Pamela Grow

MAY 29, 2025

Weve all seen it: mid-level roles that expect CDO-level strategy, major gifts portfolios, team management, event planning, marketing knowledge, and oh, can you also design a new CRM integration before Friday? I have no passion for it. Shes not alone. This isnt just a retention problem. Its a sector-wide reckoning. Smiling while we do it.

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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. Lets get to it!

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The Fundraiser Coach

MAY 11, 2025

End Every Donor Meeting with a Next Step Whether it’s scheduling a follow-up, sending a proposal, or inviting them to an event, seek ways to guide and continue connection. ” "Would you like to know about 2 upcoming events we are hosting this summer?" "Do This next step in the B.R.I.D.G.E.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Running an event can be exhilarating, but managing event registrations often feels like navigating a maze. At CauseVox, we believe nonprofits deserve a registration process that works for them, so we designed a highly customizable event registration tool that adapts to your needs.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Plus, it’s a great way to encourage more sponsorships for future events! Let’s face it—keeping up with donation matches can feel like a race against the clock. Matching gifts often come with tight deadlines, and if you’re not promoting them effectively, you risk leaving money on the table. That’s where automated matching comes in.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. Set yourself up for success by incorporating these donor appreciation ideas into your campaigns, including fun social media posts and emails, an “appreciation event” (not a fundraiser), and creating a thank-you video.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 12, 2024

It was a client kickoff call like so many others. After we made introductions, I asked about their donor CRM, jotting notes as they shared their hopes, frustrations, and data woes. As their list of frustrations grew and their unfulfilled hopes piled up, they asked me if I thought it was time to change to another donor CRM. See the lookbook!

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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. Organizations use Auctria to plan and run event and auction fundraisers; theyve raised over 1 Billion with our fundraiser software. Thankfully, partners like Auctria and Community Boost are here to help!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Fundraising Events While your nonprofit can host countless types of profitable fundraising events, focus on the ideas that are most likely to appeal to your target audience. Create an event calendar to plan the timing of each fundraiser, including time before and after for event planning and follow-up.

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Clairification

APRIL 7, 2025

Blah, blah, blah] and we look forward to seeing you at [name of organization] events in the coming year. I recently received a prickly thank you letter that made my blood boil. Not because it was so bad, but because it wasnt good. It didnt make me want to renew my support. And thats unforgiveable. With everyone in your organization on board.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

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. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Its not only the volume of options, its also the content. Think from your readers perspective.

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Clairification

MARCH 6, 2025

Are you considering how world events may impact those who rely on you. Not just beneficiaries, but donors and volunteers too. They need you to do your work, but maybe not in the usual way. Maybe theres a better way; one more fitting for the times. Heres what Seth Godin has to say: Usualing This is not a real word, but its useful nonetheless.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

You can apply for grants and hold events, but those sometimes require more effort than its worth. Happy New Year!Its Its hard to believe its already 2025. I hope 2024 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If it wasnt, you can work to make 2025 a better year. And if you were successful, you want that to continue.

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Joe Garecht Fundraising

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

They have jobs, families, hobbies, events and your non-profit is not yet at the top of their list. Does Your Non-Profit Hold Fundraising Events? Most non-profits hold at least one fundraising event per year. And most of those events are less profitable than they should be. I was a little nervous. What an Effort!

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 20, 2025

Perhaps theyre event attendees, volunteers, e-newsletter subscribers, or friends of board members. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money. The two go together. That includes fundraising appeals.

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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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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

Later on, when your nonprofit has the time and resources, you can expand your website by adding other important pages like the ones below: History Our Team Financials Events/Calendar Resources/Blog Online Shop Your cause may also impact the additional pages you should add or build. Create all the important pages you need.

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The Fundraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2025

In your Invitation to Action , there are two key aspects to keep in mind: First, that the donor or prospect does NOT feel lost or ignored in a large event. Today, we step into the part many fundraisers both anticipate and avoid: Invitation to Action or the Ask. It’s time to Invite to Action Inviting isn’t demanding.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 28, 2025

Event management solutions to log donors registrations, merchandise and auction item purchases, and peer-to-peer fundraising participation for a-thon style events. Event management solutions to log donors registrations, merchandise and auction item purchases, and peer-to-peer fundraising participation for a-thon style events.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 27, 2025

Postcards are good for a Save the Date for an event. You could also use one for an informal event. I know direct mail can be expensive and putting together a mailing takes more time, but its an investment that can help you raise more money. One way to mail that shouldnt cost too much is to use postcards. With summer coming up (yea!),

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

You can also personalize letters to lapsed donors, event attendees, volunteers, etc. You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters.

