-focused no matter what comes your way.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2025

A new Bloomerang report reveals a growing disconnect between how nonprofits are planning events and the engagement donors want.

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re:Charity

MAY 15, 2025

A well-promoted event doesnt just attract attendeesit also keeps sponsors coming back. But how you engage your sponsors before the fundraising event can make or break their willingness to support. The post 4 Creative Ways to Include Sponsors in Fundraising Event Promotion appeared first on re: charity.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Seasoned fundraisers are well aware that fundraising involves a lot more than simply asking for donations. A fundraising calendar can help you streamline this process so you can raise more with less effort. Managing your fundraising efforts can be difficult, especially if you are working on a team.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How a Grant Consultant Can Amplify the Impact of Your Fundraising Team Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Events may require an events coordinator. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. These are great questions, with simple answers.

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Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Fundraising Fuels Your Nonprofit’s Mission Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits. This comprehensive nonprofit fundraising guide provides essential information and practical strategies to help nonprofits secure the funding they need to thrive.

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Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Based on my experience, here are three of the most common mistakes nonprofits make, along with what they should be doing instead: Fundraising mistake #1. By themselves, social media appeals, fundraising letters, and other mass marketing efforts offer low conversion rates and contribute to message fatigue and information overload.

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GiveSmart

JANUARY 23, 2025

There are pockets of opportunity to better engage donors, invest in technology, and better strategize fundraising efforts. What can you and your team expect in the fundraising event, donor relationship, and nonprofit marketing landscapes? The right narrative can transform your campaigns, events, and marketing materials.

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As the world turns towards remote socializing, it only makes sense that non-profits would turn to virtual major donor events. Planning for a virtual major donor event takes a little bit of creativity, and may take major gift officers out of their comfort zone. The internets reach is worldwide.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

Have a plan in place You must have fundraising and communications/marketing plans. Go one step further and create a fundraising calendar , as well. Take a look back at 2024 to see what worked and what didnt in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Be sure your fundraising plan includes a diverse stream of revenue.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. Think about how to get kids involved in your organization, even if you sponsor one kids day event a year. The post 5 Ideas For Volunteers As Fundraising Resources appeared first on The NonProfit Times. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Elevate top volunteers.

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DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Organizing an event, whether its a charity gala or a school carnival , involves juggling multiple moving parts. Fortunately, incorporating technology into your event planning process can significantly boost efficiency and revenue. Real-Time Updates: Event software can send reminders to attendees or update them about schedule changes.

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Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Understanding these changes and adapting your grant writing and fundraising strategies can position your organization for continued success while staying true to your mission. Implications for Fundraising Engage Diverse Donors: Broadening your donor base to include individuals from diverse backgrounds can bolster your fundraising efforts.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Early in my fundraising career, I was tasked with calling through a list of major donor prospects. The VP of Development told me how fundraising, like sales, requires perseverance. The fundraisers who are the most successful with cold outreach are those who are willing to keep trying until they get through to the donor.

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Blackbaud

MAY 1, 2025

Nonprofits work tirelessly to make a difference in their communities, and fundraising is often a vital yet challenging part of this work. In this article, youll learn eight simple tools and tactics you should consider incorporating into your fundraising efforts.

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What could your nonprofit achieve by prioritizing community building as much as fundraising? Regular participation fosters a sense of ownership and loyalty within your community.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

Some of the PACs send emails that are so obnoxious they give fundraising a bad name. This is very common for fundraising campaigns and inviting people to events, as well as including a link to your email newsletter on your social media platforms. The same is true for event invitations or recruiting volunteers.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

The concept of relationship fundraising has been around for a while, even though its not always implemented. That includes fundraising appeals. If your giving is declining, you should have more success if you can move away from transactional fundraising and focus on building relationships. Generally, it happens way too often.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

Your fundraising campaign page is more than just a digital placeholder its the heart of your mission online. Here are 7 ways to maximize the results of your fundraising campaign page: 1. Highlighting the story of Tommy Bak, the young musician with autism who inspired this event, brings the mission to life.

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Future Fundraising Now

MAY 5, 2025

Here are six commonly believed fundraising untruths, from Clarification: Totally FAKE Nonprofit News: 6 Fundraising Untruths. Free yourself from these beliefs, and things will go much better for your fundraising: Hiring a fundraiser will do the trick. Fundraising is a team sport. But they cant do it alone.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 18, 2025

Maybe this shouldnt come as a surprise: Our post-pandemic world is full of social, governmental, and economic concerns that have an impact on our outreach and fundraising work. Take Sarah, a fundraiser friend of mine who works for a nonprofit that provides critical services to adults with developmental disabilities. Whomp whomp.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While nonprofit fundraising takes many forms like hosting events, corporate sponsorships, membership programs, and even knocking door to door, grants are the tried-and-true funding staples. Host Community Events Events encourage donor-centric interactions and help nonprofits recruit corporate partners. Do your research.

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