Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Fundraising”
How did Giving Tuesday go for you? I loved seeing emails and social media posts from my nonprofit clients and online course students – you all killed it this year! I hope that you absolutely slayed your goals and that you are going into year-end fundraising with a renewed inspiration and motivation. If you didn’t reach your goal, there is …
Today is #GivingTuesday! GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past ten years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. Some facts: The movement continues to grow in year-over-year donation volume, reach and …
This post is a guest blog by Bonnie Meyers at Meyer Partners Donors are foundational to your nonprofit’s success, so you don’t want your donors to think of you as their pestering friend that always asks for money. The ideal donor relationship should include a balance of donation correspondence and other involvement opportunities for your supporters. Build your nonprofit’s base …
This post is a guest blog by Patrick Alderdice at Pennington and Co. It’s important for every nonprofit organization to keep a pulse on fundraising trends and adjust their strategies accordingly to give their campaigns the best possible chance of success. And right now, for colleges, universities, fraternities, sororities, and other school-related organizations, all signs are pointing to a rise …
Guest post by Sarah Sebastian, Director of Corporate Communications for OneCause As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. Auctions are among our favorites for engaging donors and raising revenue. However, they do require investments of your time and resources to drive results, even when held virtually. To make sure you maximize …
This post is a guest blog by Jay Love, co-founder and current Chief Relationship Officer of Bloomerang As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you might feel like your fundraising efforts stall from time to time. Maybe you’re experiencing the summer fundraising slump. Or, perhaps you’ve invested a lot of energy into recruiting new donors and engaging existing ones, but your fundraising …
This post is a guest blog by Ira Horowitz of Cornershop Creative Your nonprofit’s website can play a key role in getting more support for your cause, whether you’re working to combat child hunger in your local community or supporting efforts to preserve endangered species around the world. However, as you take a closer look at your website, you may …
Listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast app! One year and over 40K downloads! 🥳 To celebrate the one-year birthday of Nonprofit Nation, I created a brand new free resource for you: The Nonprofit Social Media Content Planner. Get your copy here. It’s no secret that charities of all sizes have had to rethink their gala, auction, …
Listen to the full episode here or in your favorite podcast app! One year and over 40K downloads! 🥳 To celebrate the one-year birthday of Nonprofit Nation, I created a brand new free resource for you: The Nonprofit Social Media Content Planner. Get your copy here. Making “the ask” is a pivotal moment in the donor journey, as it is a …