CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Aside from the normal holiday hullabaloo, you’re also busy planning fundraisers and engagement opportunities to round out your organization’s calendar year. Early preparation is key in ensuring a successful campaign.

Goals

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Stephanie Beasley Imani Khayyam, Mississippi Free Press Kimberly Griffin, center, founding publisher and chief revenue officer at Mississippi Free Press, speaks with staff during a newsroom meeting. Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations.

Publishing

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Originally Published, October 22, 2010. But the organizations that build lasting impact understand a critical truth: timeless fundraising strategies consistently outperform flashy trends. But the organizations that build lasting impact understand a critical truth: timeless fundraising strategies consistently outperform flashy trends.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

OCTOBER 29, 2024

How To Handle Leftover Products After a Fundraiser Blog Summary: In this guide, we’ll share practical tips on handling leftover fundraising products so you can maximize your profits and minimize waste. Many schools and organizations face the challenge of handling leftover products after a fundraiser.

Management

Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, one of its most important functions is as a tool for fundraising. Below we will explore actionable tips and strategies to help you design or revamp your website to turn it into an effective fundraising powerhouse. Publish an annual impact report. This is essential because 63% of donors prefer to give online!

Donation

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

Organizing a successful fundraiser involves some main bases: creative ideas, attentive planning, and suitable tools. Each component is needed for effective and easy fundraising processes. Are there any fundraising tools that can help with financial management, event planning, international operations, or donation organizations?

Fundraising

Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. What can fundraisers do? 3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising by Celeste Flores and Samir Khan, GivingTuesday.

AI

Big Fundraising Ideas

MAY 6, 2025

Score Big with These Softball Fundraiser Ideas Blog Summary: The article provides a comprehensive guide for schools looking to raise funds in 2025. It highlights various fundraising strategies, including product-based sales, virtual fundraisers, event-based fundraisers, crowdfunding, and seasonal campaigns.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Engaging Local Businesses in School Fundraisers — A Win-Win Strategy Blog Summary: This guide explores the numerous advantages of involving local businesses in school fundraisers and offers practical tips for building effective partnerships. How Can Local Businesses Help In School Fundraisers?

Fundraising

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.

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

Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2025

For example, if you publish a quick summary of your nonprofits annual impact report , you might also create an image that summarizes your key accomplishments. As Managing Director of DNL OmniMedia, Carl works with nonprofits and their technology to foster fundraising, create awareness, cure disease, and solve social issues.

Engineering

GrantNews

JANUARY 31, 2025

In 2025, aligning fundraising efforts with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is more vital than ever. How to Calculate Your ESG Impact Score ESG rating organizations calculate ESG scores using data from sources like disclosures, academic studies, media reports, and other resources.

Grants

amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And after a deliciously long weekend, fundraisers everywhere will turn their attention to GivingTuesday. And this presents a unique opportunity to use the biggest day in fundraising to kick off your year-end fundraising push. The biggest mistake any fundraising organization can make is failing to build a communications schedule.

Media

amplifi

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

But have you considered using a monthly giving program to boost fundraising revenue from your current donors? Now, were not saying we can turn your worst fundraising month into your December, but a monthly giving program can provide you with a more consistent stream of revenue throughout the year. You didnt need us to tell you that.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many organizations are experts at driving traffic to their online donation forms, but plenty struggle to actually secure donations and reach their fundraising goals. Youll need the right fundraising software to accomplish these steps successfully. For mobile users, the primary donation page conversion rate was just 10%.

Donation

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

How to Secure Sponsorships for Your School Fundraisers Blog Summary: School fundraisers are crucial for enhancing educational experiences. School fundraisers have always played a vital role in bringing communities together and supporting important educational initiatives.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 1, 2025

How to Get Chocolate Bars School Fundraiser forFree Blog Summary: This article outlines how schools can launch a chocolate bar fundraiser without upfront payment through Big Fundraising Ideas. It also addresses common concerns like leftover stock and overlapping fundraisers.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 11, 2025

The data consistently shows that high-performing nonprofits need to increase their spending on evaluation, fundraising, strategic planning, and other infrastructure to scale their operations and ultimately serve more of the community. Reading Nonprofit Financials: What Matters Most? Is the theory of change rooted in evidence based practices?

