Launching a pledge fundraiser is a great way to increase supporter engagement and raise funds for your cause. By soliciting commitments to donate from contributors over the course of the fundraising period, you’ll generate momentum for your mission that will carry you forward, long after you’ve reached your campaign goal! Since most pledge fundraisers rely on the peer-to-peer model, which …
Donor Acquisition: 5 Effective Strategies for Social Media
Guest Blog by Diana Otero, Bloomerang According to recent industry data, 29% of donors say social media is the channel that most inspires them to give, ranking second only to email at 33%. However, inspiration only leads to acquisition when you intentionally create clear donor pathways and form genuine connections. To turn followers into donors, move beyond generic posts and lean …
How to Create an Efficient & Energizing Board Meeting Agenda
Guest post by Darryl Gecelter Planning a board meeting can be surprisingly stressful. There’s a lot at stake: poor preparation can drain the passion of your most dedicated volunteers, derail momentum, and delay critical mission work. The last thing you want is for board members to walk away feeling like the whole meeting could have been an email. A strategic, …
Building a Successful Fundraising Consultant Partnership
Fundraising consultants bring years of experience and expertise to nonprofit missions. They assist with crucial fundraising tasks, from guiding your upcoming capital campaign to revamping marketing materials to identifying the most effective fundraising ideas. These strategic partners can increase your organization’s capacity and help you raise more for your cause. However, hiring a fundraising consultant who fits your needs is …
Why Fund Accounting Matters: Cultivating Donor Trust
In today’s nonprofit landscape, trust is integral to your organization’s fundraising success. According to recent studies, more than two-thirds of nonprofit donors believe it’s essential to trust the organizations they support. However, the same survey showed that only about one in five donors highly trusts nonprofits, meaning your organization has a gap to overcome as you work on building strong …
Nonprofit Social Media Summit recordings now available!
Just wanted to pop in with a few eye-opening stats: 💗 47% of donors say social media inspires them to give (Classy) 💗 Nonprofits with active social media grow revenue 3x faster online (M+R) 💗 72% of GenZers donated to a nonprofit or peer campaign in the past year (GivingTuesday) Your social media presence isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s essential for growth …
Crafting Your Story for GivingTuesday
You don’t need a bunch of stories to have a successful GivingTuesday. Find that one great example. The one that really shows your mission in action, then share it across your priority platforms in detail, with intention. This can help you make a bigger impact on and beyond GivingTuesday. I dive deep into this topic at GivingTuesday.org/Participate –> go check …
Fundraiser Focus Week is next week!
Next week is Fundraiser Focus Week, brought to you free from our friends at Bloomerang! Join us for a powerful week of virtual learning with leading nonprofit professionals. Discover proven strategies, fresh insights, and practical tips you can apply right away to elevate your year-end results. Seats are limited to 1,000 live attendees per session. Don’t wait—secure your spot today …
How to Raise Money with Newsletters with Julie Edwards
🪷Nonprofit Nation is supported by Bloomerang. Download their free Ultimate Guide to GivingTuesday and get helpful templates to help you raise more on the biggest day of the year for new donor acquisition. 🪷 Is the print newsletter dead? Not so fast. In this episode, I’m joined by Julie Edwards, also known as The Nonprofit Maven, a fundraising strategist and coach who …








