DoJiggy

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether through education, holiday celebrations, or religious ceremonies, maintaining a connection to Jewish history requires resources. Fundraising allows Jewish institutions to maintain and pass down these vital traditions. Create a free account and see how we can help your organization smash your fundraising goals!

Fundraising

Bonterra

JULY 3, 2025

Nonprofit event management software streamlines event planning, logistics, and execution, letting you focus on furthering your mission or successfully raising funds through your event , instead of manual event tasks. Event management dashboard: Set goals, track progress, and manage tickets sold. Reviews Ease of use 4.2

Software

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Youll find practical tips on planning, organizing, and engaging the community, all designed to help your school meet its goals while keeping the excitement high. On the one hand, you want to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and community spirit; on the other, you have financial goals and deadlines to meet.

Fundraising

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will increase digital fundraising by developing a strong online presence, enhance our website and social media for compelling narratives, and host virtual events to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising.

Goals

HSF House

JUNE 14, 2025

Between my regular internship duties, attending a Metallica concert where the lead singer high fived me (yes, seriously, top ten coolest moments of my life), and an unexpected opportunity that I couldn’t pass up, it’s safe to say this summer is shaping up to be one of transformation and momentum.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2011

Seems like lots of nonprofits are talking about social media these days, but not many are doing it well. Be very clear about what you want to achieve by using social media. Too many nonprofits jump into it without clear goals then get frustrated when they don’t raise boatloads of money. Know your purpose.

Media

Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership. The key is to think through how your corporate partner can amplify your awareness campaign while your nonprofit helps them achieve their goals, too.

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Think about Board members, employees, volunteers, donors, and social media followers who can serve as ambassadors. Start with five to eight fundraising ambassadors with a goal of understanding them and how they can best engage in ways that will make them feel great while raising money for your organization. and achieve their goals.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2024

Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and other pass-through funding to states and local governments have spurred a surge in nonprofits seeking federal funding. Strategic: this risk could prevent an organization from accomplishing its objectives or meeting its goals.

Grant Readiness

Selfish Giving

JUNE 16, 2011

This is just one example of how causes and companies have to monitor every partnership to make sure it passes the “smell test&# – or in this case the taste test. Questionable programs – despite intentions – spread like a spilled mega jug on the internet and through social media networks.

Pass-Through

GiveSmart

JUNE 20, 2024

This video on demand guides you through the essential strategies and insights you need to elevate your fundraising efforts on the greens. Bonus points if you can add a social media aspect to the competition. The ball gets passed from player to player through the course. Incorporate your vision into the fun.

Pass-Through

Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Because time is limited, you should begin with an attention-grabbing image and/or statement, then start right in and tell the story that you want to be known through a narrative arc that will take your donors on a journey. Evoke the power of your organization and provide evidence of success through images, testimony, copy, etc.

Pass-Through

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Once we hit November and we’ve gotten through Halloween, Daylight Savings Time, and the first frost, it’s officially the holiday season – and for nonprofits, that means it’s also time for year-end giving campaigns. At CauseVox, we’re all about helping everyone to meet their goals – donors and the causes they support.

Goals

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 20, 2021

Then she asked donors to help her reach her year-end financial goal. That’s why every culture uses storytelling to pass down vital traditions and values. But halfway through, they realize they don’t know enough about the story to write an effective donation letter. Give them a goal. Why You Need a Great Story.

Ethics

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Accuracy should be a starting point to ensure your request for support punches through the noise. Follow Up with Your Donors Through year-round efforts, you may have received dollar commitments from donors whose payments you haven’t collected yet. Don’t let this moment pass you by. Deadlines are amazing at inspiring action. “Pay

Fundraising

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Finally, as bills advance through the Senate, please help ensure they safeguard civil society, not only internationally but also here at home,” Rutzen asked. Autocratic objectives are simple: silencing critical voices; closing civic space; and neutralizing free media,” she said. 3705), which if passed would bolster the U.S.

Pass-Through

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 17, 2009

With a location to hold the event and packs to fill, the team at Jam’n promoted the event on air and through their respective Twitter handles : @jamn945 , @ramirotorres , @pebbles945 and @melissa945. We also did our part and promoted the event to our donors and employees through traditional and online media.

Pass-Through

Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

As a result, your nonprofit’s financial health often depends on your ability to recoup that investment through a successful marketing strategy that brings in ticket sales and donations. Marketing your event to everyone who passes you on a random street corner wouldn’t be the best use of your resources. Social media.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Social media is a great tool for supporters to share their personal fundraising pages, so make sure you encourage them to post their pages. You can even write encouraging comments on these posts while the campaign is running or give social media shoutouts to supporters who are pulling in lots of donations. Plan a social media campaign.

