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 […]
4 Tips to Build an Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Calendar
Planning your nonprofit’s fundraising initiatives each year involves managing many moving parts. From diversifying your revenue streams for increased financial stability to keeping donors at all levels engaged in supporting your mission, your team needs to take multiple variables into account to achieve your funding goals. The best way to keep all of your campaign information organized […]
Nonprofit Ideas for World Kindness Day 2024
Are you familiar with World Kindness Day? It’s a global movement happening on November 13 that encourages everyone to spread kindness and make the world a little brighter. This day celebrates simple acts that can make a big difference, from helping a neighbour to supporting causes we care about. For nonprofits, World Kindness Day offers […]
12 Ways to Participate in Giving Tuesday
Mark your calendars for December 3rd. It’s Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday started in 2012 as a simple idea to encourage people to do good and it has grown into a generosity movement, inspiring millions of people every year to give back, collaborate, and spread kindness. Coming right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday […]
How to Retain Your Nonprofit’s Major Donors: 4 Strategies
It’s a well-known fact that major donors play a significant role in driving nonprofit missions forward. 88% of fundraising revenue comes from 12% of donors, meaning a small percentage of dedicated major donors are likely responsible for the majority of your nonprofit’s funding. These donors play a critical role in sustaining your organization’s purpose and allowing your […]