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The Fundraiser Coach

JANUARY 20, 2025

A colleague shared her experience of making a large, multi-year pledge after a wealth event in her life, Since then, she's received little personal communication. Sometimes without even realizing it, fundraisers stop staying in touch with the donor, leaving the donor feeling unappreciated and disconnected from the mission they just supported.

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Clairification

JUNE 2, 2025

For five easy, eye-opening days, youll experience your organization the way your supporters do: what they see, how they feel, and what might be turning them off (or winning them over). Its a chance to spark fresh insights, fine-tune your approach, and build a more donor-centered experiencewithout adding anything major to your to-do list.

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DonorSnap

MAY 7, 2025

Donor appreciation events serve as a powerful way to cultivate donor stewardship. These events help nonprofits really drive home thanks and impact on a personal level. This article explores best practices and tips and tricks for hosting a successful donor appreciation event. What are donor appreciation events?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Event participation: Acknowledge their involvement in past events, volunteer efforts, or advocacy work to deepen their connection to your mission. Consider what action you want readers to take after reading your letter or postcard, such as donating to a specific initiative or attending an event. Evoke emotion with stories.

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Center for Major Gifts

MAY 13, 2025

At a fundraising gala or local networking event, you might have only half a minute before a potential donors attention drifts to the next handshake or passed hors d’oeuvres. Rehearse it aloud, test it with colleagues, and refine it after every event based on real-world feedback. Finally, you need a specific call-to-action.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 1, 2025

Thank you for the years of support, thank you for the kind words, thank you for the love, and thank you for the care you have given to Ten Oaks.* No slick design. Just deep, personal gratitude the kind that doesnt feel automated or generalized. Its one voice speaking to another, with purpose and love. And you can feel it. That metaphor?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. Virtual events: Online musical performances, virtual auctions, and live-streamed events allow organizations to engage donors remotely. And a well-designed donation page is key. It’s also how donors prefer to support.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2024

They could be event attendees, volunteers, or newsletter subscribers. Start with a special thank you According to fundraising expert, Dr. Adrian Sargeant, “The thank you is the single most important piece of communication that your donors get. They have a higher recall of it than the appeal that generated the gift.” Welcome your new donors.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For many nonprofits, a live or silent auction is the pinnacle of their fundraising event calendar. However, effective procurement requires a strategic approach so you can use your nonprofit’s resources wisely and maximize the amount of event funding you can put toward your mission. Let’s dive in!

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OneCause

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer campaigns and events that really stand out offer compelling experiences to participants and donors.And while traditional run/walk/ride events are still powerhouses for peer-to-peer fundraising, there are lots of ways to create unique experiences within these types of events. Create unique experiences.

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Clairification

MAY 19, 2025

By framing their work as a way to help people process current events, foster dialogue, or simply find joy and escape, the organization can show supporters how their mission meets the emotional and cultural needs of this momenteven if it’s not on the front page. But relevance isnt reserved for emergencies.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Susan Neyman, US Marshals Museum Resurrect Events Planned Givers Can’t Forget “We reinstated a beloved event, the 1892 Society Luncheon, which brings together planned giving donors and prospects for an afternoon of a delightful lunch, a brief history of the Society, a presentation about current projects and future plans, and questions and answers.”—

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Community Arts Events : Grants to nonprofits, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states to support collaborative presentations of community arts events. It’s safe to say that strong communities are the heart of our country. However, they need grant funding to accomplish their goals.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. Once it comes time to get the word out about your event, you quickly realize you don’t have that much money left in your budget to create promotional materials and decide to deprioritize marketing. Let’s dig into the essentials.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Understanding Why People Give: Understanding the psychology behind giving can help you understand the donors motivation, which will help you plan your next campaign, your next fundraising event, or your next face-to-face ask.In Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Nonprofits? And thats a good thing.It

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