Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 25, 2024

if youre behind on your goals, you can still do plenty between now and December 31. Download our Year-End Email Series Template (the exactguide I use to create my clients’ email series) to make sure youve got all bases covered! Hey, it happens. Its been a year. But have no fear.

Fundraising

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. You can create a clean, visually stunning layout that aligns with your organizations branding and goals. But where do you start? With $90,819.17

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amplifi

MAY 8, 2025

There is one common goal among anyone who has ever engaged with your organization. Whether someone donates money, volunteers their time, joins your staff, or serves on your board of directors, its because they want to do their part in furthering your nonprofits goals. No, its not that your board doesnt care.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

APRIL 25, 2025

Launching a successful fundraising campaign for nonprofits involves a strategic approach and precise execution. Experienced fundraisers know that effective campaigns require setting clear objectives and understanding your audience deeply. Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 19, 2025

You can find the complete guide and downloadable Excel template and view the MotivateMonday recording here. ” Create a simple email template that staff can use to quickly capture story moments as they happen. Here’s what I recommend: Step 1: Choose Your Platform Download Allison’s Excel storybanking tool above.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Your GivingTuesday Fundraising Email Campaign: How, When, Why, and Who GivingTuesday is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to inspire generosity and rally support for your cause. When to Send Your Email Timing is everything in email marketing, especially when it comes to fundraising. We’ve got you covered.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The end of the calendar year is around the corner—the single biggest fundraising opportunity of the year! This guide will show you how to create a year-end fundraising campaign that will effectively reach the hearts and wallets of donors during this spike in end-of-year donations.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, if you’re considering launching a GivingTuesday fundraising campaign , having a strong presence on social media is a no-brainer for success. Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1. An example of storytelling in a Raising Hope Dogs GivingTuesday social media fundraising campaign.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. A potluck or BBQ can feel more like a family reunion than a fundraising event.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JULY 7, 2025

Others, however, discover they can generate significantly more impact by becoming fundraisers themselves. But how do you inspire them to start fundraising, and how much hands-on support should you provide? Let’s get started! Taking a challenge-based approach adds fun, urgency, and motivation to the traditional P2P format.

Fundraising

DoJiggy

JANUARY 10, 2025

Further, the budget can be reviewed for product ordering and profitability goals. Once your goals are set, you can continually monitor your progress and identify shortcomings. This is a critical step, as you cannot measure the success of your golf tournament without establishing these goals. What about the benefits?

Budget

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. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

Consultant

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? You should also use any text message templates provided by your vendor.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

That’s the idea behind Well Aware’s inaugural H2gO Challenge, a campaign launched in April 2025 that brought together hundreds of participants to walk, run, and fundraise for clean water access in East Africa. Unlike typical fundraising events, the H2gO Challenge was immersive and globally accessible.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Grant Writing Consultants Boost Your Fundraising Team’s Impact Many different staff positions fulfill fundraising duties. Each of these individuals serves a unique role on the fundraising and development team. Want to learn more about how Alex can support your fundraising team? What is a grant consultant?

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 13, 2025

School Nurse Day Fundraiser Ideas in2025 Blog Summary: School Nurse Day, observed in May of each year, provides a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for school nurses by raising funds to improve their work environment and resources. Nestled within this vital week is School Nurse Day, typically observed on Wednesday.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Tailored Requirements Many local grant programs have specific criteria that align with regional priorities, making it easier for organizations to find funding that aligns with their goals. Engaging with local grant funds is an effective step towards achieving mission-driven goals and fostering community improvement. Avoid jargon.

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Bonterra

JULY 30, 2025

While they had plenty of digital fundraising tools in place, they were out of date and began holding them back. To reach their goals, MDA needed a modern, integrated platform to power all fundraising efforts without relying on outside consultants. Interested in learning more? Read the full case study here.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

What Are the Best Practices for Conducting a Post-School Fundraiser Review? Blog Summary: Post-school fundraiser reviews are essential for ensuring long-term success and continuous improvement. Why Conduct a Post-Fundraiser Review? A well-structured review goes beyond numbers and focuses on the overall experience.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Share clear, achievable goals and progress updates to keep supporters engaged and informed. Find best practices, campaign planning worksheets, and time-tested email and social media templates for GivingTuedsay and beyond in Your Ultimate End-of-Year Planning Toolkit! Help _ make our goal! Transparency builds trust.

