Community Living Hamilton (CLH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Their mission is to promote inclusion and provide opportunities and support to help people with developmental disabilities build great lives. The Challenge CLH faced significant challenges in recruiting for front line roles such as Inclusion Facilitators, Resource Consultants, and Direct […]
Creative Spring Fundraising Ideas
As flowers bloom and days grow longer, people are naturally drawn to activities that connect them to their community and favorite causes. This makes spring an ideal time to host creative and engaging fundraising initiatives. We’ve explored some exciting strategies shared by Classy.org to help you infuse your spring fundraising with fresh inspiration. They’ve organized […]
Donor Retention Strategies: 3 Steps to Get Donors to Give Again
Nonprofit organizations thrive when connected to an active community of support. The strength of these communities lies in trust, satisfaction, and a shared sense of purpose. But how can nonprofits cultivate these key pillars? The answer lies in effective donor retention strategies. Donor retention focuses on keeping donors engaged year after year. By implementing effective tactics, you can transform a first-time donor into […]
Create A Fundraising Calendar That Inspires Donors Year-Round
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 […]
