This post is a guest blog by Dave Martin at CharityEngine It can be tempting to concentrate all of your nonprofit’s communication efforts on acquiring new donors. After all, if your goal is to raise more funds and further your mission, it seems logical to dedicate the majority of your time and resources to initiatives that tell first-time supporters what …
4 Important Donor Outreach Strategies Beyond Solicitations
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 …
How You Can Engage Alumni in Fundraising Efforts: 4 Ideas
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 …
Increasing Donations: 5 Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraisers
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 …
4 Ways Strong Nonprofit Web Design Gets You Better Results
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 …
Keeping Up With Fundraising Trends: 5 Ideas for Nonprofits
Social Media for Social Good Academy is opening soon! Don’t miss out or lose your spot – get on the Early Interest List by clicking here. Guest Post by John Killoran Keeping up-to-date with current fundraising events is integral to maximizing your incoming revenue. On the heels of a global pandemic and an looming recession, it can be impossible for …
Digital Advocacy Strategies: 5 Tips for Online Engagement
Guest Blog by Russ Oster Advocacy campaigns offer a new, exciting way for nonprofits to engage their donors and build an expansive community around fulfilling their mission. Advocacy has evolved over the years, and few organizations rely solely on paper flyers and door-to-door campaigns anymore. While traditional advocacy strategies still have their merits, nonprofit organizations and other advocacy groups can …
Should Your Nonprofit Offer Online Courses to Engage Donors?
Guest Blog by Asaf Darash While those outside the nonprofit sector commonly think of nonprofit revenue solely as donations and government grants, the truth is that many nonprofits earn a significant amount of their revenue from services. In fact, in 2019 it was reported that 49% of nonprofit revenue was earned through fees for services. As nonprofit fundraising strategies change, …
4 Strategies to Drive Traffic to Your Nonprofit Online Donation Page
Guest Blog by Anne Stefanyk Your nonprofit’s donation page is the end product of a lot of hard work from your fundraising and marketing teams. They deliberated every aspect of the page’s design, fine-tuning the wording and imagery until it looked just right. But building (or revamping) your online giving form is only half the battle—now, it’s time to create …