Donation

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In today’s digital world, running a successful fundraiser goes beyond traditional methods; it requires innovative approaches that meet donors where they are—online. From boosting your team’s efficiency to expanding your reach, here are three key benefits of using an online platform like CauseVox to enhance your next fundraising campaign.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These donors, who contribute without prior planning, can be the unsung heroes of your end-of-year fundraising. As you button up your GivingTuesday campaign, keep these factors in mind with the goal of securing the first gifts of spontaneous donors who are already aware of your organization and primed to give.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Master key strategies to elevate your GivingTuesday and year-end fundraising with social media, including profile optimization, engaging content, and video storytelling. As the end of the year approaches, nonprofits of all sizes gear up for their most critical fundraising period.

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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

Blackbaud

MAY 2, 2025

Grantees facing increased demand may require additional funding, but its vital to assess whether your foundation can provide more without compromising long-term goals. Fine-tune your fundraising efforts to ensure they resonate with supporters. In addition, help grantees strengthen their fundraising strategies.

Government

CauseVox

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Each program, fund, or initiative gets its own visually engaging, customizable page, integrated seamlessly into your fundraising site. Real-Time Reporting : Automatically track fundraising progress and donor activity for each fund with real-time updates and robust reporting tools. Here’s how the key components come together.

Funding

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

From GivingTuesday to New Year’s Eve, we’ve powered end-of-year fundraising campaign success for thousands of organizations and we’re here to help you do the same. Kristin Eggen, Gift Officer Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge exceeds end-of-year goals with matching gift. Are you ready to make the most of it?

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Blackbaud

JUNE 5, 2025

While the idea of a budget is simpleand some budgets can beit takes a good amount of preparation to create a tool that accurately forecasts your goals for the year. Have our goals shifted this year? Translate your organization’s goals into clear financial objectives.

Budget

Candid

JULY 17, 2025

Running a nonprofit today is harder than ever, making it feel almost impossible to build a fundraising program while staying focused on advancing your mission. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed, all in one convenient location. More short-form video content We know you’re busy.

Letter Of Inquiry

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

We know that many fundraising auctions are put on by small but mighty teams (or maybe even a single person wearing a lot of hats!). When your team is small, it’s vital that you focus on building strong workflows using templates, outsourcing, and automation to keep your team from being overwhelmed and overworked.

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Fundly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Whether youre raising money to fund a nonprofit initiative, support students at your school, or cover a personal expense, an online fundraiser can be an effective way to reach your goal. But first, you need to find the right fundraising website to support your campaign. Peer-to-peer fundraising. Event management.

Funding

Get Fully Funded

JULY 30, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore six alternative funding ideas that nonprofits of all sizes should consider to complement their existing fundraising strategies. Leverage Investment Income from Reserves or Endowments Sometimes, finding a new fundraising source doesn’t actually mean a “new” fundraising source.

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Blackbaud

JULY 31, 2025

These unrestricted gifts are necessary to pay fundraisers’ salaries, overhead, bills, and the supplies for your tried-and-true programs. Social Service and Human Services Organizations The primary goal for social service organizations is to meet immediate community needs, provide essential support, and empower vulnerable populations.

Donation

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2025

We know that many fundraising events are put on by small but mighty teams (or maybe even a single person wearing a lot of hats!). When your team is small, it’s vital that you focus on building strong workflows using templates, outsourcing, and automation to keep your team from being overwhelmed and overworked.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

MAY 5, 2025

Unfortunately, your fundraising team is busy preparing for your organizations annual event, and it is all-hands-on-deck. You had a fundraising plan and office that was running pretty smoothly. A missed deadline may mean fundraising dollars that can never be recouped. Then, it changed.

Grant Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 29, 2025

It highlights various fundraising strategies, including product-based sales, virtual fundraisers, event-based fundraisers, crowdfunding, and seasonal campaigns. At Big Fundraising Ideas, we specialize in helping schools achieve their fundraising goals with high-profit, easy-to-execute programs.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 15, 2025

No matter your cause, GivingTuesday is the biggest fundraising event of the year for nonprofits and schools. That was a record since the online fundraising event launched in 2012. GivingTuesday isn’t just a fundraiser, though. Knowing which needs to focus on makes it easier to identify your goal. When is GivingTuesday?

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