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. Originally published at [link].

Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Retail

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

Today, nonprofit leaders are navigating a challenging and ever-changing political and financial environment. Resonant Currents: Pressure Beneath the Surface Some nonprofits are facing challenges to their funding and operations, and philanthropy must adapt if these organizations are to survive and carry out their missions.

Burnout

Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 18, 2025

Evaluate : Collect feedback, track event metrics, and keep records. Author Bio Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. Originally published at [link]. Recognize areas for improvement. Clay is an owner and partner at Big Fundraising Ideas.

Fundraising

Wild Apricot

JULY 24, 2025

But with AI changing how people search, it’s fair to ask: Is SEO still relevant for nonprofits? This guide breaks it down, simplifying SEO tips for nonprofits in 2025. Here are the top-10 SEO factors that matter most to nonprofits. Optimizing for your location and nonprofit niche helps you show up in the right searches.

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

The overarching goal of the nonprofit is to identify which communication channels best fit with their universe of stakeholders. If genuine friendships have been established and donor prospects know, like and trust the mission, vision and values of a nonprofit, then gifts can be attained virtually. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

Big Fundraising Ideas

APRIL 22, 2025

By focusing on these metrics, youll gain a holistic view of your fundraisers success and identify areas forgrowth. Author Bio Clay Boggess has been designing fundraising programs for schools and various nonprofit organizations throughout the US since 1999. Originally published at [link]. Did it inspire ongoing volunteerism?

Fundraising

Instrumentl

JUNE 21, 2025

Published: September 8, 2021 Grant Writing Classes Table of Contents SHOW MORE SHOW LESS Return to top In this 1-hour webinar (with 15 minutes Q&A), Teresa Huff will share with you how to simplify, streamline, and support your team. Find and win more grants for your nonprofit! She has helped nonprofits triple their funding.

Instrumentl

Grant Writer Team

JANUARY 23, 2025

They will help you gather and present detailed data about your business, including things like goods and services, client numbers, profitability, and other key metrics. New grants are published regularly, and many recurring grants welcome past applicants. About GrantWriterTeam Are you a nonprofit or small business in need of some help?

Funding

Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

But the good news is that nonprofits benefit from higher open rates compared to regular marketing emails. To improve your nonprofit email marketing, focus on sending relevant messages to your donors at the appropriate times. Check out nine nonprofit email marketing examples every nonprofit should have.

Nonprofit

Candid

JANUARY 18, 2022

This year, as part of our commitment to bring greater value to nonprofits, we’re launching Candid Seals of Transparency with a fresh, new look. Claim your free Candid nonprofit profile and earn a Seal today to: . Manage your organization’s online identity : Choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your nonprofit. .

Metrics

Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? Host classes that align with your nonprofit’s purpose. You’re in the right place!

Media

Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Morgan McLenan works on the Project Team at Donorly, where she is able to strengthen development initiatives for critical nonprofits. The challenge can be in knowing which nonprofit data to prioritize, along with how to evaluate it and use it to make improvements. What can data help your nonprofit achieve?

Metrics

Tech Soup

AUGUST 13, 2015

But it's not that way for nonprofits. In the nonprofit world, failure has real and meaningful consequences — for the environment, for communities, or for citizens, many of whom are underserved and in great need of support. But with nonprofits, failure can be devastating. It's a terrible Catch-22. Show Effort.

Manufacturing

The NonProfit Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

10 post on publishing platform Medium , Scott announced another round of grants to nonprofits, however, this time the post was titled, “No Dollar Signs This Time,” and did not include a breakdown of organizations or grant amounts. We didn’t know where it was coming from,” she said in a Zoom interview with The NonProfit Times today.

Metrics

Blackbaud

APRIL 4, 2024

Let’s face it—budget planning can cause a lot of stress and anxiety for nonprofits. Talking about appropriate metrics with your team could help your organization shed the fear-based mentality and create a culture of transparency. This post was originally published in March 2015 and updated in April 2024.

Finance

CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

About the Presenter Maria Bryan is a nonprofit marketing and messaging strategist with more than fifteen years in the communications and marketing sector. Cultivating Brand Identity: Your nonprofit has a unique identity and story to tell. LinkedIn: LinkedIn is best for corporate or professional donors.

Media

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. Luckily, there are many nonprofit software solutions designed to meet the unique needs of your organization and help keep you and your staff from getting overwhelmed! How to use nonprofit software Top nonprofit software solutions What is nonprofit software?

Software

Selfish Giving

APRIL 29, 2019

They include activities that are both common to the fundraising sector and unique to their nonprofit at the same time. In Catalist’s own 2018 Corporate Partnership Benchmarking Study , nonprofits reported that 85% of their annual revenue portfolio comes from their existing partners. Go Beyond the Metrics.

