Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

have been cast, nonprofit organizations should be prepared for a new wave of donations from voters whose candidate (or candidates) did not win. Post-election rage giving: +57.55% increase in gifts to nonprofits associated with the opposite political ideology of the winning presidential candidate -2.9% Educate them about your mission.

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GrantNews

JANUARY 2, 2025

As we reflect on the past year, we naturally wonder about the trends 2025 will bring nonprofits. While it is no surprise that trends are leaning towards AI and tech tools, you may be surprised to see how nonprofits might use AI. Seven Nonprofit Trends Expected for 2025 1. The research is clear.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 24, 2025

At the individual level: By analyzing donor data, AI tools for nonprofits can help tailor each message specifically to the donors interests and preferences. Mistake #6: Neglecting Data and Metrics Fail: Decisions are based on anecdotes rather than data-backed evidence. Fix: Build a culture of data-informed decision-making.

Fundraising

Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Social media is more important than ever for nonprofits aiming to raise funds and engage with their communities. With billions of active users, Facebook offers a powerful platform for nonprofits to connect with donors. your nonprofit must have a 501(c)(3) certification , which Facebook will verify during the setup process.

Fundraising

Community Boost

APRIL 17, 2025

Community engagement is how a nonprofit can grow, rally support, and create lasting change. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. When nonprofits do engagement right, they build trust and garner support well beyond a single donation. What is Community Engagement?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

The new feature makes it dramatically easier for nonprofits to raise more money, expand reach, and save time by sharing fundraising campaigns directly into social feeds, all with built-in donate buttons and real-time tracking. With Bonterra DonorDrive, nonprofits already see a 154% increase in funds raised per campaign.

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Bonterra

JULY 9, 2025

Nonprofit advocacy is one of the most effective ways to drive mission-forward impact. In this post, we’ll answer key questions about nonprofit advocacy and share five tested strategies to help you create more meaningful, action-driven campaigns. Nonprofit advocacy: Frequently asked questions Why is nonprofit advocacy important?

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Blackbaud

MAY 23, 2025

Understanding the Online Giving Landscape The world of charitable giving has undergone a massive transformation in recent years, with online donations becoming an essential fundraising channel for nonprofits and educational institutions both. of all giving to small organizations. Are donors dropping off at a particular step?

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GiveSmart

MARCH 12, 2025

Your nonprofit’s fundraising success depends on various factors, some outside of your organizations control. There are just things outside nonprofits ‘ control, from weather to current events and grant fluctuations to tax code changes. Donating should be convenient and easy for the people supporting your nonprofit.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In my 30 years working to bring corporations and nonprofits together, Ive seen how nonprofits, despite their critical work and deep community connections, struggle to secure the financial and strategic support they need to expand their programs and sustain their teams. Get to know the people youll need tomorrow, today.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 28, 2025

Does your nonprofits brand ever feel like its missing that one puzzle piecesomething that, once found, could amplify your mission from a quiet whisper to a confident rallying cry? In our ever-crowded nonprofit landscape, having a strong brand is more than just looking the partits a strategic advantage.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 23, 2025

Struggling to keep up with grant writing as a team of one, or as part of a small nonprofit where everyone wears multiple hats? Across the nonprofit sector, countless small nonprofits and grassroots organizations do life-changing work with limited staff, tight budgets, and never enough daily hours. You’re not alone. Start local.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Nonprofits across the U.S. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. It’s long past time for technology to work for nonprofits instead of burdening them with added complexity. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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Center for Major Gifts

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many nonprofits struggle to convert supportive but sporadic donors into committed major givers. By mapping out every stage of the donor journey, nonprofits can anticipate needs, personalize outreach, and ensure no valuable donor falls through the cracks. email opens).

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At Sprouts, our purpose is to help people live and eat better, and we’re proud to support the incredible work of local nonprofits who are doing just that,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Nonprofits have a conversion problem. The data speaks for itselfaccording to the M+R Benchmarks 2024 report : Of desktop users who made their way to a nonprofits main donation page, only 16% completed a gift. Retaining donors is equally challengingthe average nonprofit donor retention rate is consistently around 45%.