Media

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While this is not always the case, making a good impression with grant funders through networking, community events, and your online presence are effective ways to make your grant proposal stand out. Getting involved in community events and conferences is a great way to network and meet people who may help you achieve your goals.

Application

Blackbaud

APRIL 8, 2024

These grants typically have goals associated with them—the foundation has a specific mission, or the government grant wants to address a specific societal issue. A lot of individual donations, like ones that come through your organization’s website or through the Annual Fund, are often unrestricted.

Funding

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2025

Table of Contents Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Consideration for Higher Education: Fundraising vs. Advancement What Makes Fundraising So Challenging? How Blackbaud Can Help Your Fundraising Efforts Types of Donations to Meet Fundraising Goals Organizations rely on fundraising to earn financial support.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

In fact, you must plan your programs first so you know what your fundraising goal is. You don’t get a ‘pass’ if you think you’re not a numbers person or if this is your nonprofit’s first budget ! Conservative goals will minimize your stress and make it a nice surprise when a fundraising strategy over-performs.

Fundraising

CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Their passion for your mission will show through in their outreach, which makes them a powerful social proof for potential donors. These mentors can share tips and tricks on a blog or social media account, as well as help create a fundraising toolkit (more about that in a minute). Have a point of contact.

Fundraising

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Stories are much more powerful and motivating than merely using statistics or discussing administrative goals. Those things may be important, but only as a means to the real goal of helping make the world a better place. They need to know that goals are being met and lives are being improved. Use visuals. Please help me.’

Donation

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Cassie is energized by working with nonprofit leaders and changemakers who are to a person, saving the world through their initiatives. . Adjusting to restrictions of the pandemic, ACS partnered with GoodUnited to launch a savvy social media fundraising campaign— a Facebook Challenge. Don’t allow these funds to continue to pass you by.

Fundraising

Fundly

APRIL 12, 2024

Memberships and passes. An online registration tool will allow community members to register for a class or activity, purchase event tickets, or register to volunteer through an uncomplicated online process. Memberships and passes. Social media. Secure online payment processing. Facility management and scheduling.

Software

Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2015

You can learn more about your supporters by tracking specific keywords, search terms, and content via social media channels. You can: Use Feedly and Google News Alerts to get updates on blogs and articles that relate to a specific keyword you set, perfect for keeping up with the most updated information to pass on to supporters.

SAM

DoJiggy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This can range from digital assets like event ticketing websites and social media posts to traditional printed materials such as flyers and tickets. Materials can range from the tangible charm of printed brochures and tickets to the expansive reach of digital platforms like websites and social media.

Fundraising

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Impact statements, small prizes for reaching fundraising goals, and gamification elements can motivate your supporters to sign up to fundraise during your peer-to-peer campaign. After your peer-to-peer event is over and you’ve finalized fundraising numbers, send out a sincere “thank you” email to everyone who helped you reach your goal.

Template

Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

They take care of your facility, give tours of your museum, welcome attendees to your annual gala, and pass out medals at fundraising races. Have volunteers email or pass out volunteer recruitment letters. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis.

Pass-Through

Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

With social media platforms and a dynamic website, you can spread the word about your mission easily and attract new potential donors quickly. Social media campaigns. Social media is a fast and effective way to reach a wide variety of supporters and potential donors. Virtual peer-to-peer run/walk/ride. Virtual craft fair.

Fundraising

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The goal is to encourage students to get involved in every possible way. When choosing, consider factors like age group, weather conditions, and ease of execution. Fundraisers Students Love It’s essential to ensure students will enjoy participating in your school fundraiser. How Can Schools Find Fundraisers Students Love?

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Whether that’s an opened email newsletter, a social media comment, or the many digital donations made during your year-end fundraiser , these interactions provide a wealth of information. The goal is to continuously use best practices when handling donor data to prevent the need for major clean-up efforts in the future.

CRM

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Start by putting a call out on social media for auction items. The more people you communicate your goals to, the more potential you’ll find help. In addition to combing through your CRM for potential donors for your auction, you should also ask any corporate sponsors if they’d be willing to make in-kind donations to the event.

Procurement

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Here are some of the reasons nonprofit organizations pass up the opportunity to share about their work with fundraising videos: “We don’t have the time or expertise to create, edit, and share videos.” Through your explainer video, you explain something, like your program or mission, and answer a few common questions that people might have.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These services help lower the cost of events and projects, which means your nonprofit doesn’t have to rely on fundraising to hit your goals. If you’re looking for resources to pass on to the people your cause helps, you can create a list of goods you need to collect.

Donation