Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. The Benefits of Budgeting by Program for Nonprofit Organizations As a nonprofit, you have to manage which funds are restricted and which aren’t. One program could use more headcount to serve more people.

Budget

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. Cost-Effectiveness Acquiring new donors can prove significantly more expensive than retaining existing ones.

Retainer

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Nearly half of nonprofits grew revenue last year, but early-tech adopters had more revenue streams than other nonprofits — with an average of 5.14.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Whether youre running a household, business, or nonprofit, finding ways to do more with limited resources remains a challenge. Small-dollar items, such as office supplies, equipment, printing, or software subscriptions, can add up surprisingly fast. Although inflation has cooled, balancing budgets hasnt necessarily become easier.

Budget

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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Blackbaud

APRIL 22, 2025

All nonprofits need talented, motivated, and passionate additions to the team. If your nonprofit needs a new or revamped recruitment strategy, you might use general resourcesincluding those aimed at for-profit businessesto brush up on your knowledge. While these terms are often used interchangeably, the concepts vary in scope.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2025

Explore our educational case studies to understand how other educational organizations have used our tools to drive fundraising success and retain donors long-term. The post 50+ Fun and Creative School Fundraising Ideas That Work appeared first on Fundraising Blog for Nonprofit, Educational, and Faith-Based Organizations.

Fundraising

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. of new donors retained year-to-date. Source: Equity Decision Systems The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. rail-container).hide();

AI

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 12, 2024

For nonprofits, expressing gratitude isnt just a courtesy. The 2024 M+R Benchmarks Study found that December giving accounts for 26% of all online revenue for nonprofits, with the final week alone contributing 13% of total online donations. Its a powerful strategy that transforms one-time support into lasting commitment.

Template

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For example, the nonprofit Feeding South Florida ran into issues using multiple fundraising platforms, including Eventbrite, Blackbaud, 32 Auctions, Classy, and others, making fundraising more complicated than necessary. By incorporating silent auction software into your event, your checkout process will look more like this: The auction ends.

Procurement

Blackbaud

JULY 16, 2025

A donor cultivation cycle is a systematic process that helps nonprofits build lifelong relationships with their donors through five key stages: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Despite the length of time it takes to acquire a donor, many nonprofits struggle with donor retention.

Fundraising

Blackbaud

JUNE 18, 2025

GivingTuesday allows nonprofits, schools, and community groups to tap into a wave of generosity and connect with people ready to support causes they care about. A simple hashtag campaign immediately caught on, uniting nonprofits, corporations, schools, and individual donors around the idea of shared generosity. When is GivingTuesday?

Software

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

Nonprofits are no exception. Nonprofit Workforce Outlook Nonprofits employ over 12.8 To stay competitive, nonprofits must offer more than wages. Effective Nonprofit Recruitment Strategies Modern job seekers want more than a paycheck. Then study successful nonprofits. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

New data from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy ’s “2025 Compensation and Benefits Report” reveals that average salaries have plateaued, but median compensation is rising faster than inflation, signaling a more equitable distribution of earnings across the nonprofit sector. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 28, 2025

Higher education institutions today face mounting pressures to attract and retain students in an increasingly competitive landscape. Start by providing role-based access to your student information and scholarship software, which means some users will have read-only views of certain data while others can edit and build custom reports.

Award

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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AI

Big Fundraising Ideas

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most digital platforms have minimal setup fees compared to organizing significant in-person events, allowing teams to retain more of the funds raised and direct them toward essentials like uniforms, travel, and tournament fees. Design software (e.g., Additionally, online fundraising offers cost savings. Live-streaming tools (e.g.,

Fundraising

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term. If your nonprofit wants to learn how to acquire planned gifts , you’ve come to the right place.

CRM

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We do everything we can to promote GivingTuesday,” Salvation Army National Community Relations And Development Secretary Dale Bannon told The NonProfit Times. “It Flat is the watchword at GlobalGiving, a nonprofit that connects funders with grassroots projects around the world. But I wouldn’t be surprise if it is flatter.” million. “The

Pass-Through

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

In this guide, we’ll explore four strategies for retaining your volunteers and cultivating loyal support for your mission. When volunteers sign up with your nonprofit, ask them up front how they prefer you get in touch with them. Create a structured onboarding process. Using preferred communication channels.

Training

Big Fundraising Ideas

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Families pay for admission, and your school retains some ticketsales. Partnering with neighboring schools or local nonprofits can also increasereach. Maintaining a spreadsheet or using simple accounting software is a good start. Why it works: Indoor or covered shows create an immense sense of excitement. Absolutely.

Fundraising

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 24, 2024

We had our own in-house donor base software program that was actually ahead of its time and worked well for us. But it was becoming obsolete with software limitations. We do really well at retaining donors. When I first met you, we were putting out an 8 page newsletter twice a year as our primary fundraising.

Donation

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

This guide covers what you need to know to expertly manage volunteers through the following sections: Volunteer management: FAQs Volunteer management best practices How volunteer management software can help Volunteer management: FAQs What is volunteer management? Retain more volunteers over time. Improve volunteer satisfaction.

Management

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

This report follows up on our December 2024 Nonprofit Employment Report which provided an overview of national-level data on nonprofit employment and wages between 2017 and 2022 from the U.S. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", rail-container).hide();

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Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It’s imperative that you recruit a strong volunteer base and, more important, retain volunteers by valuing their time, effort, and skills. million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9 million people volunteered for a nonprofit organization in 2021, contributing $122.9

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit takes patience, hard work, and a lot of organization. That’s why it’s essential to carefully choose the right software solutions to support your operations–the right tool can drive a high ROI for your fundraising efforts. How to use nonprofit software Top nonprofit software solutions What is nonprofit software?

Software

OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising offers big benefits for your nonprofit. It helps to get the word out about your mission, attract new donors to your nonprofit, and deepen relationships with your existing supporters. So, let’s look at some proven tips to help your nonprofit recruit and retain more peer-to-peer participants.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. Here are five tips for thanking your year-end donors that will increase the likelihood of them being retained in the following year: 1. Get the eBook: Retaining Your P2Peeps.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Constituent relationship management firm Keela has been acquired by Aplos Software and will become part of a three-application cloud solution for nonprofits. Aplos’ flagship product is accounting software. Aplos already owns Raisely, a fundraising software. Keela has worked with more than 1,000 nonprofits across the U.S.

Software

Qgiv

MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. These resources come in various forms, ranging from educational webinars and podcasts to newsletters and fundraising software.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Keela’s complete fundraising and donor management software helps nonprofits build donor relationships, organize data, and shows you where to focus to bring in more donations. Find out how you can use Keela's software to retain donors, save time, and raise more for your cause!

Readiness

Ann Green's Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging data and making tweaks to donor-facing forms helps your nonprofit build stronger relationships. The number of new retained donors, or those who gave the previous year but never before, dropped by 18.7%. The number of new retained donors, or those who gave the previous year but never before, dropped by 18.7%.

Retainer

Qgiv

MAY 10, 2022

Growing your base of supporters is essential for growing revenue at your nonprofit organization. You can accomplish more when there’s a larger group of donors backing your nonprofit and making it happen. Prospective donors are folks who may not know anything about your nonprofit and its mission. The prospect stage.

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