Donation

CauseVox

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A donation page is like your nonprofits digital giving hubits the place where supporters can easily contribute and feel connected to your mission. Platforms like CauseVox are built specifically for nonprofits, with features designed to make your donation page as effective as possible. Thats where suggested donation amounts come in!

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Greater Giving

MARCH 27, 2025

Building a strong online presence is one of the most exciting and impactful ways to amplify your nonprofits reach. Plus, digital marketing is a cost-effective way to reach a wide audience with minimal overhead , making it accessible for nonprofits of all sizes. This will ensure search engines like Google easily find your site.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: Nonprofits are missing one of the easiest and most meaningful opportunities to deepen donor relationships — a real thank-you. That’s how you stand out in a sector where most nonprofits are just checking the box. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Built for the unique needs of nonprofits, Journey Automation empowers teams to create meaningful, personalized, data-driven experiences at every stage of the donor lifecycle without adding operational strain. The Bloomerang Giving Platform latest innovation enables nonprofits to: Scale fundraising with confidence. rail-container).hide();

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Blackbaud

JULY 22, 2025

Donor retention is a nonprofit’s ability to keep its existing donors engaged and encourage them to continue giving over time. Building strong relationships with donors is fundamental for nonprofit success. Research shows that nonprofits generally spend about $1.50 What Is Donor Retention? Why Does Donor Retention Matter?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Post students photos on social media or your schools website and allow community members to vote for their favorite looks by contributing donations. Use social media, email, direct mail, and flyers to request donations to be dropped off at your schools front office. The student whose apparel receives the most votes wins!

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For many nonprofits, corporate grants can provide essential funding to support their programs and initiatives. To successfully secure corporate grants, nonprofits must understand how businesses approach charitable giving and position themselves as valuable partners.

Grants

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 22, 2025

Imagine a nonprofit that calls every donorregardless of gift sizewithin a day or two of receiving their contribution. Nonprofits have reported that donors who receive prompt, personal phone calls often give again more readily than those who receive only automated messages or standard form letters. Donor Thank You Calls Work!

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Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Key practices include setting clear objectives, analyzing metrics, and celebrating successes to foster accountability andmorale. Quantify results: Use metrics like satisfaction scores, participation rates, and budget comparisons to identify patterns. Identify trends: Look for recurring issues or standout successes.

Fundraising

Qgiv

DECEMBER 10, 2024

According to the Global Trends in Giving report , 33% of nonprofit supporters in the United States and Canada say email is the communication tool that inspires them most to give. By personalizing your donation letters, your nonprofit can increase fundraising revenue and develop long-lasting supporter relationships.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

The report also includes a DAF-specific fundraising cycle outlining how the funds change nonprofit organizations’ fundraising management, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Whether youre just getting started or seeking a refresher, these 10 simple tips will help your nonprofit improve its visibility on search engines like Google. Start by listing the key topics on which your nonprofit focuses. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

Engineering

Tom Ahern

JANUARY 30, 2025

Leverage Multi-Channel Consistency Why: Reinforce your message across email, social media, direct mail, and phone calls. Expert: Katya Andresen ( Nonprofit marketing strategist ) notes that integrated campaigns boost response rates by 1530%. Consistency builds familiarity. Then AI explained its choices.] Lower-ranked practices (e.g.,

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A few key places to consider include: Your Website Nonprofit web design agencies encourage you to place your donation button CTA at the top of your website in the menu or header area. For example, an environmentally-focused nonprofit might send an email with the subject line [supporter name], act now to save local forests.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

The study, conducted across eight nonprofits, used Donor IQ’s behavior-based AI to predict donor giving patterns and optimize fundraising strategy. “Our mission has always been to help nonprofits maximize their net donations,” said Brian Anderson, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Fund Raising Strategies.

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Allied Grant Writers

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction to Foundation Grants Importance of Grants for Nonprofit Organizations Grants play a vital role in the financial sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Without grants, many nonprofits would struggle to maintain operations or expand their reach to those in need.

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Source: The Bridgespan Group The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO. The views expressed within may not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of NonProfit PRO.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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