Metrics

Tech Soup

JUNE 13, 2017

A recent study published in May 2017 by digital tool provider EveryAction reported that over 18 percent of nonprofit fundraising emails ended up in junk folders in 2016. Nonprofit staffers across the country are taking notice. Those decisions are based on hundreds of different metrics. Email Deliverability Defined.

Nonprofit

amplifi

MAY 2, 2024

You can also report on metrics like the percentage you’ve raised towards your goal or how many total donors have participated in the campaign so far. Or hold off publishing the donation page until after the official public launch. READ MORE: Make sure it’s easy to give to your nonprofit! Keep your case for support current.

Donation

Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

For the Professional Social Media class I teach at Sonoma State University , I created an exercise designed to help folks practice both content creation and looking at metrics. Although I think getting just "likes" is not a great metric, it's better than no interaction at all. The totals are then tallied. spanhidden.

Media

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 29, 2022

It’s time once again for a recap of the best articles about fundraising that we’ve published throughout 2022. Donor satisfaction and experience are becoming increasingly important for nonprofits to focus on when raising money. In 2023, keep an eye out for these trends: Creating a Comprehensive Fundraising Plan for Your Nonprofit.

Metrics

Candid

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, 62,575 nonprofits earned or renewed their Candid Seals of Transparency. Over 1,000 nonprofits attended our 2024 Seals webinar , but we know there are many more out there looking to tell their story of impact and share that story broadly with current and potential donors to make their case for funding.

Metrics

Grant Writing Made Easy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Advantages: Project management — Completing a dissertation, publishing research, preparing and teaching courses — all of these accomplishments require advanced project management skills. I wanted to get started right away in the nonprofit world, so in my final semester of school, I applied for nonprofit jobs in Oklahoma City.

Ethics

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2022

By filling out your Candid nonprofit profile on GuideStar, you can ensure your digital presence is up to date and prioritize creating content to share on GivingTuesday. Update your nonprofit profile on Candid’s GuideStar. This includes things like nonprofit name, contact information, and address. Check basic information.

Readiness

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2012

Admin panel: Fan activity metrics, notifications, access to the Facebook page Help Center, and, even the message inbox are easily accessible through an administrator panel. Activity log: Accessing the activity log gives administrators a view of every post ever published to their organization’s page.

Publishing

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Blog Summary: In todays competitive landscape, nonprofits, schools, and community groups can significantly enhance their fundraising efforts by leveraging data analytics. Fundraising is the lifeblood of nonprofits, schools, and community groups, enabling them to achieve their missions and serve their communities.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2015

That's why government, the private sector, and nonprofits have all been increasingly adopting telework. With all those potential benefits, what's stopping nonprofits from allowing their staff and volunteers to work remotely? Not surprisingly, employees also like to have the option to do it.

Management

Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2024

With the right suite of tools, your nonprofit can make your next silent auction a success. Qgiv’s auction tools make it easy to run an engaging and efficient auction, while Bloomerang’s CRM and engagement metrics provide valuable insights into donor behavior.

Software

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. There are quite a few different nonprofit event management software options your organization can use to make your event as seamless as possible.

Software

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nonprofit organizations need a robust online presence to ensure that they’re discoverable by potential funders and donors. However, many nonprofits are constrained by limited resources and struggle to prioritize marketing and communications efforts to increase their visibility. That’s where Candid’s Seals of Transparency come in.

Fundraising

Qgiv

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the best ways to keep your supporters up-to-date with your news and events is with a regular nonprofit newsletter from your organization. How can a newsletter help my nonprofit? Nonprofit Newsletter Template. Your nonprofit logos and branding. Nonprofit Newsletter sections. Upcoming nonprofit events.

Fundraising

Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2017

If you're looking to raise some extra capital for your nonprofit, selling online can be a great way to go — generating publicity as well as funds for your cause. Here's how to make the most of e-commerce for your nonprofit in 2017. How could you make this work for your nonprofit? Try Different Channels.

Media

Big Fundraising Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As you share marketing materials online, tracking relevant metrics like the page views on your text-to-give landing page or the number of likes on your social media posts will help you pinpoint which content most resonates with your target audience so you can adjust as needed to grab their attention better. Originally published at [link].

Fundraising

Double the Donation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

We partnered with fantastic fundraising solutions to provide thousands of mission-driven organizations with our constantly improving tools, working alongside nonprofits as they make their impact on the world. We love seeing our software helping nonprofits collect more in individual donations and corporate funding.

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