Metrics

DonorSnap

APRIL 8, 2025

Publish a Gratitude Report A gratitude report highlights your supporters from the previous fiscal year, often listing donor names by giving level and including memorial, tribute, or volunteer recognition. Unlike fundraising events, these are designed to build community and show your donors the impact theyve made.

Calendar

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

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Winning Online Fundraising Strategies for High School Basketball Teams Blog Summary: The article highlights online fundraising strategies for high school basketball teams, focusing on social media campaigns, crowdfunding, virtual events, and selling digital products.

Fundraising

CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This post was originally published in November 2015 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness in October 2024.

Utilities

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

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 22, 2025

Fundraising has been showing troubling trends for a while now. Nonprofit organizations will need to be a whole lot more serious about fundraising particularly donor retention in 2025. Donor communications provide the very engine behind your fundraising program. Fundraising isnt wrong. Only 13.8% Only 13.8%

AI

amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

He is also publisher of Major Gifts Today and Giving Tomorrow. And if you need help? Well, thats what we do. Learn more at plannedgiving.com! About the author: Viken Mikaelian is the CEO and founder of PlannedGiving.com and MajorGifts.com. Learn how Viken got into planned giving.

Education

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

As of December 2024, the IRS has yet to announce a decision, publish a finalized proposal, or implement any of the proposed regulations, so the 2006 rules remain in place. Non-cash giving remains a lucrative fundraising opportunity.

Funding

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Many companies publish their giving priorities and eligibility criteria on their websites, making it easier to determine if your nonprofit is a good fit. Offering volunteer opportunities, corporate matching gift programs, or employee-driven fundraising campaigns can strengthen your partnership.

Grants

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 4, 2025

Easter Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Inspiring Your Springtime GivingSpirit Blog Summary: This post highlights various Easter fundraising ideas for schools, from egg hunts and bake sales to evening movie nights and talent shows. With Easter just approaching, planning a memorable and successful fundraiser is the perfect moment.

Goals

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

If your platform enables charity eCards, you can also sell your cards, making them the perfect holiday fundraiser. Then, share your report by publishing it on your website, featuring it in your newsletter, and emailing it to supporters and sponsors. Create a thank-you video.

Template

Tom Ahern

JULY 1, 2025

Excerpted below with permission, an important guest post by expert Lauren Steiner, founder/CEO of Grants Plus ; published first as a public service on LinkedIn. But behind the big number lies a more complex story for institutional fundraisers navigating foundation and corporate philanthropy. Total giving in the U.S.

Grants

Blackbaud

JANUARY 9, 2025

This post was originally published October 2016 and updated January 2025. Operating reserves are a crucial part of a healthy financial statement, and there are several ways to calculate, hold, and manage those funds. Consult your auditor and CPA to identify the options that work best for your organization.

Contracts

Bonterra

JUNE 26, 2025

A respected speaker and published expert, she’s been featured in Forbes, Neon One, and more. Sheleia holds an MPH from Saint Louis University and a BS in Biomedical Sciences from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. She’s a SAMHSA grant reviewer and active GPA member, known for securing millions in funding.

Grant Writing

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Primary School Fundraising Ideas: A Seasonal and Year-Round Guide Blog Summary: Looking for fun ways to raise money for your primary school throughout the year? Youll get practical tips, references to helpful resources, and fresh ideas to maximize your primary school fundraising ideas.

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Through SchoolEvents Blog Summary: School fundraising is more than just collecting donations-its an opportunity to bring together students, parents, teachers, and local businesses to create lasting memories and a sense of belonging. But fundraising isnt just about meeting monetary goals.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Top 10 Reasons to use Big Fundraising Ideas over other Fundraising Options Blog Summary: The article highlights the importance of community engagement, the fun of organizing events, and the professional support provided. Choosing the right fundraiser can make all the difference in reaching your financial goals.

Fundraising