The lights are down. The chairs are stacked. Maybe you even have a few checks in hand.You pulled off a great event—and you should absolutely celebrate that.But here’s the real question: what happens next? A fundraising event isn’t the finish line—it’s the first spark.The real magic happens after the big night—when you turn excitement into engagement, […]
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Top Member Recruiting Strategies for 2025 and Beyond
Your association’s success is only as strong as the members who support it. Without them, even the best ideas can fall flat. Consider how they directly impact your association: By continually recruiting new members, your association can maintain a healthy membership base, bring in more diverse perspectives, and inject fresh energy into your community. According […]
Big Results for Small Nonprofits: 5 Fundraising Strategies
Your nonprofit may not have the same resources, well-established donor base, or strong brand recognition as many larger, more long-standing organizations. But with the right fundraising strategies, you can still reach a broad audience and build strong, loyal donor relationships you can count on. After all, you have some advantages as a small nonprofit: You can connect […]
3 Tips to Acquire Clothing Donations for Thrift Stores
Nonprofits are constantly in search of sustainable revenue, and thrift stores are a perfect way to obtain a steady stream of income. However, the success of a thrift store depends on a consistent flow of inventory. After all, if you don’t bring in items, you won’t have anything to sell to customers. Although you may […]
6 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits
It’s tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. After all, the more donors who give, the more funds you get, and the larger your nonprofit becomes. However, this is only half of the story. The logic of acquiring more donors to grow your nonprofit holds only when you can keep that engagement […]
4 Strategies to Expand Your Nonprofit’s Donor Base
Your nonprofit’s mission and fundraising success are interdependent—one cannot exist without the other. Supporters donate because they believe in your mission, and you can only fulfill your mission using donors’ funds. That’s why a growing donor base is critical to your long-term success. Expanding your reach is about more than simply increasing revenue; it’s about strengthening […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
