Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. A lot of nonprofits already do this. Create a thank you video and share it on your website, by email, and on social media. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media.

Donation

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. Ensure your Candid nonprofit profile is up to date so donors can find you easily. In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1

IT

Just Write Grants

JANUARY 27, 2025

Over the past few years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have taken center stage in nonprofit work, influencing how organizations operate, advocate, and secure funding. However, recent political and cultural shifts have brought new challenges and opportunities to the DEI landscape, creating uncertainty for nonprofits.

Grant Writing

CauseVox

APRIL 28, 2025

When someone sees a friend or family member fundraising for a cause they care about, theyre far more likely to feel a personal connection and chip ineven if theyve never heard of your nonprofit before. Start with the basics: nonprofit SEO. Social media isnt just a marketing channel anymoreits where people go to feel something.

Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

JULY 8, 2025

Imagine your nonprofit’s mission clearly shining through to anyone who looks your way, not just from your programs, but across your logo, messaging, social media, signage and emails. Your nonprofit’s brand plays a significant role: it builds trust, attracts the right supporters and showcases who you truly are to the world.

Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. With your plan in place and your infrastructure built, you’re ready to start fundraising (so Stage 3). But big goals cost big money.

Funding

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for these donors to reconnect with your organization through word of mouth, peer-to-peer, or social media campaigns. Ready to take the next step?

Retainer

Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

But if youre a fundraiser for a nonprofit organization or school in the midst of an unfolding disaster, you can do more than raise money. Highlight the positives : When a disaster poses a threat, its easy to focus on the frightening images and statistics on social media and local news. No question that cash is crucial in a catastrophe.

Fundraising

CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

The second piece of the equation is that many nonprofits struggle with donor retention. I know its tough to hear, but the average nonprofit loses 60% of its donors each year. Most nonprofits and charities measure donor retention year over year. Was it because they saw their friends peer-to-peer fundraising post on social media?

Retainer

CauseVox

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As fundraisers, you’re also in charge of putting together end-of-year giving campaigns for your nonprofit. Instead, give yourself a solid 4-6 week time frame (pre-December) to hammer down your year-end fundraising details so you’re ready to go on kickoff day. Secure A Matching Gift Matching gifts are nonprofit gold.

Goals

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

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

making calls, sending emails, hosting or attending meetings with prospective donors, posting on social media, etc.), Once they’re in the door, encourage them to become donors when they’re ready—to foster deeper and more organic relationships. Now, nonprofits can take the next step to build long-term relationships with NextGen donors.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JANUARY 24, 2025

Is your nonprofit or school getting the most from its fundraising CRM? How Nonprofits and Schools Can Use CRM Integration When your CRM is integrated with the other tools your organization uses, information flows automatically between them and can facilitate more automation and more concise, rapid reporting.

CRM

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. Lets dive in.

Nonprofit

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?

Lobbying

Candid

MAY 2, 2025

As federal funding cuts, freezes, and executive actions create uncertainty across the sector, many nonprofits are struggling to find the resources they need to serve their communities. nonprofits report receiving government grants. Update your nonprofits Candid profile and earn a Seal of Transparency. Roughly 30% of U.S.

Proposal Writing

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.

Grant Writing

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

In this guide, well share five best practices for nonprofits looking to raise more during the fundraising event season. Plan Ahead The spring and summer months are some of the most significant in terms of nonprofit event-hosting. However, many organizations choose to plan ahead when possible.

Fundraising

CauseVox

MARCH 17, 2025

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully manicured golf course, and a group of enthusiastic golfers ready to tee offall while raising funds to support your nonprofit’s mission. Whether you run a small community organization or a large nonprofit, hosting a successful golf tournament fundraiser is entirely within your reach.

Fundraising

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.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Americans are ready to help: In 2022, nearly three out of every five American donors gave half or more of their total contributions to disaster relief. Nonprofits across the U.S. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

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

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.

Template

CauseVox

JANUARY 8, 2025

For nonprofits with limited resources, making the most of this page is critical to driving donations, engaging supporters, and amplifying your cause. Start by sharing your campaign on social media and encouraging your supporters to do the samepersonal recommendations go a long way. Ready to design a page that delivers results?

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JULY 29, 2025

Are you ready to make the most of it? Once their major donor was secured, the matching gift opportunity was promoted across their website and social media, creating a unified, multichannel push. Encourage them to share branded content, personal donation pages , and impact stories across their own social media channels.

Media

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Plan All Year for Year-End Gifts of Asset It is imperative for nonprofit organizations, universities, and foundations to communicate about possible year-end gifts of assets throughout the year and certainly as soon as possible in the last quarter of the year, but sometimes a last-minute rush is unavoidable.

Liability

CauseVox

APRIL 18, 2025

This model of convenience and consistency isn’t just limited to consumer goods; its actually been part of nonprofit fundraising for decades in the form of monthly giving, and it fits right into this subscription culture. Are you ready to make your monthly giving program a must-have for donors, much like their favorite streaming service?

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!

Donation

DoJiggy

JUNE 3, 2025

Looking for a fun, engaging way to raise money for your nonprofit, school, or youth sports team? Its a simple, effective, and community-driven way to fundraiseperfect for school spirit nights, youth sports leagues, and nonprofit events that want to build enthusiasm for their home team while raising essential funds.

Fundraising

amplifi

APRIL 17, 2025

Whether youre trying to reach high-net-worth donors or just getting your nonprofits planned giving program off the ground, these ten strategies will help you cut through the noise, attract the right prospects, andmost importantlybring in those gifts. Social media: the right kind of engagement. Stop selling. You cant deposit likes.

Education

CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2025

I once volunteered to help raise some extra funds for our nonprofit. Yes, nonprofit employees are extremely busy. However, if anything, a donor thank you should be at the top of your to-do list because a gesture of gratitude goes a long way in proving to your donor how important they are to your nonprofit.

CRM

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization, just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst.

Consultant

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 24, 2025

If giving to your nonprofit takes only a few minutes and clicks, more people will likely find the time and motivation to do so. If your nonprofit is new to text fundraising, you may be wondering how it can fit into your fundraising strategy. Your donors might be ready to give before you even realize they are.

Fundraising

Millionaire Grant Lady

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Depending on the size of the nonprofit organization , just one person may handle all fundraising tasks, while in other organizations the fundraising team may be comprised of a dozen individuals each with a unique focus. Some organizations additionally have a social media manager, volunteer coordinator, or data analyst.

Consultant

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

Budget

Center for Major Gifts

MARCH 10, 2025

Many nonprofits rely on whale hunting to find their major donors, believing that the only way to find major givers is through cold outreach to wealthy individuals who may be interested in making an immediate impact. These supporters arrive via direct mail appeals, social media asks, online donation pages, and other broad outreach methods.

Goals

DoJiggy

JANUARY 8, 2025

DoJiggy is a leading fundraising platform for churches, nonprofits, and schools. Promote on Social Media Use platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter) to spread the word about your fundraising campaign. Recognition Publicly acknowledge large donors during the event or on social media.

Fundraising