Not having a plan is planning to fail; the same is true for your fundraising. A year-round fundraising calendar is a must to ensure that you’ve coordinated all your messages, asks, campaigns, events, and stewardship to optimize revenue and your sanity. It’s your roadmap to streamline and integrate your operations, stay organized and reach your goals. No […]
Which Social Media Network is Right for Your Nonprofit?
Let’s face it—figuring out where your nonprofit should focus on social media can be tricky. With so many platforms out there, it’s tempting to try them all, but that’s not always the best move. We came across a great article on Classy.org that breaks it all down, and we’re here to share the highlights with […]
6 Tips For End-of-Year Fundraising Appeals
As the year draws to a close, we hope your GivingTuesday campaigns exceeded expectations. Here are six quick tips to maximize your end-of-year fundraising appeals as you navigate the final stretch of the year. 1. Consistent messaging December sees 30% of annual donations, with nearly half arriving in the final week. Align your messaging across all channels—email, direct […]
Social Media for Nonprofits: How to Build a Community Online
If you’re one of the 97% of nonprofits that use social media regularly to engage supporters and market your cause, you understand this channel’s power to make an impact on your mission. And if you aren’t leveraging social media yet—there’s no better time to start than right now, and it’s easy to get your accounts up and […]
Mastering Your End-of-Year Fundraising Plan: Calendar + Checklist
Many organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50%, of their individual giving in December. End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. Asking yourself how on earth you’ll do it all? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year […]
10 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Kids That Are Fun and Easy
Fundraising is an excellent way to teach children about kindness, community effort, and sharing. While it may seem daunting, organizing fundraisers for kids can be fun and rewarding. Here are ten simple yet effective ideas that will guarantee success for your next event! 1. Bake Sale Extravaganza The bake sale is a traditional and popular […]
Down to the Wire: 5 Tips to Smash Your Year-End Giving Goals
Take a deep breath: we’re in the home stretch of annual fundraising. There are less than two months until the year ends (and your annual fundraising calendar wraps up), but you know how crucial these final months are for meeting your fundraising goals. According to the M+R Benchmarks report, December giving comprised 26% of all online revenue in […]
The Art of Storytelling in Fundraising: Captivating Donors
Think of your favorite movie or TV show. While you might not remember every character arc and plot point, you remember how that movie or show made you feel. The best forms of media elicit emotions: joy, sadness, anger, fear, anxiety, or a combination of them. Studies show that we’re more likely to remember emotional stimuli, in […]
The Final Countdown: 5 Ways To Boost Year-End Donations
Did you know that a lot of nonprofit organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50% of their annual donations during the year-end giving season? The lion’s share of all giving comes in December. Most nonprofits bring in nearly half of their online donations in the last week of the year. The three biggest giving days of the […]
9 Event-a-Thon Variations To Shake Up Your Next Event
What if fundraising could be as fun as it is impactful? Event-a-thons can add a twist to your fundraising calendar by combining excitement with purpose. They’re easy to promote, require active participation from supporters, and unite your community in pursuit of supporting a shared cause. Whether it’s walking, dancing, or volunteering, these events get supporters involved in your […]
Unlocking The Secrets To Finding Your Best Donors For GivingTuesday
As we round the corner to year-end, nonprofits everywhere are gearing up for the big day: GivingTuesday. It’s the ultimate rush—your team’s prepped, your plan’s solid, and now the question is, who’s going to step up to make it a success? The right donors can make all the difference, but finding them—that’s where your challenge […]
11 Ways to Use Social Media to Boost Event Engagement
Social media is an essential tool for nonprofits that want to maximize engagement and participation at their events. Whether you’re hosting a fundraising gala or a community workshop, leveraging social media can help you build excitement, connect with your audience, and inspire more active participation. In this guide, we’ll walk through practical social media tactics your […]