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 […]
Fundraising
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 […]
How to Adjust Your Year-End Fundraising Strategy for Success
Year-end is the pinnacle of most organizations’ fundraising strategies. Donations come rolling in due to the joyous spirit and gratitude of the holiday season—and, of course, the annual December 31st deadline for tax-deductible donations. The end of the year is so vital to fundraising that many nonprofits plan their year-end initiatives months in advance, sometimes […]
19 Tips To Recruit New Members For Your Nonprofit
Nonprofit membership models are all around us. Culture, arts, and environmental organizations live and breathe memberships. Advocacy and professional associations thrive on them. Lots of household nonprofit brands, like the AARP, ACLU, Girl Scouts, Human Rights Campaign, and the YMCA, use a membership model. What is a membership model? A membership is a type of […]
4 Strategies for Increasing Your In-Kind Donations
As a nonprofit professional, you know all about maximizing revenue for your organization. From acquiring recurring gifts to connecting with major donors to soliciting small business sponsorships, you’ve done it all. However, financial gifts aren’t the only donations helpful for your organization — in-kind gifts are another avenue for your audience to directly support your work. […]
8 Common Donation Page Mistakes (and Simple Solutions!)
Donors appreciate the convenience of making online contributions, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. According to the Blackbaud Institute, online giving saw an increase of 8% in 2022 and 12% in 2023. To participate more fully in online giving, your website is your most crucial asset. And your website’s most important asset is […]
Donor Appreciation: Strategies to Show Gratitude in Fundraising
Fundraising is challenging… you know that well. Asking people to donate to your cause when they have many other options and ways to use that money is a big deal. The fact that your donors choose to support your work is truly remarkable and shows that they really care about your mission. So, shouldn’t you, […]
Creative Raffle Ideas for Nonprofit Fundraising
Raffles, a time-honoured fundraising tactic, presents an exciting opportunity for nonprofits to not only raise funds but also to cultivate a sense of community and excitement among supporters. Raffles involve the sale of tickets, with participants entering for a chance to win prizes, typically donated from local businesses or supporters of the organization. At C(, […]
5 Research-Based Fundraising Strategies For Modern Campaigns
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, much of what is considered best practice is steeped in tradition, passed down through generations of fundraisers. While there’s immense value in learning from experienced individuals, it’s essential to acknowledge that what works for one organization may not necessarily work for another, and even widely accepted practices can lose […]